Reference - Education - K through 12 AboutSchool.com - Educational site for students (K-12), teachers and parents. Categorized by grade level with subjects. K12groups.org - Information about the k12.* hierarchy, such as its origin and history, its purpose, configuration of the individual groups, and topical information about the groups. The McGraw-Hill Learning Network - Showcases K-12 materials and content in a Web-based community. Features educational programs, interactive textbooks, productivity tools, lesson plans, and games for students, teachers, and parents. Factoids - Fun facts to amuse and inspire students and colleagues. The Digital Education Network - Lessons and activities in math, language arts, social studies, astronomy and graphic design. School Bus Drivers - A web page for school bus drivers with some interesting information. A message board for sharing information, experiences, or what ever you want to talk about. The KIDS Report - A biweekly publication produced by K-12 students as a resource to other K-12 students. This is an archive; it is no longer active. School.net - Locate schools worldwide based on information you select from pull-down menus. Learn.co.uk - Learning resources for the UK national curriculum From The Guardian, UK. High School Maps Online - Contains maps to over 25,000 US high schools. Helping Your Child Series - Publications for parents to help their children develop new skills and knowledge. Topics include homework, reading, preschool, school, and early adolescence. All are in pdf format, and some are in .doc format as well. The Eisenhower Network - Eisenhower Consortia and Clearinghouse working collaboratively to improve and strengthen K-12 math and science education. EducationNews.org - Daily links to the major education news articles throughout the world. FASEnet - Innovative video and interactive resources for K-12 mathematics and science teachers. K-12 Sources - Curriculum - Lesson Plans Learning Page.com - Free printable resources for parents and teachers of children in preschool, kindergarten, first, second, and third grade Curriculum Sites List Science and Technology Concepts for Middle Schools - STC/MS is an inquiry-based middle school science curriculum developed by the National Science Science Resources Center. This student/teacher site supplements the STC/MS curriculum and can be used as a research guide for students. Forefront Curriculum-Literature Resources for the K-12 Classroom - Includes links to online literature resources and language arts lessons. Curriculum Support Resources - Curriculum infusion resources, cross curricular resources, and the Hall of Interdisciplinary Studies. WWW Projects: Activity Structures - Sample Curriculum-Based K-12 Educational Telecomputing Projects, Organized by Activity Structures Benchmarks On-Line - describes "what all students should know and be able to do in science, mathematics, and technology by the time they graduate from high school." Offered as "a tool to be used by educators in designing a curriculum," Educational Cyberconnections Inc. - We custom design workshops for schools and other organizations; develop curriculum for K-12; develop quality assurance plans; provide workshops on curriculum design; provide leadership training and planning; and other activities required by schools and districts. Action-Based Curriculum and Projects for Education - Seminars help individual teachers and interdisciplinary teams plan Action-Based curriculum and projects. Move into project-based learning at a pace which assures success. Committee for Children - Social Emotional Learning - A not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting social-emotional learning and the prevention of bullying, child abuse and youth violence through education. United Nations' CyberSchoolBus - A K-12 online educational resource on global issues and the UN. Projects, lesson plans, quizzes, games and puzzles make learning about our world fun. VirtEd - Virtual Education - A resource webpage for educators, students and parents explaining virtual education and listing of links to author created learning websites. TeachCircus.com - Information on how to teach circus skills in an educational or recreational setting. Topics include juggling, unicycling, diabolo, devil sticks and balancing. Zephyr Press curriculum materials - Curriculum materials for K-12 teachers. With Miles to go before I Sleep - A virtual journey on the Underground Railroad for students in grades 4 - 10. Using realtime data on the Web, students keep journals where they respond to problems that they encounter along the way. Students also have an opportunity to participate in contemporary ethical discussions on topics related to slavery. McREL Curriculum Publishers Database - Database of curriculum publishers for preschool through high school. Curricular Resources - Curricula prepared for the Yale-New Haven Teacher's Institute. "Curricula consist of synopses written by their authors and contain recommendations of the school courses and grade levels where the units may best apply." Co-necting Across the Millennium - Co-nect's newest teleproject includes an interactive timeline for students to add entries, an invention project, and time capsule activity. Best Of Series 1999 Original Articles on Curriculum - Great teachers share outstanding ideas in some of this year's best Education World Curriculum Articles. Educational Resources for K - 12 - K - 12 appropriate Internet resources of selected U. S. and Texas government agencies as well as those of selected organizations, interest groups, and Universities organized by 19 curricula areas. Animals2000 and beyond: Animal Rights education ideas - Learn about how to incorporate animal rights education into the K-12 classroom and promote animal rights curriculum. English On-Line - A New Zealand site for English teachers (years 1-13) with fully resourced teaching units, links to sites, an internet tutorial, projects for students and an English forum. StateStandards.com -- A Service of Tudor Publishing Company - A list of state educational standards coupled to lesson plans and resources sponsored by an educational publisher. Not all states are complete. Election Co-nection - An online election project for the 2000 presidential elections. Students create a candidate, run in a virtual election, and participate in an online election poll. Civil War in Miniature - A compendium and resource site for information about the great American Civil War of 1861-1865. Site has fact filled chapters, quizzes, tests, exams, etc. REALskills - A comprehensive program that provides both student and teacher with the critical training and certification necessary to succeed in today's high tech environment. Back to School - Contains structured lesson plans in art, English, drama and citizenship, aimed at highlighting the plight of the 13 million internally displaced children who have been forced from their homes by conflict. The Problem with CalWORKS - Written from the perspective of a private Children's Center. Learning In Deed - An initiative which aims to make service-learning -- a teaching strategy that integrates service to others with classroom instruction -- part of every K-12 student's experience. Direct Instruction: The Most Successful Teaching Model - Site uses educational study to suggest that Direct Instruction is an effective instructional method and examines why the method has been largely ignored. kNOw Hunger - A social content curriculum structured to give middle and high school students a way to address hunger in their midst. Heartwood Ethics Character Education for Children - An elementary grades ethics program designed to integrate character education into the existing curriculum. Advanced Academics Online High School Classes - Anywhere, anytime online learning for middle schools and high schools. The Curriculum Store, Inc. - Offering curriculum materials for grades K-12. Teaching the Art of Poetry - Poetry workshops for K-12 educators based on the book Teaching the Art of Poetry, by Baron Wormser and David Cappella. 