Protect MI Child

The Michigan Children's Protection Registry is a secure database of protected e-mail addresses and other electronic contact points such as: fax numbers, mobile phone numbers (SMS), and instant messenger IDs. It allows Michigan's parents and schools to register electronic contact points that children may access.

Citizens Alliance To Uphold Special Education (CAUSE)
A Parent Training Information Center for the State of Michigan. CAUSE is a statewide non-profit coalition providing free information, referral, support, advocacy, and workshops to parents and professionals working with children with disabilities and special needs.

The Kaboose Network
Comprised of three award-winning online destinations including http://funschool.kaboose.com (grades pre-k thru 6), Zeeks.com (educational/recreational gaming for tweens & teens) and Kidsdomain.com (parent/teacher/family resources). A top 10 global Internet destination for over 5 million kids and families a month looking for entertaining, interactive and educational content.

National Coalition for Parent Involvement in Education (NCPIE)
An organization to advocate the involvement of parents and families in their children's education, and to foster relationships between home, school, and community to enhance the education of all our nation's young people.

National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Resources for parents and teachers about drug abuse, includes valuable materials to help you better discuss the effects of drug abuse on the brain with people of all ages and backgrounds.

Parents as Teachers (PAT)
An international early childhood parent education and family support program serving families throughout pregnancy until their child enters kindergarten, usually age 5.

Parent Information and Resource Centers (PIRCs)
PIRCs bring parents, educators and those that work with families a wealth of information about helping children get ready for school and succeed in school, from the early grades through high school.

R.E.A.D.Y. - Reading Plan for Michigan
Reading kits for new parents.

The Idea Box
Early childhood activiites resources. Idea of the Day activities, seasonal games, music and songs, recipes, crafts, message boards, Idea Box mail! ...

Referweb
A web-site that can help find a community based resource based on your needs.

A Lexicon of Learning
Ever wondered what educators mean when they refer to "authentic assessment" or "Bloom's Taxonomy"?
Education, like all professions, has a specialized vocabulary that parents and others may have a difficult time understanding. This online dictionary, A Lexicon of Learning, provides clear definitions of educational terms in everyday language.

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