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Home > links > web links by topic Web Links By TopicAdvocacyThe Children's Partnership Online - "The Children's Partnership is a national nonprofit, nonpartisan organization whose mission is to inform leaders and the public about the needs of America's 70 million children, and to engage them in ways that benefit children. The Partnership undertakes research and policy analysis, publishes reports and multimedia materials, and forges new alliances among parents, policymakers and the private sector to achieve tangible gains for children. The Partnership focuses particular attention on identifying new trends and emerging issues that will affect large numbers of America's children and on providing early analysis and strategies for action. In this way, it functions as a research and development arm for the children's movement." Center for the Advancement of Children's Mental Health - Develops strategies for changing the behaviors of the institutions and individuals that work with children. Family & Advocates Partnership for Education - The Families and Advocates Partnership for Education (FAPE) project is a strong partnership that aims to improve the educational outcomes for children with disabilities. It links families, advocates, and self-advocates to communicate the new focus of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The project represents the needs of 6 million children with disabilities. Learn Parent Advocacy - Learn how to be an effective advocate for a child with disabilities. National Technical Assistance Center for Children's Mental Health - the TA Center has been dedicated to working in partnership with families and many other leaders across this country to reform services for children and adolescents who have, or are at risk for, mental health problems and their families. ADDAttention Deficit Disorder - Contains information on support groups and has lots of helpful links. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - Information updated regularly about the latest news on ADHD. Children and Adults with ADD - Links to various sources and local chapter information. National Attention Deficit Disorder Information - Offers debates about various subjects and offers age specific information. Asperger's SyndromeASPEN of America, Inc. - Committed to providing up-to-date and comprehensive information on social and communication disorders, with particular focus on Asperger's Syndrome and Nonverbal Learning Disorder (NLD). Asperger Syndrome Education Network - ASPEN - Organization providing support and education to families of those affected by Asperger Syndrome, High Functioning Autism, PDD-NOS, and related disorders. AutismAutism Society of America - Has a lot of good information with helpful hints as well. Center for the Study of Autism - Multi-lingual site with lots of links and related topics. Bilingual & Minority AffairsBilingual Education - A new issues site on the web page for the Education Commission for the States. Provides a topic overview, quick facts, links to suggested additional research and readings, and answers to the most frequently asked questions about bilingual education and English as a Second Language programs. BullyingBullying & Teasing Victims/Bullies to Buddies - Bullies2Buddies.com is dedicated to ending the suffering of victims of teasing and bullying throughout the world. The only reliable way to do that is by empowering victims to solve their problem and turn their bullies into buddies. Don't Laugh at Me Project (DLAM) - The Don't Laugh at Me Project (DLAM) is working to transform schools, camps and other youth organizations into more compassionate, safe and respectful environments. Founded by Peter Yarrow of the folk group Peter, Paul & Mary, the project disseminates educational resources that are designed to establish a climate that reduces the emotional and physical cruelty some children inflict upon each other by behaviors such as ridicule, bullying and - in extreme cases - violence. National Resource Center for Safe Schools - The National Resource Center for Safe Schools works with schools, communities, state and local education agencies, and other concerned individuals and agencies to create safe learning environments and prevent school violence. Parent Advocacy Coalition for Educational Rights (PACER) - The mission of PACER Center is to expand opportunities and enhance the quality of life of children and young adults with disabilities and their families, based on the concept of parents helping parents. Developmental DisabilitiesThe Administration on Developmental Disabilities Home Page - State by state breakdown with federal policies. Missouri Developmental Disabilities Resource Center - Gives listings on different developmental disabilities and information on each. The National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY) - NICHCY is the national information and referral center that provides information on disabilities and disability-related issues for families, educators, and other professionals. Our special focus is children and youth (birth to age 22). Disaster ReliefAmerican Red Cross - Official Site Federal Emergency Management Agency - FEMA Offers Advice On How To Talk To Children About Terrorist Attacks. Kidshealth - Dealing With a Terrorist Tragedy. Mister Rogers' Neighborhood - Helping Children Deal With Scary News -- Thoughts from Fred Rogers. U.S. Department of Education - Helping the Children Understand the Terrorist Attacks. