Resources

Literacy Resources         

Iowa Reading Resource Center Caregivers Resource Hub: Information on core literacy skills, Science of Reading, Structured Literacy, Advocating for your student, Assistive Technology, and Understanding Fastbridge (the screening and progress monitoring assessments used in DMPS).

Reading Partners: comprehensive resources for families to understand and support reading development

Reading Rockets: Reading 101 Guide for Parents

National Center on Improving Literacy: resources to support helping children read and write and with practical ideas and strategies.  Many resources available in Spanish.

EL Education:  Website with curriculum materials DMPS uses for Literacy instruction.  An account can be created to learn about the units of instruction for each grade level.

Math Resources

Prodigy:  10 Free Math Resources to help parents understand their children’s lessons

Khan Academy:  Free online courses, lessons and practice

ST Math: Resources for parents and families to help children succeed at math

Illustrative Mathematics: Website with curriculum materials DMPS uses for Math instruction.

Learner Differences Resources

Understood:  Nonprofit organization founded by parents of a child with a learning and thinking difference.  Resources provide people with the tools and information to navigate challenges, improve skills, discover strengths, and find support.

Decoding Dyslexia Iowa:  A compilation of websites, resource sites, information about 504s and IEP, and assistive technology resources.

Institute for Educational Advancement 10 Websites for Gifted Kids: compilation of websites recommended by the IEA’s community for gifted kids

Behavior:

Center for Parent Information and Resources: Resources to help families with behavior at home

Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning: Parent training modules and resources for supporting social and emotional skills in children