Please visit the following websites to help you support
your child's education:
The Child Assault Prevention Project-The Metropolitan Center for Assault Prevention (MCAP) presented, the Child
Assault Prevention (CAP) Project, a program on children's personal safety. Learn more about the important concepts and skills
presented during this program.
Homework Hotline -offers one-on-one homework help to students who call the hotline number
at 301-279-3234 (Voice/TTY). The program, which can be viewed on cable channel 7/33, is scheduled from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
on most Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays throughout the school year.
US Department of Education -Publications and Products division- publishes a wealth of information for
teachers, administrators, policymakers, researchers, parents, students, and others with a stake in education.
The Family Works-the U.S. Department of Education Goals 2000 Parent Information and Resource
Center of Maryland offers a variety of links to help families support their children's education.
Safety Tips for Kids on the Internet-offers safety tips that all students should know before they visit websites.
Parent's Guide to the Information Superhighway- a resource for parents to guide their children while online.
50 great sites selected by the American Library Association, along with tips for parents
on guiding their children's explorations.
Funbrain.com-math activities for families to enjoy.
Safety Tips For Kids-a list of suggestions for youngsters written by six graders from Julius West
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RECOMMENDED
READING
Notable Books for Children, from the Association for Library Services to Children
Newbery Medal Home Page, from the Association for Library Services to Children
Caldecott Medal Home Page, from the Association for Library Services to Children
Book Links: Connecting Books, Libraries, and
Classrooms, a magazine designed for teachers, librarians, library media specialists,
booksellers, parents, and all other adults interested in connecting children with high quality books.