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Disaster Mental Health Services. Talkingwithkids - Talking With Kids About the News. The Guidance Channel - The Lingering Effects of Trauma: Helping Youth Cope With Violence. United Way of New York City - September 11th Fund. DiversityAnti-Defamation League - The Anti-Defamation League is well known for its civil rights activities. Its site offers ways to help children understand hate and violence, and suggests strategies to prevent scapegoating. Tolerance.org - This site is a product of the Southern Poverty Law Center. It offers interesting news stories as well as resources for children, parents and teachers about hate crimes, dealing with diversity and fostering tolerance. EducationACT - Information for Life's Transitions - "ACT, Inc. is an independent, nonprofit organization that provides educational services to students and their parents, to high schools and colleges, to professional associations and government agencies, and to business and industry." Birth to Three - "Birth To Three is nationally recognized as a pioneering parent education and support organization. It is cited in the 1994 Carnegie Foundation Report: Starting Points: Meeting the Needs of Our Youngest Children, as one of two pro-grams that "improve parents' child-rearing skills." Birth To Three was named as one of the top 25 parenting programs in the nation by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Deliquency Prevention." Busy Teachers' WebSite K-12 - "The Busy Teachers' Web Site K-12 is an excellent resource for teachers and, for that matter, those who want to brush up on their education. The site is essentially a compilation of links to various subjects, including mathematics, English, geology, and--our favorite--recess! A new section on Web projects can help teachers come up with ideas for interactive learning opportunities." Center for the Prevention of School Violence - North Carolina's Center for the Prevention of School Violence cites statistics about school violence, presents grant information and contains links to many other useful sites. Communities In Schools - State breakdown with information on subjects regarding our schools. Education World - "Where Educators Go to Learn." Family Involvement Network of Educators - The Family Involvement Network of Educators (FINE), sponsored by the Harvard Family Research Project, is a bold new effort to strengthen family and community engagement in education. Membership to this community of educators if free and all are welcome to join! Kansas State Department of Education - State wide information on education in Kansas. National Center for Community Education - Has a topic search and lots of resources and links. The New York Times Learning Network - Web site features articles about school violence, lesson plans for teachers and a helpful guide to other web sites. Partnership For Family Involvement In Education - "The Partnership for Family Involvement's mission is to promote children's learning through the development of family-school-community Partnerships." Resources on Special Education, IEPS, IDEA, and Section 504 - Gives links and helpful tips. Special Education News - Special Education News answers a need in education for in-depth, timely news related to educating students with disabilities. Summit Education Initiative - SEI is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to mobilize community partnership to improve schooling and learning in Summit County (Akron, Ohio). Teacher's Pet: Online School Homework Assignments and Calendars - "Teacher's Pet makes it possible for teachers to post homework assignments and calendar events on their school web site without HTML programming. Simply log on with a user name and password, enter the required information and click "Submit" - the assignment is immediately posted on the Internet. In addition to displaying current homework assignments and calendar events, Teacher's Pet archives assignments by month allowing students to look up make-up work and keep teacher directories up-to-date." United States Department of Education - Official site United States Department of Education - Education Publications Center - Free education publications are available from ED Pubs, the U.S. Department of Education's Publications Center. To order free books, brochures, videos, and more, visit the ED Pubs Web site or call ED Pubs toll-free at 877/433-7827. University of Kentucky's Department of Special Education - Understanding Problem Behavior. Welcome to the Safe Schools/Healthy Students Action Center - Offers numerous resources and resource links concerning school safety, youth violence and cultural competence, as well as grant information. EmploymentCenter for Work and Family - "The Center for Work and Family at Boston College Wallace E. Carroll School of Management is a research organization that promotes employer and community responsiveness to families. The guiding vision of the Center is the strengthening of families, broadly defined to reflect the diversity throughout our communities today. The Center's activities fall into three broad categories: research, employer partnerships, and policy initiatives." Federal & State LegislationFirstGov - The U.S. Government's Official Web Portal FirstGov en Español - Infórmacion y Servicios