3DWriting - A writing tool with hypertext abilities created by an educator for educators. NWCS Aboriginal Education Equity Committee - by North West Catholic Schools, provides lesson plans and information about aboriginal education and equity especially related to Cree Plains Indian First Nations people in Saskatchewan. Mr. F's Resource Web - Eductional resources to assist teachers, students, and parents. World Bank Teachers and Students - Educational resources from the World Bank. Saskatchewan's Evergreen Curriculum - Curriculum guides and related links for the Saskatchewan K-12 curriculum. Primary Geography at Liverpool Hope - Support and information about the primary school geography curriculum in the UK. Children's Enrichment Program (CEP) - Offers summer and after-school programs that integrate academic and arts enrichment with character education. Digfolio Digital Portfolios - Provides software to create online student portfolios. Impact Science and Mathematics Resource Center - An online forum for exchanging views on curriculum issues. Empowerment Academy - An organization dedicated to replacing the traditional K-12 curriculum with an original, progressive alternative. Knowledge College Tutors - Computer Training - Online school for all ages with links to the secondary curriculum of Australia. C.L.A.S.S.-Children Learning Awareness, Safety & Seld-Defense - A self-defense/awareness unit designed for inclusion in a grades 4-6 curriculum. Boys do read! - By a teacher librarian, outlining ways to encourage boys to read. Links to literature, authors. Core Knowledge - The Core Knowledge Foundation serves as the hub of the network of Core Knowledge schools. NRRF - The National Right to Read Foundation - The NRRF is dedicated to improving literacy through phonics and good literature. NIH Curriculum Supplement Series - Interactive teaching units that combine science research discoveries from the National Institutes of Health with instructional materials. Pearson Adult Learning Centre - Learning resources for adults. Physical Education Central - Resources and information about developmentally appropriate health and physical education programs. Empowering Youth Prevention Products - Research based educational products created by experienced educators. Designed for peer tutoring advisors, school guidance counselors, AODA prevention and developmental asset coordinators. The Children's Forum - Youth financial literacy, career development and personal development programs for children. New Wineskin Publications - Christian youth study curriculum designed to build learning situations full of interaction and creativity. Links, Articles, Essays, and Opinions on K-12 Education - Collection of articles and links, with emphasis on mathematics and science curriculum. Metropolitan Educational Research Consortium - A consortium of Virginia Commonwealth University and seven Richmond metropolitan area public school systems dedicated to improving education through action research. Teachers Corner - Classroom activities for teaching about global issues and solutions. Includes curriculum, activities, service learning projects, lesson plans and standards. National Standards and State Curriculum Frameworks - From the Eisenhower National Clearinghouse. National Standards for Civics and Government, - K-4, 5-8, 9-12 National Standards for Music - Music Curriculum (K-12) National Council for Curriculum and Assessment - Organization devoted to improving the quality of education at primary and secondary levels through curriculum reform and reform of assessment procedures. National Science Education Standards - The standards, published in 1995, present a vision of a scientifically literate populace. They outline what students need to know, understand, and be able to do to be scientifically literate at different grade levels. South Central Regional Technology in Education Consortium - Online and offline tools and information for enhancing education with computers and the Internet. NetLingo: The Internet Language Dictionary - A dictionary and glossary for the language of the Internet acroynms. Technology Applications Center for Educator Development - Teacher-sifted activities utilizing web resources in core subjects and technology. U.S. Dept. of Education - Educational Technology - Funding opportunities for technology, the Technology Literacy Challenge, information on the e-rate, research and publications. National Educational Technology Standards for Students ERIC Clearinghouse on Information and Technology (ERIC/IT) - Dedicated to educational technology and library science. Includes searchable database of digests, journals, research, links, and listservs. Educational Renaissance Planners - Promotes effective use of information and communication technologies to support and enhance learning. Provides information about educational technology, teacher training, professional development, grants, and learning on the Internet. Teaching the Teachers - Professional development for educators using technology. Literacy and Technology - Annotated resource for parents, teachers, and students K-12. Education, media, computer, reference, and virtual field trip links included. Technology in Education - For K-12 teachers, parents and students who are interested in techology in education. GEM: The Gateway to Educational Materials - A consortium effort to provide easy access to the substantial collections of educational materials found on federal, state, university, non-profit and commercial sites. Internet Source Validation Project - Created by the educational faculty at Memorial University, this project seeks to help students learn to critically evaluate any information they may find on the Internet. Project identifies proper questions to ask when examining pages to ensure data is accurate, relevant, appropriate, reliable, unbiased, and authoritative. Alphabetized Internet Education Resources - Contains a selected, annotated listing of materials focusing on training people to use the Internet in support of distance education. Provides an alphabetical listing of all resources. Tech Corps - A national non-profit organization dedicated to improving K-12 education at the grassroots level by helping educators effectively use technology in their schools. T-Star Online - The Texas School Telecommunications Access Resource (T-STAR) is a statewide satellite communications system designed by the Texas Education Agency to expand the telecommunications capabilities of the public school system. The T-STAR initiative provides Texas K-12 public education students, teachers and administrators with direct access to one-way video/two way audio distance learning opportunities. Integrating Information Technology for the Classroom, School, and District - Strategies, solutions, and resources for integrating information technology at the classroom, school, and district level. CEO Forum on Education and Technology - Issues reports and annual assessments of the nation's progress toward integrating technology into American classrooms through the year 2000. Federal Resources for Educational Excellence - Educational Technology - A directory of links to resources about using technology in education. These resources are located on the websites of Federal Agencies. Content Pavilions for Teachers - A teacher resource for sharing educational technologies and lessons, categorized by subject area. Includes information on educational standards. Electronic Emissary - Helps K-12 teachers and students with web access locate other Internet users who are experts in different disciplines the for purpose of setting up curriculum-based, electronic exchanges among the teachers, students, and the experts. Also conducts research on telementoring interactions in which K-12 students are active inquirers. ThinkQuest - A competition for encouraging innovative design in online education. Includes a catalog of past winning projects. The Learning Resource Server - Features the projects of teachers and students, as well as the work of researchers who are articulating new visions of what learning can be. Also providers