41. Parent To Parent We can direct you to community resources for your entire family. washington Stateparent to parent does not discriminate on the basis of color, race, creed, http://www.arcwa.org/parent_to_parent.htm

Contact Us What's Happening Highlights of 2004 Advisory Board ... Purchase Training Manual My Gift I am a stranger to you now, but let me walk with you for a while. Because I have been where you are, and where you are about to go, I have no answers. I offer instead my hand, my heart, my listening ear, my time, and my experience... so that one day, you can turn to another and say: I am a stranger to you now, but let me walk with you for a while. Because I have been where you are, and where you are about to go, I have no answers. I offer instead my hand, my heart, my listening ear, my time, and my experience... so that one day.... by Alice, New Hampshire Parent to Parent PARENT TO PARENT (P2P) Support Programs of Washington State We provide emotional support and information to families of children with special needs and/or disabilities. Calendar brings awareness to Down syndrome (article in King County Journal) LEARNING THAT YOUR CHILD HAS A DISABILITY can be a traumatic experience. Parents have many questions and concerns in coping with their child's needs and their own feelings. Personal support from another parent, who has a child with a similar needs, can be helpful in coping with these challenging experiences and feelings. Helping Parent volunteers are available to provide support and information. ETHNIC OUTREACH: Our ethnic outreach offers culturally relevant services. We can direct you to community resources for your entire family.

42. Washington PTA - Educational Resources For Washington Parent Teacher Association A central resource for parent Teacher Organizations Welcome to the Washingtoneducational resource page. The goal of this page is to provide a central http://www.ptacentral.org/washington.htm

A central resource for Parent Teacher Organizations PTO Central Home Fundraising Resource Center State Educational Resources: Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas ... Additional Educational Resources (*Please note that PTO Central is not affiliated with the Washington PTA) Washington Educational Resources Welcome to the Washington educational resource page. The goal of this page is to provide a central informational source for parents, educators and school officials on an array of issues facing Washington schools. From school fundraising to regional Parent Teacher Association contacts to classroom initiatives, the online resources below provide additional insight into these issues, as well as many other important concerns facing Washington schools, PTA and PTO groups, and other parent organizations. Washington Educational Links Washington PTA Washington Department of Education Washington Fundraising Tax Laws Washington Education Association ... Additional Washington Educational Resources Sponsor Links School-Fundraisers.com - School Fundraising Programs that Work

43. Greater Washington Urban League Parent Center - Your Resource For Parenting Greater washington Urban League Your Parenting Resource Help promoteLiteracy, support the League s education Division and enjoy your favorite pastime http://www.gwulparentcenter.org/

The Board and staff of the Greater Washington Urban League congratulate the National Achievers Society Class of 2004. On October 3, 2004, at 19th Street Church, 49 middle, junior, and senior high school students from Washington, DC, Prince George's County, Maryland and Montgomery County, Maryland were inducted into the National Achievers Society. Each of the student inductees demonstrate on a daily basis that "Achievement Matters" by working to achieve and maintain a 3.0 or better GPA. The guest speaker at this year's induction ceremony was Winford Galmon, "Artist to the Starts." Mr. Galmon, encouraged the students to listen to their inner voice for positive guidance. During the ceremony, he unvailed two of his latest works in his jazz series. He also donated two signed prints to the League to give to the two students with the highest GPA. The mistress of ceremonies for the ceremony was Justine Love of WPGC radio. To date, over four hundred students have been inducted into the Greater Washington Urban League's chapter of the National Achievers Society. As members of the society, the students are provided with a variety of resource materials, educational and cultural enrichment opportunities as well as assistance with post-secondary education preparation and application processes. FIRST SCHOLARSHIPBUILDER/YOUNG SCHOLARS GRADUATE Students who participated in the League's ScholarshipBuilder/Young Scholars Program began to graduate from college this spring. The ScholarshipBuilder/Young Scholars Program was a post-secondary eduction/drop out prevention program financially sponsored by the Merrill Lynch Foundation and PSI, a local minority owned foundation. The students graduated from high school in 2000 and went to colleges across the country. The first students graduated in 2004.

