• Free Fall Workshops from the Parenting Center 
Additional Parent Workshop -"10 Secrets To a Stress-Free Home" at Lillard Intermediate on November 17 from 7 - 9 p.m. see flyer »
• Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) has launched a program called "The Power of Parents, It’s Your Influence" to help parents of high school students prevent underage drinking in their homes and communities.
• Military OneSource (www.MilitaryOneSource.com), a Department of Defense program, provides free help and information, 24/7, to service members and their families on issues that affect them, including parenting and child care, the concerns of families of children with special needs, budgeting and finances, consumer purchases, education, relationships, the cycle of deployment, and overall health and well-being.
• Underage Drinking Prevention and Awareness - The Too Smart To Start (TSTS) web site, keeps individuals and organizations informed with the latest news on underage drinking. The website is sponsored by the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP). The Too Smart To Start Web site helps youth, families, educators, and communities prevent underage alcohol use and its related problems. It provides useful programs and strategies, downloadable materials, interactive games and exercises, and other resources to support The Surgeon General's Call to Action To Prevent and Reduce Underage Drinking.
• The Dangers of Prescription Drugs - As communities around the country renew their focus on the dangers of prescription drugs, parents are not alone and there are many free resources available. Learn why teens are abusing prescription drugs, the signs and symptoms of abuse, and which drugs are more frequently abused here.
• CDC Releases Tips for Parents and Educators on Electronic Media and Youth Violence
• Websites with Grant Information: The following websites contain information on grants, scholarships, and other types of financial support:
1. eSchool News online: This online version of a monthly magazine contains a grants section with regularly updated grant, scholarship, professional development, and other funding opportunities for both educators and students.
2. FastWEB: The largest online scholarship search available, with 400,000 scholarships representing over one billion in scholarship dollars. Provides students with accurate, regularly updated information on scholarships, grants, and fellowships suited to their goals and qualifications at no cost.
• In the digital world, kids can be anywhere. While the Internet is an incredible tool for education and entertainment, it can also expose youth to inappropriate content and contact. At www.ikeepsafe.org and www.knowwheretheygo.org parents will find a vast number of resources to help families have a safe and secure online experience. PARENTS: check out the MISD Internet Safety information page for more.
• 5 Drugs Kids Steal Most Often From Parents (CBS Early Show 5/7/09)
• ChooseRespect.org - How much do you know about dating abuse?
• bNetS@vvy - Tools for Adults to Help Kids Connect Safely a trusted one-stop shop for information,
tools and links to high-quality resources that can help young teens
stay safe online.
• TOPCAT - Texas Online Preparation for College Admissions Tests - Students can prepare for the SAT and ACT, 24 hours a day, seven
days a week, FREE of charge.
• College Prep Timeline |
