Parent Resources

Adult Basic Education - Here you can find information about County centers that provide free classes and assistance in the areas of GED test preparation, basic skills in math, English, reading and computers, resume writing and job search skills, employment test preparation. (ABE is coordinated through RESA VII)
Give Kids Good Schools.org - Give Kids Good Schools is Public Education Network's national campaign to guarantee a quality public education for every child in the nation. You can make your voice heard at this website.
Literacy Volunteers of America
Parent Educator Resource Center
College Questions - A list of the most common questions you should ask when interviewing colleges.
West Virginia 211 - Reprint of an article from Parkersburg about the new WV211 service that will provide West Virginia residents a single number to call when someone is in need of referral to a social service agency."
Link to West Virginia 211 Website - 2-1-1 is an easy to remember telephone number that connects people with important community services, disaster information and volunteer opportunities. 2-1-1 brings together existing information and referral providers and crisis services into one coordinated system."

Fairmont State GEAR UP Partnership