Maryland State Resources jpearsall@thearcmd.org parentTo-parent Carrie A for Success Division of Special education/EarlyIntervention Services maryland State Department of http://www.nichcy.org/stateshe/md.htm
Extractions: The offices listed on this state sheet are primarily state-level offices. Even if an office is not close to your home, they can usually put you in touch with resources in your community, as well as provide you with information and assistance about disability issues in your state. If you find that an address or number has changed or is incorrect, please e-mail us at nichcy@aed.org and let us know. Each state sets eligibility ages for services to children and youth with disabilities. For current information concerning this state, please contact the office listed under Department of Education: Special Education United States Senators
Teacher Parent Resources Teacher parent resources. of writing information was put together as a resourcefor students preparing to take the maryland Writing Test in Special education. http://www.smcps.k12.md.us/mbms/teachers.html
Extractions: Assessment (and other) Tools This is a set of forms including a schedule/contract defining expectations for the duration of the exercise, a resource record sheet, and a journal to help maintain student focus. Two rubrics are also included. One assigns point values to the various components of the weekly sessions in the library and the other suggests point values for different parts of the final submitted work. Teachers and librarians will appreciate this rich collection of reviews, curriculum ideas, and activities. Reviews are organized by title, author, type of book, and grade level, and educators can also look for ideas based on curriculum areas or themes. There's plenty here to help educators integrate literature into their curriculum. This packet of writing information was put together as a resource for students preparing to take the Maryland Writing Test in January. It reviews the writing process, gives narrative prompts and explanatory prompts, provides a variety of graphic organizers, and offers some rubrics (check-lists) to help in evaluating students' responses. Working through some of these activities with your student would provide additional practice in the writing process. "Just what is a correlative conjunction, and how is it used? How can essay writers compose an effective and interesting introduction? Writers will find answers at this comprehensive Web site. Clear explanations of key concepts, abundant examples of proper and improper usage, on-line quizzes after every topic, and expert help from "Ask Grammar" make this site an essential resource for wordsmiths everywhere. Created and maintained by Dr. Charles Darling and Capital Community-Technical College, this site is updated daily."
Resources maryland School Performance Report Results by School, Data Tests and Measurementsfor the parent and Advocate, Online, Search for information on education issues. http://www.pgcps.pg.k12.md.us/~region2/resource.htm
Extractions: Region II Administrative Office Resources School Improvement in Maryland Support goals with relevant data. Maryland State Department of Education Keep up-to-date on state initiatives and opportunities. National Education Association Information includes updates on initiatives and grants. International Society for Technology in Education This non-profit organization provides wealth of resources to assist in the integration of technology into the curriculum. including a framework of standards. Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development Online and print resources for curriculum development. National Education Computing Association Annual conference provides sessions on all aspects of technology in education. Maryland School Performance Report Results by School Data includes:
Parents This is a MUST for any parent who has a student in maryland State Dept of education,News, reports, program descriptions and numerous other online resources for http://www.pgcps.pg.k12.md.us/parents.html
Extractions: The Paren ts' Page Click on any of these items to find out more information about Prince George's County Public Schools including some valuable on line resources for parents and their families School System Resources General Information for Parents An index for parents on subjects from general information to registration procedures including the release of student names and addresses. Parents Rights and Responsibilities The Board of Education has published a list of policies, principles, and beliefs that parents of children in Prince George's County Public Schools shall have. this newly founded board serves as a forum for the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to discuss major issues affecting the school system and will consult on a regularly scheduled basis with the members of the Board of Education on issues pertinent to the school system. 35 Important Phone Numbers A listing of frequently called numbers for PGCPS.
