Library's Acceptable Use Policy
Kids' Promise: I'll Be Safe on the Internet [PDF]
Print out this library publication available in English and Spanish.
NetSmartz Workshop
http://www.netsmartz.org/
NetSmartz was created by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children ® (NCMEC) and Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) to teach kids and teens how to stay safer on the Internet.
A Safety Net for the Internet
http://www.nypl.org/legal/safety.cfm
New York Public Library's Internet use guide for parents.
Safe Surfin'
http://www.oag.state.va.us/SAFESURFING/SafeSurf_Main.html
The Office of the Virginia Attorney General provides safe surfing tips for children using the Internet.
Child and Family Services
http://www.arlingtonva.us/departments/HumanServices/services/family/
HumanServicesServicesFamilyChildrenFamily.aspx
The Division of the Arlington County Department of Human Services charged with promoting the health, safety, and well-being of Arlington's children.
Special Education Parent Resource Center (PRC)
http://www.apsva.us/1540108291831940/site/default.asp?&154010811535540Nav=|&NodeID=374
The PRC's purpose is to provide parents of children with disabilities the support and information they need as they work with the school system to identify and meet their child's unique learning needs.
The Arlington Partnership for Children, Youth, and Families
http://www.arlingtonpartnershipforyouth.org/
The Partnership is a group of Arlington citizens and senior staff working together at the request of the County Board and School Board to develop an agenda for children, youth, and families.
Children’s Safety
http://www.cpsc.gov/ cpscpub/pubs/chld_sfy.html
The Consumer Product Safety Commission provides safety alerts and information on child safety issues.
Children Now
http://www.childrennow.org/
The Child Advocacy Home Page focuses on awareness of issues that affect the well being of children across the nation.
Kathy Schrock’s Guide for Educators
http://discoveryschool.com/schrockguide/
A list of curriculum-enhancing sites for parents and educators, updated daily.
Virginia Department of Education - Standards of Learning (SOLs)
http://www.pen.k12.va.us/go/Sols/home.shtml
SOLs-Questions Parents Frequently Ask about Virginia's Standards of Learning.
CHADD
http://www.chadd.org/
Find out more about attention-deficit disorder and hyperactivity.
Food Allergy Network
http://www.foodallergy.org/
Information about food allergies.
KidsHealth
http://Kidshealth.org/
Health information for parents, kids, and teens from the Nemours Foundation.
Homeschool Central
http://homeschoolcentral.com/
Home schooling links nationwide. Click on State Resources to learn more about home schooling in Virginia.
Home Educators Association of Virginia
http://www.heav.org/heavmain.html
A site supporting home schooling in Virginia.
The Organization of Virginia Homeschoolers
http://www.vahomeschoolers.org/
Information about homeschooling in Virginia.
Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB)
http://www.esrb.org/ratings/ratings_guide.jsp
Impartial and concise information about the content in video and computer games, as well as age-appropriate ratings.
Kids-in-Mind: Movie Ratings That Actually Work
http://www.kids-in-mind.com/
Their mission is to provide parents and other adults with objective and complete information about a film's content.
Screen It! Entertainment Reviews for Parents
http://www.screenit.com/
Reviews of movies, videos, and music with ratings and links to official movie web sites.
CampPage
http://www.camppage.com/
A guide to summer camps in the eastern United States and Canada. Focus on traditional camps with general programs. Provides links to camps with webpages.
KidsCamps
http://www.kidscamps.com/
Directory of summer camps and programs with links to camp websites.
Peterson's Education Center: Summer Programs for Kids and Teens
http://www.petersons.com/highschool/landing.asp?id=872&path=hs.gs.makesummer
Quick overview of summer programs including camps and tours by location and activity.
