Tools for Parents

Parents are their children's first teacher. The internet has many sources of information to help parents support their children's education and prepare them for a successful future. These are only a few of our staff recommendations. Please also review Learning Leaders' program publications to help get you started.

HACER: Information for Latino parents on supporting their children in high school and college readiness. Sponsored by McDonald's and featuring noted Latina author and spokesperson, Mariela Dabbah. Watch Mariela's presentation at Learning Leaders' DIA celebration last May. http://www.meencanta.com/hacer/home.html

LearnDoEarn: Tips for parents to motivate their children and help get them ready for college, work, and life. http://www.learndoearn.org/for-parents.asp

Insideschools: The independent guide to the NYC public schools, featuring school reviews and numerous blogs by parents, educators and advocates. http://insideschools.org/

The Parent and Family portal to the website of the NYC Department of Education. http://schools.nyc.gov/ParentsFamilies/default.htm

The web site of the Office of Family Engagement and Advocacy. http://schools.nyc.gov/Offices/OFEA/default.htm