Parents & Teachers

Internet Safety

• Get Net Wise
• Surfing the Net With Kids
• SafeKids.com
• Safe Surfing with your Family

Parents / Teachers

• Education + Financial Aid Resources
  Capital Area District Library's links to Education databases and Web sites.
• Reading is Fundamental (RIF)
  Website of Reading Is Fundamental, a national organization dedicated to promoting reading in schools, homes and communities throughout the United States. The website has extensive sections for both parents and teachers.

• State of Michigan MEAP and Merit Award Information
  State of Michigan’s page with information regarding MEAP testing and the Michigan Merit Award.
• Great Web Sites for Kids
  American Library Association’s compilation of Great Web Sites for Kids!
• Michigan Reads!
  A program by the Library of Michigan that encourages parents and children to read and celebrate one book at the same time during the month of April.

Teachers

• Guide to Finding Lesson Plans
  Lesson plan websites and teaching ideas compiled by the staff at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign’s Education Library.
• The Lesson Plans Page
  Thousands of lesson plans accessible by grade and subject. Somewhat commercial site (contains advertising, minimal pop-ups).
• Lesson Plans from the Discovery Channel
  Lesson plans hosted by The Discovery Channel's website. Lesson plans sorted by grade, subject, and topic. Somewhat commercial site (contains advertising).
  
• Michigan Department of Education
  Information regarding education and educational news within the State of Michigan. Contains information for parents, teachers, and administrators.
• Michigan Education Association
  Information about education in Michigan from the largest teachers’ union in the State.
• State of Michigan’s Education and Development Centers for Educators
  A Web site with information for teachers from the Department of Education of the State of Michigan.
  

Homeschoolers

• Homeschool Central--Michigan
  Pathfinder for interested parents and homeschooling families within Michigan. Contains many local (Lansing area and beyond) links.
• Homeschooling on a Shoestring--Michigan
  Pathfinder for interested parents and homeschooling families in Michigan. Information is listed by county.
  
• National Home Education Network
  A network which offers “accurate and complete homeschooling information that cuts across all political agendas, religious affiliations, and homeschooling styles.”
• Montessori
  Educational resources for parents, teachers, and homeschoolers.
• Family Unschoolers Network
  "...provides support for unschooling, homeschooling, and self-directed learning.”
• Jon’s Homeschool Resources
  A nearly comprehensive listing of homeschooling organizations and websites from various educational perspectives.