Adults: Facebook/Twitter "Know-How"

These guides helpful; I'm eager to share them with the professionals and families I serve.  Digital citizenship is a part of educating our young people.

http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2012/09/what-parents-must-know-about-facebook.html

Let's Talk

Keep the conversation going is essential.  Specifically---members of the school community owe it to parents to discuss openly & often any and all concerns they mutually feel are important.  Don't  hesitate to contact Parkside teachers or administrators.  Student success is our business.

http://www.education.com/reference/article/Ref_Working_Schools/

Working Together for Children

It's simple:  "Together Everyone Achieves More."  I embrace the TEAM approach; please join me.

http://www.edutopia.org/blog/improving-academic-achievement-disadvantaged-maurice-elias

YES.....Follow Maggie Cary!

"Classroom Talk" is for us all as thinkers, parents, educators, or mentors.  We can follow Maggie on Face Book and Twitter too.  

http://classroomtalk.com/

The JUNE Issue of "Word Up"

Discover AdLit.org; it's designed to inform us about literacy issues for youngsters in grade four through high school.   Follow it on Twitter, Facebook, get updates to videos on You Tube, or the monthly newsletter. 

http://www.adlit.org/newsletters/word_up_current_issue/?utm_source=Convio&utm_medium=Newsletter&utm_campaign=WordUp

Help Develop Reading Habits

Encouraging youngsters to read?  Here are different suggestions that work well.  

http://www.stevereifman.com/featured-articles/for-parents/172-7-ways-to-encourage-reluctant-readers

Inspiration & "The Principal of Change"

 Educator George Couros reminded me of the many gifts in this world.  You can follow him on Twitter.  Go on, treat yourself; thanks George! 

http://georgecouros.ca/blog/

Looking for Children's Literature?

Children's Books Guide is an excellent site to enable us to keep youngsters reading.  This resource is also available on Face Book.  

http://childrensbooksguide.com/top-100

Scholastic.com For You!

Want insightful and helpful information?  Turn to Scholastic.com.
Spread the word because it's really a year-round resource for everyone.

http://www.scholastic.com/parents/

What Can You Do to Help a Kindergartener?

Reading preparation looks something like this:

http://ctlreadingclinic.uoregon.edu/forms/k-readiness_packet.pdf

ADHD and Learning Potential

Children with ADHD improve their behavior and academics when families are communicating with school personnel and are involved.  

http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/family-involvement-academics-adhd-0427123/