Basics of Learning Disabilities-Learning disabilities (LD) are neurological disorders that can make it difficult to acquire certain academic and social skills. Whether you’re a parent, educator, or an adult with LD, learning about LD will help you support your child’s or your own success in learning and life.
National Center for Learning Disabilities-The National Center for Learning Disabilities’RTI Action Network has developed this guide for parents and schools involved in implementing response to intervention (RTI) in the elementary grades.
Parent Toolkit: Behavior and Learning Disabilities-Sometimes a child’s perplexing behavior is one of the first clues that he has a
learning disability. Even a child who’s been identified with a learning disability and has academic support may act inappropriately.
School Guidelines for Determining Disability-has adopted the Wayne County RESA Guidelines for determining eligibility for
specific learning disabilities which combines the processes of Response to Intervention (RTI) and Patterns of Strengths and Weakness.
Worksheets and Checklists-These handy, easy-to-use and printable forms are designed to make it easier for parents to manage their child's learning disability.

Accelerated Reader Book Finder is an online search engine that can access thousands of book selections.

Edline.net-Parental access to student grades, monitor progress, view assignments and communicate with teachers. Each student has a unique code. Parents can obtain an activation code from George Crockett Academy's main office.

MEAP Resources from Michigan Department of Education to assist parents and students are as follows:
-Released test item samples
-Anlayzing student MEAP reports
-Student scoring guidelines

MEAP Toolkit-Math, science, social studies and English language arts (ELA) companion document resources to assist students with MEAP testing in grades 3-8 from Wayne RESA. Resources on this site also include grade 9 social studies companion documents. (Word)

Math and English Language Arts Parent Guides-K-8 English and Math Learning
Expectation Parent's Guides, Parent Guides to Grade Level Content Expectations, were developed to provide important information on what students are expected to know and be able to do in English/language arts and mathematics at the end of each grade in elementary and middle school. Students successful in meeting these expectations should be prepared for high school level courses. See also Parent & Family Resources for state policy issues.)

 Scantron Performance Series is an online test performed three times per year (September, January and May) in grades 2-8. The September and January test assess proficiency levels in mathematics and reading. In May students in grades 2-8 also take an assessment in language arts and science. We are piloting a written test for grades k-2. Teachers provide parents with scores and learning objectives.

English as a Foreign Language-A large collection of English as a Second Language (ESL) tools 
 and resources for students and teachers.
French Resources-Use flash cards, PowerPoint presentations and audio to learn French.
German Language Learning-A great resource for German language and culture.
Italian Language Learning-Learn about Italian language and culture. A list of Italian online resouces can also be found on this resource list page from the National Italian American Foundation.
Japanese Learning Tools-Learn about Japanese culture and language.
Spanish Resources-Use flash cards, PowerPoint presentations and audio to learn Spanish.
World Languages-Learn Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, French, German, Hebrew, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portugese,  Russian, Spanish and Turkish.

Black Life, Arts & Culture Magazine-formerly African American Parent Magazine and African American Family, B.L.A.C. is the premiere lifestyle magazine for African Americans in
and around Detroit. B.L.A.C. covers the people, places and issues of importance in the
community. It is inclusive of the entire African Disapora in the region, covering African descendants of various national and ethnic backgrounds.  Readers are empowered with the information needed to fully appreciate and enjoy metro Detroit.

Metro Parent Magazine-An online version of the southeast Michigan magazine with a host of resources for parents.

The Parent Institute-The mission of The Parent Institute is to encourage parent involvement in the education of their children. The Parent Institute publishes a variety of materials including newsletters, booklets, audio CDs, brochures, videos and presentation kits. Read a sample newsletter here.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)-As the largest volunteer child advocacy association in the nation, National Parent Teacher Association® (PTA) provides parents and families with a powerful voice to speak on behalf of every child and the best tools to help their children be safe, healthy, and successful—in school and in life.

Ed.gov-This is the home of the United States Department of Education. Parents will find answers to frequently asked questions about educational issues as well as tips for monitoring homework, information on schools and other resources from kindergarten to college.

Michigan Department of Education is a comprehensive website detailing information related to school education reform issues, laws, parental and student's rights, curriculum and other educational related topics. (See also Curriculum & Assessment Resources for parent educational guides)

City of Detroit , Department of Human Services-The Community Services Divisions offer information and services to the public such as Head Start, one-time emergency aid for utilities, home weatherization,
and substance abuse counseling among other services offered.

Michigan Department of Human Services-This site offers resources for issues related to adoption, foster care, child support, welfare reform, juvenile justice, domestic violence and other family related topics.

DTE Payment Assistance Programs-DTE offers several programs to assist customers with  energy bill payment. Go online to view several programs that may assist you or contact DTE at 800.477.4747.

USA.gov-This web site has a collection of Parenting Resources. Find health, education, safety, child care and other resources for parents and grandparents.