State of New Jersey, Department of Education

Parents/Students

Students
Tests and Homework:
* Homework Help
* Homework Spot, with homework, libraries, current events, test-taking, and much more; by grade grouping
* Test Prep Review for ACT and SAT [you don't have to use your real name on the tests]; SAT Prep Plan; SAT questions; and another site. [NOTE: these sites are not recommended by NJPEP, but they may be useful guides to question format and difficulty level]
* Mathematics at Home (a range of grades)
* Reading at Home (elementary)

Fun Stuff:
* Selected Student Activity Sites (sections for preschool through high school)
* Federal Web sites for Students (divided into K-8 and 9-12)
* New Jersey Kids Hangout (elementary level)
* NEW! 2008 National Youth Science Camp (High School)

Choices and Second Chances
New Jersey Youth ChalleNGe Academy
GED
Career clusters & additional information

Testing:
* NJDOE Information: NJ ASK, GEPA, HSPA. See also sample questions on NJPEP's Assessment page.
* NEW! NJASK 5-7 information guide (24 page PDF file) for parents, students and teachers.
* Parents' Guide to Standardized Tests, by grade

Parents
Information from the US Education Department (US ED) and FBI:
* Especially for Parents (see News Parents Can Use)
* Office for Civil Rights
* A Parent's Guide to Internet Safety from the FBI
Information from the NJ Department of Education (NJDOE):
* Parents' Circle
Character Ed
Gifted & Talented
National Network of Partnership Schools
   

* The Mystery Spot from the National Health Museum. Several activities to try and mysteries to solve!

  Career Exploration Sites
Next Stop...Your Career in New Jersey.
Career and Skill Evaluations (self-assess your skills)
O*NETTM OnLine: browse by job type or skills.
Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2006-7 - from the U.S. Department of Labor. Gives information & job outlook through 2012.

More Sites to Explore
Intersect art, technology and emotion! Chinese dragon artwork depends on your mood. See how a smile or frown can change the painting.
Field Trips
Library/References
National Coalition for Parent Involvement in Education
NJDOE's Data Collection Center
Translate School Forms using Babel Fish or Foreignword