resources to help educators learn how to create new knowledge. Lower Hudson Regional Information Center - Educational technology resources available for technology leadership including school lesson plans, security, networks, software, and student information systems. National Center for Technology Planning - A clearinghouse for the exchange of many types of information related to technology planning. National Educational Technology Standards Project - Goal is to develop standards that will guide educational leaders in planning for effective use of technology to support learning, teaching, and educational management. Includes resources and example lesson plans for teachers. Discovery School - Custom Classroom - Provides access to some of the most powerful teaching tools available online, plus the ability to save documents in a personal account. The EdWeb Home Room @ SunSITE USA - Explores the role of the web in education and provides a guide to sites, discussion groups, and commercial services dealing with K-12 education online. Also offers a basic guide to designing educational web pages. K-12: Computer Technology - Provides annotated links to resources such as software downloads and patches. Uncommon Sense: Educators Reinventing the Profession from the Inside Out - There is no set of workshops, exercises, books, CD-ROMs or Web sites that will take us where we need to go, simply because the goal keeps moving. However, there are a host of options with which we can pursue our goals of lifelong improvement. Virtual Academy - The AT&T Learning Network® Virtual Academy is a centralized resource of online courses designed to help educators effectively integrate technology into their curriculum, while updating their professional credentials on their terms anytime, anywhere. Reinventing Schools: The Technology Is Now! - A plausible future for the use of technology in education. Presented by the National Academy of Sciences. Virtual Field Trips - Take your students on a new and exciting Virtual Field Trip each week. Many of the field trips include teacher guides. Getting Girls Interested in Computer Science - Statistics, ten tips to help interest girls in computer science, and many related links. Ozline - See our comprehensive package for using "Web-and-Flow" to support schools, districts and regions. The Technology Coordinator's Web Site - Information for educators who have a leadership role in integrating technology in K-12 schools and educational settings. Developing a School or District Technology Plan - Hyperlinked summary of this issue. Technology in Education - Annotated collection of links to resources related to using or planning to use technology in schools. Planning for Change and Technology - Processes and tools to assist in leading change and planning for technology. NetDayCompass - A comprehensive directory of education technology resources designed for decision-makers in K-12 schools. Topics include planning, infrastructure, grants and funding, classroom support, and best practices. Forefront Curriculum Online - A website developed for teachers who want to effectively integrate the Internet into their classroom. Includes a database of lesson plans. This is our Time - A worldwide telecommunications project for secondary schools organised for Unesco ASP (Associated Schools Projects). Keyboarding Research and Resources - A collection of research and resources about when and how to teach keyboarding. Dr. Leigh Zeitz also makes a few comments on the subject. METIS Project - A project funded by the European Commission to promote the use of technology in schools using pedagogic advances to reinforce cooperative attitudes in children. Cathy Gladen's Master's Project: Using Technology in Schools - Cathy Gladen's use of technology in the classroom, as well as a Master's Project using the school lab after school hours to bridge the Digital Divide. Also links to other educators' sites demonstrating use of technology in schools. Science and Math Initiatives (SAMI) - Resources, funding, and curriculum for Math and Science teachers. Teachers Helping Teachers - Lesson plans for integrating the Internet with your curriculum. This is a free, non-profit service. It costs nothing to access the information, and no money is made from teachers who contribute. Social Studies Lesson Plans and Resources - Dr. Marty Levine, Professor Emeritus of Secondary Education, California State University, Northridge (CSUN), has gathered lesson plans and resources from the Internet which social studies teachers will find useful. MySchoolOnline.com - Creating a one-stop network of local, state, and national education resources. Home to 9,000+ schools, teachers, and education-focused organizations across the country. Offers free web building tools and web hosting service. Making The Grade - Using technology to link schools to the outside world, transform education, and enhance learning. Internet Pocket Guide for Teachers - Gives teachers step-by-step directions for getting connected to the Internet. Includes exercises and tips for using the Internet in the curriculum. SIMON - School Internet Manager Over Networks from NASA (MacIntosh only) WWWEDU - Forum on the use of the World Wide Web in education. WWWEDU is a moderated discussion with over 1600 members from 35 countries. You can use this web site to learn more about WWWEDU, to browse through the archive of past discussions and to subscribe to the list itself. Why Build a Web Site for A High School Class - An outline written for a school presentation. Covers benefits to students, teachers, the school, parents and the general public. Educational Technology WebRing - List of all member web sites. The TELRI Project: Technology Enhanced Learning in Research-led Institutions - News, resources, publications, events, case studies and evaluation materials, project overview, and contact details. NSBF Internet Survey - Are We There Yet? - Research and guidelines on schools' use of the Internet. McKinsey Report - Provides facts and perspectives to help policymakers and educators understand what it will take to connect the nation's public K-12 schools to the information superhighway over the next 5 to 10 years. Prepared for the National Information Infrastructure Advisory Council (NIIAC). Making the Net Work for Schools: Online Research Modules - Online research modules provide a path a teacher can follow with a class of students. They offer clear instructions as well as daily activities which focus on higher level thinking and electronic resources which have been tested for quality. World Links - Connects and trains teachers and kids in developing countries to improve education and employment opportunities. Includes news, features stories, and links to resources. In English, Spanish and French. The iTeacherEd Project - This site is an original resource for instructional technology for the K-12 level and for Schools of Education wanting to better introduce technological literacy into Teacher Education Programs. Learning In Hand - Examples and resources for integrating Palms into the elementary school curriculum. Technology Student Association - TSA is a national organization devoted to elementary, middle and high school students with a dedicated interest in technology. Assisting TSA's students are teachers, alumni, parents and business leaders who support a technologically literate society. Virtual Architecture - Contains examples of curriculum-based educational telecomputing projects and other related resources. Companion site to the ISTE book of the same name. EduCause - "Transforming Education Through Information Technologies" is the mission of EduCause. This site contains news, job postings, publications and membership information. Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE) - AACE is an international, educational, and professional organization dedicated to the advancement of the knowledge, theory, and quality of learning and teaching at all levels with information technology. Site includes membership info, job listings, publications, journals, & conferences. Institute for the Transfer of Technology to Education (ITTE) - ITTE is a program of the National School Boards Association. ITTE works actively with school districts across North America that are exploring creative ways to teach and learn with technology. International Technology Education Association (ITEA) - ITEA is the largest professional education association devoted to enhancing technology education in our schools (K-12). International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) - ISTE is the largest teacher-based, nonprofit organization in the field of educational technology. Its mission is to help K-12 classroom teachers and administrators share effective methods for enhancing student learning through the use of new classroom technologies. Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) - The mission of the AECT is to provide leadership in educational communications and technology by linking professionals holding a common interest in the use of educational technology and its application to the learning process. Center for Children and Technology (CCT) - CCT was founded by Bank Street College of Education in 1980 to address the issue of technology and learning. In 1994, CCT became a division of the Education Development Center (EDC), based in Newton, Massachusetts. CCT, a not-for-profit organization, is located in New York City. Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) - Providing you with timely resources, materials, publications and information on technology and learning issues that matter to you. CoSN, a non-profit organization, promotes the use of telecommunications in K-12 education to improve learning. Computer Learning Foundation (CLF) - CLF is an international, nonprofit, educational foundation dedicated to improving the quality of education and preparation of youth for the workplace through the use of technology. The Foundation provides numerous projects and materials to help parents and educators use technology effectively with children. Computer-Using Educators, Inc. (CUE) - A nonprofit, California corporation whose goal is to promote technology in education and serve as a resource for educators and teachers to develop instructional uses of technology at all educational levels. The Education Alliance - The Education Alliance is a non-profit organization serving schools in West Virginia by promoting business and community involvement in public schools. The purpose is to enhance student learning opportunities and achievement. "Mini-grants" are available for classroom projects. MAPE - A professional organisation of teachers concerned with the effective use of computers in the primary classrooom. Arizona Technology in Education Alliance - A non-profit organization dedicated to disseminating educational technology information to educators in Arizona. Tech Corps Rhode Island - A non-profit organization dedicated to mobilizing business and industry to help K-12 students graduate with the technology skills they need to succeed. The TeacherLaptop Foundation - The mission is to enhance student learning via technology by making it possible for all teachers to have their own computer and access to the Internet from home. Center for Educational Leadership and Technology (CELT) - CELT is a nonprofit educational service agency whose primary mission is to integrate current education reforms and research with effective uses of technology. Information on tech planning, curriculum and research, staff development, facilities planning, and conferences. Learner Online -- Educational Technology Strategies - A variety of research activities and demonstration projects that examine and illustrate the effective use of educational technology for learning at a distance and in traditional classroom situations. Tammy's Technology Tips for Teachers - Nuts & bolts organizational tips for incorporating technology into the classroom including instructions,tools, projects, resources, and links. Classroom Connect: Classroom Today - Internet activities for students. A different curriculum topic each week with activities, questions, and explorations. Topics chosen from science and social studies with connections to other curriculum areas. Free trial subscription. The WebQuest Page - Ready-made web search activities and training materials to make your own. PC Teach It - Free newsletter and links and subscription-based lesson plans, projects, templates and resources for integrating technology into the K-6 classroom or home school that complement PC Teach It magazine. Integrating Technology in the Classroom - Slide show with links, examples, and tips to integrate technology in elementary classes. Sun Associates: Instructional Technology Integration - Resources and links for K-12 educators to integrate, plan, and evaluate instructional technology. Learn How to Surf Safely on the Internet - A lesson plan for second and third graders teaching how to surf the Internet properly and safely. Integrating the Internet - Technology projects, resources, and links. Web authoring tutorials, templates, resources, and links. Teaching with Electronic Technology - A variety of resources for computing and related forms of electronic technology in teaching including conferences, publications, discussions, instructional resources, projects, and links. Lessons Using Technology - College course project lessons using technology with theme index and related software resources. Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators - A categorized list of curriculum and teacher professional growth sites. Multimedia Applications on a Shoe-String Budget - Objectives-based and standards-referenced multimedia lesson plans with reinforcement activities and rubrics. Templates, tools, resources, and links included. Grazing the Net: Raising a Generation of Free Range Students - The theme of this article is the value of raising young people to think, explore and make meaning for themselves. Tech-Bytes : Coalescence of Classrooms and Technology - Commentary, ideas, lesson plans and links to help integrate technology into the classroom curriculum. Geared towards people who are fairly new to computers and computer terminology. www4teachers - Over a thousand new resources, indexed and organized to help you find exactly what you need. Information about how to faciliate projects, create lessons and build web pages. Kid Pix - Training, tips, templates and links for multimedia authoring and presentation program. Education Aids - Software designed to help anyone learn anything, preschool to adult. Guaranteed results include improved grades, sharpened memory skills, and reduced homework time. Mr. E's Math Activities - Exercises and links for algebra and general math, including use of graphing calculators, spreadsheets, and graphing software. Eastview High School's Multimedia Program - Syllabus, materials, rubrics, and student projects created in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, 3D Studio Max and web pages. Flash: Eastview High School Live News Magazine - Has syllabus, templates, assessments, archived shows, and links. Computer Training and Tutorials - Online tutorials in numerous technology areas, award maker, downloads, and a wide variety of links of special interest to teachers. Virtual Chase:Evaluating the Quality of Information on the Internet - Checklists, instructions, tools and links to legal and factual research on the internet. Michigan Education Portal for Interactive Content - Has primary values story explorations with teacher notes, activities, assessments, and an interesting cross-curricular standards reference. Other components such as history of lumbering in Michigan are in progress. Xcursion Central - Teacher-developed internet field trips organized by subject and grade level. Includes editing option, links, resources, and guide for submissions. Amazing Trees - On-line collaborative project where groups of students in grades 3-8 research and investigate trees in their local environment. Including Technology: How You Can Get Started Now - Article describes various methods of including technology in the