Parent Involvement Programs In Maryland The maryland PTA regularly holds conferences and workshops for and in ensuring highquality public education. Major resources on parent involvement include the http://www.thefamilyworks.org/Partners/MdInvPro.htm
Extractions: Maryland State Department of Education In May 1997, the Maryland State Board of Education (MSDE) adopted the following policy: "Every Maryland school will promote partnerships that will increase parental involvement and participation in promoting the social, emotional, and academic growth of children." The Maryland State Department of Education's Division of Student and School Services has programs related to parent involvement. The Division is responsible for administering and supervising Title I funds and other programs serving educationally disadvantaged students and schools with many children from low-income families. Phone: 410-767-0278 The Division also works "to promote, integrate and increase family involvement in schools to support the achievement and well-being of children as lifetime learners, and to enhance the performance of schools." Phone: 410-767-0620 MSDE is a member of the National Network of Partnership Schools sponsored by the Center on School, Family and Community Partnerships at Johns Hopkins University. Through pre-service training and in-service technical assistance and networking, action teams from individual schools in participating local school systems can develop and carry out school plans for Joyce Epstein's framework of six types of parent involvement. For more information about Maryland's Partnerships Schools program, call Maria Schaeffer, MSDE, 410-767-0296 or Joyce L. Epstein, Center Director at 410-516-8800.
The Family Works Site Map in education; Title I; IDEASpecial education; Head Start. marylandbased Programsfor parent Involvement Local School Systems. Partnership resources Creating Your http://www.thefamilyworks.org/GenInfo/siteplan.html
Extractions: The Family Works Site Index Who We Are Parenting Tips and Articles Maryland Parents as Teachers Family-School-Community Partnerships ... How To Use Our Site Articles Tips What is Parent/Family Involvement and Partnership? Hows Your School? Take this Quiz! National PTA Standards Overview Standard II: Parenting Creating a School Directory ... Head Start Maryland-based Programs for Parent Involvement Partnership Resources Creating Your Library Cultural Competence: Working with Children as Members of Families and Communities September Marks the Beginning of "BIG" School for Kindergartners Technology as a Tool for Increasing Communication ... Home Page
Extractions: Debut of Education News Parents Can Use Resources No Child Left Behind The No Child Left Behind official web site provides resources and information to help answer questions about the new education law signed by President Bush on January 8, 2002. No Child Left Behind On this site the U.S. Department of Education offers information about school choice, supplemental services, testing and accountability, as well as parenting tips on reading and homework. Helping Your Child Series The Helping Your Child publication series focuses on providing parents with tools and information necessary to help their children succeed in school and life.
Sailor: Education Resources a directory of cooperative preschools in maryland, and also links The site includesmany helpful parent links, and for Mathematics and Science education (ENC) K http://www.sailor.lib.md.us/topics/edu.html
Extractions: General information site for the college bound. Profiles of schools, financial aid information, and career information. There are multi-media "tours" of some schools, but the text information makes this just as useful for Lynx users. (U.S.) Department of Education EDLAW, Inc. EE-Link, Environmental Education ERIC Clearinghouses ERIC Clearinghouse on Assessment and Evaluation ERIC Clearinghouse on Reading, English, and Communication ERIC Clearinghouse for Social Studies/Social Science Education ERIC Clearinghouse on Urban Education ... Online Writing Lab - Purdue University Peterson's Education Center : Peterson's Guides, Inc. School Psychology Resources Online SciEd: Science and Mathematics Education Resources Teacher Certification (Phil's Place)
FREED: Family Resources For Education On Eating Disorders seminar has been submitted to the maryland Addiction Counselor Family Resourcesfor education on Eating Disorders (FREED) is a parentfounded, non http://www.cpcug.org/user/rpike/freed.html
Extractions: DID YOU KNOW ....... that an eating disorder can be fatal? that 52 % of coeds surveyed in a study last fall knew a schoolmate who had an eating disorder? that 5 - 10 million females and 1 million males in this country between the ages of 14 and 25 years have an eating disorder? DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS SUCH AS ....... What Is an Eating Disorder? What Causes an Eating Disorder? What Are the Warning Signs? What Is the Treatment for an Eating Disorder?
