Cyber Security
 

• Computer-Savvy Families: A Story about Cyber Security for Children

·      Additional Web Resources on Cyber Security  www.NetDayCompass.org.

·       Seven Do's for Kids on the Web

• Guide to Safe Use of the Internet

• Get Net Wise - Safety tips for parents and information about software tools to protect kids surfing the Net.

• Keeping Kids Safe in the World of Technology - This hot list by educator Linda Uhrenholt links to online safety guides, software, parent groups, library information and search engines for kids.

• Safe Kids Online

• SafeSurf

• Cyber Patrol

• Cybersitter

• KinderGuard

• Net Nanny

• SurfWatch

• Learn to be safe on the Net

• OUPDS - Safety on the Internet Menu

• Welcome To SAFE-T-CHILD Online!

Educational Resources for Parents

• The WholeFamily Center - The WholeFamily Center is an award winning interactive site which addresses the concerns of modern families. Featuring an on-line magazine, and separate marriage, parenting and teen centers, sensitive topics like infertility, anorexia, infidelity and teen suicide are discussed. WholeFamily uses RealAudio and Drama to portray problems and solutions. Psychologists comments add authenticity to the many subjects dealt with in an honest, straight-forward way.

• Family Fun - If you're a parent or primary school teacher who's running out of ideas to keep cabin fever at bay, you might want to explore Family Fun magazine's Website. Full of quick activities and well-written articles, this site can help keep those active minds and bodies moving in a positive direction.

• Your Time-Their Future - urges adults to get involved in volunteering, mentoring, and other efforts that help young girls participate in positive activities that build skills, self-discipline, and competence. Studies show that such structured activities are an effective strategy for preventing substance abuse and other high-risk behaviors. The Web site is a valuable tool for schools and school districts to encourage more interaction between students, teachers, parents, and the community.

• Great Sites! - more than 700 sites for kids

• Family Education Network

• Family

• Internet Kids Yellow Pages

• Helping Your Child Learn Geography -- K-6 students, teachers, parents

• Parents Place -- The parenting resource center

• Dear Parents

• NetParents.org

• Family.com

• Kids Connect at the Library

• Schoolwork.org

• Brochures for Parents -- More than two dozen to help parents answer questions

• Reaching All Families -- Creating family-friendly schools

• America Goes Back to School -- Get involved

• National School-to-Work Learning and Information Center -- National level agenda

• Ask Dr. Internet News -- Internet veterans who volunteer effort and time to help others

• Be a Mentor -- Put your expertise to an educational use

• Positive Parental Internet Involvement -- Help make the Internet a positive experience

• Guide to U.S. Department of Education Programs -- Programs administered by US DOE

• Center for New Discoveries in Learning -- Successful learning resource guide

• A Day in the Life of an Elementary School Teacher -- An essay by a first year teacher

• YouthInfo -- Latest statistics, reports and other information about America's adolescents

• The TalkCity EduCenter -- Information about using the internet

• How the Information Highway can Transform Education -- Fascinating reading

• The Net: User Guidelines and Netiquette -- General guidelines on the proper use of Internet

• AMC's Home Page -- For parents to locate current resource information for their children

• Pathways to School Improvement

• Introducing... CU-HOWTO -- CU-SeeMe video conferencing over the Internet

• Parental Involvement Web Sites -- Getting involved as a parent

• The Best Programs for Kids & Parents to Use Together -- Cruise together

• Helping Your Child Publications for Parents -- Concerns about children's education

• Increasing Parental Involvement -- A key to student achievement

• National Parent Information Network -- ERIC news, resources, and products for parents

• Parent and Family Involvement -- Pathways

• Parent Information and Resource Centers -- Parent information and resource center

• Parents in Education -- Getting involved

• Summer Home Learning Recipes -- Ideas for summer

• What Can My Community Do? -- A Community Action Toolkit

• Dr. King's Exam Hints -- Help your child survive exams

• FREE EDUCATIONAL SOFTWARE -- Variety of programs

• Harnessing the Power of the Web -- Harness the exciting power of the World Wide Web

• Educational Testing Service -- Set of test preparation questions

• Stanford Testing System -- Complete on-line test preparation experience

• Family Internet -- Reference desk for the whole family

• What Works! -- Parents have found creative and inventive ways to resolve problems

• Dadsite of the Month -- Just for you Dad!

• Nashville Parent Magazine -- Various topics of interest

• National Parent Information Network -- Info clearinghouse

• Welcome to FamilyPC on the WEB -- Ezine edition of the newsstand version

• General Parenting Resources -- site reviews provided