Parent Resources

There are many resources parents can access to assist in their children’s academic success. Below are some resources for valuable information and web sites for you and your students to enjoy.

About Your Student: Broward County Public School Resources

• Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA
• Broward Virtual Education: Broward County students have the opportunity to take courses for high school credit taught online by Broward County teachers.
• Supporting Your Child After A Crisis Brochure: English, Español, Kreyòl Ayisyen, Português
• When is "SICK," TOO sick for school? Flyer: English, Español, Kreyòl Ayisyen, Português

Academic Resources

• American Library Association - Websites for Parents and Caregivers
• Free Online Resources:  Español, Kreyòl Ayisyen, Português
• Helping ELLs Develop Reading Skills ( English, Español, Kreyòl Ayisyen, and Português )
• Information for Parents on Second Language Acquisition ( English, Español, Kreyòl Ayisyen, and Português )
• Parent Toolkit: Produced by NBC News Education Nation.
• Reading Activities for Parents and English Language Learners
• The International Children's Library: A digital library offering free e-books for kids in over 40 languages.
• Bootstrap World: A full, in-school curriculum and software package that teaches children to program their own video games using purely algebraic concepts.

Dictionaries & Encyclopedias

• Webster.com
• Britannica.com
• Encyclopedia.com
• Worldbook.com
• Rhyme Zone Dictionary
• Sign Language Dictionary

Immigrant Resources

• Bridging Refugee Youth and Children's Services (BRYCS) is a national technical assistance program working to broaden the scope of information and collaboration among service providers in order to strengthen services to refugee children, youth, and their families.

Raising Teens In A New Country

• English
• Español
• Arabic عربي