Parent Resources

2011-2012 for Springfield Public Schools	Horace Mann's 2011-2012 First Responder Card for HELP with questions or concerns you may have. Lists contact person/s and phone numbers.		Click on Logo Math online activities, collection of lesson plans, and web links from the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.
Click on Logo American History stories & activities that you can do together! Includes a search option for the Smithsonian's History Explorer and additional links to other websites.	Jan's Computer Lessons The lessons in this Computer Basics section explain a lot of the techno-babble that you hear about computers. The goal is to learn enough that you can follow along as computer technology becomes more and more important in our world.	Thinkfinity Parent Resources A collection of free online homework help and resources for @ Home & After-school program, program and fun activities!	Click on Logo Love and Logic is a way of working with children that puts parents and teachers back in control, teaches children to be responsible, and prepares young people to live in the real world, with its many choices and consequences.
Click on Logo Through our in-depth features, frequently-asked questions and other resources, you can find unbiased, research-based answers to many of life's challenges.	Click on Logo The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act is enforced by the Federal Trade Commission. Includes helpful tips for parents of children who spend time online.	Click on Logo NAMI is America's largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness.	"Working Together to Build Strong Communities" Click on Logo Building relationships & partnerships to facilitate positive change and design new ways to use resources to help children, families and neighborhoods.
Encyclopedia, Dictionary and Thesaurus	City of Springfield	Springfield-Greene County Parks Whatever your age or interest, your park system has something for you!	US Fire Administration A Parent's guide to Fire Safety for the entire family.
Missouri First Steps This is part of DESE's site for early intervention for Infants & Toddlers with special needs.	Click on Logo This is a statewide parent training & information center, serving children with disabilities, their families and communities.	Where Moms Connect Publisher of Ozarks Parent & Family magazine	Click on Logo Find information about Recalls & Product Safety Issues.
Council of Churches of the Ozarks Child Care Resource & Referral	MSU's Book Review Board The Children’s and Young Adult Book Review Board of Southwest Missouri (BRB) provides hands-on access to high-quality children’s and young adult books.	Ozark Area Community Action They provide opportunities and assistance to families and individuals within our community such as Neighborhood Centers, Head Start, Foster Grandparents, Home Weatherization, Energy Program and more.	Click on Logo They provide support, education and training to the caregivers of children, birth to 12 years old, during challenging times.
Click on Logo Provides help for physical & mental health resources, basic human needs, work initiatives, support for Seniors and those with disabilities, support for children, youth & families, and volunteering in the state of Missouri.	Building Blocks for Developmental Success DCO serves infants, children and adults with or without developmental disabilities, developmental delays or physical disabilities, through a variety of therapeutic, educational, and rehabilitative programs.	Click on Logo Providing support to the Ozarks through Events, Programs & Resources.	CALL! Missouri Regional Poison Center at SSM Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center in St. Louis
Click on Logo Study Skills Guides	Click on Logo For more than 8 years Kids Directory has been THE shopping, eating learning, and playing resource directory for Southwest Missouri Families.		SPS Internet Safety Resource Page
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