Resources

Tips Sheets

Tip Sheets provide information about a variety of topics related to the important role parents play in their children’s academic achievement. Tip Sheets are quick and easy to use, in Creole, Spanish and English, for preschool through high school levels.

Tip Sheets in English

Early Childhood

Build a Strong Family
(Bati Yon Fanmi Ki Djanm)
Choosing a Preschool or Child Care Center
(Chwazi Yon Lekòl Matènèl Ou Yon Gadri)
Cook Up Some Learning Fun
(Divèti-w Aprann Ak Ed Kuizin)
Get Your Young Child Ready for College
(Prepare Ti Pitit Ou Pou Inivèsite)
Help Your Preschooler Learn Math
(Ede Pitit Ou a Aprann Matematik Lekòl Matènèl)
How Should My Young Child Behave at School? How Can I Help?
(Kijan Ti Pitit Mwen a Dwe Konpòte-l Lekòl? Koman Ke Mwen Ka Ede?)
Preschool Children Love Science
(Timoun nan Lekòl Matènèl Renmen La Syans)
Reading with Your Baby
(Fè Lekti ak Ti Bebe-w)
Toddlers Love to Read
(Afan yo Renmen Li)
You are Your Child's First Teacher
(Ou se Premye Pwofesè Pitit Ou)

Assessment and Accountability

Does Your Child Attend a Title I School?
(Eske Pitit Ou Asiste yon Lekòl Tit I?)
FCAT in a Nutshell
(FCAT la Sou De Chèz)
NCLB: A Parent Guide
(NCLB: Yon Gid Pou Paran yo)
NCLB: Accountability
(NCLB: Responsabilite)
A Parent's Role in NCLB
(Wòl Paran nan NCLB)
School Choice: Understanding Options
(Chwa Lekòl: Konprann Opsyon yo)
SES: Free Tutoring for Your Child
(SES: Leson Gratis Pou Pitit Ou)

School Safety

Having a Safe School Environment
(Pou Gen Yon Anvironnman Lèkol Sen e Sof)
School & Family Safe School Partnership
(Asosyasyon Lekòl Sen e Sof Lekòl ak Fanmi)

Parent Involvement & Communicating with Schools

Meeting With My Child's Teacher
(Rankontre ansanm ak Pwofeè Pitit mwen)
Parent Involvement
(Patisipasyon Paran)
Parent Reminders
(Rapel Pou Paran yo)
Parent Teacher Conferences
(Konferans Paran ak Pwofesè)
Family Involvement Resources
(Resous Patisipasyon Fanmi)

Easy Read Tip Sheets

Catching the Homework Habit
(Adapte Abitid Devwa Lekòl la)
Father Involvement
(Patisipasyon Papa)
FCAT: What is That?
(FCAT la: Sa-l Ye?)
Fun Ways to Read Together
(Fason Amizan Nou Ka Li Ansanm)
How to Help Your Child Be a Better Reader
(Fason Ou Ka Ede Pitit Ou Li Pi Byen)
My Teenager Won't Read
(Mwen gen yon adolesan ki pa renmen li ... Kisa-m dwe fè?)
NCLB: A Parent's Role
(Wol Yon Paran Nan Pa Kite Okenn Timoun Deye)
NCLB: What Every Parent Needs to Know
(Pa Kite Okenn Timoun Deye: Sa Tout Paan Dwe Konnen)
Parent Teacher Conferences
(Konferans Paran ak Pwofesè)
Parents' Homework Checklist
(List de Kontwòl Devwa Paran yo)
Reading with Your Baby
(Fè Lekti ak Ti Bebe-w)
Stress-Free Homework
(Sijestyon Pou Devwa San Stres)
Television
(Televizyon)
Television: Here to Stay
(Televizyon La Li La Net!)
The Homework Partnership
(Asosyasyon Devwa A)
Title I Schools
(Lekon Tit 1 Yo: Ede Timoun Aprann Plis)
Toddlers Love to Read
(Anfan yo Renmen Li)
You are Your Child's First Teacher
(Ou se Premye Pwofesè Pitit Ou)

Homework

Catching the Homework Habit
(Adapte Abitid Devwa Lekòl la)
Helping with Homework
(Ede ak Devwa)
Homework Help
(Ed Pou Devwa)
The Homework Partnership
(Asosyasyon Devwa a)
Parents' Homework
(Devwa Paran yo)
Parents' Homework Checklist
(List de Kontwòl Devwa Paran yo)
Study Skills for 10-14 Year Olds
(Abilte Etidye Pou Sila yo Ki Aje 10 a 14 an)

Reading

Fun Ways to Read Together
(Fason Amizan Nou Ka Li Ansanm)
Guided Reading with Your Child
(Lekti ak Gidans ak Pitit Ou)
Helping Teens Who are Reluctant Readers
(Ed Pou Adolesan Ki Ezite Li)
Helping Your Young Child with Reading
(Ede Ti Pitit ak Lekti li)
The Need to Read
(Nesesite Lekti)

RtI (Response to Instruction/Intervention)

My Child & RtI
(Pitit Mwen ak Rtl la)
How Does RtI Help Schools?
(Ki Jan Pou-m Enskri Pitit Mwen Pou tl la?)

Supporting Children's Academic Success & Development

Busy Parents Helping Busy Children
(Paran Okipe kap ede timoun Okipe)
Communicating with Your Teen
(Kominike ak Adolesan)
Free and Fun Family Trips
(Vwayaj/Eksizyon an Fami Amizan e Gratis)
Giving Your Child Positive Attention
(Pou Bay Pitit Ou Atansyon Pozitif)
Helping Your Child Concentrate
(Edit Piti Ou Konsantre)
Oh, Those Middle School Years!
(O, Ane Laj Diz an a Trèz an Sa Yo!)
Teenage Traumas
(Tromatizasyon Adolesan Yo)
TV & Violence
(Televizyon e la Vyolans)

Technology

Cell Phone Safety Tips
(Konsèy Sirte Telefòn Selilè)
Internet Safety for Parent
(Konsèy Sekirite Pou Entènèt Pou Paran)
Social Networking Sites
(Sit Konbit Sosyal)

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