www.careerexplorer.com/
For parenting support or just some quick tips regarding a wide range of topics, here is a list of a few websites you might find helpful:
Educational/Homework tips/General info:
www.onetoughjob.org Many topics are addressed, including how to instill good Homework Habits.
www.ed.gov Again, a variety of topics are addressed, but this also includes some helpful homework hints.
www.doe.in.gov This is the website of the State of Indiana's Department of Education. Included is information regarding the standardized testing that your child will be a part of at different grade levels. Dates and even some practice items that you can do at home are provided.
www.AskRose.org. The Homework Hotline offers learning resources, test prep practice, and study tips for students in grades 6-12 based on Indiana Academic Standards.
Behavior/Healthy Habits/Family Fun:
www.kidshealth.org Good habits of many kinds are addressed, including rest, nutrition, discipline, behavior control, responsibility, etc.
www.parenting.org This is a website sponsered through Boys Town and offers many tips...especially focuses on communication and responsible behavior.
Bullying/Relational Aggression:
http://www.stopbullying.gov/ This site is full of helpful tips, activity ideas, and other resources regarding stopping bullying behaviors. It offers support to the "bully", the "bystander", the "victim", and the adults trying to help them all learn peaceful, effective ways to confront the issue.
www.ncpc.org This website is created by the National Crime Prevention Council. It has all kinds of information and tips of how to help if your child is being bullied (or, is bullying). It describes different types of bullying such as relational, cyber, etc. The site also addresses many other crime and safety issues.
College and Career Planning info:
www.learnmoreindiana.org Learn More Indiana is here to guide Hoosiers on how to get to college so that students of all ages can achieve the dream of a degree. If you’re willing to take the journey, we can provide you with the map.
www.scholars.in.gov This site includes information regarding eligibility and an on-line application form for Indiana families to apply for up to 4 years of college tuition for participating Indiana post-secondary institutions. Any Indiana student interested in pursuing this opportunity must apply while still in 7th or 8th grade.
Family Services: (mental health and other social services)
www.unitedwaypc.org This is the website for the Porter County United Way. The United Way provides many services to people in our area and they also sponser a free-of-charge, confidential referral service called "First Call for Help" at (219) 464-3583.
www.fysb.org This is the website for the Family and Youth Service Bureau. This organization helps connect requesting families with counseling and social services.
For parenting support or just some quick tips regarding a wide range of topics, here is a list of a few websites you might find helpful:
Educational/Homework tips/General info:
www.onetoughjob.org Many topics are addressed, including how to instill good Homework Habits.
www.ed.gov Again, a variety of topics are addressed, but this also includes some helpful homework hints.
www.doe.in.gov This is the website of the State of Indiana's Department of Education. Included is information regarding the standardized testing that your child will be a part of at different grade levels. Dates and even some practice items that you can do at home are provided.
www.AskRose.org. The Homework Hotline offers learning resources, test prep practice, and study tips for students in grades 6-12 based on Indiana Academic Standards.
Behavior/Healthy Habits/Family Fun:
www.kidshealth.org Good habits of many kinds are addressed, including rest, nutrition, discipline, behavior control, responsibility, etc.
www.parenting.org This is a website sponsered through Boys Town and offers many tips...especially focuses on communication and responsible behavior.
Bullying/Relational Aggression:
http://www.stopbullying.gov/ This site is full of helpful tips, activity ideas, and other resources regarding stopping bullying behaviors. It offers support to the "bully", the "bystander", the "victim", and the adults trying to help them all learn peaceful, effective ways to confront the issue.
www.ncpc.org This website is created by the National Crime Prevention Council. It has all kinds of information and tips of how to help if your child is being bullied (or, is bullying). It describes different types of bullying such as relational, cyber, etc. The site also addresses many other crime and safety issues.
College and Career Planning info:
www.learnmoreindiana.org Learn More Indiana is here to guide Hoosiers on how to get to college so that students of all ages can achieve the dream of a degree. If you’re willing to take the journey, we can provide you with the map.
www.scholars.in.gov This site includes information regarding eligibility and an on-line application form for Indiana families to apply for up to 4 years of college tuition for participating Indiana post-secondary institutions. Any Indiana student interested in pursuing this opportunity must apply while still in 7th or 8th grade.
Family Services: (mental health and other social services)
www.unitedwaypc.org This is the website for the Porter County United Way. The United Way provides many services to people in our area and they also sponser a free-of-charge, confidential referral service called "First Call for Help" at (219) 464-3583.
www.fysb.org This is the website for the Family and Youth Service Bureau. This organization helps connect requesting families with counseling and social services.