44. Greater Washington Urban League Parent Center - Your Resource For Parenting Greater washington Urban League Your Parenting Resource Parenting washingtonDC Internships Scholarships, Adult education Directory http://www.gwulparentcenter.org/rtc/published/community_guides/adult_education.h

Adult Education Directory DC Learns Techworld Station P.O. Box 50791 Washington, DC 20091 www.dclearns.org site is under construction The DC Public Schools Adult Education Office The Penn Center 1709 3rd Street, NW Washington, DC Delta Adult Literacy Even Start Multicultural Family Literacy Program 1755 Newton Street, NW Washington, DC Language Minority Affairs The Martin Luther King, Jr. Library Adult Basic Education Office 901 G Street, NW Washington, DC www.dclibrary.org Roosevelt Adult Center Spanish Education Center South Ministry/Moms and Tots 212 East Capitol Street, SE Washington, DC University of the District of Columbia Adult Education DC Public Schools Directorio Hispanic GWUL Technology Resource Center Independent Schools ... Family Field Trips

45. Kent School District - For Parents Three books Learning resources. Glossary of education Terms clear definitions of washington State Test Score Reporting Center Articles for Parents http://www.kent.k12.wa.us/parents/

News and Events School Information District Information Useful Forms ... Other Web Resources Online Tools for Parents News and Events Check Grades Online - Secondary only. Please contact your student's teacher for your password. Instructions for Using Basmati Online Grades - Parent and student Tutorial Staff Phone/Email Directory Sign up for KSD Alert Lunch Money Now - make a deposit or check your lunch-money balance (for help call 253-373-7275) Useful Forms Evaluation Form for Gifted Program Form for Authorization For Administration of Oral Medication at school Running Start - An overview of the program School Information Approved Boundary Changes School Information and Web Pages – includes telephone lists, directions, and performance reports Emergency School Information School calendar 2003-2004 school year School calendar 2004-2005 school year School Start and End Times Secondary Course Catalogs Teacher and Staff Web Pages ... Lunch Menu/Information District Information General Information about the Kent School District Contact List District Policies Frequently Asked Questions ... KSD Facts Learning Resources Glossary of Education Terms - clear definitions of educational terms Curriculum Resources Accelerated Reader Quiz Search Page Everyday Math Parent Resources Library Media Services ... Online Library Databases (ProQuest, eLibrary, Video Streaming)

46. Parent Resource Guide Helpful resources and advice for parents, law officials and educators. INSTITUTE FOR RESPONSIBLE FATHERHOOD; washington, DC; (202) 7896376; http://www.gangwar.com/parent1.htm

Keyword search this website. Parent Resource Guide By Steve Nawojczyk Information on this page: Warning Signs Advice to Your Kids Tips for Parents Tips for Parents/Educators ... Return to Main Page ATTENTION PARENTS: The following identifiers are for your use as a guidline only. Exercise caution in assuming that your child is involved in gang activity if one or more of the sighns are present. If one or more signs are present, communications with the child are crucial in determing the level, if any, of the child's involvement. WARNING SIGNS You should be concerned if your child: (1) admits to gang involvement; (2) is obsessed with one particular color of clothing or shows a desire for a particular logo over and over; (3) wears sagging pants (this in and of itself is not indicative of gang activity); (4) wears excessive jewelry with distinctive designs and may wear it only on either the right or left side of the body; (5) is obsessed with gangster-influenced music, videos and movies to the point of imitation; (6) withdraws from family with an accompanying change in demeanor;

47. Washington State Resources For Parents Of Children And Youth With Disabilities Special education resources. Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) washington PAVE (Parents are Vital in education) 6316 South 12th. Street http://www.washington.edu/doit/Brochures/Parents/waparent.html

