www.mi4c.org > Programs/Services > Parent Tips
- The ABCs of Choices
- Too Much Television
- Going to school for child seat installation
- Open-ended Questions
- Summer Safety
- Prepare for transitions
- Spare the Rod. Period
- Food Rules
- Flu Prevention
- Sick Child Planning
- Reading is a Three-Way Street
- Expulsion
- Preparing a child for Kindergarten is - Elementary!
- It's not making a mess, it's experimenting
- Plan ahead to avoid the 'gimmies'
www.michigan.gov > Education & Children Services > Parents > Parent Involvement.
- Educational options and rights, e.g., info on nonpublic and home schools
- Volunteer at your child's school
- Links to: Michigan Reads! Open a Book, Open their World & Ways for Families to get Involved the Children's Learning
www.michigan.gov > Education & Children Services > Parents > Helping Your Student
- Getting Your Child Ready for School
Why it is Important to Read to your Child
Pre-School Information
Head Start
Learning - Early Signs that Your Child has the Ability to Learn Quickly
Immunize Your Little Michigander
- Needs of Special Children
Michigan Alliance for Gifted Education
Children with Disabilities - My School Online
Michigan Dept. of Education - Special Education
- Health & Safety
Vehicle Safety - Safety Programs
Internet Safety
- Homework Help
Parental Info - Why Teachers Give Homework, Helping Children Succeed, Helping Your Child with Homework, Math, History, Reading, E-library
- Contest, Awards, Scholarships & Aid
Scholarships
Financial Aid
College Financing Plans
- Earning a Drivers License
Graduated Licensing - A Guide for Parents
Road Skills Test
- College Exploration
Higher Education Links
- Career Opportunities for Your Child
Career Programs
Career Preparation
www.michigan.gov > Education & Children Services> Parents > Extracurricular Learning
www.michigan.gov > Education & Children Services > Students
- College Bound
- Help with Homework
- Scholarships & Financial Aid
www.michigan.gov > Education & Children Services > Parents > Adult Learners
- Preparing for a Career
GED Certification
- Services & Programs
Adults with Disabilities
Work First
Displaced Homemaker
www.michigan.gov > Children's Services
- Child Protective Services
Family Independence Agency (FIA)
- Child Support
FIA Child Support Services
Forms & Publications
- Day Care for Children
Resources for Parents
www.michigan.gov/greatstart > Tools for Parents
- Family FUNdamentals Home Learning Activities
- Raising a Healthy Child
- How Children Learn & Develop
- Helping Children Learn to Read
www.michigan.gov/greatstart > Quick Links Michigan Reads > For Parents
- Background Information
Play with Me Everyday Things to do with your Preschooler
Early & Family Literacy Resources
0-5 Developmental Timeline
How Children Learn & Develop
- Book Lists
Parental Resources: More Books about Reading to Your Child
Read-A-Likes: Books with Rhyme, Rhythm & Repetition
Books to Read to Babies
Books to Read to Toddlers & Preschoolers
Books for Adults Who Read to Babies
Books for Adults Who Read to Toddlers & Preschoolers
Recent Research on Brain Development & Reading Skills
www.michigan.gov/greatstart > Quick Links Michigan Reads > Resource Links
- Activity Oriented Sites
Better Kid Care: Reading Aloud, National Network for Child Care
Reading Rockets: 25 Activities for Reading and Writing Fun
PBS Reading and Language
PBS Ready to Learn
PBS Share a Story
- In-State Organizations Supporting Early Literacy
Community Coordinated Child Care - Michigan 4C Association
Even Start Family Literacy
Michigan Department of Education R.E.A.D.Y Program
Michigan Head Start Association
- National Organizations Supporting Early Literacy
Prime Time Family Reading Time
Raising a Reader
BornLearning.org - Born Learning is a public engagement campaign that helps parents, grandparents and caregivers explore ways to turn everyday moments into fun learning opportunities.
www.literacysite.com - The Literacy Site helps promote literacy among children from low-income families nationwide. Partnering with First Book, the site makes books available to children around the country, giving many children their very first book. With the generous support of our sponsors, each click of the red 'Give Free Books Click for Free' button on the site's home page provides 1% of a book. Making books a part of a child's life is the best way to encourage the love of reading.
www.jlas.org - The Johannesburg-Lewiston Area Schools website features information about the area schools, as well as staff, curriculum, the athletics programs as well as the band program.
