41. Boating Safety Education by the illinois Department of Natural resources, Division of education. *or theyare accompanied on the motorboat and under direct control of a parent of http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/education/SAFETY/boat.htm

Illinois Department of Natural Resources BOATING SAFETY EDUCATION List of Boating Safety Education Courses by County U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary U.S. Power Squadron National Safe Boating Council WHAT IS IT? The Illinois Boating Education Course consists of a minimum eight hours of instruction. These courses cover the basics of boating safety, equipment and requirements, navigation, motorboat, registration and titling, emergency measures and the Illinois boating laws. Films, manuals and handouts are provided for use in the classroom. Persons completing the minimum eight hours of instruction and successfully completing the final examination will receive a State of Illinois Certificate of Competency and a graduate patch. WHO MUST TAKE THE COURSE? On January 1, 1978, a State law was passed that requires persons at least 12 years of age and less than 18 years of age may only operate a motorboat if: *they have in possession a valid Boating Education Certificate of Competency issued by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Division of Education.

42. America's Promise TeachValues.com (parent and Teacher resources) http//www The Partnership for FamilyInvolvement in education). University of illinois (The Office for Studies in http://www.cortland.edu/c4n5rs/websites.htm

LINKS OF INTEREST Character Education Internet Resources Compiled by Gene Bavis (retired) Wayne Central School District P.O. Box 155 Ontario Center, NY 14520 (Additional links added by the Center for the 4th and 5th Rs) Note: This is a long list. You could spend hours exploring, and if you have plenty of time, I urge you to do so. If this list overwhelms you, I suggest that you start with the sites that I have printed in bold print and given a "5-star rating" (*****). Happy Surfing! Absolutely Whootie: Stories to Grow By http://www.storiestogrowby.com/ AbstinencEdu.com (LA Governor's Program on Abstinence) http://www.abstinencedu.com Action Without Borders ("Idealist - 15,000 organizations under one roof") http://www.idealist.org/ Active Citizenship http://www.activecitizenship.org Act-React (Conflict and violence prevention; grades 6-12) http://www.cyberroad.com/act-react/ Adventures from the Book of Virtues (PBS) http://www.pbs.org/adventures/ America's Heroes and You http://www.webcom.com/~webspin/heroes/ America's Promise http://www.americaspromise.org/

43. Parent Involvement - Art Resources resources from Kennedy Center Alliance for Arts education Wabash Avenue, Suite 2100Chicago, illinois 606113690 www.pta.org Getty Center for education in the http://www.pta.org/parentinvolvement/familyfun/ff_resourceskennedy.asp

April 08, 2003 Partners for Student Success Building Successful Partnerships National Standards Reflections Program ... Home Resources from Kennedy Center Alliance for Arts Education Schools, Communities, and the Arts: A Research Compendium available through the Kennedy Center Alliance for Arts Education for $12. Call (202) 416-8845 to order your copy. Looking for evidence that the arts in education are key to the success of every student? Schools, Communities, and the Arts: A Research Compendium is a digest that summarizes a wide range of arts education findings in easily understood language and format. It is a useful tool for responding to education policy makers and leaders who question or seek documentation of the value of the arts in education. The Kennedy Center Alliance for Arts Education Network is pleased to make this important national resource available. Schools, Communities, and the Arts: A Research Compendium was developed by the Arts in Education Program of the National Endowment for the Arts in cooperation with the Morrison Institute for Public Policy, Arizona State University. The Kennedy Center's ARTSEDGE Network also provides access to an on-line version of the compendium at http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/

44. Online Resource Links from our February 19, 1998 parent education presentation; Teacher resources TechnologyCoordinator Margaret Johnson are aligned with the illinois State Learning http://www.palos118.org/118links.htm

