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Parent Place

Make sure your kids keep learning this summer. Go to the AFT's Summer Learning Calender Web Site.

The TFT has compiled a list of  our favorite links for Parents. If you have suggestions or information please e-mail tft4274@qwest.net

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A&E's Biography Page

This site has information on people featured on this popular cable television series.

AFT Parent Page
The American Federation of Teachers' site for valuable information about your child's education

Ability OnLine Support Network

Information for parents and peer connections for students who want to share stories and experiences.

All Domains

This comprehensive site provides all the information you need to learn about Internet domains worldwide.

Apple Computer Disabilities Support

Provides information and links to various disability resources.

Arts EdNet

This is a fantastic resource for teachers and students from the Getty Education Institute for the Arts.

AYSO
American Youth Soccer Organization

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Baseball Coaches Page

Help your child prepare for little league games or just a game of catch.

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Classroom Connect

Children's Medical Center

This site has information about your children's health and well-being.

Closing the Gap

A nonprofit organization committed to the use of technology by people with special needs.

CNN Interactive

The Cable News Network's online service is great for teaching current events.

Consumer Information Center

This is the place for all of those consumer pamphlets from Pueblo, Colorado that you have been hearing about for years.

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DREAMMS for Kids, Inc.

Developmental Research for the Effective Advancement of Memory and Motor Skills is committed to facilitating the use of computers, assistive and adaptive technologies, and quality instructional technologies for students and youth with special needs in schools, homes, and the community.

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Educational Testing Service

Sample SAT and ACT questions are found here.

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Family Education Network

Their motto: "helping parent help their kids learn". Another great family resource on the Web.

FamilyPC

The online version of this popular computer magazine.

The Family Place

A well meaning and personal site created by parents with a message and a mission!

Family Planet

This excellent site has news on education, consumer product recalls,and advice for parents of children of all ages.

The French Page

A University of Chicago's Language Department offers a treasure chest of resources in French.

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The History Channel

Lesson plans and resources for all that is historical.

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KidPub

Parents and students can view student work and make their own contributions.

Kids Web

This site is a digital library for parents and school children with valuable links to other resources.

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MedicineNet

Parents could use this site as an on-line first aid book.

Multicultural Book Review Home Page

Seattle University Masters in Teaching students have compiled an extensive multicultural bibliography for all readers.

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National Center for Accessible Media

WGBH, Boston's PBS station and CPB sponsor this site to promote strategies and technologies to make media accessible to millions of Americans, including people with disabilities, minority language users, and those with low literacy skills.

National Council of Teachers of English

The professional organization's wealth of information is on the Web.

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Ole

A great Spanish language page from Spain.

O*NET

O*NET, the Department of Labor's Occupational Information Network, is a comprehensive database that identifies and describes occupations, worker skills, knowledges, abilities and workplace requirements for jobs across the country in all sectors of the economy.

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Parent Soup

This site was rated #1 by FamilyPC magazine.

Parents Unite!

The web site of the National Parenting Association giving parents a greater voice

Peterson's Education Center

This site will help students in their selection of a college or university.

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Special Education Links by Pitsco

Loads of Links for Exceptional Education.

Special Education Resources on the Internet

SERI is a collection of Internet accessible information resources of interest to those involved in the fields related to Special Education. This site will continually modify, update, and add additional informative links.

Smithsonian Institution

This is one of the most reknown resources for American history, culture and technology.

The Spanish Page

A University of Chicago's Language Department offers a treasure chest of resources in Spanish.

Student Services Incorporated

This site provides information and online searches pertaining to scholarships and financial aid.

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That's Useful, This Is Cool

You can find daily picks in both categories at this more than interesting site.

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U.S. Department of Education

U.S. House of Representatives

U.S. Senate

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Vocational Industrial Clubs of America (VICA)

VICA is a national organization for trade, industrial, technical and health occupations students in public high schools, vocational centers, area vocational schools and two-year colleges.

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Waisman Center's List of Web Sites Related to Cognitive and Developmental Disabilities

The Waisman Center at the University of Wisconsin has put together an impressive list of links related to special needs.

The White House

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Yahoo! Daily News

This is just one of many online search services for regularly updated daily news.

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