Local, State and National Education Information

King County

Family Help Line of King County

The State Office of Parent Trust for Washington Children provides professional training and development, networking and consultation, support and technical assistance, community organizing and training curriculum for communities across the state. Includes over 80 parent tip sheets.

Public Schools Emergency Communications System (PSECS)

Provides a frequently updated report of school schedule changes due to adverse weather conditions and other emergency situations.

Seattle Times School Guide

Comprehensive information on more than 600 private, public, elementary through high schools in King County.

Washington State

Children’s Alliance 

The Children’s Alliance is a statewide, member based advocacy organization dedicated to improving the safety, security, health and education of Washington’s children. Activities include policy analysis and development, public education, outreach, training and policy advocacy. Current projects include The Children’s Action Network, The Children’s Budget Coalition, and Child Care Geomapping.

Head Start Association Region X: Alaska, Washington, Oregon and Idaho

This mission on Region X Head Start Association is to improve the quality of life for Head Start children, families and staff by providing training, advocacy and networking. Collectively, Region X Head Start Association represents 83 programs serving 18,574 children in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington.

Infant Toddler Early Intervention Program of Washington State

The ITEIP directs the coordination of the statewide system of early intervention services for families with children age birth to three that have developmental delays. Provides baby development chart, family guide to services, interagency coordinating councils, infant & toddler program information and early intervention resource links.

Partnership for Learning

Sample questions from the Washington state tests for fourth, seventh and tenth graders.

Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL) Resource Center

Information about the Washington Assessment of Student Learning for families, including Frequently Asked Question, sample/practice WASL test questions and how to review your children’s test and/or file a score appeal.

WASL Test Questions and Practice/Sample Tests

Free Resources From the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction.

Washington State Essential Academic Learning Requirements

Provides the essential academic learning requirements (EALRs) from the office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction.

Washington State PTA

Information for parents on how to be involved in schools.

National

Early Head Start National Resource Center

Founded in 1994, Early Head Start is a program for low-income families with infants and toddlers and pregnant women. The program promotes very young children’s development and supports healthy family functioning and self-sufficiency.

Head Start

Head Start is a child development program that has served low-income children and their families since 1965. Provides information for parents, service providers, volunteers, community organizations, and others who share an interest in supporting healthy development of children.

National Association for the Education of Young Children

National accreditation-granting group for child care institutions in the U.S. Largest organization of early childhood professionals and others dedicated to improving the quality of early childhood education by building public understanding and support for high quality early childhood programs. Includes extensive information for child care providers and parents.

Parent Teacher Association

The National PTA's links to associations and organizations of interest to parents and child advocates.