classroom. Includes links to search engines, lesson plans, and educational resources. New Tools for Teaching by J.J.O'Donnell - A hypertext introduction to internet novices including email with students, email lists, libraries, newsgroups, and help. Chicago Public Schools Intranet - Brief narrative introduction with some hypertext links to learn what the internet is, why/how to use it in the classroom, and how to build a web page. C-Write - Student video study packages in various subject. Videos not included. Internet Detective - An interactive, online tutorial which introduces the issues of information quality on the Internet and teaches how to evaluate the quality of an Internet resource. Self-paced. You can view the tutorial over several sessions. Estimated total time is around 3 hours. T is for Thinking - Web site evaluation guide with resources and links. National Math Trail - A K-12 real world internet project where students explore their communities and create math problems that relate to what they find. Teachers submit the problems and can add photos, drawings, and/or videos. The Web Class on the Net - Syllabus, assignments, journals, links, grading rubric, calendar, and makeup/tutorials. Active Learning on the Web - Introduction to WebQuests including sample projects, reporter templates, and hypertext resources. Classroom Connection Teacher & Educational Grants - Lesson plans funded by educational grants sponsored by Public Service and New Century Energies. Quiz Hub - Online, interactive quizzes. Some are free, but most require a fee to access. Requires Macromedia's Flash player. Internet Scavenger Hunts - A variety of exercises in science, social studies, literature, and themes for different ages. Eastview High School's Advanced Multimedia Page - Course description, syllabus, assignments, and rubric. WebQuest: Christmas in Mexico and Puerto Rico - Participant is a reporter who has been sent to one of two countries to research Christmas celebrations. Includes resources for students and teachers. Available in English and Spanish. The French Cyberbooks - Online multi-level courses with video and audio designed to help French teachers integrate technology into their lessons. Educational Activities for K-6 Students - Science, math, language arts, social studies, computer, and art exercises and links. Holes Webquest - Analysis and synthesis activities to understand the plot of Louis Saachar's book, Holes. The juvenile justice system is used to create a newspaper describing the events in the book.. Nuremberg Laws WebQuest - Students investigate what it was like to be living in Germany from 1933 to 1945 from 4 perspectives. "Would You Rather...?" WebQuest - Online making choices activity. Life of an Immigrant - WebQuest for a high school social studies class. Student Generated WebQuests - Archive of student-generated literature WebQuests developed by middle school students. Exploring Art - High school digital art and multimedia education lesson plans, digital artwork, links, and research projects. TALON: Online Database of K-12 Web Resources - Organized by 14 subject areas and, where possible, grade level, this is a searchable database of K-12 web resources to integrate technology into the curriculum. Development Challenge - World Bank's tri-lingual sustainable development program in social, economic, and environmental domains which includes lessons, activities, and resources for teachers and research. Filamentality 2.0 - Guided process to construct internet treasure hunts and WebQuests as well as a repository of activities and links. Quia - Create class web page and play games and quizzes or make your own in 15 languages. State of Utah Resource Web - Free password allows entry to editable multimedia presentation library and tutored production studio for customized projects using on-site and links to images and sounds. Testing modules, trivia game, and screensavers are added attractions. Catalyst - Resources, training, tools, and templates to build web pages and utilize technology in the classroom. T-Star Online - Satellite educational programs. Includes program guide, links, and email/phone technical information and support. Developing School Web Pages - Find tips for creating a content rich, visually appealing web page for your school site. Pointers on copyright issues, joining web projects, organizing and announcing your site. Educational Technology Planning - Provides access to resources and Educational Technology planning links that will help school districts in their efforts to plan for the implementation and use of technology in teaching and learning activities and processes. Building a School Intranet - Interview on how a Mac-based Intranet was set up in a US junior high school. Web66 Home Page - The goals of this site are: to help K12 educators learn how to set up their own Internet servers and to help K12 educators find and use K12 appropriate resources on the web. everyschool.org - Provides 'Harvey' software for an online classroom. everyschool.org hosts Harvey for several schools. Harvey includes web page building tools, photo publishing, web based discussions with a slashdot like interface. Harvey is freely available under the GPL. HighWired.com - Offers free web sites for schools and activities directors. Software Secure, Inc. - [Windows] Securexam software allows schools to administer exams on computers, in a secure setting, preventing access to certain files and settings to help eliminate cheating. K-12 Acceptable Use Policies - Links to various policies and practices. National Association of Technological Specialists - The NAETS is a forum for K-12 tech professionals to network and share trade information.It was created to address the technical and professional needs of all educational technology experts, including district and school-based technology specialists, technology coordinators, and school-based technology teachers. Jerry Taylor's Web Site - Jerry Taylor is a "Technology Integration Specialist" for the Greece, New York School District. This site contains helpful information about Jerry, his job, and tips on how to integrate technology into the classroom. Education with New Technologies - A networked learning community designed to help educators develop, enact, and assess effective ways of using new technologies. TECH CORPS Illinois (TCIL) - Technology volunteers for K-12 schools in Illinois. News, projects, volunteers, schools, and sponsors. ZDNet Teacher Zone - Comprehensive collection of articles relating to technology and education, including how to overcome common problems with school technology programs, ideas to integrate technology with curriculum, and safe web surfing practices. US Dept of Education Office of Educational Technology - Conferences and speeches about using technology in education. ACSD - Technology Literacy Challenge Grant - Provides technology assistance and curriculum integration skills. Teacher Training - Looks at four professional development models that will get teachers excited about using technology in their classrooms. The Well Connected Educator - The Well Connected Educator is the on-line publishing center and forum for the K-12 community to read, write, and talk about educational technology. Ongoing Tales Online Magazine - For your reading pleasure Antelope Publishing presents a free magazine with serial stories; titles include children's, romance, fantasy, scifi and mystery. Technological Horizons in Education (T.H.E.) Journal - T.H.E. Online is the leading Technology based education publication for K-12 and higher education. T.H.E. Online contains information, news and activities related to the use of educational technology. Technology & Learning Online - A magazine for K-12 school administrators, teachers, and technology coordinators, has reviews and other interactive features. Electronic Learning - from Scholastic's Instructor Magazine. Electronic School - Electronic School is an award-winning quarterly technology magazine for K-12 educators. From Now On: The Educational Technology Journal - Technology for schools; technology for learning. MultiMedia