4MyChild Support, Help & Resources Early Intervention Services Department of education 200 West parent TEACHER ASSOCIATION(PTA). Deborah Bostian, President maryland Congress of parents and http://www.cerebralpalsy.org/staMAR.html
Resources Special education resources on the Internet, full of links to useful sites. www.ppmd.orgis parents Place of maryland, a federally funded parent information http://www.pwsausa.org/MD/Resources.htm
Extractions: Our chapter puts together a resource directory that we distribute to members. Please send in your recommendations of doctors, therapists, and other professionals who have been helpful to you and your child with PWS either by mail to our chapter address or by email to keder@erols.com . Well have a more complete directory if we hear from more of you. Theres a wealth of information and resources available on the Web to help you become a more informed parent at IEP time. For those of you whose children havent reached school age, the IEP is the Individualized Education Plan that is developed each year by the public school team, including the parents. Its required by a federal law known as IDEA, and there are specific requirements concerning the process that parents need to learn. Special Education Rights and Wrongs , a 43-page booklet published by the Maryland Disability Law Center, has been revised and is available FREE of charge by calling MDLC at 1-800-233-7201. The handbook covers the basics of special education in the state of Maryland and includes sample letters for parents who wish to request evaluations or team meetings. Planning NowA Futures and Estate Planning Guide for Parents of Children and Adults with Developmental Disabilities is a new publication of the Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council offered FREE to Maryland families. This is an extensive guide129 pageswith resource lists and worksheets to help families plan for a child who will need supports in adulthood. It covers, wills, trusts, guardianship, government benefits, and more. To request a copy, call the DD Council at 410-333-3688 or 800-305-6441
Resources: Information Clearinghouses maryland resources. The parents' Place of maryland Voice and TDD (410) 8595300The parents' Place of maryland offers parent education classes, resource help http://family-networks.org/clearinghouse.cfm
Extractions: The Parents' Place of Maryland offers parent education classes, resource help, organizational referrals, and parent educators to support and assist families concerning issues in special education. The Parents' Place also maintains a library, a database of support groups, and publishes a quarterly newsletter. Sailor
Extractions: 1984. Digest #19. The idea that parents play a vital role in their children's literacy development is not new. Edmond Huey, in 1908 wrote as follows: The child makes endless questionings about the names of things, as every mother knows. He is concerned also about the printed notices, signs, titles, visiting cards, etc., that come in his way, and should be told what they are when he makes inquiry. It is surprising how large a stock of printed or written words a child will gradually come to recognize in this way. In 1934, Nila B. Smith acknowledged that early reading is taught at home rather than at school. Current literacy research, reported by Teale (1981), Doake (1981), Haussler (1982), and Taylor (1983), indicates not only that the amount of adult-child reading and writing interaction before school is important, but also that the quality of the interactions makes a difference. Parents' attitudes toward literacy, the time they spend interacting with children and print, and the accessibility of literacy materials in the home (such as newspapers, books, chalkboards, paper and writing implements) influence children's reading and writing development.
Resources For Gifted Education on Gifted education A website ranging from parent resources to teacher for Giftededucation The Center for Gifted education has been in Baltimore, maryland. http://www.jhu.edu/gifted/teaching/giftedresources.htm
FatherhoodMD.org: Resources Adolescents, Substance Abuse Prevention/ education, Counseling, and sexual activities,and promote parentchild communication. Sisters of Central maryland, Inc http://www.fatherhoodmd.org/mentor.htm
Extractions: Description: This program is located in ten Baltimore City high schools. Program focuses on parenting skills, anger management, family bonding skills and employment search and vocational skills. Clients are given access to social workers at an time of the day or night. Safe sex issues are discussed and prevention of any unplanned pregnancies are discussed with the group.
Education Resources from US Department of education, the National parent Information Network of educationLearn more about maryland's plan for education and accountability in http://www.esrl.lib.md.us/internet/12
Extractions: Home Education Resources San Francisco museum of science, art, and human perception brings its exhibits and information online for teachers, children, and adults. Keep current with the latest news and web links in the world, visit the Digital Library, or do your own cow's eye dissection. Helpful education tool.