Community Links Parent Resources Just for Kids Student Work Online ... Engaged Learning Resources Community Links Consolidated High School District 230 Village of Palos Park City of Palos Heights Village of Orland Park ... Association for Special Education District 118 Resources for Parents Magic Years links to web resources for parents of young children created by our team of Magic Years educators Unwritten Rules - web links on bullying and teasing from our October 21, 1999 Parent Education program Be Safe on the Web - online resources from our April 22, 1999 Parent Education event Parent Plug-In! - homework help and student research sites from our February 19, 1998 Parent Education presentation District 118 Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) Online - for your convenience, an online version of our Board Policy on use of our network resources PC Parents - a great website sponsored by Intel with archived syndicated columns from family computing experts and links to other family computing resources, including a Cyber-Safety activity book to print out for your children. Just for Kids ..also, read a

45. Parents Page -- Adult Services Department -- Villa Park Public Library -- Villa parent Information Network Clearinghouse for education research; links, news,and other information for parents. Local resources are listed at NPIN illinois http://www.villapark.lib.il.us/aserv/parents.htm

In the Library General Information Adoption Breastfeeding Homeschooling Learning Disabilities ... School Websites Also see the Library Internet Guide pages for Internet Tutorials and Safety College Resources Health , and Recipes Looking for places in the area to go with the children? See the LOCALinks pages for Entertainment and Recreation and Museums, etc Parents' Page The nonfiction collection in the Adult Services Department includes several areas which deal with parenting issues. Some of the Dewey Decimal Classification numbers which parents may wish to browse are: Intrafamily relationships. (and following) Education. Includes pregnancy and pediatrics. Child rearing. Parents may also want to browse the Parent/Teacher shelves in the Youth Services Department on the Library's second floor. Websites for Parents The following websites are among the many which provide general advice, discussions, and other information for parents General Information and Parenting Topics Web guides on a number of topics. Babynamer.com

46. Special Education Resources environment initiative funded by the illinois State Board in valuable materialsrelated to special education.(Maintained by parent Information and Support. http://www.specialednet.com/Resources.htm

Special Education Resources Inclusive Education Project Choices - Project Choices is a "least restrictive environment" initiative funded by the Illinois State Board in Education. Inclusion Series - Educational video programs and other multimedia materials on the subject of inclusion of students with disabilities into regular schools. National Center to Improve Practice(NCIP) - The National Center to Improve Practice, promotes the effective use of technology for students with sensory, cognitive and social/emotional disabilites. Mail Base - Web site and list serve on inclusive-education. Topics range from classroom modifications to national policy developments. Discipline of Special Education Students - This page, maintained by the Education Commission of the States provides legal informationoften requested about disciplinary procedures in special education. Effective Teaching Techniques - Developed by the Curry School of Education, this page has many discipline-specific techniques to offer. Gan Harmony Online Home Page - A unique look at inclusion in a special school in Isreal. This preschool consists of four classes. Each class of about 15 students includes five or six students with disabilities.

47. Parent Connection many of the strategies he has learned in gifted education to provide She is a regularpresenter for the illinois Association of Gifted, NAGC parent resources. http://www.kpgt.org/Parent Connection.htm

Home Membership Board/Contact Us Spotlight on Challenge ... Super Saturday Wow! Parent Connection New! Student Connection New Members-Only KPGT Awards Legislative URGENT! Support KPGT Links Parent Connection Parent Resources for GT questions and concerns KPGT Parent Advisory Council Meetings Houston Area Co-op Speakers on the Gifted and Talented ... Programs Sponsored by KISD Counselors Parent Resources for GT Who do you contact when you have questions or concerns about the KISD Gifted and Talented Program? KISD Resources: For elementary students: The campus Challenge Teacher The school counselor The school principal Mrs. Bobbie Wedgeworth - KISD Director of G/T Education Mrs. Janine Phillips - KISD Executive Director of Elementary Education Credit By Exam - Bill Haskett - Community Education KISD Summer School - Bill Haskett - Community Education For secondary students: The GT classroom teacher The campus GT Facilitator The school counselor The school principal Mrs. Bobbie Wedgeworth Dr. Ron Jetton - KISD Executive Director of Secondary Education Credit By Exam - Bill Haskett - Community Education KISD Summer School - Bill Haskett - Community Education Katy Parents of Gifted and Talented Maryann Kuhn , president Fritzie Anastazio st vice president, membership