Schools Magazine - A practical how-to magazine that addresses multiple technologies used in K-12 schools todayCD-ROM, multimedia, online, and Internet resources. Articles, columns, news, and product reviews are contributed by practicing educators who use new technologies in the classroom and media center. eSchool News - News, information, data, resources, and services that K-12 schools can use to communicate, exchange, and learn about the application of technology to improve education. Educational Technology Review (ETR) - Subscription-based electronic publication of AACE--Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education. Geared to help teachers integrate technology into their classroom on a daily basis. Education Consumers ClearingHouse - Subscription-supported e-mailing list whose purpose is to empower education's consumers. Subscribers ask questions, post information and opinion, or just follow the various discussions. Suite101.com: Educators' studies involving using media and multimedia - Does using multimedia help in education? This article addresses this question. Interactive Classroom Articles - Suite101.com - Edited by a 10 year veteran teacher, these articles touch on many of the aspects of integrating technology into classroom instruction. MicroSoft in Education: Instructional Resources - Lesson plans and tutorials to help learn Microsoft applications and implement them in the classroom. Computer Skills for Information Problem-Solving - Discusses the needed computer skills in order to use computers in context for problem solving in curricular areas. Computers should not be simply expensive flash cards. Journal of Technology Education - Provides a forum for scholarly discussion on topics relating to technology education. Athletes Edge - College prep services for college-bound athletes. Blue House College Prep Links - Guide to web sites which focus on preparing students for a college education and the college experience, including SATs, college applications, choosing a school, and obtaining financial aid. CollegeGathering.com - An online guide for college and college bound students to help them access information about every aspect of college life. College Tips 101: Financial, Academic and Emotional Advice - Financial, academic and emotional factors of the college admissions process from a parent's viewpoint CampusChamps - Provides information a student athlete needs to find a college, apply for admission, and get financial assistance. Getting Ready for College Early - A handbook for parents of students in the middle and junior high school years by the US gov't. You can Handle Them All - Detailing a discipline model for handling behavior problems in the classroom setting. A World of Prevention - A directory of programs, references, resources, and research on the prevention of youth problems and the promotion of nurturing children De Soto Area School District- Guidance Counseling - This is a school district web site (k-12) with links and information to those interested in pursuing post-secondary education. Some Good Questions (And Some Pretty Good Answers) - Excerpted from Keeping a Head in School- A Student's Guide to Learning Abilities and Learning Disorders by Dr. Mel Levine Ten Ways to Get Along Better in School - from The Survival Guide for Kids with LD Woodstock High School Guidance Department, GA - For parents, students, guidance counselors and teachers to keep informed of college and high school planning, financial aid, scholarships, study skills and counseling services. The Guidance Channel - An educational publishing and media company whose mission is to provide children, students, parents, adults and professionals with timely and effective tools that help them or their clients make critical life choices. Tips, Strategies and Resources for School Counselors and Teachers - Information, links and resources covering subjects including behavior and classroom management, discipline, parenting, character education, child development, bullying and school violence, dealing with tragedies, and attention deficit disorder. U.S. Department of State, Stay in School Program - In the Stay-In School Program, students may work part-time when school is in session and full-time during vacation periods. Federal Resources for Educational Excellence (FREE) - Makes hundreds of federally supported education resources available online. Children and Trauma Resources - Contains links to resources for counselors, teachers and parents regarding children's reactions to traumatic events, including how to help children cope, stress disorders, and emergency relief. School Counselor Resource Guide - Elementary, Middle and High School links for school guidance counselors. The National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship - NFTE brings its entrepreneurial training to high school students, especially those from low-income communities. Through its programs, students gain an entrepreneurial understanding of basic workplace and life skillsoften for the first time. (fee) Lorrie's Links: Guidance and Counseling Resources - A collection of links to resources for school counselors and others who work with and care for children. National Center for Youth Issues - Information and resources dealing with youth issues,specifically character education. Summer Legal Fellowship Program - Providing East Bay inner-city, low-income youth with law courses and paid internships, life skills workshops, conflict management training, and mentoring, with follow-up activities for graduates. PantherHelp - Georgia High School Information - PantherHelp provides information useful to any high school student, particularly those in Georgia. It is continually monitored for link integrity and is kept up to date. Young Peacemakers Club - A proven and interactive way for children to learn peace skills. Fun activities build skill base in peace for the individual, within relationships, in the global community, and as planetary stewards. BCCC Educational Talent Search - Providing assistance to students in grades 6 - 12 as well as persons seeking to re-enter secondary education by way of a GED program or high school. Baltimore City. True Life Interactive - True Life Interactive is a web-based, personalized, self-guided career and life planning program. It encourages teens to finish school, establish a life direction, and create an action plan for success. Florida School Counseling Association - Official homepage of the Florida School Counseling Association (FSCA). Provides relevant resources and information for school counselors. SERA Learning - Skills for Managing Anger - This site offers training and curriculum for comprehensive anger management and violence prevention programs for grades six through twelve. Counselor's Page from Gibraltar Schools - Provides parents and students information on scholarships, financial aid, jobs, and counseling information SchoolCounselor.com - This site provides resources for school counseling and computer technology to assist in planning solution focused outcomes. SchoolCounselor.com contains links to resources and a subscription to a free newsletter which explores technology issues, resources, and activities for the school counselor. AHS Counseling Center - Information related to the guidance and counseling needs of high school age students in the areas of personal/social, career and academic development. Character First! - Character First! is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing character material and training to schools, businesses, and families across the globe. Youth Change - Suggestions on how to manage behavioral problems in young people. UCLA School Mental Health Project - A comprehensive site devoted to pursuing theory, research, practice, and training related to addressing mental health and psychosocial concerns through school-based interventions. The Project produces their own research, provides technical assistance, interactive discussion and links to related sites. Bureau For At-Risk Youth - Over 1000 unique resources for guidance counselors and