|
Connecticut PTA partners with many other state organizations working on
behalf of children, or interested in the health, education and welfare of
children and youth.
Click here |
State of Connecticut
http://www.state.ct.us
The official website for the State of Connecticut and provides public access to information created by government agencies.
Commission on Children
http://www.cga.state.ct.us/coc/
Founded in 1985 by an act of the Connecticut Legislature, this
bipartisan commission works to oversee matters concerning children and youth.
The Commission brings representatives from the legislative, executive and
judicial branches of government together with the private sector to promote
public policies in children’s best interest.
Department of Children & Families
http://www.state.ct.us/dcf/
The Internet provides agencies like DCF with exciting opportunities to
let people know about the work we do and to make information available about
ways to enhance the safety and well-being of children.
Department of Education
http://www.state.ct.us/sde/
This is the official website for the Connecticut State Department of
Education.
Department of Higher Education
http://www.ctdhe.org/dheweb
Serves as the administrative arm to the Board
of Governors. As such, the Department implements Board policies and
recommendations, and informs the Board, as well as the legislature and the
public, about important issues facing Connecticut higher education.
Governor's Prevention Initiative for Youth
http://www.dmhas.state.ct.us/sig/
This is a federally funded cooperative agreement awarded to the State of
Connecticut in July 1998 from the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP).
The Governor's Prevention Initiative for Youth collaborates efforts between Governor
Rowland’s Office, the Connecticut Department
of Mental Health and Addiction Services, the Center
for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP), and the Substance
Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
Healthcare
for UninSured Kids
& Youth
http://www.huskyhealth.com/
The HUSKY Plan is designed to help all children who don’t have health
insurance. It includes services under the traditional Medicaid program (now
known as HUSKY Part A). It also provides brand-new health services for children
in higher-income families (called HUSKY Part B).
iCONN
http://www.iconn.org
iCONN, the
Connecticut Digital Library, is part of the Connecticut Education Network. It provides all
students, faculty and residents with online access to essential library and
information resources. It is administered by the Connecticut
State Library in conjunction with the Department
of Higher Education. Through iCONN, a core level of information resources
including secured access to licensed databases is available to every citizen in
Connecticut. In addition, specialized research information is available to
college students and faculty.
Office of the Child Advocate
http://www.oca.state.ct.us/
This is an independent state agency established in 1995 to protect the
civil, legal and special rights of all the children of Connecticut, and to
advance policies throughout the state that promote their well-being and best
interests.
reQuest - the Statewide Library
Catalog of Connecticut
http://www.cslib.org/cln
ReQuest is the Statewide Library Catalog of Connecticut, and it is now
accessible to anyone over the Web. In reQuest, you can search over 3.4 million
individual titles located in over 200 Connecticut libraries at once. That
includes the vast majority of public and academic libraries in Connecticut, as
well as many special and school libraries. ReQuest also provides a separately
searchable serials catalog - the Connecticut Union List of Serials - which
contains over 65,000 periodical titles. ReQuest is part of iCONN.org,
the Connecticut Digital Library.
[Top]
Federal Communications Commission
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is the
federal body that regulates telecommunications. The FCC oversees important
issues such as the pricing structure for delivering new technologies to the
nation's schools, libraries and other entities. The FCC encourages parents and
citizens to become involved in these important regulatory proceedings. 1919 M
Street, NW, Washington, DC 20554;(202)418-0200; fccinfo@fcc.gov.
http://www.fcc.gov
Juvenile Justice Clearinghouse (JJC)
Disseminates a variety of youth-focused publications for parents and other
interested parties. Sponsored by US Dept. of Justice's Office of Juvenile
Justice and Delinquency Prevention. Visit their site at http://www.ojjdp.ncrjrs.org
National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information (NCADI)
NCADI responds to public inquiries on alcohol, tobacco, and drugs via email,
voice mail, postal mail, TTY, and fax. They distribute materials such as fact
sheets, brochures, pamphlets, monographs, posters and videotapes free or at a
low cost. Resources are tailored for use by parents, teachers, youth, and
communities. Visit their web site at http://www.health.org/
Parenting Resources for the 21st Century
Links parents and other adults responsible for the care of a child with
information on issues covering the full spectrum of parenting. This site,
federally sponsored through the Coordinating
Council on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, strives to help
families meet the formidable challenges of raising a child today by addressing
topics that include school violence, child development, home schooling,
organized sports, child abuse, and the juvenile justice system. Visit
their website at http://www.parentingresources.ncjrs.org/index.html
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Educational Technology
The U.S. Department of Education seeks to ensure equal
access to education and to promote educational excellence. The Office of
Educational Technology develops and coordinates policy for technology in
education. 600 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202; (202) 401-1444.
Also, check out their Federal Resources for Educational
Excellence website, which contains wonderful curriculum and learning
resources. You can access it at http://www.ed.gov/free
U.S. Department of Education, Publications
Center
Thousands of free titles are available from The U.S.
Department of Education Publications Center, ED Pubs. ED Pubs has
something for everyone - teachers, parents, students, administrators,
policymakers, teacher educators, researchers, journalists, librarians, and many
other members of the general public. Free products include guides for parents
and students, and statistical reports. In addition, ED Pubs offers a number of
products in Spanish and other languages. Titles available include
"Protective Schools: Linking Drug Abuse Prevention with Student Success: A
Guide for Educators, Policy Makers, and Families", "Teacher
Preparation and Professional Development: 2000", "Putting Reading
First: Helping Your Child Learn to Read: A Parent Guide". For more
information, call ED Pubs toll-free at 877-433-7827 or visit their Web site at http://www.ed.gov/about/ordering.jsp.
[Top]
[ Up ] [ Back to School Resources ] [ Resources for Parents ] [ Resources for Students ] [ Resources for Educators ] [ Published Resources ] [ State and Federal Resources ] [ Links to Non-Profits ] [ Links to Fundraising Programs ] [ Organizations in Cooperation with CTPTA ]
