Relevant Internet sites on Iraq and terrorism

This list of sites and links represents a sampling of available materials for use by education professionals in their work with students in the classroom and on school grounds. These sites do not necessarily represent the opinions or positions of the NEA or any of its affiliates or personnel. Please note that these URLs/Web sites can often change during national crises. The following sites are current as of March 19, 2003.

Government

The White House
The White House Web site provides transcripts, articles and other information concerning the most current issues regarding the Iraq conflict and homeland security.

The Department of Homeland Security
This site gives Americans an idea of the current terrorist threat level and how the United States is working to protect its citizens.

Ready.gov
Established by the Department of Homeland Security, Ready.gov details specific actions Americans can take when responding to any terrorist activity or threats.

DeploymentLINK - Department of Defense (DoD)
This Department of Defense site provides support to deployed troops and their families.

The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
This site includes public information and maps that the CIA has released concerning the Iraq conflict, as well as a children's homepage and other resources.

National Institutes of Health (NIH)
This NIH site provides current information about health concerns related to the war on terrorism.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
This site provides tactics Americans can use to avoid dangerous infections, such as smallpox and other diseases that could be used as biological weapons.

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
As the agency responsible for responding to homeland emergencies, FEMA's Web site provides updated news on the Homeland Security threat level and actions that the government is taking to prevent any terrorist activity.

Education

National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) — Coping in Unsettling Times
This resource provided by the NASP gives educators and parents tools to help children cope with the difficult aspects of the Iraq conflict.

National Association of Secondary School Principals — Safe and Orderly Schools
This site gives administrators tips and suggestions for maintaining safe schools (e.g., crisis prevention and management).

Other Web sites

American Academy of Pediatrics 
This site provides information on the emotional consequences of terror and suggestions for communicating with children about disasters.

Connect for Kids
A site that provides information to assist parents in supporting and talking with their children during difficult times.