Additional Resources
http://www.nsba.org/sbot/toolkit/index.html
The Education Leadership Toolkit is a collection of tips and pointers, articles, case studies and other resources for education leaders addressing issues around technology and education.
http://www.michigan.gov/documents/Parent_Involvement_Part_1_12-16-04_111426_7.pdf#search='parent%20engagement'
The Michigan Department of Education and State Board of Education has developed this toolkit to assists districts and schools in their parent engagement efforts.
http://www.aecf.org/kidscount/family_strengths.pdf
Efforts to promote strong families have become a central part of the Casey Foundation work. This work is premised on the idea that children do better when their families do better.
http://www.aecf.org/
Annie E. Casey Foundation (AECF) has worked to build better futures for disadvantaged children and their families in the United States. The primary mission of the Foundation is to foster public policies, human service reforms, and community supports that more effectively meet the needs of today's vulnerable children and families.
http://www.ascd.org/affiliates/articles/eu200503_allen.html
This article by Education Update discusses educators focused on school renewal are finding that strengthening parents' involvement in their children's education just may be the "missing link" for improving student achievement.
http://www.abundantassets.org/index.cfm
The Abundant Assets Alliance combines the resources of YMCA of the USA, YMCA Canada and Search Institute--three distinguished organizations with proven success in building strong kids, families and communities.
http://www.rci.rutgers.edu/~cfis/
The Center for Family Involvement in Schools provides equity-focused professional development programs and resources that strengthen family-school-community partnerships and encourage and support the academic, intellectual and social development of all children.
http://www.gse.harvard.edu/hfrp/projects/family.html
For over twenty years, Harvard Family Research Project has helped philanthropies, policymakers, and practitioners develop strategies to promote the educational and social success and well being of children, families, and their communities. As it guides organizations in planning and assists in problem solving, HFRP collects, analyzes, and synthesizes research and information to foster continuous improvement and learning.
http://www.nccp.org/about.html
The National Center for Children in Poverty (NCCP) is the nation’s leading public policy center dedicated to promoting the economic security, health, and well-being of America’s low-income families and children.
http://www.reclaiming.com/
Reclaiming Youth is a movement of professionals, citizens, parents, and policy leaders concerned with children and youth in conflict in home, school, and community.
Reclaiming Youth provides strength-based conferences, training programs, research, and publications to create environments in which all young people can thrive and grow.
www.naspcenter.org/index.html <http://www.naspcenter.org/index.html>
This site provides information in English and Spanish about mental health education for teachers and parents.
www.parenting.org
Girls and Boys Town National Resource and Training Center brings Parenting.org to you. We specialize in training, consulting, and researching parenting practices that will help you and others like you deal with the day-to-day care taking, guidance, and development of your child.
http://www.leadertoleader.org
The Leader to Leader Institute's mission is to strengthen the leadership of the social sector. The Institute furthers its mission by providing social sector leaders with the essential leadership wisdom, inspiration and resources to lead for innovation and to build vibrant social sector nonprofit organizations.
www.ebasedprevention.org
The Ohio Resource Network for Safe and Drug Free Schools supports administrators, teachers, parents, prevention professionals, faith leaders and others working across Ohio to establish safe, disciplined, and drug-free schools and communities. Get access to a statewide training calendar, online clearinghouse, and the latest in alcohol, drug, and safe and supportive school information. Learning modules for RCH credit is currently available.
www.yougottalovparents.org
This website provides information to parents and professionals numerous topics ranging form talking to kids about drugs to child development and asset development. There are also interactive scenarios so that you can role play before broaching difficult topics. Get access to training calendars and support groups geared toward parents.
www.ebasedtreatment.org
Treatment professionals are able to get information on best practices, supervisory skills, diagnoses, population specific therapy, workforce development and much more!
www.ohiopta.org
The mission of the PTA is to support and speak on behalf of children and youth in the schools, in the community, and before governmental bodies and other organizations that make decisions affecting children and youth; to assist parents in developing the skills they need to raise and protect their children; and to encourage parent and public involvement in the public schools of this nation.
http://altedmh.osu.edu/index.html
The Ohio State University’s Center for Learning Excellence has assumed responsibility for supporting several state initiatives that contribute to the school success of Ohio’s children. The Center’s mission is to promote the use of best practices in various areas that impact learning.
http://www.nationalcenterforparents.org/
The National Center for Parents will engage in research and outreach to inform policymakers and promote practices that empower and support parents in their primary responsibility for the care, nurturing and education of their children.
http://www.family.samhsa.gov/
A Family Guide To Keeping Youth Mentally Healthy & Drug Free is a public education Web site developed by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to communicate to parents and other caring adults about how they can help promote their child’s mental health and reduce his or her risk for becoming involved with alcohol, tobacco, and illegal drugs.