Parent Education


Parent's Guides to Student Success--click here

The Parents’ Guides to Student Success were developed by teachers, parents and education experts in response to the Common Core State Standards that more than 45 states have adopted.

Created for grades K-8 and high school English, language arts/literacy and mathematics, the guides provide clear, consistent expectations for what students should be learning at each grade in order to be prepared for college and career.


Family Guides--click here

National PTA, in partnership with the National Education Association, is pleased to offer newly updated Family Guides. These guides can help parents and caretakers find valuable tips for helping their child succeed in key learning areas.

PTA leaders, teachers, parents and families should use these guides to engage families in education throughout a child’s academic career.


BeALearningHero.org

Use these tips and tricks to help reinforce what your child is learning at school, at home. 


Our Children Magazine--click here

Read articles on everything from How to Raise a Leader to Launching a Homemade Rocket.


Every Student Succeeds Act--click here

If you haven't heard, there's a new law governing K-12 education this year. We break down what this means for you. 


Media Madness

Television, iPods, iPads, laptops tablets and smart-phones… Today’s kids are exposed to an average of seven hours of “screen-time” each and every day, and the impact of those media messages can shape many of their perceptions and actions. These resources from the Media Madness program provides parents and caregivers the tools to successfully manage their children’s “screen time,” effectively monitor media messages and content, and realistically modify your approach as children grow and technology advances.

 

Click here for the 15 Most Dangerous Apps or Websites that Your Kids Might be Using

 

Click here for Media Madness Resources