others working with at-risk youth and their families. Includes videos, cd-roms, curriculum, and handouts. US Dept. of Education National Institute on Education of At-Risk Students - Supports research and development activities designed to improve students at risk for failure because of limited English language proficiency, poverty, race, geographic location or economic disadvantage. National Dropout Prevention Center - Information on instructional development, service learning and at-risk intervention. Agilent Technologies - Future Engineers - Valuable resource for engineering students with the help from Agilent Technologies. Classroom Resources: Careers and Counseling - Classroom Resources from the Instructional Technology Team Careers in Computer Science and Computer Engineering - Now is the time to plan a future in a computer science engineering career. I Could Be - A web-based career resource primarily for elementary and secondary students as well as for school staff and parents. The Career Game by Rick Trow Productions - Publisher of career inventory workbooks and coordinated software for schools and professional counselors at all grade levels. Grand Forks Career Education Program - This website details the award winning Grand Forks Career Education Program. The Career Education Programs is a coordinated system of programs, activities, and learning experiences that connect school and work. A Career in Forestry - Why a career in forestry could be right for you. Peterson's - Welcome to Petersons.com, the most comprehensive Web resource on education and careers. We'll help you research and connect to the school, camp, college, study abroad program, graduate program, or job of your dreams. Southeasterns Talent search Educational Program Services (STEPS) - A free service for qualifying middle school and high school students. It is designed to provide academic, career, admission, and financial aid counseling for students who desire education or training beyond high school. Career Channel Network - An up-to-date career exploration site for teens and young adults with career, labor market, education and recreation articles. Brought to you by Bridges.com, the leading provider of career planning resources in North America. U.S. State Dept.,Internships: Participating Offices/Bureaus - A brief overview of each participating bureau or office which offers internships at various times during the year. Students may apply for an internship in two (2) bureaus or offices. Career Productions - We produce high quality educational resources on many aspects of Careers Education and Guidance, Citizenship and Lifeskills Quintessential Careers - A comprehensive and free job-hunting and career development site that includes expert job advice, career articles, and the best job sites on the Web. Career Options - This site provides an overview of the Louisiana Career Options Law (Act 1124). Career awareness and planning units and resources are given for educators and students. Jon's Homeschool Resource Page - A large collection of homeschool resources. Online support groups, regional support groups, FAQs, discussion boards, chat, mailing lists and links. Homeschool Zone - Comprehensive site for home educators, parents and kids with information on starting homeschooling and resources to support your program with online support groups and newsletters. Lighthouse Homeschool - Offers in-depth homeschooling organizational help and resource information, books, crafts, recipes and coloring projects, interactive games, chat and a weekly encouragement page. Homeschool Teacher's Lounge - Teaching ideas for structured homeschoolers. Includes weekly articles and a bulletin board for exchanging ideas. Homeschool Central - Advice for new homeschoolers, columns from the Miserly Mom, Catholic resources, preschool through high school activities, and information on individual states. You Can Teach Your Kids at Home - Provides learning activities geared toward preschoolers. Includes teaching tips, story stretchers, and a guide to getting started. EasyFunSchool.com - Provides free articles, resource links, a newsletter, and other features to help make homeschooling easier and more enjoyable. Home's Cool - Large homeschool site offering information, comments and stories, chat, forums, classifieds, and auctions. Charlotte Mason Approach - Articles to help apply the Charlotte Mason approach. A-to-Z Home's Cool Homeschooling - A complete homeschooling community and portal site: chat, boards, events, articles, kids' sites, links to learning materials, support groups, ideas for educating teens, and laws worldwide. Also includes sample forms and transcripts. Homeschool Highway to Learning - Complete Resource information for the beginning homeschooler. Free newsletter, free curriculum information, chat room and online bookstore. Haven Happenings - Articles by and for homeschoolers. Eclectic Homeschool Online - An online homeschool community with extensive resources and support for creative homeschoolers, including state laws and regulations, curriculum reviews, articles, and a bookstore. About.com Homeschooling Community - Homeschooling community with annotated links, unit studies, games, chat, forum, state laws, local resources, and a weekly newsletter. School's in Session - An educational resource and homework help site for parents, students, and teachers of public-schools and homeschools. Includes section for information on specific subjects. Homeschooling 101: Why We Do It - Part of NPR's All Things Considered: The Changing Face of America series. 4Homeschooling - Links to national organizations, curriculum ideas and supplies, chat and discussion groups, and software and record keeping for homeschoolers. The Homeschool Oasis - Encouragement for those considering it, starting out or burning out. Plan to spend some time exploring this 300-plus page site. Adventures and travel for homeschoolers - Travel and tour services for homeschoolers all across the U.S. From preset tours and adventures to customized travel, homeschoolers receive many travel services for their specific needs. Learn in Freedom! - Resources for unschoolers, homeschoolers, and all learners, with or without school. HSAdvisor.com - Homeschooling forum, FAQ, curriculum and text books for sale, local support group listings, and various states' homeschooling laws. Homeschooling at FamilyEducation.com - Advice and information, activities, product reviews, discussion boards. Homeschool 411 - A non-religion based home school website offering tips, advice, resources, suggestions, and ideas on home schooling. Teach-At-Home - Providing links to news, articles, study guides, and support groups. Learning Treasures - Provides worksheets, unit studies, articles, and a newsletter. The HomeSchool Times - Offers support for homeschoolers with message boards for adults and children, articles, and lesson plans. Homeschooling On The Cheap: Free Educational Worksheets - Features over 100 free and original worksheets ready for printing. Higher Aim for Homeschooling - Presents homeschooling resources, information and articles. Also offers curriculum on American government and how it works. Homeschool Search Engine - Search major homeschool websites. Koinonia with Steve and Terri - Information from a mom with 16 year's experience. Bible study covers God's covenants from Genesis through Revelation and what it means to be a New Testament Christian. Homeschooling Links and More - Provides information on getting started, preschool through high school, curriculum, lesson plans, math, language arts, science, gifted and otherwise-gifted children. HomeHearts - Step-by-step guide for home educators developing their homeschools. Philosophy, methods, curriculum, testing, and organization helps. Includes recommendations and links. The Home School Haven - Includes lesson plans, downloads, and message boards. She Homeschools - Homeschooling site for stay at home parents. News, curriculum, homeschooling resources and a community of homeschoolers. The Classroom - Educational portal for supplies, information and links. Homeschool Exposition - Includes articles, links, and a forum. Homeschool Country - Includes articles, lesson-planning worksheets, and links to other resources. apricotpie.com - Essays and poetry written by homeschoolers. Nethomeschool.com - Provides courses online, links to state support groups, curriculum and books. Cottage School Search Site - Cottageschool.net allows you to find homeschoolers, cottage and classical schools, teacher and tutors close to your home. Dynamic Learning - Dynamic Learning concepts and ideas for homeschooling families. Educationsense - Down-to-earth support, resources, products, services and camps, by home educators for home educators. Includes discussion lists, de-cluttering pages and "The Festival Folk Finder". 