EPL for Parents

Useful Links

Library Policies for Parents

Borrowing/Renewing Items

Magazines and Newspaper articles

Search Kids Catalog

Links for Parents

- Homeschooling Resources
- Internet Safety
- Learning Disabilities
- Local Schools
- Parenting
- Pre-School Learning

Homeschooling Resources

Beginning to Homeschool – Where to Start
California Homeschool Network
Computer Homework Centers at Escondido Public Library
Homeschool Association of California (laws, FAQs, resources)
Homeschool Support Network
Kid Space @ the Internet Public Library (links to reference resources)
San Diego County Office of Education-Community Home Education
San Diego Homeschooling
San Diego Homeschool Resource Center
TryScience.org

Internet Safety

GetNetWise
Created by the Internet Education Foundation, this site offers an online safety guide as well as information for parents about viruses, spam, privacy and more.

NetSmartz
Includes fun games that teach kids to be safe online.

The Children's Partnership
A site for parents that offers internet safety tips and guidelines for children and families.

ChatDanger
How to stay safe when using chat rooms, instant messaging, cell phones, email and online games.

Learning Disabilities

National Center for Learning Disabilities - Parent Center
To help parents become knowledgeable and effective advocates for their children, NCLD has prepared guides on IDEA, No Child Left Behind and Response to Intervention.

Reading Rockets
"Our reading resources assist parents, teachers, and other educators in working with struggling readers who require additional help in reading fundamentals and comprehension skills development."

Local Schools

Escondido Unified School District (EUSD)
EUSD School Libraries
Charter Schools within San Diego County
Private Schools in Escondido

Parenting

Psychology Today on Parenting
National Library of Medicine on Parenting
Succesful Parenting Booklet (NIH.gov)
iVillage Pregnancy & Parenting
Parenting.org
Family Doctor.org
BabyZone

Pre-School Learning

Pre-Reading Resources from Reading Is Fundamental
Offers games and stories for babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers, as well as resources for parents.

Escondido Public Library.
Revised: 06/25/2008