Parent Education

These research-based resources help parents support their child’s learning at home and in school.

It is essential to rely on organizations and tools that are evidence-based or affiliated with universities, government agencies, or established nonprofits. The resources below have been thoroughly tested and shown to make a meaningful difference in reading, math, executive functioning, special education, and social-emotional learning.

Reading & Literacy

Reading Rockets

Website: https://readingrockets.org
Focus: Evidence-based reading strategies, activities, and resources.
Why it’s helpful: Provides videos, articles, and tools that help parents support early literacy and reading comprehension.

International Dyslexia Association (IDA)

Website: https://dyslexiaida.org
Focus: Research-based information on dyslexia and structured literacy.
Why it’s helpful: Offers parent-friendly fact sheets, guides on reading instruction, and current research summaries.

Understood.org – Reading & Learning

Website: http s://understood.org
Focus: Reading challenges, learning differences, and practical guidance for families.
Why it’s helpful: Provides articles, videos, and tools to help parents support struggling readers and develop strong learning habits.

Math & Numeracy

What Works Clearinghouse (WWC)

Website: https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc
Focus: U.S. Department of Education practice guides summarizing evidence-based math instruction.
Why it’s helpful: Offers clear, research-backed strategies that parents and educators can use to support math learning.

YouCubed (Stanford University)

Website: https://youcubed.org
Focus: Growth mindset approaches and engaging math activities.
Why it’s helpful: Provides parent-friendly resources that build confidence, reduce math anxiety, and encourage deeper understanding.

Executive Function & Study Skills

CHADD (Children and Adults with ADHD)

Website: https://chadd.org
Focus: Evidence-informed strategies for attention, behavior, organization, and learning.
Why it’s helpful: Offers research-based guidance on executive functioning, routines, and academic supports.

SMARTS Executive Function Curriculum (ResearchILD)

Website: http s://researchild.org
Focus: Executive function strategies that support planning, organization, and study skills.
Why it’s helpful: Provides evidence-informed tools for helping students manage schoolwork more effectively.

Special Education & IEP Guidance

Center for Parent Information & Resources (CPIR)

Website: https://parentc enterhub.org
Focus: Federally funded parent-friendly information on IDEA, IEPs, and disability categories.
Why it’s helpful: Provides clear summaries of special education rights, timelines, and procedures.

The IEP Specialist

Website: https://TheIEPSpecialist.com
Focus: Parent-friendly articles, free IEP workshops, and guides to navigating the IEP process.
Why it’s helpful: Designed to empower parents to understand the IEP process and advocate confidently.

Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)

CASEL (Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning)

Website: https://casel.org
Focus: Leading evidence-based SEL frameworks for schools and families.
Why it’s helpful: Provides parent-friendly guidance on emotional regulation, social skills, and SEL at home.

Edutopia – Social and Emotional Learning Resources

Website: https://ed utopia.org
Focus: Practical, research-backed strategies for social-emotional learning.
Why it’s helpful: Offers classroom-tested ideas that parents can adapt to support their child’s emotional growth.