Counseling Community's Students At-Risk Page
This section is devoted to providing resources to help prevent problems in the lives of students "At-Risk" and includes special sections on School Violence and Substance Abuse.

Parent's Community Mental Health Page
Information and resources for all age groups.

Parent's Community School Safety Page
Information and resources about school violence and accident prevention.

Work Ethic Earns Texas School National Spotlight
KIPP Academy students and educators talk to Education World about how hard work pays off in improving test scores and how it got them invited to the Republican National Convention last summer.

Kids at Risk --- Can Educators Help?
A new government report indicates that kids in the United States are generally OK. Many indicators show an improvement in their overall well-being. Not all the news is good, however. Today, Education World highlights some findings from a collaborative effort by 20 federal agencies. Included: What do the report's findings say to educators?

A Crash Test in Drunken Driving
Project Crash, Shattered Dreams, Every 15 Minutes --- those are just three of many programs being used in high schools around the country. A reenactment of a deadly traffic accident caused by a drunken driver is the centerpiece of each of those programs aimed at "driving" home the importance of not drinking and driving! Included: Students, teachers, and parents comments on the power of these crash simulations.

Stop Bullying Now!
For many years, bullying was seen as a necessary evil -- an unpleasant, but unavoidable, rite of childhood. Ignore it, we thought, and eventually it will go away. The problem hasn’t gone away, though, and educators can no longer afford to ignore it. Included: Ten activities for teaching kids about empathy, anger management, and effective conflict resolution.

Science or Soccer? -- How Important Are Extracurricular Activities?
Some research suggests that extracurricular activities can benefit all students. John H. Holloway, a consultant with the Educational Testing Service, explains those benefits for Education World. Included: An extensive list of online resources for exploring the value of extracurricular activities.

Where Everyone Knows Your Name! -- Special Programs Target At-Risk Students
This week, Education World takes a look at some special programs that target at-risk students in grades five and up.

Anti-Substance Abuse Program Works ASAP!
Seeing is believing! ASAP -- an anti-drug program in which middle-school students see the effects of alcohol, tobacco, and drugs on real body organs -- is opening students' eyes to, and opening up discussions about, the real dangers substance abuse poses for the human body.

Growing Up Gay: Are Schools Doing Enough to Support Gay Students?
Could Matthew Shepard's murder have been prevented by education in our schools? Should school curricula put the spotlight on gay heroes as it does on famous black Americans or great women in history? Are schools doing enough to support gay teens? Those are among the questions that educators -- and Education World -- are grappling with in the days following the brutal slaying in Wyoming. Recent court decisions might help educators as they attempt to do the right thing for their students and communities.

Programs Combat A Community Problem-Chronically Truant Students
What is the connecting link between restricted driving privileges, enforced community service, and reduced welfare payments? These strategies are components of truancy-prevention programs in effect throughout the United States.

Can Schools Stop Promoting Failure?
Educators in Chicago, DC, and North Carolina are setting new standards for student promotion and retention. And a new report from the American Federation of Teachers -- "Passing on Failure: District Promotion Policies and Practices" -- examines the issue.

From Darkness to Light:Teens Write About How They Triumphed Over Trouble
An inspiring book packed with powerful tales written by teens who have triumphed over adversity! Included: A new essay contest for students ages seven to 18!

Who Are Today's School Dropouts?
A new report looks in-depth at the U.S. dropout rate as it applies to students from various racial-ethnic groups and from different income levels and geographic regions.

Time2Act.org
Time2Act.org "is intended to encourage discussion among professionals in education, the justice system, parents, students and the community to stimulate new approaches to these issues nationwide and initiate reform."

ReCAPP (Resource Center for Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention)
Managed by ETR (Education, Training, Research) Associates, a nonprofit publisher of health education resources, ReCAPP offers educators an online source of information and support for educating teens on "sexual risk-taking behaviors."

National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information
Well over 1,000 children die each year in the US as a result of known abuse and neglect. Many such tragedies are preventable if families get the help they need. The National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information is an outstanding resource to learn more about this important subject. (Grades: Professionals)

You Can Handle Them All
Here is an outstanding place for parents and educators to come to gain insight into what can motivate kids to act out. At present, the site describes 117 different behaviors, looks at the effects of the behaviors on others, and offers advice about good and bad ways to go about changing the behavior. (Grades: Parents )

Talk With Your Kids
In today's world, kids are confronting sex, HIV/AIDS, violence, alcohol, and drugs at an increasingly early age. Experts identify ages 8-12 years as an important window of opportunity when children are most open to hearing about these tough issues from their parents. Talk With Your Kids gives parents tools and tips on how to have open and honest conversations with their kids. (Grades: Parents)

Driving Under the Influence
Driving Under the Influence is the place to find all sorts of important information about the dangers of driving while under the influence of alcohol and other drugs. The site includes interactive quizzes at the end of each section. (Grades: 6-12)

National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information For Kids Only
This site teaches about the effects of drugs and alcohol, gives tips for kids about how to say no, and offers advice for children of alcoholics. There are also games and a list of cool Internet links. The site is offered in both English and Spanish. (Grades: 6-12)

Creative Partnership for Prevention
This Web site, based on the Creative Partnerships for Prevention initiative, provides current information and resources for using the arts and humanities to enhance drug and violence prevention programs. (Grades: 6-12)

Directories & Indices Assessment Child Abuse & Neglect Death, Dying, & Grief Delinquency & Violence Depression Disorders

Family Issues Poverty / Homelessness References School Drop-outs STDs & AIDS Substance Abuse Suicide Teen Parents

TheAntiDrug.com
This site by the Office of National Drug Control Policy features a helpful set of parenting tips to help educate parents on how to prevent drug use in children and youth in positive loving ways. Parents can also sign up for an excellent free newsletter.

Facts For Families
The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychology developed Facts for Families to provide concise and up-to-date information on issues that affect children, teenagers, and their families.

Creative Partnership for Prevention
This drug and violence prevention site has been developed under a grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Safe and Drug-Free Schools Program.

Department of Education/Community Update

National Inhalant Prevention Coalition

Center for Substance Abuse and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control/Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention

HIV InSite

Talking With Kids About Tough Issues