del Gobierno de los Estados Unidos Kansas Legislature - Official Site Thomas-U.S. Congress on the Internet - In the spirit of Thomas Jefferson, a service of the Library of Congress offering legislative information on the internet. U.S. House of Representatives, 108th Congress Stateline - Tracks state information on the following issues: welfare reform, utility deregulation, healthcare reform, education reform, tax and budget issues. Can request weekly e-mail updates, targeted for your particular state and policy issues. White House - Official Site HealthBeansprout Networks - Connects pediatricians and child care providers with parents to discuss child health, infant health, and day care issues. Headlice.org - Learn more about headlice here KidsHealth.org - Contains interactive articles about children's healthcare, medicine, surgery, and parenting. There are fun games, Kids Vote health polls, and the Nemours media guide. AIDS.org - News, treatment information, and other resources. HIPPYHIPPY/USA - The Home Instruction Program for Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) is a home-based parent involvement, school readiness program. It helps parents prepare their three-, four-, and five-year-old children for success in school and beyond. The two basic tenets of HIPPY are that all children can learn, and all parents want what's best for their children. Hispanic InformationKansas Advisory Conference on Hispanic Affairs - A site about Hispanic Affairs from the Kansas Department of Human Resources. The National Clearinghouse for Bilingual Education - Offers lesson plans and other information about promoting multi-cultural understanding in the classroom and the community. Juvenile Justice
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KansasMediaKansas Newspaper List - Complete list of available newspapers in Kansas Kansas Television Station List - Complete list of available television stations in Kansas Kansas Radio Station List - Sample of select radio stations available in Kansas Kansas Magazines - Selection of magazines published in Kansas Kansas Colleges - Selection of Kansas Colleges Legal InformationBazelon Center for Mental Health Law - Legal advocacy for the civil rights and human dignity of people with mental disability. Findlaw - Source for finding a wide variety of legal information. Legal Information Institute - State and Federal Statutes. Wright's Law - Provides information on special education laws and offers books for sale online. LiteracyAmerican Literacy Council - Provides resources and assistance to persons and organizations involved in promoting literacy in the United States. The National Clearinghouse for Bilingual Education - Offers lesson plans and other information about promoting multi-cultural understanding in the classroom and the community. National Even Start Association - Provides a national voice for Even Start family literacy programs. National Institute for Literacy - The National Institute for Literacy (NIFL) is a federal organization that shares information about literacy and supports the development of high-quality literacy services so all Americans can develop essential basic skills. Medicare/MedicaidCenters for Medicare & Medicaid Services Medicare-The Official US Government Site for Medicare Information - Information about health plans, fruad, and abuse. MedicinesMedicine for Health - A new information resource for patients and their advocates. Families can learn more about programs that help low-income people afford the prescription medicines they need. Families can also learn more about the public debate on access to prescription medicines. Mental HealthAmerican Psychiatric Association - Contains information on various topics with a section for recent updates. American Psychological Association - Has information for the public, students, and psychologists. Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law - Legal advocacy for the civil rights and human dignity of people with mental disability. Center for Effective Collaboration and Practice - It is the mission of the Center for Effective Collaboration and Practice to support and promote a reoriented national preparedness to foster the development and the adjustment of children with or at risk of developing serious emotional disturbance. Child and Adolescent Bi-Polar Foundation - Good examples of accommodations in the classroom. Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health - National parent run organization focused on the needs of children and youth with emotional, behavioral and mental disorders and their families. iVillageHealth - Has different quizzes on various topics with "Ask an Expert" question and answer. Internet Mental Health - Has Spanish translations and information on all subjects regarding mental health. Knowledge Exchange Network - Databases and various information that is available in Spanish. Menninger - Menninger is a Kansas psychiatric treatment center, offering specialty treatment programs for children, adolescents, and adults. Mental Health Infosource - Huge mental health search engine. Mental Health Net - Contains detailed information on a wide range of topics. National Alliance for Mentally Ill - Lots of links and a variety of information topics. President's New Freedom Commission on Mental Health - Its mission is “to conduct a comprehensive study of the United States mental health services delivery system, including public and private sector providers, and to advise the President on methods of improving the system.” SAMHSA's National Mental Health Information Center - Provides information about mental health. Surgeon General's Report on Mental Health, Culture and Ethnicity
