| There
is no subsitute for parental support, and we want to support
you. There is a pletheora of information available. Following
are a few sites that may prove useful. This list of sites
is provided as a service and should not be viewed as an
endorsemnt by FCPS or its employees. |
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Career
Connections |
The
FCPS connection to information for parents on careers
and colleges. |
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Career
Cruising |
Get
the login and password from the Career Center then explore
careers, colleges, scholarships, financial aid, etc. with
your child. |
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Campus
Security |
Searchable
database of statistics for campuses and surrounding area.
Be sure to read the introductory page for full understanding. |
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For
Families with Special Needs |
Sites
for families of children with disabilities and special
needs. |
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IPEDS
COOL |
Provided
by the U.S. Department of Education, the IPEDS COOL website
is one way to research the differences between colleges
and how much it costs to attend college. |
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Kuder |
Provided
by the Commonwealth of Virginia, students have access
to a validated assessments, a college database, a financial
aid database, and a life-time portfolio. Login information
is in the Career Center |
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Mapping
Your Future |
Choose
from English and Spanish. |
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NACAC |
National
Association for College Admissions Counseling - This site
is focused on the professional, but there is also a lot
of information for parents. |
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O-net
online |
Interactive
search for occupations and skills matching. |
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Parent
Magazine |
Online
version of the well-known magazine. Includes news and
information about pregnancy, ages and stages, health,
family finances, and travel. Readers can search for articles
by topic. |
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ParentsPlace |
Focuses
on the first stage of parenthood - from conception through
the first year of life. Includes infertility, prenancy,
adoption, twins, childbirth, postpartum stage, and infancy.
Operated by iVillage, a women's media company and online
information source. |
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Planning & Preparing for the Future |
Consider
all the information offered |
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PTA,
National |
Resource
section includes articles (some in Spanish) on school
success; family communication; health and safety; drugs
and alcohol; and family fun. PTAs may reproduce articles;
other organizations must request permission. Site also
includes education news and legislative updates. |
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SCHEV |
The
State Council of Higher Education for Virginia -
This site covers basics and Virginia schools thoroughly.
Click on Parents.& Parents of High School Students. |
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Smart
Moves for a Better Future |
"Your
High School Guidebook to College" published by SHEV,
the State Council of Higher Education in Virginia. This
is a large file. |
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Today's
Parent |
Includes
full text of articles from a Canadian magazine on behavior,
health, nutrition, and family life. |
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USNews |
Education
news and trends as well as college information. |
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Virginia
Abstinence
Education Initiative |
Provided
by the Virginia Department of Health, this site offers
- Current
data about youth and sexual activity
- Tips
for parents on talking with their teens
- Strategies
for addressing risky behavior in the health care setting
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Virginia
View |
Compiled
by Virginia Tech, this site can help develop skills, examine
careers, and find good resources as well as activities.
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