Search Directories Reference Tools UW Home ... DO-IT DO-IT resources DO-IT programs DO-IT search DO-IT home page Washington State Resources for Parents of Children and Youth with Disabilities PDF Version (496 KB) get Acrobat Reader Parents of youth with disabilities have unique opportunities to promote their successful transition to postsecondary education, employment and full adult participation in society. Parents can provide the foundation for young people to become self-determined, learn decision-making skills, and gain access to resources. Families can assist in the transition process by providing direction in exploration of interests, guidance in career and college planning, and encouragement as they pursue their dreams. Parents can help each other, too. As they develop skills in working with their own children they can: P rovide information, A nswer questions, R ecommend resources, E mpower youth and young adults with disabilities, N etwork, T rain, S upport one another. Parents are most effective when they have up-to-date information, communication and community resources. The following resources may be particularly helpful in assisting parents in Washington State as their children prepare for college and careers. Compiled with input from many parents, this list includes printed materials, websites, disability-related conferences and organizations, and agencies that provide services to individuals with disabilities. It is published by the DO-IT (Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology) Center at the University of Washington.

48. Parenting Teans University of washington resources are identified with a UW symbol. Parents areVital in education (PAVE), washington PAVE is a training and information http://www.washington.edu/admin/hr/worklife/parentingteens.html

Search Directories Reference Tools UW Home ... Work/Life HR Contacts Forms Procedures/Policy Children/Teens Childcare Lactation Stations Changing Station Locations Parenting Teens Family/Personal UW CareLink Wellness Weight Watchers Family Leave ... UW Family Activities Other Resources UW CareNet Worklife Resource Center Flexible Work Arrangements Useful Links Parenting Teens They are invigorating and exasperating. They can be intolerable and intolerant... ...and we love them dearly. Teens today face different challenges and issues than we did when we were their age. While parents and families cannot control the world in which teens live, parenting tools and resources are available to help you support your teen and make a difference in their lives. Work/Life, a division of UW Human Resources, provides this database to inform and support parents and families navigating the turbulent and rewarding years of adolescence. Parent and Family Resource Categories For Teens and Parents to View Together Health and Wellness Mass media Money ... Additional Resources University of Washington resources are identified with a UW symbol. All other links will take you outside of UW web pages.

49. Comprehensive Health Education Foundation: Washington State Parenting Education The washington Parenting education Network (WAPEN) has a broad membership thatincludes educational resources Information Center www.eric.ed.gov http://www.chef.org/programs/wapen.php

WA Parenting Education Network (WAPEN) Healthy Beginnings Social Beginnings Calming Ourselves in Stressful Moments ... C.H.E.F. Home Members The Washington Parenting Education Network (WAPEN) has a broad membership that includes parenting educators from across the state. Click here to view Parenting Education in Washington Mission WAPEN's mission is to provide leadership and infrastructure to support Washington State parenting educators in their work with families.  Vision Through WAPEN, parenting educators will: Strengthen our identity as a community and profession. Advance professional standards and practices. Utilize research, training, and professional support to provide high quality programs, services, and information. Encourage all families in Washington state to expect and receive parenting education. Strategies The work of WAPEN is guided by and focused around four key strategies to enhance the ability of parenting educators in Washington state: Increase awareness of the value of parenting education. Increase access and reduce barriers to families seeking parenting education.

50. UVa Special Education Information For Parents Information about special education and disabilities. The fine resources fromNational parent Network on Disabilities (NPND); The Waisman Center at the http://curry.edschool.virginia.edu/go/cise/ose/parents/

University of Virginia Curry School of Education Parent Information Resources Parents of students with disabilities may search these links for information in addition to the links maintained by category in another room of the office of special education. The fine resources from National Parent Network on Disabilities (NPND) The Waisman Center at the University of Wisconsin sponsors the Family Village Web Site ; it has been on the Web for a long time and includes lots of valuable information for parents of individuals who have disabilities. The US Department of Education's pages on Including Your Child Federation for Children with Special Needs , including many valuable resources about technical assistance programs , a project about parents engaged in education reform , and other activities. The ERIC Clearinghouse on Disabilities and Gifted Education (ERIC EC) of the Council for Exceptional Children provided a document called " What Are Your Rights, as a Parent, in the Special Education Process? " that summarizes important information The Parents Exchange from Philadelphia which provides links to more than just local resources.

