Parent Education Links

More websites to help your PTA and school educate families and students about issues that affect their lives.

• www.pta.org- National PTA, great resources on all kinds of topics.
• www.bethere.org/ – A national movement to inspire parents and support schools.
• www.cudtf.org – Cobb Underage Drinking Task Force, an organization working to change adult behaviors toward teen drinking. The website offers resources, speakers and other assistance. Great links to other sites and resources, including a National Academy of Sciences report on alcohol.
• http://www.cobbk12.org/ - Cobb County School District homepage. Sign up for e-mail updates for District news.
•  http://www.cobbk12.org/centraloffice/preventionintervention/SOS/sos.htm – CCSD Prevention/Intervention Center. Information/free speakers for students, parents and staff. Download articles for newsletters, updated information on drugs, suicide prevention, unsafe activities etc. Free services to Cobb schools and families. Jeff Dess will speak free of charge to schools on youth culture, drug awareness etc.  
• http://www.cancer.org/docroot/subsite/greatamericans/Smokeout.asp  National campaign promoting The Great American Smoke Out.
• www.cancer.org
• www.nmaus.org - National Meningitis Association
• www.cybertipline.com -National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.   Information on Teen Safety on the Information Highway: “Don’t Believe the Type”.
• www.safeamerica.org – Safety issues for kids and families. Good section on teen driving. Free speakers and programs including safe driving with simulator for students to see the consequences of poor driving behavior. Performs middle and high school assemblies on safe driving habits.
• www.safekidscobbcounty.org/programs.html – Safe Kids Cobb County works with local schools, community groups, and businesses to implement child injury prevention programs in the following risk areas: Child Passenger Safety, Pedestrian and Bike Safety, Water Safety, Home Safety, Poison Prevention and Fire Safety.
• www.redcross.org –Disaster information
• www.camy.org –Center for Marketing Alcohol to Youth
• www.madd.org –Mothers Against Drunk Driving
• www.TobaccoFreekids.org
• www.playgroundhound.com –Elementary school safety
• http://www.usa.safekids.org/  National Safe Kids Campaign
• www.uni.edu/playground/home/html   – National program for playground safety.
• www.gohs.state.ga.us –Governors Office of Highway Safety.
• www.nhtsa.dot.gov –National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
• www.aaasouth.com   – Triple A information.
• www.choa.org – Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Health &Wellness tab for information on children’s health.
• www.teachin.samhsa.gov - Short curriculum for fifth grade students with teacher’s manuals included. Use during April-Alcohol Awareness Month.
• http://www.livedrugfree.org  Georgia Council on Alcohol and Drugs.
• www.casafamilyday.org – Family Day – A Day to Eat Dinner with Your Children.
• www.cobbk12.org/centraloffice/preventionintervention/bully_prevention_resources.htm Cobb County bullying information.
• www.cobbk12.org/centraloffice/preventionintervention/internet_safety.htm CCSD internet safety information. Jeff Inman will speak to your school free of charge.
• www.cobbk12.org/centraloffice/specialstudents/schoolcounseling/Advisement/index.htm CCSD guide for middle and high schools on curriculum, the college entrance process and career planning. Also includes articles on transitioning from 5^th grade to 6^th and 8^th to 9^th.
• http://www.cobbk12.org/centraloffice/curriculum/index.htm. CCSD curriculum standards and information.
• www.theantidrug.com – good information on drug and alcohol awareness, other teen issues.
• www.parentcorps.org – helping parents prevent their children from using alcohol, tobacco, and illegal drugs.
• http://www.connectwithkids.com/educators/ – Character education programs and speakers founded by local journalist Stacey DeWitt.
• http://www.nfp.org/default.asp – information on Red Ribbon Week and drug prevention.
• http://www.thepassagegroup.com/It_s_Party_Time.html  A board game designed to help teach drug & alcohol prevention curriculum for middle and early high school students. It teaches children the financial, social and health consequences of using drugs and alcohol. Great tool for school health classes.
• http://www.ed.gov/index.jhtml?type=I&top=Parents+%2526+Families  – U.S. Department of Education website.
• http://www.ncpie.org/ National Coalition for Parent Involvement in Education is a clearinghouse of resources, reviews, and information on parent-school partnerships.
• http://www.servicelearning.org/instant_info/fact_sheets/k-12_facts/family_k-12/  Resources on how to encourage service learning at your school or with your child.
• http://communications.cobbcountyga.gov/signup-page.htm – Cobb County Weekly newsletter alert about current events and activities.
• http://www.chadd.net/template.cfm?affid=300&p=about - East Cobb chapter of CHADD, Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, provides education, advocacy and support for individuals with AD/HD. Holds Parent to Parent meetings and learning opportunities online.