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BOOKS:

The Essential 55
by Ron Clark [371.1 Cl]
A teacher writes about the skills children need to succeed in school and life – and how to help them get those skills through activities and guidance.

How to Give Your Child an Excellent Public School Education
by Susan Mansell [371.1 Ma]
An action plan to work with your child, the school, teachers, principals, and other parents to ensure your child receives a good education.

Getting the Best Education for Your Child
by James Keogh [371.103 Ke]
Lists for evaluating your school, the skills your child should have at each grade level, school rules, and more.

How’s My Kid Doing?
by Thomas R. Guskey [371.272 Gu]
Explains the purposes, methods, and effects of grades and report cards.

Parents’ Guide for Helping Kids Become “A” Students
by Anne Farrell, Jacqueline Watson, and Elaine Dundas [371.3 Fa]
Explanations of skills children need, and activities that parents and children can do together to learn and practice those skills.

Hassle-Free Homework
by Faith Clark [371.3 Cl]
A guide for parents to encourage good homework habits and learning abilities in their children. Six main topics cover six weeks, with several extra tips and tools.

How to Help Your Child With Homework
by Marguerite C. Radencich and Jeanne Shay Schumm [371.3 Ra]
Explains the basic theories behind homework, then offers practical tips on how to help and how to make homework fun, tailored to the different school subjects. The authors answer typical questions from parents.

Motivated Minds: Raising children to love learning
by Deborah J. Stipek [361.8 St]
Shows parents how to raise self-motivated, enthusiastic learners.

The Pressured Child: Helping your child find success in school and life
by Michael Thompson [371.19 Th]
Teaches parents and educators how to help children cope with the ever-increasing pressures of school and life.

The School-Savvy Parent
by RoseMarie Clark, Donna Hawkins, and Beth Vachon [371.19 Cl]
Brief, practical tips on specific steps parents can take to interact with schools and teachers and be an active part of children’s education.

Teaching Your Child to Love Learning: A guide to doing projects at home
by Judy Harris Helms [306.874 He]
By using the project approach to learning, parents will build strong relationships with their children as they share the adventure of learning.

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GOVERNMENT PUBLICATIONS:

Helping Your Child Succeed in School
by the Department of Education [372.4 He]
Offers guidelines and specific activities for parents interested in helping their children do well in school and become lifelong learners.

Helping Your Child Become a Reader
by the Department of Education [372.4 He]
Reading tips, activities, and development timelines for parents of children in infancy through age 6.

Helping Your Child with Homework
by the Department of Education [372.4 He]
Advice for parents looking to guide, monitor, and assist their children with homework.

How Can Parent-Teacher Differences Be Prevented or Resolved?
[ED 1.302:P 21/6]
Strategies for talking with your child’s teachers.

How Can I Assess the Development of My Preschooler?
[ED 1.302:P 92/2]
How to assess your child’s behavior for school-readiness.

Welcome to School
[ED 1.302:SCH 6/30]
Lists of questions parents should ask their child’s school and teachers.

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WEBSITES:

Especially for Parents
http://www.ed.gov/parents/landing.jhtml?src=pn
Guides, checklists, and publications from the Department of Education for parents of elementary students.

Michigan Department of Education: Parents and Family
http://www.michigan.gov/mde/
A variety of educational resources designed to help student's parents understand the education process.

National Education Association: Getting Involved in Your Child's Education
http://www.nea.org/parents/index.html
Shows parents how to become involved in their child's education. For additional information, see NEA Resources and Other Resources

National Parent Teacher Association
http://www.pta.org
Information about the work of Parent Teacher Associations and how to get involved with them.

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