Useful Websites for Parents

By Patricia R. Grega
University of Alaska Anchorage, Developmental Education Department

This collection of Websites focuses on learning skills that contribute to academic success at the secondary and post-secondary level. In this list, instructors, parents, and students will find useful information about high school and college teaching/learning skills. Many of the sites provide valuable information on improving study skills and tips for effective reading. Other sites offer ideas and resources to teach reading and study skills.

WWW Links for Study Skills

Study Guides for Testing Reading, Writing, Classroom Participation

General Study Skills & Key Skills Resources

Mission: Critical

Literacy Online

Study guides and strategies

International Reading Association

College Reading Skills

Adult Literacy Links

Critical Thinking Across the Curriculum Project

Guide to Grammar and Writing

The New York Times Learning Network

SCSU: Academic Learning Center

Learning Skills Program: Reading and Understanding Texts

National Association for Developmental Education