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Parent Resources

The following links offer additional learning tools for parents, families, and students. Some of the links will take you to different Web sites, others will take you to other pages of the Department of Education Web site. We will be updating and expanding these links during the coming weeks and months.

ELA Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Parent Questions about the English Language Arts
Annotated Book List of Back to School Books for Families
This collection of picture books and chapter books was selected for children aged 4-10 and their families. Many are about the anxiety and excitement of beginning school or returning to school, which readers will relate to. Each listing provides a short summary of the book.
Helpful Websites for Parents of Elementary School Students
Links to websites that provide resources for parents of students in Kindergarten through fifth grade on topics including child development, reading, educational games, homework help, technology, and more.
Helpful Websites for Parents of Middle School Students
Offers links to websites that provide resources for parents of middle school students on topics including child development, reading, educational games, homework help, technology and more.
Helpful Websites for Parents of High School Students
Offers links to websites that provide resources for parents of high school students on topics including child development, reading, educational games, homework help, technology, and more.
Links to Booklists for High School Students and Parents
Links to websites that provide recommended books for high school students
Recommended Reading for High School Students
This booklist provides recommended fiction and non fiction titles, with author and publishing data included. Recommended magazines are also listed.
Poetry Resources for Families
Tips, recommended poetry, and online resources for families.
Great Expectations: Partnering for Your Child’s Future
These guides for each grade (K-8) describe what children should know by the end of each school year.

2008 Kids and Families Reading Report
Reading in the 21st Century: Turning the Page with Technology
This survey on reading and technology was conducted by Yankelovich for Scholastic, and represents data from 1000 children (ages 5-17) and families from 25 U.S. cities.

Contacts
Anna Commitante , Director of English Language Arts, Social Studies and Gifted/Talented
ACommit@schools.nyc.gov
Kateri Kennedy , Middle School Instructional Specialist
KKenned@schools.nyc.gov
Amber Najmi-Shadid , High School Instructional Specialist
ANajmi@schools.nyc.gov
Denise Sontag , Director of Public Schools, Reading First
DSontag @schools.nyc.gov
Anita Henderson , Director of Non-Public Schools, Reading First
AHenderson@schools.nyc.gov
Denise Jordan , Assistant to the Director of English Language Arts, Social Studies and Gifted/Talented
DJordan@schools.nyc.gov
Angela Hargraves , Administrative Assistant, English Language Arts, Social Studies and Gifted/Talented
212-374-5165
AHargraves@schools.nyc.gov
Michelle Springer , Administrative Assistant, English Language Arts, Social Studies and Gifted/Talented
212-374-5972
MSpring@schools.nyc.gov

52 Chambers Street, Rm. 208
New York, NY 10007
Tel.: 212-374-5165 or
212-374-5972
Fax: 212-374-5901