Partnering for Student Success

Current Research on Student Achievement

These messages, from PIRC, give concrete examples of what you can do at home to help their child do well in school. http://www.iowaparents.org/files/messages_examples.pdf
This site highlights the link between fine arts in school and student outcomes. www.newbedford.k12.ma.us
This site focuses on technology and student achievement.http://www.k12hsn.org
Parenting in a digital world www.commonsense.org

http://www.nea.org/tools/16938.htm
Harris Cooper, a Duke University professor is considered an expert in the area of homework for elementary and secondary students. http://www.sedl.org/pubs/sedl-letter/v20n02/homework.html
Literacy tips & resources to help your child succeed in reading & writing.www.readingrockets.org
Literacy articles about reading based on the student’s age. http://www.scholastic.com/parents/
Bilingual site http://www.colorincolorado.org/families/

This is a comprehensive website with information for parents and any interested party on bullying and anti-bullying initiatives. http://www.stopbullying.gov/index.html
NCPC, the National Crime Prevention Council, created this website with information on bullying, cell phone safety, cyberbullying, and almost every safety issue that is of concern to parents. http://www.ncpc.org/topics/bullying
Note that WDMCS subscribes to GAPRA/a way through. Contact your school counselor for more information. http://www.awaythrough.com/wghg1.htm

Pediatric nutrition information. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/childnutrition.html
Guidelines for a healthy diet for children. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/nutrition-for-kids/NU00606
This website is a valuable resource for both parents and children with information on developmental milestones and maintaining good health. http://m.kidshealth.org/kid/index.jsp?m=y&tracking=M_K_Home

20 Things Kids Need to Know to Live Financially Smart Lives www.moneyasyougrow.org