If you are seeking information on a particular topic check out these resources:
Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS):
Websites:
http://www.ehow.com/about_5106262_mcas.html
http://www.doe.mass.edu/mcas/home.html
http://www.mvtimes.com/marthas-vineyard/article.php?id=2629
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Parenting
Websites:
http://www.connexionspress.com/books.html
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Homework Tips:
*After school homework club is available Mon-Thurs 2:40-4:00 PM for 6th, 7th, 8th graders in the Library.
*Provide an uninterrupted space with all necessary materials for homework completion (NO TV)
*Schedule the evening so that homework is completed before 9 PM
*Help students come in early or stay after for extra help
*Schedule your family so that students get at least 9 hours of sleep each night
*Help provide a healthy breakfast with protein every day.
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Learning Disabilities and Ability Awareness:
Websites:
http://www.ricklavoie.com/videos.html
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Websites:
http://webhost.bridgew.edu/marc/parpub.html
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Websites:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0805068953/thefamilyandm-20
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Websites:
http://www.crisisprevention.com/Search/Search.aspx?searchtext=parents&searchmode=anyword
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Mental and Behavioral Health Services:
Websites:
http://www.mvcommunityservices.com/
http://www.mvpsychotherapy.net/therapists/index.php
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Safety and Health
National Crime Prevention Website: http://www.ncpc.org/topics/internet-safety
Teens Health Website is organized in a way to answer question for Parents and Teens:
http://kidshealth.org/teen/index.jsp?tracking=T_Home
Massachusetts Aggression Reduction Center:
http://webhost.bridgew.edu/marc/parpub.html
MV Youth Task Force:
http://mvyouthtaskforce.org/
National Center for Missing and Exploited children. This site has good videos:
http://www.netsmartz.org/RealLifeStories/CantTakeItBack
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Learning and School
These are fun activities to do at home with your child.
What is your learning style?:
http://people.usd.edu/~bwjames/tut/learning-style/
What is your personality?:
http://www.personalitypathways.com/type_inventory.html
Educational Games:
http://www.funbrain.com/
http://www.arcademicskillbuilders.com/
http://www.studentsoftheworld.info/menu_jeux.html
http://www.learninggamesforkids.com/keyboarding_games.html
Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS):
Websites:
http://www.ehow.com/about_5106262_mcas.html
http://www.doe.mass.edu/mcas/home.html
http://www.mvtimes.com/marthas-vineyard/article.php?id=2629
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Parenting
Websites:
http://www.connexionspress.com/books.html
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Homework Tips:
*After school homework club is available Mon-Thurs 2:40-4:00 PM for 6th, 7th, 8th graders in the Library.
*Provide an uninterrupted space with all necessary materials for homework completion (NO TV)
*Schedule the evening so that homework is completed before 9 PM
*Help students come in early or stay after for extra help
*Schedule your family so that students get at least 9 hours of sleep each night
*Help provide a healthy breakfast with protein every day.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Learning Disabilities and Ability Awareness:
Websites:
http://www.ricklavoie.com/videos.html
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Websites:
http://webhost.bridgew.edu/marc/parpub.html
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Websites:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0805068953/thefamilyandm-20
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Websites:
http://www.crisisprevention.com/Search/Search.aspx?searchtext=parents&searchmode=anyword
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Mental and Behavioral Health Services:
Websites:
http://www.mvcommunityservices.com/
http://www.mvpsychotherapy.net/therapists/index.php
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Safety and Health
National Crime Prevention Website: http://www.ncpc.org/topics/internet-safety
Teens Health Website is organized in a way to answer question for Parents and Teens:
http://kidshealth.org/teen/index.jsp?tracking=T_Home
Massachusetts Aggression Reduction Center:
http://webhost.bridgew.edu/marc/parpub.html
MV Youth Task Force:
http://mvyouthtaskforce.org/
National Center for Missing and Exploited children. This site has good videos:
http://www.netsmartz.org/RealLifeStories/CantTakeItBack
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Learning and School
These are fun activities to do at home with your child.
What is your learning style?:
http://people.usd.edu/~bwjames/tut/learning-style/
What is your personality?:
http://www.personalitypathways.com/type_inventory.html
Educational Games:
http://www.funbrain.com/
http://www.arcademicskillbuilders.com/
http://www.studentsoftheworld.info/menu_jeux.html
http://www.learninggamesforkids.com/keyboarding_games.html