Resources
The following resources for parents are available from the
U.S. government and other organizations.
General Education Information
U.S. Department of Education
www.ed.gov
1-800-USA-LEARN (toll free)
Resources for Parents
Parent Training and Information Centers (PTIs)
http://www.taalliance.org
Parental Information and Resource Centers (PIRC)
http://www.nationalpirc.org
Help With Homework or School Projects
Free Resources for Educational Excellence
http://www.free.ed.gov
Schools
Public and private schools, colleges and libraries
http://www.nces.ed.gov/globallocator
Reading
National Institute for Literacy (NIFL)
http://www.nifl.gov/
Preschool
Ready to Learn TV
www.pbs.org/readytolearn
Local Resources for After-school, Tutoring and Mentoring Programs Contact your libraries, neighborhood churches, sororities and fraternities, and organizations, such as your local National Urban League, 100 Black Men, YMCA and YWCA, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, for such services as computer access, literacy programs and educational activities.
The Department of Education’s mission is to promote
student achievement and preparation for