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• After-school activities guide
  The Daily News published this guide from the After School Activities Partnership. You can search through dozens of activities by ZIP code.

• Philadelphia Home and School Association
  For parents and guardians with children in the School District of Philadelphia.
• Parents United for Public Education
  An independent citywide collective of public school parents who are focused on creating and open and transparent budget process.
• ACORN
  The nation’s largest grassroots community organization that brings neighbors together to work for stronger, safer, and most just communities. There are chapters in 110 cities and 40 states.
• PARENT POWER
  Group of parents working together to eliminate the achievement gap. "What Will You Do With Yours"?
• Black Alliance for Educational Options (BAEO) - Philadelphia Chapter
  Creates, supports, and promotes efforts to empower Black parents to exercise choice in determining how their children are educated.
• Public Citizens for Children and Youth
  Works to improve the lives of all children, including those who are homeless and abused, receiving inadequate health care, and whose parents are being taken off welfare.
• Education Voters Pennsylvania
  An independent, bipartisan organization that is working to hold elected leaders accountable for their actions or inactions on pressing education issues. Our state Constitution says: "The General Assembly shall provide for the maintenance and support of a thorough and efficient system of public education to serve the needs of the Commonwealth." School funding is the beginning of a great public education system. The leadership we elect matters for realizing the long term goal of giving every child the opportunity for a successful life.
• Good Schools Pennsylvania
  Informs citizens and public officials about the educational needs of Pennsylvania's children, the components of effective education (including accountability), and the consequences of an inadequate education.
• Pennsylvania School Funding Campaign
  A statewide coalition of individuals and organizations representing parents, students, educators, school board members, administrators and others advocating for comprehensive, systemic reform of Pennsylvania’s public education funding system.
• Fair Test: National Center for Fair and Open Testing
  Advances quality education and equal opportunity by promoting fair, open, valid and educationally beneficial evaluations of students, teachers and schools. Also works to end the misuse and flaws of testing practices that impede those goals.

• Loans for Parents
  Options for funding the cost of your child’s post-secondary education.
• Federal Student Aid
  The nation’s largest source of student aid, federal dollars in the form of grants, loans, and work-study programs are available to all eligible students pursuing post-secondary education.
• nowU Pennsylvania 529 College Savings Program
  Offers a range of resources to help you save for your child’s college education.

• Philadelphia Right to Education Task Force
  Examines, enlightens, and empowers special education providers who receive funding from the public school system and the families they serve.
• Education Law Center
  Advocates for poor children, children of color, children with disabilities, English language learners, kids in foster homes and institutions, and others.
• The Arc of Philadelphia
  Promotes and improves supports and services for all people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• The Right to Special Education in PA: A Guide to Parents
  Describes the legal rules that govern the special education and early intervention programs in Pennsylvania for children age three until schooling ends.
• Philadelphia Children's Connection
  Resources for students, parents, and caretakers of children with special needs.
• Parent Guide to Special Education for the Gifted
  Explains the rights of gifted children. Also, outlines various issues including how a child’s need for a gifted education is determined and the responsibilities of a school district in meeting their needs.
• CanChild
  A center for childhood disability research. Focuses on issues that make a difference for children and youth with physical, developmental, and communication needs and their families.
• Institute for Disabilities at Temple University
  Offers a variety of programs, training, workshops, and publications about disabilities.

• FamilyNet
  Allows School District families to gain access to their child’s progress data, report card grades, attendance, and test scores. Can also find instructional resources here. Register for free.
• DHS Parent Action Network
  Provides a variety of parent support groups throughout the city for individuals who want to enhance their parenting skills. Also helps parents resolve conflict and improve communication with their children.
• The Family Training Program
  Free training sessions for parents who are concerned about their teen’s drug and alcohol use. Parents learn ways to improve their relationship and get their child help.
• Pennsylvania Department of Education
  Develops and administers policies to regulate and improve the quality of education in Pennsylvania.
• Philadelphia High School Directory 2009
  Lists neighborhood, charter, and special admissions schools. Also includes information about academic, specialty, and athletic programs, a sample high school application, and tips for parents, guardians, and students on getting through high school.
• School Matters
  Up-to-date data about student progress and achievement throughout District schools. Information includes PSSA reading and math scores, student enrollment, and school adherence to adequate yearly progress as outlined under NCLB.
• The Right to Early Intervention Services for Infants and Toddlers and Their Families in Pennsylvania: A Handbook for Parents
• Pennsylvania Department of Education Academic Achievement Report: 2007-2008
• Philadelphia Inquirer’s Report Card on Schools
  School-by-school information from the Inquirer’s Report Card on the schools.
• School Data Direct
  An online service providing comprehensive education data as well as analytic tools.
• Parents United for Public Education Blog
  If you are the parent of a Philadelphia public school student, here you can discuss your experiences, express your concerns, and make your voice heard.
• The Education Policy and Leadership Center
  Focuses on education policy, education leadership, and education advocacy.
• Title I Office
  Obtain information on public school choice, parental involvement, Adequate Yearly Progress and school improvement, and other important educational issues.
• Institute for the Study of Civic Values, Neighborhoods Online
  Hosts a variety of links to education-specific organizations and programs such as the Home and School Council, charter schools, and the Mayor’s Commission on Literacy. Also includes links to information about economic assistance, neighborhood services, and youth advocacy groups.
• The Pennsylvania Prison Society’s Support for Kids with Incarcerated Parents (SKIP)
  The program provides a venue where children can openly express their feelings and learn to cope with them.  Children between 8-12 years old who have a parent in prison can attend the 12-week support group, which meets at various schools and community centers for about one hour during or after school.
• School District Office of Accountability, Assessment and Intervention
  Monitors and reports on the performance of schools and district support functions. Reports student achievement and demographic data to multiple audiences such as central offices, schools and regions, the state and federal governments, and the public. Also collaborates with the District's Office of Information Technology and outside vendors in the design and maintenance of district data systems.
• U.S. Department of Education
  This extensive site includes resources and data on student achievement and on federal efforts to ensure equal access to high-quality education.
• The New York Times Learning Network
  A mix of activities for students, parents, and teachers that promote learning. Learn different conversation starters to promote dialogue with your kids and read the latest news.