48. Be Real -- Prevention Resources: On-Line Prevention Resources illinois State Police Drug Abuse Resistance education inhalants.org Inhalant preventionand awareness education. parent Teacher Association http//www.pta.org http://www.berealteens.com/prevent_onlinerec.htm

Yourself Family Dreams Friends ... Back On-Line Prevention Resources InTouch Coordinators Illinois InTouch Regions Map Prevention First Operation Snowball ... Funding Information On-Line Prevention Resources American Academy of Pediatrics http://www.aap.org Provides information for parents on tobacco and alcohol prevention. American Cancer Society http://www.cancer.org The Illinois Division's site provides information on cancer protections and The Great American Smoke Out. American Council for Drug Education http://www.acde.org Source for drug use statistics and identifiable symptoms of drug use. American Lung Association http://www.lungusa.org Provides information about tobacco use prevention, contact information for the Illinois offices of the ALA, and other organization information. Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids http://www.tobaccofreekids.org Provides recent news and information and links to sites with research data online. Department of Health and Human Services: Keeping Youth Drug-Free http://www.hhs.gov

49. Special Education Homepage parents' Rights To obtain a copy of the parent Rights on the education of Children Policies Procedures Each illinois school district, in providing for the http://www.isbe.state.il.us/spec-ed/

Assistive Technology Assistive Technology Grant Bilingual ... Transition Services Welcome to the Department of Special Education. We are dedicated to ensuring a quality education for ALL studentsone that is Second to None Christopher A. Koch, Ed.D. Director of Special Education 217/782-4870 Springfield 312/814-2223 Chicago Anthony E. Sims, Ph.D. Manager, Department of Special Education Springfield Office: 217/558-2375 or 217/782-0372 (Fax) 217/782-1900 (TDD) Chicago Office: 312/814-3171 (Fax) Kathryn A. Cox Acting Division Administrator Special Education Services 217/782-0372 (Fax) Tobia Thurman Acting Supervisor, Chicago Office Special Education Services 312/814-3171 (Fax) Parent Training Sessions FY04 Discretionary Grant 2002 Serving English Language Learners with Disabilities - A Resource Manual for Educators. The Manual is also available in hard copy or CD. To request a copy, please contact Holly Beard in our Customer Service Center Communication in Response to Questions Generated by the April 25, 2002,

50. ERIC/EECE. Publications. Books. The Best Of Parent News: A Sourcebook On Parenti Internet sites; and community parentsupport programming related to child development,care, and education. NPIN illinois — An information service and World http://ericeece.org/pubs/books/bestpnew.html

ERIC/EECE Publications Books The Best of Parent News: A Sourcebook on Parenting from the National Parent Information Network compiled by Anne Robertson Catalog #221; 1998 NOTE: This publication is out of print. The text of the publication is provided via the links indicated below. Table of Contents Introduction The National Parent Information Network The Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) and the ERIC Clearinghouse on Elementary and Early Childhood Education Note: The articles in the print publication are edited from the original articles that appeared in Parent News . The links in the sections below are to the original articles that appeared in Parent News Feature Articles Work and Family: How Can Parents Balance the Demands of Both? Fathers Do Make a Difference Brain Development in Young Children: The Early Years ARE Learning Years Building Partnerships between Parent and Physician: A Pediatrician's Point of View ... Talking to Children about Sexuality and AIDS Community Spotlights Families Learning Together: The Strength of Family Literacy Family Centers: Community Concern into Positive Action Providing Services for Teen Parents: An Innovative Approach in Portland, Oregon

51. NPIN Illinois Looking for your Christian Soulmate? Sign up at Christian Matchmaker and meet your soulmate, a friend or a pen pal in a safe and secure community. Search our 90+ communities and find what you're looking for FREE trial Membership- NO Credit Card http://npinil.crc.uiuc.edu/

