Parent Resources
Character Counts
The purpose of the CHARACTER COUNTS! Coalition is to fortify the lives of America’s young people with consensus ethical values called the “Six Pillars of Character.” These values, which transcend divisions of race, creed, politics, gender and wealth, are: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship.
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Children and Family WebGuide
The WebGuide is a directory that evaluates, describes and provides links to hundreds of sites containing child development research and practical advice. Topics are selected on the basis of parent recommendations; they cover all ages, from early child development through adolescence. Visit Children and Family WebGuide
Children's Literature - Resources for Parents
The Children's Literature Web Guide is an attempt to gather together and categorize the growing number of Internet resources related to books for Children and Young Adults. Much of the information that you can find through these pages is provided by others: fans, schools, libraries, and commercial enterprises involved in the book world. Visit Children's Literature
Everyday Math K-5 Math Resource Guide
Oswego School District parents now have online access to a new K-5 math resource guide packed with valuable information on mathematics standards, concepts, goals and expectations for students at each grade level, tips for at-home success, including a sampling of math problems that parents and students can work on together, and more. Visit Everyday Math
Family Watchdog
Our goal at Family Watchdog is to provide you with the information you need to protect your loved ones. Our service allows you to view known registered offenders and predators in your area. Visit Family Watchdog
Food and Nutrition Information Center USDA
FNIC's web site provides a directory to credible, accurate, and practical resources for consumers, nutrition and health professionals, educators and government personnel. Visitors can find printable format educational materials, government reports, research papers and more. Visit Food and Nutrition Information Center
GetNetWise
The Internet is an increasingly important place to work, play and learn for both adults and children. At the same time, we are concerned about the risks we face online. Visit GetNetWise
Illinois Internet Safety
While exploring the Internet, children may be exposed to inappropriate material and conduct through the World Wide Web, e-mail, and chat rooms. Visit Illinois Internet Crime Against Children
International Food Information Council
The IFIC Foundation is the educational arm of IFIC. IFIC's mission is to communicate science-based information on food safety and nutrition to health and nutrition professionals, educators, journalists, government officials and others providing information to consumers. IFIC is supported primarily by the broad-based food, beverage and agricultural industries. Visit IFIC
Kid Info
Parenting Tips, College, Culinary, Health, Shopping, and Travel Resources, Free Stuff, and More. Visit Kid Info
PBS Parents
Get practical parenting advice from noted experts. Find fun ways for your child to learn using our Activity Search and Bookfinder tools, printable activities, online games and much more! Visit PBS Parents
Scholastic Parents
Scholastic, the global children's publishing, education and media company, has a corporate mission supported through all of its divisions of helping children around the world to read and learn. Visit Scholastic Parents
State of Illinois - Sex Offender Information
The Sex Offender Registry was created in response to the Illinois Legislature's determination to facilitate access to publicly available information about persons convicted of sex offenses. ISP has not considered or assessed the specific risk of re-offense with regard to any individual prior to his or her inclusion on this Registry and has made no determination that any individual included in the Registry is currently dangerous. Individuals included on the Registry are included solely by virtue of their conviction record and Illinois state law. The primary purpose of providing this information is to make the information easily available and accessible, not to warn about any specific individuals. Visit Sex Offender Registry
State of Illinois - State Police Child Murderer and Violent Offender Against Youth Registry
The Violent Offender Against Youth Registry was created in response to the Illinois Legislature's determination to facilitate access to publicly available information about persons convicted of certain offenses against youth. ISP has not considered or assessed the specific risk of re-offense with regard to any individual prior to his or her inclusion on this Registry and has made no determination that any individual included in the Registry is currently dangerous. Individuals included on the Registry are included solely by virtue of their conviction record, Illinois state law and proof the offense was not sexually motivated. The primary purpose of providing this information is to make the information easily available and accessible, not to warn about any specific individuals. Visit the CMVO Registry
State of Illinois - Health Care for All Kids
The All Kids program will offer Illinois’ uninsured children comprehensive health care that includes doctor’s visits, hospital stays, prescription drugs, vision care, dental care and medical devices like eyeglasses and asthma inhalers. Parents will pay monthly premiums for the coverage, but rates for middle-income families will be significantly lower than they are on the private market. Visit All Kids Covered
U.S. Department of Education
Promoting educational excellence for all Americans. Visit Ed.GOV-Parent Resources
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