Resources

These links are provided as a resource for parents and other members of the community.
Parents for Public Schools is not responsible for the content on any of these sites.

Where You Should Go

Syracuse City School District (SCSD)




New York State Department of Education (NYSED)




Alliance for Quality Education (AQE)




Parents for Public Schools National Chapter (PPS)




National Parent Teachers Organization

What You Should Know

New York State Parent Organizations

This site provides a list of organizational resources that can assist parents in New York State. It includes the New York State Parent Teachers Association (PTA)

No Child Left Behind Act

This sites provides a parent guide that summarizes the No Child Left Behind Act, answers common questions about the law, explains what the law does for parents, and tells where to find additional resources.

Who You Should Know

Syracuse Board of Education

Board Members:

Calvin Corriders

Dr. Cynthia Kirby

Nancy K. McCarty

Ned Deuel

Laurie Menkin

Dorothy Matthews

Kim Rohadfox-Ceaser

Syracuse Common Council

President

Hon. Bethaida González



At-Large Councilors

Hon. Van B. Robinson

Hon. William M. Ryan

Hon. Kathleen Joy

Hon. Stephanie A. Miner



District Councilors

Hon. Michael S. Heagerty - 1st District

Hon. Patrick J. Hogan - 2nd District

Hon. Ryan McMahon  - 3rd District

Hon. Thomas M. Seals - 4th District

Hon.  Lance Denno - 5th District


 

Syracuse Elected Officials

Other Useful Resource Links

Discipline Help Page

This website provides a reference for handling over 117 misbehaviors at home and at school.





Figure This

National education campaign, funded by the U.S. Department of Education and the National Science Foundation, to improve math achievement among middle school students through increased parental involvement. Provides fun, out-of-school math activities that families can work together.





Great Schools Newsletter

An online guide to K-12 schools. Provides information for parents to support their children's education and advocate for education excellence. See in particular Five Simple Steps to a Successful Parent-Teacher Conference and Five Key Skills for Academic Success.





Middle School Web

Website exploring the challenges of middle school reform and offers resources for educators and parents.





(Not) Just For Parents

This website, from the Cosby Foundation, provides suggestions for parents on how to support children with learning differences which cause them to often face conflict, frustration, confusion, and misunderstanding.





Parents Count

This website provides information to help parents become well-informed and well-prepared, and to help parents help their children succeed in school.





Small Schools Workshop

A group of educators, organizers and researchers collaborating with teachers, principals and parents, in the creation and support of small, innovative public schools.