Parent InformationFamily Education Network - Information on both teaching students with learning disabilities and gifted & talented suggestions. Family Involvement Network of Educators - The Family Involvement Network of Educators (FINE), sponsored by the Harvard Family Research Project, is a bold new effort to strengthen family and community engagement in education. Membership to this community of educators if free and all are welcome to join! Family Village - Links to sources on various topics and has a topic search for information. GreatSchools.net - Provides information to help parents make decisions about their children's education. Provides school comparisons, information about testing, tips for communicating with schools, etc. Indiana Parent Information Network, Inc. - Search engines for finding sites. Kid Power - Has articles and links to help parents with their children. The National Coalition for Parent Involvement in Education (NCPIE) - NCPIE is dedicated to developing effective family/school partnerships in schools throughout America. Our mission is to advocate the involvement of parents and families in their children's education and to foster relationships between home, school, and community that can enhance the education of all our nation's young people." National Parent Information Network - "The National Parent Information Network (NPIN) is a project sponsored by two ERIC clearinghouses: the ERIC Clearinghouse on Urban Education at Teachers College, Columbia University, New York City; and the ERIC Clearinghouse on Elementary and Early Childhood Education at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; all other ERIC system components are also contributors and participants. (For more information about the ERIC system, visit the ERIC systemwide Web site maintained by ACCESS ERIC.) Many collaborating organizations provide information resources to NPIN and promote use of NPIN among their constituencies. "The purpose of NPIN is to provide information to parents and those who work with parents and to foster the exchange of parenting materials. Materials included full text on NPIN have been reviewed for reliability and usefulness. Publications, brochures, and other materials that are merely listed on NPIN may not have been reviewed and are included for informational purposes only." The National Parenting Center - Has articles an all topics and daily features with a chat room. National PTA - The National PTA site contains, among many other resources, a Violence Prevention Kit and Respecting Differences Resource Guide. "The mission of the National PTA is three-fold: (1) 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; (2) To assist parents in developing the skills they need to raise and protect their children; (3) To encourage parent and public involvement in the public schools of this nation." National Technical Assistance Center - Has a large topic list that is good for technical assistance. The Parent Institute - Free resources and purchasable ones with links. Partner's in Education - State breakdown with tons of links. TeamDad.com - Connects children with fathers through tool and programs aimed at letting fathers know how important their role is. To learn how your program can partner with Faces of Fatherhood, contact 866-Team-Dad or visit the web site. University of South Florida's Department of Child and Family Studies - Has an information search and useful links. Parents as TeachersParent's Place - Good for ideas on parenting with "Ask an Expert" question and answer. Philanthropic OrganizationsThe Annie E. Casey Foundation - Making Connections Initiative, the centerpiece of the Annie E. Casey Foundation's multi-faceted effort to improve the life chances of poor children. Prescription DrugsWalgreen's - Find prescription drug information. Substance AbuseJoin Together On Line - Information to reduce substance abuse and gun violence. Prevline - A site who has a mission to prevent substance abuse. Strengthening America's Families Program - Effective Family Programs for Prevention of Delinquency Support and CollaborationCenter for Effective Collaboration and Practice Family Support America - Promotes family support as the nationally recognized movement to strengthen and support families and places the principles of family support practice at the heart of every setting in which children and families are present. NICHCY (The National Informational Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities) -NICHCY is the national information and referral center that provides information on disabilities and disability-related issues for families, educators, and other professionals. Zero to Three - Great resource for early intervention mental health issues for parents and professionals. Violence PreventionAmerican Psychological Association Commission on Violence and Youth - America's Promise - Safe Places: One of the "Five Promises" Boys and Girls Clubs of America - Health and Life Skills Programs Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence - Operates Blueprints for Violence Prevention project that identifies prevention programs that meet a scientific