101. Assessment Reform Network - Homepage These resources were created by ARN state coordinators to support their Parents United for Responsible education (PURE) http//www.pureparents.org http://www.fairtest.org/arn/parents.html

Assessment Reform Organizations and Resources Check out these T-Shirts See a list of organizations and experts opposed to about high-stakes testing Examples of custom-made buttons you can order For a joke: See the Best Standardized Test Ever! Another joke : See this page by Alfie Kohn spoofing test preparation The Blueberry Story ARN pages FairTest pages For examples of Buttons that you can order to oppose your state's test see here. For a joke: See the Best Standardized Test Ever! These resources were created by ARN state coordinators to support their public education and advocacy efforts. Alaska State Coordinator- Jonathan Doll Web Site: Educational Equity http://www.educationalequity.net/ Arizona Web Site: www.azstandards.org Web Site: www.azsmart.org *E-mail group- www.egroups.com/group/azstandards Online sample test items from Arizona's Test *Arizona Opt-out letter to keep your children from taking the AIMS or Staford 9. In English and in Spanish * See an op-ed piece by Gabie Gedlaman on the AIMS test Press release: Achieve's claims on US school ranking misses details * See the September 10 Arizona Republic Story on the AIMS test.

102. PFLAG: Resources Families Come Out – Includes twentyfour-page educational and resource guide (available Gay and Lesbian Youth Making History in massachusetts – Recounts http://www.pflag.org/index.php?id=298

103. Can We Talk? Resources For Parents Parents Guide to the Internet from the US Department of education Parents,Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays provides resources to families on http://www.neahin.org/canwetalk/resources/parents/

Welcome to Can We Talk? resources for parents. The Can We Talk? program believes that parents are experts when it comes to their own children. Parents can certainly benefit, though, from support and ideas, like those found in the resources below. NEA HIN hopes that these sites and materials will be useful to parents. Providing a link does not constitute NEA HIN endorsement of a particular site, nor is the NEA HIN responsible for the content or materials posted on other sites. Please e-mail us at info@canwetalk.org if you have found a resource, not included here, that has been helpful to you. http://www.familiesaretalking.org/ The most recent issue of this SIECUS newsletter is now available online and focuses on body image and self-esteem. It includes tips and messages for parents and caregivers to share with their children, activities to raise awareness, and resources for more information about these important topics. Click on to to view this issue. For more information or to receive bulk copies, please call Amy Levine, SIECUS Family Project Coordinator, at 212/819-9770, extension 303.

104. LASER - Linking Academic Scholars To Educational Resources Organized in 1975 as a coalition of parent groups representing children with avariety of Linking Academic Scholars to Educational resources http://www.coedu.usf.edu/LASER/resources.html

Studies of urban children usually compare ethnic minority children and impoverished children with dominant culture and middle class children. While these studies serve a purpose, they differ from LASER in that they fail to shed light on the unique needs of urban school children. Publications Links Project LASER seeks to become a valuable professional development resource for researchers of issues affecting the education of minority and impoverished children and youth. This section contains publications and links of interest to those concerned about improving the outcomes of urban and impoverished children, but are not necessarily endorsed by LASER. Adobe Acrobat Reader will allow you to access the PDF files included in this section. If needed, get a copy of Acrobat Reader by clicking the icon on the left. Publications New!

105. Parents - Parents Communication between home and school is a vital part of a child’s education.It is recommended that parents/guardians utilize the following guidelines when http://www.somerville.k12.ma.us/education/dept/dept.php?sectionid=76

106. Resources How Many Gay Parents Are There? Adoption/Foster Care resources This bookthoroughly examines and addresses the educational needs and wants of LGBT http://www.aclu.org/GetEqual/par/resources.htm

Securing Both Partners' Parental Rights Rights of Transgender Parents Adoption and Foster Care ... HOME Parenting Resources LGBT Parents and Children of LGBT Parents: Please consider participating in GLSEN's LGBT Families and Schools Survey How Many Gay Parents Are There? Adoption/Foster Care Resources Adoption/Foster Care/Custody Laws ... Video How Many LGBT Parents Are There? We don't know exactly how many LGBT parents are raising children in the U.S., just as we don't know how many people are lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender. Some human sexuality studies have found that 10% of people are LGBT; others, counting only those who self-identify, put the number at 3 to 4% of the population. Numerous social scientists have developed estimates of how many LGBT parents there are by using one well-known population study ( National Health and Social Life Survey , E.O. Lauman, 1995.):

107. Educational Resources For Dog Bite Prevention From The AVMA Educational resources for Dog Bite Prevention. April 28, 2004 A dog s eyeview—Dog safety tips for kids (and parents, too) (2003 brochure; http://www.avma.org/pubhlth/dogbite/default.asp

Educational Resources for Dog Bite Prevention April 28, 2004 F ROM THE A MERICAN V ETERINARY M EDICAL A SSOCIATION... The following items are available from the American Veterinary Medical Association unless otherwise indicated. To obtain copies write to the AVMA at 1931 N Meacham Rd, Suite 100, Schaumburg, IL 60173 or call 847-925-8070, ext 6667. A community approach to dog bite prevention (PDF) This report, intended for communities interested in developing a comprehensive bite prevention program, includes model legislation for the control of dangerous dogs; download a PDF by clicking on the title above, read the published report in the June 1, 2001 issue of the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association , or obtain reprints by writing or calling the AVMA. Don't worry, they won't bite... This brochure features helpful tips on how to prevent dog bites and what to do if your dog bites someone or you are bitten. Developed by the American Veterinary Medical Association, State Farm Insurance, and the Insurance Information Institute you may download a PDF copy or obtain multiple copies from your local State Farm agent or contact State Farm Insurance, One State Farm Plaza, Bloomington, IL 61710.

108. Learning Disabilities OnLine - LD-Indepth: Individualized Education Program written by Marcia Goldberg,Educational Specialist for The parent Resource Center, Great tips for parents on mastering the art of the IEP meeting. http://www.ldonline.org/ld_indepth/iep/iep.html

The leading Web site on learning disabilities for parents, teachers, and other professionals Home Page FAQs About LD IDEA 2004 Update What's New ... LD OnLine Store The Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Visit other areas of LD In Depth Select a Topic Abilities ADD / ADHD Adult Issues Assessment Behavior / Discipline Bilingual / LD Early Identification Family Relationships Foreign Language Acquisition Gifted / LD Glossaries I.E.P. LD In-General Math Skills Nonverbal Paraprofessionals Parenting Postsecondary Education Processing Deficits Reading Research Digest Self-Esteem Social Skills Special Education / IDEA 97 Summer Programs Teaching Technology Transition Writing The Coordinated Campaign for LD The National Joint Committee on LD For Starters: NICHCY Briefing Paper LG2 (4th Edition) September 1999 Dr. Seuss on IEPs (Poem)

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