Parent Resources

Parent Teacher Organizations within the Simsbury Public School system

Elementary Report Card Handbook

Kindergarten Registration

Transitioning to Henry James Middle School

Social Networking Information for Parents

Scientific Research Based Interventions (SRBI) in the Simsbury Public Schools (pdf brochure, updated 3/10/11)

Human Growth and Development Resource List for Parents and Students

Type to Learn 4 Keyboarding Download

Tips for Parents brochures:

When Your Child Is Reading to You (September 2010)

Other Parent Resources on the Web:

www.familyeducation.com
An excellent resource with extensive links

www.familygo.com
A driving sponsored site. Thousands of ideas on things for your child and family to do. Activities arranged by season, age group, materials, parent to parent advice as well.

www.npin.org
National Parent Information Network site. A very nice, non-commercial site by the ERIC educational clearinghouse project. This is a fantastic resource. 
 
www.pta.org
National PTA site. A story by one of the nation’s leading advocate for children.

www.positivecoach.org
This site is the center of a national movement to encourage positive and supportive parent participation in youth sports. 
 
www.jbocallaghan.com
Dr. Brien O’Callaghan provides an overview of Home/School Collaboration approach. Offers insights into children’s behavior and common sense approach for parents.

www.positivediscipline.com
Dr. Jane Nelson offers a wealth of resources for parents and teachers. Questions of the week provide strategies for dealing with common problems experienced by parents.