U.S. Department of Education - http://www.ed.gov/parents/landing.jhtml
The U.S. Department of Education is committed to the success of America's children in school.  After going to this website and clicking on "Parents and Families" you will notice several websites, articles, books and other resources that are devoted to including parents in the educational process.  Many of the "How To..." articles are centered around building the parent's interactions with their child and the educational community. 

Back to School Checklist
http://www.ed.gov/news/pressreleases/2004/08/08052004-checklist.pdf
Tips for Parents and Schools The U.S. Department of Education has developed a comprehensive, new Back to School Checklist - Questions and Tips for Parents, Schools and the Community.  In his August 5th press release the U.S. Secretary of Education said: "States across the nation will soon be releasing their education report cards and revealing which schools did and did not meet their progress goals. Parents and other citizens will no doubt have a few questions about these changes under the No Child Left Behind Act and what they mean to their child, their school and their community. We've provided a checklist so that busy moms and dads can be sure to ask the right questions. Many factors go into a quality education. These are some that should be closely monitored."

Kidsource - http://www.kidsource.com
Helping your child with homework by Nancy Paulu is a helpful, thorough guide. If parents haven't started these practices early on, review them and provide some guides for teens. Some topics are talking to teachers about homework problems, learning styles, monitor TV viewing.

National Coalition for Parent Involvement in Education
 http://www.ncpie.org/
Primarily for educators with guidelines for parent-school partnerships.

National Parent Information Network - http://www.npin.org/
Parent News is an online magazine. From this site you can download PDF files, such as Family Involvement in Education: A National Portrait, compiled from interviews with parents and Questions Parents ask About Schools, which covers homework, safety and preparing for a career. The site also explores other resources for parents, including books, newsletters, pamphlets, guides, and more.

National Parent Teacher Association - http://www.pta.org/programs/pistudy/
This is a study commissioned by Newsweek in 1990 is filled with statistics. The National Standards for Parent Involvement Programs can be found here. Goals include some organizing steps parents might expect from their child's school.

Parent Soup - http://www.parentsoup.com/
This is a great site with lively layout and graphics! Under Stuff You Need see: How to prepare for a Parent-teacher conference. You'll see information from a variety of sources. College Planning Time Line with finances, course work, and activities is helpful.

Parents' Guide to No Child Left Behind
http://www.ed.gov/parents/academic/involve/nclbguide/parentsguide.pdf
No Child Left Behind: A Parents' Guide (June 2003) summarizes the No Child Left Behind Act. It answers common questions about the law, explains what the law does for parents, and tells where to find additional resources. It is handy for teachers and community members as well as parents.

Project Appleseed - http://www.projectappleseed.org
National campaign for public school improvement. Resources to help parents get involved in schools. Good links.

NCLB News - http://www.eduplace.com/nclb
For the latest NCLB Updates in parent friendly format.

Parent Resources - http://www.eduplace.com/parents/
Activities and resources for parents, caregivers, and homeschoolers who want to help their children excel in school.