51. Resources For Parents Of Special Education Students The following resources are intended to provide parents with information about washington PAVE (Parents Are Vital in education). 6316 South 12th Street http://www.wpas-rights.org/publications/resources_for_parents_of_special_educati

Promoting, Dignity, Equality and Self-Determination F.Y.I. Service Resources for Parents of Special Education Students Date: July 30, 2004 Prepared by: Resource Advocacy Team, revised by Brandon Popovac The following resources are intended to provide parents with information about special education, issues related to disability, assistive technology, and legal means to solve problems in those areas. Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) Office of Special Education Old Capitol Building P.O. Box 47200 Olympia, Washington 98504-7200 V: (360) 725-6000 TTY: (360) 664-3631 E-Mail: webmaster ospi.wednet.edu Website: www.k12.wa.us The Office of Special Education provides current information on a variety of issues relating to special education, including the federal and state laws that pertain to special education issues. Parents can submit a A citizen s complaint to the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) if they are concerned that a school district has violated special education laws. They also provide an extensive links to other resources on their website. Sound Options Mediation P.O. Box 11457

52. Resources For Parents Of Special Education Students washington PAVE (Parents Are Vital in education). 6316 South 12th Street The site also provides links to multiple special education resources as well as http://www.wpas-rights.org/publications/Special Education/resources_for_parents.

Promoting, Dignity, Equality and Self-Determination Resources for Parents of Special Education Students Date: July 30, 2004 Prepared by: Resource Advocacy Team, revised by Brandon Popovac The following resources are intended to provide parents with information about special education, issues related to disability, assistive technology, and legal means to solve problems in those areas. Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) Office of Special Education Old Capitol Building P.O. Box 47200 Olympia, Washington 98504-7200 V: (360) 725-6000 TTY: (360) 664-3631 E-Mail: webmaster ospi.wednet.edu Website: www.k12.wa.us The Office of Special Education provides current information on a variety of issues relating to special education, including the federal and state laws that pertain to special education issues. Parents can submit a A citizen s complaint to the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) if they are concerned that a school district has violated special education laws. They also provide an extensive links to other resources on their website. Sound Options Mediation P.O. Box 11457

53. DeafWeb Washington: Info For Parents Of Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Children This is a wonderful list of resources for parents of deaf and hard of hearing education. washington State resources Central Institute for the Deaf http://www.deafweb.org/kidinfo.htm

Info for Parents of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children Parents of Deaf and Hard of Hearing children are special, in my humble opinion. Those of us with normal hearing children know how kids test us, how difficult they can be at times, how they seem to communicate in mysterious ways their wants and desires. Imagine how it'd be if you had to learn a new language just to speak to your kids...how much more they'd depend on you to help them understand this complicated world of ours. Parents of Deaf and Hard of Hearing kids must continually make an extra effort to reach their children, to be patient with them, to make the difficult decisions about how best to educate and raise them. So, with deep appreciation for you parents of Deaf and Hard of Hearing children, this page is for you. Hopefully, you'll find some interesting links here to help you in your task. If you should find some interesting info or links you think should be included here, please contact For those of you who are not parents of Deaf or Hard of Hearing children, take time to browse some of these sites to get an understanding of the issues involved... Info About Deaf and Hard of Hearing Kids American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) - provides information on speech and language disorders, as well as referrals to certified speech-language therapists

54. Washington DC City Pages: Living : Kids And Family : Parenting This is a resource for parents in the metropolitan washington DC area. Lactation education resources is an indepth week-long training program in http://dcpages.com/Living/Kids_and_Family/Parenting/

