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Resources for Parents
 Community Resources
School Community Network- http://www.adi.org/SchoolCommunityNetwork/
The School Community Network (SCN) provides resources and tools to build strong school
communities.
YouthSITE- http://www.servicelearning.org/youthsite
YouthSITE is a place where you can share ideas on how to make a difference in your community.
Center on School, Family, & Community Partnershipshttp://www.csos.jhu.edu/p2000/center.htm
The mission of this Center is to conduct and disseminate research, programs, and policy
analyses that produce new and useful knowledge and practices that help parents, educators,
and members of communities work together to improve schools, strengthen families, and
enhance student learning and development.
 Family Resources
100 Tips for Parents- http://www.fldoe.org/family/pdf/100tips.pdf
Family Fun Reading Activities- http://www.fldoe.org/family/pdf/familyReadKit.pdf
Questions Parents Ask About Schools- http://www.fldoe.org/family/pdf/ques-par-ask.pdf
Different Levels of Parental Involvement- http://www.fldoe.org/family/pdf/dlopi_facts.pdf
Parent Smart- http://www.parentsmart.com/
This is your guide to the best and most helpful information about how to help your child
succeed in school.
Family Day- http://casafamilyday.org/familyday/
Family Day is a national movement that informs parents that the engagement fostered during
frequent family dinners is an effective tool to help keep America’s kids substance free.
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All Pro Dad- http://www.allprodad.com/
AllProDad.com is a one-stop resource where dads can find encouragement, ideas, information
and videos.
National Center for Fathering- http://fathers.com/
The National Center for Fathering (Fathers.com) is a nonprofit educational organization that
provides research-based training and resources so that men are equipped to address their
children’s needs.
Adoption in Florida
This pamphlet has been prepared to help you understand adoption laws and procedures
and complete an adoption in a safe way.
http://www.floridabar.org/TFB/TFBResources.nsf/Attachments/CD06E2F8CE20468385256B290
04BD264/$FILE/02-%20Adoption%20in%20Florida%20-Eng-W.pdf?OpenElement
Parenting & Divorce
This pamphlet has been prepared to help parents understand that though they are ending their
marriage; neither parent is ending their relationship with the children.
http://www.floridabar.org/TFB/TFBResources.nsf/Attachments/4D1D2A27FC66617F85256B290
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 Education Resources
FCAT 2.0- http://fcat.fldoe.org/pdf/fcatpass.pdf
This document contains the academic requirements Florida students must meet in order to
earn a standard high school diploma from a public school.
FCAT Explorer- http://www.fcatexplorer.com/
With resources for parents and teachers, the FCAT Explorer helps students learn about and
practice the skills tested on the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT).
Bullying Resources- http://www.fldoe.org/safeschools/bullying.asp
This site shares bullying resources for parents, educators, and youth.
Cyber Safety- http://www.safeflorida.net/safesurf
This program is dedicated to fighting CyberCrime and supporting CyberSafety.
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Internet Safety- http://www.commonsensemedia.org/advice-for-parents/rules-road-kids
Common Sense Media is dedicated to improving the lives of kids and families by providing the
trustworthy information, education, and independent voice they need to thrive in a world of
media and technology.
Adult Education- http://www.fldoe.org/workforce/adulted/
Adult Education programs emphasize basic skills such as reading, writing, math, and English
language competency. These programs also help adult learners gain the knowledge and skills
they need to enter and succeed in postsecondary education.
Apprenticeship- http://www.fldoe.org/workforce/apprenticeship/
Registered apprenticeship programs enable employers to develop and apply industry standards
to training programs for registered apprentices that can increase productivity and improve the
quality of the workforce. Apprentices who complete registered apprenticeship programs are
accepted by the industry as journeymen.
Ready to Work- http://www.fldoe.org/ReadyToWork/default.asp
Florida Ready to Work is an employee credentialing program that tests - and scores - job skills. It
gives jobseekers a competitive edge - a Credential that proves to employers that they have the
right skills for the job.
Career Academies- http://www.fldoe.org/workforce/
Career academies are small, personalized learning communities within a high school that select
a subset of students and teachers for a two-, three-, or four-year span.
Career & Technical Education Programs- http://www.fldoe.org/workforce/dwdframe/
The Division of Career and Adult Education publishes the curriculum frameworks aligned to the
Career Clusters delineated by the U.S. Department of Education.
Career Planning- http://www.fldoe.org/workforce/programs/cd_home.asp
The Career Planning Office supports career development initiatives such as: Florida CHOICES,
Career Cruiser, the middle school career and education publication, & the Middle School Career
and Academic Planning Course.
Career Resources- http://www.fldoe.org/workforce/publicat.asp
The Career Cruiser is a career exploration resource used to promote career development for
students.
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Distance Learning- http://www.distancelearn.org/
DistanceLearn.org is operated by the Florida Distance Learning Consortium to provide access to
distance learning courses and degree programs for students currently enrolled in a Florida
higher education institution.
The Florida College System- http://www.fldoe.org/cc/
“The Division of Florida Colleges provides leadership and advocacy to promote education
innovation and continuous improvement within The Florida College System, fueling economic
development for the state of Florida and its citizens.”
Achieving the Dream- http://www.fldoe.org/cc/atd/
This national initiative is particularly concerned about student groups that traditionally have
faced significant barriers to success, including minority and low-income students and students
who begin in developmental education rather than college level courses.
Dual Enrollment- http://www.fldoe.org/cc/educators/Disability/artdual.asp
This program allows high school students an opportunity to enroll in postsecondary courses and
receive both high school and postsecondary credit.
Financial Aid & Scholarships- http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/osfahomepg.htm
The Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA) State Programs, within the Florida Department
of Education, administers a variety of postsecondary educational state-funded grants and
scholarships, and provides information to students, parents, and high school and postsecondary
professionals.
General Educational Development (GED)- http://ged.fldoe.org/default.asp
This site includes relevant information regarding the General Educational Development Tests.
Talented 20 Program- http://www.fldoe.org/Talented20/default.asp
The purpose of the program is to guarantee college admission to students who succeed in their
respective K-12 public schools, and to encourage students to strive for better grades and pursue
rigorous academic courses.
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FACTS.org
FACTS.org is Florida's Academic Counseling and Tracking for Students.
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 Individual Resources
Too Smart to Start- http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/Start.aspx
This site is about avoiding underage alcohol use and its consequences.
National Institute on Drug Abuse- http://teens.drugabuse.gov/index.php
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), a component of the National Institutes of Health
(NIH), created this Web site to educate adolescents ages 11 through 15 (as well as their parents
and teachers) on the science behind drug abuse.
Child Labor Law- http://www.hr.fsu.edu/pdf/publications/compliance/childlaborlaw.pdf
This chart summarizes the child labor laws of the State of Florida and the Federal Fair Labor
Standards Act (FLSA).
Legal Guide for New Adults
http://www.floridabar.org/TFB/TFBResources.nsf/Attachments/361925A449A38FA785256B290
04BD42A/$FILE/27-%20Legal%20Guide%20for%20New%20Adults%20-Eng-W.pdf?OpenElement
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