Welcome to the information link for Illinois families! N ational P arent I nformation N etwork ERIC Clearinghouse on Elementary and Early Childhood Education Add or update a link Contribute an NPIN Illinois resource or change information about a resource listing. Send us new information or updates about your non-profit organization to post on NPIN Illinois. NPIN Illinois is located at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Send comments to NPIN Illinois Webmaster

52. Parent News: April 1998. Resources For Parents. The Parenting Calendar addition to tracks for parent counselors, directors Building Quality Conflict ResolutionEducation Programs. for Social Responsibility and illinois Institute for http://npin.org/pnews/1998/pnew498/pnew498n.html

Parent News for April 1998 Resources for Parents The Parenting Calendar Note: Only new conferences not previously listed in Parent News are included in this issue. For a full listing of conferences, go to the PARENTING Calendar section of NPIN. Announcement For the 18 th year, the Summer Institute of the Wheelock College Center for Parenting Studies is bringing together professionals from many disciplines who want to learn more about contemporary issues in parenting and how to be more effective in supporting and working with families. Courses will be offered during the months of July and August. For more information, please contact: The Center for Parenting Studies Wheelock College 200 The Riverway Boston, MA 02215-4167 Telephone: 617-734-5200 ext. 214 Conferences Conference: The Experience of Infant-Toddler Centers in Italy: Reggio Emilia and Pistoia Date: April 20-21, 1998

53. Sites For Parents, Caregivers, Teachers —Sites For Children preschool through age 14, their parent, and other ERIC Clearinghouse on Elementaryand Early Childhood education. From the University of illinois at Urbana http://www.ala.org/parentspage/greatsites/parent.html

54. Parent Resources Page parent resources, As a parent of a newly diagnosed deaf or hard of hearing child toget you started in learning about the system in illinois Swimming Through http://www.members.aol.com/wskier22/parentresources.html

Parent resources As a parent of a newly diagnosed deaf or hard of hearing child, things can be really confusing at times. You'll be learning new initials for many things (IEP, IDEA, CI, ISD, ASL, etc.) and a whole new vocabulary of things you've never heard about before (itinerant teachers, T-switches, Wyndtells, Processors, Classifiers, etc.) Here's something to get you started in learning about the system in Illinois: Swimming Through the System Early Intervention Choices for Parents Information and referral for parents with deaf and hard of hearing babies. Mendac Provides early intervention services in the Chicagoland area. Beginnings Services for Parents Resources for parents Hearing and Vision Connections Provides information and referral on early intervention services. Provides training for early intervention providers and Deaf Mentors. State of Illinois Early Intervention Provides a section for parents on early intervention services Other Resources Highlighting Education and Resources ( H.E.A.R.) A Parent's Guide to Deaf Education About.comDeaf and Hard of Hearing Info Disability Resource.Org ... Illinois Services for Deaf-Blind How to Locate an Audiologist: Illinois Audiologists page created with Easy Designer

55. Will County Regional Office Of Education Provides educational leadership and assistance to the schools and residents of Will County.Category Regional North America Counties Will education...... entrusted to the Will County Regional Office of education in accordance with theIllinois School Code. Teacher / parent resources, Teacher Vacancies. http://www.will.k12.il.us/

WILL COUNTY REGIONAL OFFICE OF EDUCATION Richard Duran, Regional Superintendent Working With Our Schools to Achieve Excellence Our Staff Contact Us Home Certification ... Upcoming Events Our Mission: To provide educational leadership and assistance to the schools and residents of Will County, while fulfilling the obligations entrusted to the Will County Regional Office of Education in accordance with the Illinois School Code. Welcome to the Will County Regional Office of Education Web Site! Please refer to the left margin for detailed information on the topics indicated. Thank You!