Memorial Day Local Events Message Boards Photo Gallery ... Kids and Family > Parenting Visitors Online: 60 This guide offers tips and resources on child raising in the Washington DC Metropolitan area. All titles are listed in alphabetical order. Search Washington DC Change Category All of DC Pages Just This Category - click here - [ Home ] Arts Autos Business Chat Classifieds Community Computing DC Today Dining Discussions Education Employment Entertainment Events Government Health History Living Lodging Media Museums Music People Real Estate Recreation Shopping Sports Tourism Travel Weather Web Sites More Web Sites Local Sponsors Place Your Message Here America Links Up America Links Up: A Kids Online Teach-In is a broad-based public awareness campaign to ensure that every child in America has a safe, educational and`` rewarding experience online. 249 clicks since 16-Oct-1998 Artsplay Online Artsplay Online is an interactive resource for past and``present participants in the residency and workshop programs of the Wolf Trap Institute for Early Learning Through the Arts. It also seeks to educate those in the early childhood community about the Institute and the services it offers. 298 clicks since 8-Oct-1999 Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids Working to expose Big Tobacco's lies, the Campaign reveals the truth about``the deadly effects of smoking, tobacco's corporate public relations campaigns to convince the public that it is a reformed industry, and the advertising and marketing tactics tobacco companies use to entice youth as their new customers.

55. International Reading Association : Literacy Links: Teacher And Parent Resources annotated links to educationrelated websites for teachers and parents. Literacy Links Teacher and parent resources in education http://www.reading.org/resources/community/links_edu_tp.html

Home Contact Us Help Site Map ... Literacy Links Teacher and Parent Resources Literacy Links: Teacher and Parent Resources in Education AOL@SCHOOL A resource center for teachers, administrators, and children, the site provides links to lesson plans, homework help, researching topics, current research, and class activities. ArtsEdNet The J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles provides art-based lesson plans that are searchable by grade level. BigChalk This site offers both free and subscription-based services. Free resources include lesson plans for K-12; research and study help; resources for parents, teachers, and students; website directories; and Web publishing tools. Blue Web'n Blue Web'n is a searchable database of outstanding Internet learning sites categorized by content, subject area, and grade level. Each site is given a detailed description and rated on a scale of 1 to 5 stars. The Comic Book Project The goal of The Comic Book Project is to help children forge an alternative pathway to literacy through the visual arts. By employing a platform that links creativity to learning, The Comic Book Project has supported children who are struggling with their reading and writing skills, including children with limited English proficiency. A directory of websites that contain credible research-based information about child development. The sites have been evaluated by experts from Tufts University. Topics include family/parenting, health/mental health, education/learning, typical development, childcare/daycare, and activities by region.

56. DivorceNet - Community Resource Guide For Pierce County PARENTING / CHILDREN S resources, VOCATIONAL TRAINING / education ASSISTANCE washington Women s Employment education, 6270527 http://www.divorcenet.com/states/washington/wa_art08

@import url(http://www.divorcenet.com/ploneColumns.css); @import url(http://www.divorcenet.com/plone.css); @import url(http://www.divorcenet.com/ploneCustom.css); Skip to content. DivorceNet Sitemap Contact Us You are here: Home States Washington Community Resource Guide for Pierce County Navigation Washington Forum DivorceNet States Washington divorce forms Customized Online Divorce Forms: Fast, Affordable and Easy state features Complete with the latest Court forms including the 2005 revisions How to File for Divorce in Washington by Raj Bains Order online for $29.95 Table of Contents Sample Chapter Community Resource Guide for Pierce County By Law Offices of Raj Bains, P.S.C. Published: July 17, 2004 (All Area Codes Are 253 Unless Otherwise Indicated) ALCOHOL / DRUG ABUSE SERVICES CHILD SUPPORT CRISIS ASSISTANCE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ... VOCATIONAL TRAINING / EDUCATION ASSISTANCE ALCOHOL / DRUG ABUSE SERVICES Alcohol / Drug Helpline Western Washington Alcohol Center Inc. CHILD SUPPORT Division of Child Support 597-3700 or 1-800-922-4306 CRISIS ASSISTANCE Emergency Child Protective Services Suicide Prevention Family Reconciliation DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Domestic Violence Hotline Pierce County Sheriff Domestic Violence Unit Tacoma Legal Department Domestic Violence Unit EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE YWCA - Displaced Homemakers Job Corps, Job Placement Assistance

