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Helpful Websites
ABCD Parenting Young Adolescents
Offers information and support to parents and professionals. The site provides information about the ABCD program and answers to frequently asked questions about young adolescent development, common problems (chores and responsibilities, homework, money, decision making, setting limits), and much more.
Help Parenting Tweens, Preteens and Young Adolescents Ages 10-14
Service of Girls and Boys Town parenting.org. A handy Web site with information about typical young adolescent issues�meeting new people, transitioning back to school, quick tips for parents, and a useful archive of past articles on more topics.
Edutopia - George Lucas Educational Foundation
One of the best sites on the Web for information and ideas about cutting-edge teaching and learning. Look for stories about innovative middle schools, videos that show ideas in action, interviews with experts, and an excellent set of resources on parent involvement (listed under "Priority Topics").
National Middle School Association
Dedicated to improving the educational experiences of young adolescents by providing vision, knowledge, and resources to all who serve them in order to develop healthy, productive, and ethical citizens. Look for back issues of The Family Connection, books for parents, and many other resources that strengthen the parent-school connection.
MiddleWeb
Provides a wealth of resources for schools, districts, educators, parents, and public school advocates working to raise achievement for all students in the middle grades. Search for resources under Parents and Communities about all aspects of parent involvement.
This site has information for parents about helping children become successful learners.
A guide to Internet safety - produced by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and Interactive Services Association.
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