56. Parenting Links Service National Inhalant Prevention Coalition parent Academy. StudyWeb Universityof illinois at Springfield Columbia College of education US Department of http://www.parent-education.com/links.html

P arenting links Some of our favorite places for parents on the World Wide Web... Center for New Discoveries in Learning Colorado Parent Information and Resource Center Discovery Channel School Davis Dyslexia Association International ... WMHT / School 14 K-5 CyberTrail Would you like to link with us? Let us know To the top

57. Learning Disabilities OnLine: Finding Help: Illinois State Resources Agencies Federally Funded Programs parent and Professional Department of educationSpecial education Division Administrator 217) 7825589 illinois State Board http://www.ldonline.org/finding_help/local_org/illinois.html

To find other help resources select a topic from the list and click GO Select a Topic US - National Organizations US - Federal Agencies US - State By State Resource Guides Canadian Resources Information By Phone International Links LD Schools On-line Resources Parent Advocacy LD OnLine introduces the LD OnLine Yellow Pages ! This exciting new venture brings information about professionals who serve children and adults with learning disabilities and/or ADHD. If you are a professional interested in listing your services, sign-up online now! Select a State Alabama Alaska American Samoa Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Guam Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Puerto Rico Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota

58. Illinois Schools - Elementary, Middle And High School Information illinois Schools Key Facts and resources. What Does a District Office Do? The ParentInstitute for Quality education. Special resources for Your Child. http://www.greatschools.net/cgi-bin/library/IL

Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington Washington, D.C. West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Sign up for our free newsletter to help your child succeed in school. Sign Up Edit Subscription Complete List of Articles Search Articles: or Browse Our Glossary and/or AL AK AZ AR CA CO CT DC DE FL GA HI ID IL IN IA KS KY LA ME MD MA MI MN MS MO MT NE NV NH NJ NM NY NC ND OH OK OR PA RI SC SD TN TX UT VT VA WA WV WI WY Search by: County or Address School or District Name City State Complete List of Articles This is a complete list of all the articles on the GreatSchools.net site. They are organized in four categories:

59. Parent Resources parent resources. This page contains a of interest. ATTENTION parentSOF STUDENTS RECEIVING SPECIAL education SERVICES. Special education http://www.buffaloschools.org/resources/parents.asp

Home Resources Parent Resources Teachers and Students Parent Resources This page contains a variety of available Internet links to help parents locate a specific item of interest. ATTENTION PARENTS OF STUDENTS RECEIVING SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES Special Education Parent Advisory Committee (SEPAC) is seeking parents to apply to become a member of the committee. SEPAC meets monthly and is charged with providing support to parents and coordinating advice to the BPS Special Education staff and Board of Education. If you are interested or need more information, please call Judy Baskin at 828-4700. FINANCIAL AID Search sites for information about financial aid for college bound students Apply - College surveys and financial aid information, plus free application forms Financial Aid Search - 275,000 scholarships, grants, etc The Financial Aid Information Page - National Association of Student Financial Aid U.S. Department of Education Money Matters

60. Special Education, Learning Disabilities Advocacy, Legal Advice,Attorneys And La Representing Special education Clients in illinois. PeoriaSpecial education Consultant Advocate, Sheri Assessment Clinics, offering parent advocacy services. http://www.iser.com/CAadvocacy.html

Internet Special Education Resources Special Education Advocacy Services Visit ISER's Special Education Products Page For Advocacy Support Videos and Handbooks Nationwide Services Bodin Associates based in Los Altos, CA and serving a national and international client base. Keys to Safer Schools provides advocacy services to parents of children being discriminated against by school districts LD Online interactive guide for children, parents, teachers, and others involved with learning disabilities Learning Strategies, Inc. on-line advocacy, assessment, and tutoring serving special needs students National Association of Protection and Advocacy Systems referrals to local agencies Richard Crandall providing free services via the Internet. Advocates for Human Potential based in Sudbury, MA. Judith E. Greenberg Child and special education advocate also provides expert witness testimonybased in Rockville, MD. Autistic Interactive Click Pages Over 200 pages of multimedia learning, support, and information services Stephen E. Trotter, Ph.D.

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