Preventing Cyberbullying: https://www.sunshinebehavioralhealth.com/resources/preventing-cyberbullying/
Microsoft Online Safety Resources: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/online-safety/resources?activetab=pivot1%3aprimaryr5
Netsmartz: https://www.missingkids.org/NetSmartz
National Cybersecurity Alliance – Raising Digital Citizens: https://staysafeonline.org/get-involved/at-home/raising-digital-citizens/
Federal Trade Commission – Protecting Kids Online: https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/topics/protecting-kids-online
Federal Trade Commission – Online Safety Resources for Educators: https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/features/feature-0003-educators
Florida Department of Children and Families: https://www.myflfamilies.com/
U. S. Department of Health and Human Services – Child Welfare Information Gateway: https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/systemwide/service-array/health/
American Academy of Pediatrics – HealthyChildren.org: https://healthychildren.org/English/Pages/default.aspx
Florida Department of Health: http://www.floridahealth.gov/index.html
National Center for Children's Vision and Eye Health: https://nationalcenter.preventblindness.org/resources-for-parents-and-caregivers/
Crisis Text Line – Text HOME to 741741 to text with a crisis counselor for free (24/7)
Heart of Florida United Way – provides referrals for crisis needs (call 2-1-1)
Aspire Health Partners – not for profit mental health services provider in Central Florida
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – call or text to 800-273-8255
Mental Health America – Call 800-969-6642 to speak with a mental health professional who will answer your questions and connect you with helpful resources.
The National Alliance on Mental Health: LGBTQI – provides important information about mental health and lists a wealth of additional online resources
CHILDREN:
U. S. Department of Education – for Parents: https://www2.ed.gov/parents/landing.jhtml
Starfall (some free content): https://www.starfall.com/h/index.php
RoomRecess.com (learning games for kids): https://www.roomrecess.com/
FunBrain (variety of online books and educational games, sorted by grade): https://www.funbrain.com/
TWEENS & TEENS:
FSA Portal https://fsassessments.org/fsa.html
U. S. Department of Education – for Parents: https://www2.ed.gov/parents/landing.jhtml
ALA: Best Fiction for Young Adults http://www.ala.org/yalsa/best-fiction-young-adults
An annual list of the most outstanding YA fiction.
NoveList http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,cpid&custid=s4444063
Book reviews, genre lists and Lexile and Accelerated Reader ratings.
Poetry Foundation https://www.poetryfoundation.org/
Poems and articles about poets and poetry.
Purdue Online Writing Lab https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/purdue_owl.html
Numerous writing resources, including an MLA, APA, and Chicago citation and style guides.
Colorín Colorado: https://www.colorincolorado.org/es/familias
ESL Lounge: https://www.esl-lounge.com/student/
Elllo: https://www.elllo.org/
UsingEnglish.com: https://www.usingenglish.com/
Friends World (for Tweens): https://www.friendsworld.org/
Media Literacy Now: https://medialiteracynow.org/resources-for-parents/
News Literacy Project: https://newslit.org/
NewseumED: https://newseumed.org/medialiteracy
National Association for Media Literacy Education (NAMLE) - A Parent’s Guide to Media Literacy: https://namle.net/a-parents-guide-to-media-literacy/
The Trevor Project – provides 24/7 crisis support services to LGBTQ young people. Text, chat, or call anytime to reach a trained counselor.
Zebra Coalition (Orlando) –network of organizations which provide services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and all youth (LGBTQ+) ages 13 – 24, assisting young people facing homelessness, bullying, isolation from their families, and physical, sexual and drug abuse
The Center Orlando – provides health- and mental health-related programs and services for all ages
MoneyGeek Financial and Social Resources for Homeless LGBTQ+ Young Adults - state and national helplines, shelters and other organizations that can help, along with tips for how to avoid homelessness. If you are among the LGBTQ+ homeless youth in America, these resources can help you find support and a safe home.
Mental Health America: Pride and Mental Health - links to mental health resources for the LGBTQ+ community
MoneyGeek - Fighting Housing Insecurity: Resources & Guide - resources to help you navigate the resources available, including specific support for veterans, families, seniors and college students