57. TeachersFirst - E-READY Special Education Parent Resources Source ERIC Clearinghouse on Disabilities and Gifted education Reston VA. In addition to encouraging parent involvement it has been found that the most http://www.teachersfirst.com/sped/parents/preschool/eric-prepare.html

Effective Practices for Preparing Young Children with Disabilities for School. ERIC Identifier: Publication Date: Author: Salisbury, Christine L. - Smith, Barbara J. Source: ERIC Clearinghouse on Disabilities and Gifted Education Reston VA. Research Shows Childhood Intervention Makes a Difference Over 50 years of research on children with many types of disabilities receiving a range of specialized services in many different settings has produced evidence that early intervention can: (1) ameliorate, and in some cases, prevent developmental problems; (2) result in fewer children being retained in later grades; (3) reduce educational costs to school programs; and (4) improve the quality of parent, child, and family relationships. Much of what we know about early intervention effectiveness is drawn from this diverse historical base of information. In addition to encouraging parent involvement it has been found that the most effective interventions are those that also: (1) occur early in the child's life

58. Family Resources In King County Publications Services Recreation Teen parent resources Lake WashingtonTechnical College offers parent education programs, co-ops and toddler http://www.pepsgroup.org/familyresources/default.htm

Family Resources Childcare Legal Family Support Centers Health ... Teen Parent Resources Information Center For Disease Control - www.cdc.gov Community Information Line Reference to social/health services. 461-3200 or 1-800-621-4636 TTY 461-3610 Childhaven - Emergency respite care for birth to 5 yrs, 24-hour crisis line 328-KIDS Children and Family Services (Child Protective Services) - child abuse/neglect intervention, self-referrals and daycare/foster care licensing. Seattle Bellevue Kent Children's Hospital Nurse Line - basic health questions and information. Crisis Line - 24-hour phone service giving support and information for any personal/family crisis. Consumer Products Safety Council - consumer information and product recalls. www.cpsc.gov Domestic Abuse Women's Network (DAWN) V/TTY (425) 656-7867 DAWN House or Advocacy Service Domestic Violence Hotline - 1-800-562-6025 TTY 1-800-787-3224 Harborview Center for Sexual Assault and Traumatic Stress - Information, referral, crisis intervention, advocacy, etc.

59. The Seattle Times: School Guide But washington has never revoked a parent s right to homeschool a child, The center provides assistance to parents in finding resources and planning http://schoolguide.seattletimes.nwsource.com/story.cfm?slug=homeschool

60. Parent Resources Sultan School District parent resource links. The website of educationalinformation for schools, parents and community and business. washington School http://www.sultan.k12.wa.us/parentresources.html

Parent Resources Would you like to learn more about school performance? Would you like to help your child with homework? We've compiled some links you might find helpful. In-district Sultan School District homework server Check for student homework assignments. Elementary Report Card Six Trait Writing Please remember that the following external links are listed for your convenience, and may be linked to additional third-party sites. The Sultan School District is not responsible for the content beyond this point. The Internet is a dynamic and volatile place where pages can change suddenly and rapidly. It is not unusual to find information or images that are objectionable. Proceed at your own risk. If you find that one of these links is not to the identified website, please notify the webmaster. Educational Resources, Research and Data Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction The state's official website for public education. School Report Cards OSPI's link to performance and No Child Left Behind data reporting.

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