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The Helping Hands School
The Helping Hands School in Clifton Park, New York, has been serving preschoolers with special needs for the last 15 years. This on-line database focuses on the school's founding mission: to help developmentally delayed preschoolers prepare for public education. Parents, health care professionals,and teachers can find information about developmental delays, why intervention is necessary, and most importantly, what parents can do for their children with disabilities. Grade Level: Early Childhood Content Area: Education (Special Education), Community Interest (Parenting/Families)

New York Times Parent Connection
Join a discussion, or read the latest education news. Browse product reviews or visit recommended sites. Learn about the vacation donation program or visit other areas of The New York Times on the Web.

ETS Net
They are responsible for the SATs, GREs, GMATs and others. You can get practice questions for the SATs and info on jobs/careers and college financial aid

Helping Your Students With Homework: A Guide for Teachers
Homework is a source of frustration for many teachers. That's why Nancy Paulu of the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Educational Research & Improvement (OERI) produced this site. Filled with ideas from teachers for helping make homework effective, the site is organized around 18 tips for getting homework done.

Parent Soup
This intricate site for parents covers a wide variety of parenting issues. Extensive resources are organized into sections for expecting parents, parents of babies, parents of toddlers & preschoolers, parents of school-age children, and parents of teens. The site also includes discussion forums and Education Central, a site packed with information for parents an teachers.