For Parents and Families

After-School Programs
A directory from United Way Services of Oakland County
American Camping Association
Find the perfect summer camp.
Resources for Parents and Kids
From the American Library Association
The Children's Partnership
Devoted to the need of America's children

Day Care Centers Locator
Locate state-licensed day care centers by your city or zip code

Family.Com
Parenting topics, education, activities and more from Disney.
Kids Camps
Summer camp directory.
Literature for Children
A Guide to Reviews and Themes
Michigan 4C Association
Find childcare in any area of Michigan.
Movie Reviews
from Screen It!
ParentsPlace
A Parenting Resource Center

Zero to Three
Brain development research.

 

           Educational Resources

Bigchalk
Educational resources for teachers, parents, K-college students and school librarians.
EduHound
Everything for Education K-12
Family Education Network
Helping parents help their kids learn
Farmington Public Schools
Jon's Homeschool Resource Page
Kids Can Learn
Helping parents, teachers and homeschoolers help kids become motivated learners.
Michigan Merit Award
MEAP test information: samples, results by district and more.
Michigan Teacher Network
Resources for Michigan teachers.
National Parent Information Network
from the ERIC clearinghouses on Elementary, Early Childhood and Urban Education.
National Parent Teacher Association

Publications for Parents
U.S. Department of Education

 

           Computer and Internet Resources

Evaluating Internet Resources
From the University of Albany Libraries
A Parents Guide to Internet Safety
From the FBI
GetNetWise
Online safety, web tools and websites for families
SafeKids Home Page
Child safety on the internet.
FCL Home Page
Encyclopedias Online
Search the Web
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Our Online Catalog
Instant Answers
Best Web Resources
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Hot Sites / Topics
Assignment-Specific Help
Info for Parents
Homework Helpline