Resources

Florida Prepaid College Plan..... Your child's journey to college starts today. Be prepared! When a child is ready for college, the Florida Prepaid College Plan covers the actual cost at any Florida public university or community college. Parents, grandparents, friends and even businesses can purchase a plan.

http://www.justreadfamilies.org..... Research shows that children who do not continue reading through the summer can lose a month or more of the progress they made in school the past year. This site offers parents tools to nurture reading at home. Resources include a calendar of daily reading activities, links to local libraries, and articles on developing children's reading skills.

http://www.fcatexplorer.com.....The FCAT Explorer Website is a practice and skills reinforcement tool based on Florida's Sunshine State Standards. Your child has been given their own sign-in name and password for entering the site. Once your child is has logged in, he/she should select the appropriate program for his/her grade level: 3rd Grade--Galactic Library 4th Grade--Space and Safari Reader 5th Grade--Math Station If you have any questions about the FCAT Explorer website, please contact Jennifer Yahraus, (Instructional Technology Facilitator) or your child's teacher.

http://www.add.org.....This site from the National ADD Association is one of the most comprehensive sites available. It contains a vast number of links providing the latest in research, Q&A, and how you and your school can better serve your ADD/ADHD child.

http://www.help4adhd.org/en/about/what....This site offers the latest information on ADHD from C.H.A.D.D. -- what parents can do, Q&A and school information.

http://www.rainbows.org.....The home site for Rainbows Inc. -- a nonprofit organization dedicated to the healing process for children who have, or are, experiencing loss due to divorce, death, or other life's situations. This peer support training concept, sponsored by the Rainbows organization, is available in all 50 states and is available on site to children at Lakeview Elementary school. See Rick Nastan and this web site for more information.

http://www.chariscenterfl.org.....The Charis Center provides Professional Counseling & Family Life Education. They are close to the Lakeview school district and provide a wide range of services and classes.

http://www.school.aol.com.....This is an exciting project put forth by Governor Jeb Bush and former Commissioner Tom Gallagher that offers the very latest in opportunities on the Internet to impact student learning. Partners associated with this project are some of the top resources in the field of educational technology. The age appropriate learning portals are excellent and user friendly. There are special portals for teachers and administrators which access lesson plans, professional development and other information that will enhance our schools.

http://www.mendezfoundation.org.....The Mendez Foundation is a nationally recognized leader in conflict resolution and wellness. Their home office is in Tampa, Florida.

http://www.parent.net.....Quick and easy to read information on parenting. Find out more about positive parenting techniques, how to deal with everyday challenges, homework guides, self-esteem, talking to your child about divorce, etc.

http://www.ldonline.org.....This is a must see web site if you want the latest information on Learning Disabilities. It has something for everyone -- from the very basics to the latest news and research. It is easy to use and is absolutely first stop shopping for LD information.

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