standard of program effectiveness. Center for Adolescent Studies at Indiana University - Conflict and Violence Resources: Adolescence Directory On-Line (ADOL) links to Web resources for parents, educators, researchers, health practitioners, and teens. Children's Defense Fund - Violence Prevention and Youth Development Division Community Violence Prevention - National Parent Teacher Association Families and Schools Together (FAST) Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative - The Annie E. Casey Foundation National Mental Health Association - Position Statement--Violence in America: A Community Mental Health Response Partnerships Against Violence Network - PAVNET Online--A "virtual library" of information about violence and youth-at-risk, representing data from seven different Federal agencies. A "one-stop," searchable, information resource to help reduce redundancy in information management and provide clear and comprehensive access to information for States and local communities. The Prevention Institute - is a national non-profit organization established to advocate for prevention. Safe Schools/Healthy Students Action Center - assists and supports SS/HS and School Action grantees in the development and sustainability of peaceful and healthy communities. Violence Prevention Special Interest Group - Children, youth and Families Education and Research Network (CYFENet) National Network for Family Resiliency Virginia Youth Violence Project - The Curry School of Education, University of Virginia identifies effective methods and policies for youth violence prevention, especially in school settings. WarChildren, Youth and Family Consortium: Talking With Children About War -University of Minnesota, Children, Youth & Family Consortium has information on how parents can help their children with their concerns, fears and worries about war. College of Human Ecology at Kansas State University: Families and Military Deployment News - Kansas State University Research and Extension has information on the impact of military deployment and related issues on families. Extension Disaster Education Network - The National Extension System has a web site regarding children and trauma and the University of Georgia Extension has produced publications as well. Families and Crisis - Family Information Services has a web page of resources on "Families and Crisis." Families, Trauma and Terrorism - Center for the Family at Pepperdine University developed information on preparing for the war. Families and Work Institute - Families and Work Institute has developed a Salute to Educators guide that addressees age- and developmentally- appropriate tips on how to communicate with children in all situations of crisis, trauma and tragedy. Healthy Parenting Tool Kit - Healthy Parenting Tool Kit is a joint effort of University of Missouri (Human Environmental Sciences and 4-H/ ParentLink) and Lincoln University. Materials cover topics related to parenting young children during times of deployment, relocation, and dangerous work. Peace Building - "Something to Remember Me By" Legacy Project has tips on helping children talk about and deal with war and terrorism, as well as activity ideas that children can do with parents and grandparents. Ready to Respond--Communities and Families Take Control of Safety and Security - University of Minnesota Extension Service Restoring Hope in the Wake of Terrorism - University of Minnesota Extension Service Talking about Terrorism and War - The Learning Network Talking to Kids About Terrorism or Acts of War - New York University Child Study Center Talking with Children about Terrorism and War - University of Illinois Extension ServiceTalking with Kids about War: Pointers for Parents - The Learning Network Terrorism and Children - Purdue University Extension offers advice for helping children cope with terrorist attacks and their aftermath. YouthAmerica's Promise, The Alliance for Youth - Has news and events as well as General Powell's Corner. Anti-Defamation League - The Anti-Defamation League is well known for its civil rights activities. Its site offers ways to help children understand hate and violence, and suggests strategies to prevent scapegoating. Child Trends - Child Trends is a nonprofit, nonpartisan research organization dedicated to studying children, youth, and families through research, data collection, and data analyses. Child Trends was established in 1979 and currently has a staff of 50 researchers, analysts, and administrative and support personnel. Connect for Kids - A national site with a state by state breakdown of organizations for children with updates on both federal and state legislation changes. Idealist.org - A project of Action Without Borders. Designed for young people who want to get involved in their communities or want to organize around an issue. Provides profiles of organizations started by kids, listings of volunteer opportunities for people under 18, information on resources for starting community projects, and links to nonprofit sites. Kids Help - Has links to any and all topics. The School Zone - Connects to fun activities for kids on the internet. The School Zone provides a monthly list of computer activities for children and youth and links to sites that teach children about health, sportsmanship, and art. Links to resources for teachers and youth workers also available. Web Links by Topic updated 03/03/04 |
