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Long Beach, CA 90810

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California State PTA
Our state Parent Teacher Association website with resources for advocacy, engagement, and support.
Advocacy and Support
Long Beach Council PTA
Our local Parent Teacher Association website with resources for parent leadership and support
Advocacy and Support
A Place of Our Own
Resources for early childhood education and the television series
Early Childhood Ed
Born Learning
United Way's resources for helping parents, grandparents, and caregivers with early education lessons that are based in daily activities.
Early Childhood Ed
First Five LA
First Five Los Angeles provides support for families with young children with a focus on Early Childhood Education and Parent and Community Engagement.
Early Childhood Ed
LA UP (Los Angeles Universal Preschool)
LA UP provides resources and research about the importance of preschool for all children in Los Angeles County.
Early Childhood Ed
Sesame Street Games
Online games and activities based on Sesame Street.
Early Childhood Ed
Zero to Three
National Center for Infants Toddlers and Families
Early Childhood Ed
ABCYA
Educational games for children in elementary school
Learning for all ages
Cool Math
Math lessons, games, tutorials, and homework assistance for all math levels through Pre-Calculus
Learning for all ages
Discovery Kids
Discovery Channel lessons and resources that reinforce science education.
Learning for all ages
Free Rice
Socially conscious quiz game site that donates food for every answer a student gets right. Includes most academic subjects and SAT preparation.
Learning for all ages
Fun Brain
Educational games for children in elementary school
Learning for all ages
iCivics
Civics lessons and activities that teachers and parents can use to reinforce Common Core learning.
Learning for all ages
Khan Academy
Tutorials and videos for most subjects.
Learning for all ages
Math.com
Fostering a love of numeracy and mathematics at all levels.
Learning for all ages
NASA for Students
Science activities that reinforce science education at all levels.
Learning for all ages
National Gallery of Art for Kids
Art and art history interactive exhibits which encourage exploration and creativity.
Learning for all ages
National Geographic Kids
Science activities that reinforce science education at all levels.
Learning for all ages
Smithsonian Foundation
A place for kids to discover, explore, and learn about science, art, history, and geography
Learning for all ages
Turtle Diary
Teacher created games and activities that reinforce Common Core State Standards in elementary school.
Learning for all ages
Colorin Colorado!
A bilingual site for families of English language learners
Literacy
International Literacy Association
Parent resources for improving reading and literacy skills for all children.
Literacy
Jump Start
Reading resources for improving literacy at the elementary level.
Literacy
Library of Congress
Reading advocacy for all levels.
Literacy
Long Beach Public Library
Information on all public libraries in Long Beach
Literacy
Read, Write, Think!
Parent and after school resources for language arts development.
Literacy
Reading Rockets
Resources for helping children learn to read and family activities that support literacy.
Literacy
Scholastic Reading Tips
Publishing company that provides literature and activities for reading proficiency.
Literacy
Starfall - Learn to Read
Early reading activities for young learners
Literacy
American Academy of Pediatrics
Parenting tips and guidelines for developmental milestones and articles for parents on child and adolescent health.
Parent Resources
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Child Development
Parenting tips and guidelines for developmental milestones and articles for parents on child and adolescent health.
Parent Resources
Common Core State Standards
California's current educational standards via the California Department of Education.
Parent Resources
Kids Health
Website for parents, kids, and teens with information on all relevant health topics.
Parent Resources
Let's Move!
Guide for creating a healthy environment at home for the whole family.
Parent Resources
Long Beach Parks, Recreation, and Marine
Guide to parks, classes, and other activities offered by LBPRM.
Parent Resources
National PTA Parent Guides
Guides for parents for each grade level with Common Core expectations and tips for parents to support learning at home.
Parent Resources
Parent Further
Online resources for parents to help strengthen relationships with their children through shared activities.
Parent Resources
Parenting.com
Parenting magazine with articles and resources on a variety of topics.
Parent Resources
Parents as Teachers - Fatherhood Toolkit
Research and information on the importance of fathers in a child's education.
Parent Resources
Parent's Choice Foundation
Parent reviews of media and toys for children of all ages.
Parent Resources
PBS Parents
Parent guide for activities that reinforce learning through PBS programming.
Parent Resources
Big Future by The College Board
Resources for college and career decision making and planning.
Post Secondary
California Career Resource Network
Provides skills development information for successful transitions from school to career.
Post Secondary
California Community Colleges
Information and application materials for all California Community Colleges
Post Secondary
Fastweb
Scholarship and internship database for students
Post Secondary
Federal Student Aid
Resources and information about preparing and financing college.
Post Secondary
Kaplan
Test preparation and post-secondary courses for fee.
Post Secondary
Pacific Gateway
A public agency that connects students and adults to training, internships, and employment.
Post Secondary
Roadtrip Nation
Career guidance and exploration with video interviews.
Post Secondary
The California State University
Information and application materials for all California State Universities.
Post Secondary
The College Board
Advanced Placement, SAT and college information
Post Secondary
The Common Application
Information and application materials for over 400 independent colleges and universities, nation-wide.
Post Secondary
The University of California
Information and application materials for all University of California campuses.
Post Secondary
U.S. News and World Report
Rankings on schools throughout the United States
Post Secondary