4HomeSchool.Info - Alphabetical registry for home school information. Listed are curriculum choices, supplies, articles, and teacher helps. Homeschool.com - Resources and information including articles and message boards. HUUmans on the Web - A voice for alternatives to traditional public schools and for school reform ideas that include homeschooling as a viable educational choice. Trivium Pursuit - Resources for applying classical Christian education to homeschooling. Home to the Trivium Email Loop, an Internet Guide for homeschoolers, articles by Harvey and Laurie Bluedorn, listing of national contests open to homeschoolers, seminar schedule, a great books list, all about Greek, Logic, Speech and Debate. Homeschool with the Web - Annotated links to resources for home educators. Broken down by topic. Articles on homeschooling, camping, rural living, and children with special needs. DonnaYoung.org - Print-outs, forms, planners, handwriting practice sheets, grading cards, cursive animations, and resource links. The Home School Source - Services include a lending library with mailing direct to homes, a curriculum and book store, swap and discussion boards, and events listings. GeorgieAcres Academy of Creative Education - Portal site including resource links, articles, news, and message boards. Homeschool Social Register - Offers a free service allowing homeschoolers to get in touch with other homeschoolers in their area while protecting each party's privacy. Separate pages for towns, cities and counties in the United States, Canada, and New Zealand. Homeschool Enrichment - Portal site offering free email, forums, articles, shopping, and recommendations from a Christian perspective. TheHomeSchoolMom.Com - A variety of free resources for home educators, from software to unit studies. Also lists academic contests, homeschooling styles, and curriculum recommendations. Home-Schooled.com Alumni Directory - Bulletin boards, classifieds, and user pages for this alumni directory which seeks to connect homeschoolers throughout the world. HomeschoolGalleries.com - A homeschooling community to share photos online, post comments, or send an e-card. K12 - Information on this complete curriculum developed by former education secretary, Bill Bennett. Homeschooling Boys - Articles, links, contests, an email list, forums, and advice all boy-specific. From a Christian perspective. HomeSchoolBuzz.com - Homeschooling in the news, updated daily. Also contains annotated links, books, and curriculum recommendations. Tools 4 Homeschools - Tips for using a Charlotte Mason timeline approach to educating our children at home through the use of whole and living books. Homeschooling On The Cheap - Information on how to save money on homeschooling materials and books. Provides ideas on buying homeschooling supplies from online auctions and thrift stores and how to get free homeschooling materials. Offers free worksheets. Homeschool World - Home of Mary Pride's Practical Homeschooling magazine and homeschooling community. Large number of articles, news, online experts, up-to-date events list, groups listed by state, contests listing, forum, email newsletter, links area, and more. Flying Lion Academy Homeschool - Offers free worksheets, lessons, and links to other resources on the net. The Grace Homeschool Academy - An online learning resource for grades K-12 homeschoolers. Grace provides over 140 courses in all major subjects and provides real-time teacher support for parents and students. Homeschooling Sports - A place for homeschoolers to find out about sports and also homeschoolers in sports. Yahoo! Groups: Military Homeschool - A Christian email group whose purpose is to support, encourage, swap curriculum, pray, and share praises. Yahoo! Groups: Homeschool Military - An inclusive email group purposed to the unique challenges and advantages of home education in the Armed Forces. Military Home Educators Network - A Christian organization created to provide information and networking for military homeschooling families. Andrews AFB, Maryland: Andrews Home Educators - Christian support group for the Base and surrounding area. Department of Defense, military, and retired military families are welcome to join in monthly field trips, special family events, and co-op classes. Japan: Christian and Homeschool Resource Center - Country-specific information, FAQs, Homeschool 101 for beginners, local resources, and support are offered at this site. Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio: Spirit Led Homeschool Group - Support group offering field trips, sporting events, and other social activities. Andersen AFB, Guam: Guam Home School Association - Christian, but inclusive, support group offering legal information, event information, and resource links. Ft. Hood, Texas: Christian Home Education Support System - Information and events page for CHESS, a support group serving Ft. Hood and the surrounding communities. Germany: Kaiserslautern Military Community Christian Home Educators - Calendar, legal information, local resources, and why they homeschool. Cannon AFB, New Mexico: Homeschooling Parents and Children Together - Information on PACT, an inclusive co-operative group for the greater Portales/Clovis area, including Cannon Air Force Base. Yahoo! Groups: Military HS Families - A Christian email list for military families who are homeschooling. UK: RAF Lakenheath - L.I.F.E. Homeschool Support Group - Activities, photos, law, and links from this Christian, but inclusive, support group. Also serves the RAF Mildenhall community. Germany: 417th BSB Home Educators Group, Kitzingen - Events and resources for homeschoolers in Wuerzburg, Kitzingen, and Giebelstadt from this inclusive local support group. Air Force Magazine Homeschooling, Air Force Style - An article by Bruce D. Callander describing the different challenges and rewards of homeschooling on active duty. HSLDA Military Home Schooling Overseas - A special report from the Home School Legal Defense Association. Department of Defense Policy Memorandum on Homeschooling - Explains the DoD position on homeschooling. NHEN: Military Homeschoolers - Resources, boards, articles, and local contacts. Smoothing the Way - Smoothing the Way is a support group in Austin, Texas, for first-year homeschooling mothers. Cypress Valley Home Educators - CVHE is a Christian support group based in Marshall. FAQ section for new homeschoolers. Home Education San Antonio - Resources and events for homeschoolers in and around San Antonio. Panhandle Christian Home Educators Association (PCHEA) - A home school support group with Christian leadership whose purpose is to encourage people in the process of teaching their children at home. Sugar Creek Christian Home Educators - SCHHE is a cooperative of Christian families that have chosen to teach their children at home. Serves southwest Houston and Fort Bend County (Texas) areas. Find details about the group, activities, events, and membership. Red River Christian Homeschoolers - A support group for Thackerville and Marietta, and adjacent Texas areas. Enrichment classes, sports, clubs for kids, and music are offered. HCentralSA - This is an online-only support, announcement and information website for San Antonio home educators. SHARE - This is a Mormon-based, but inclusive, support group for the greater Dallas-Ft. Worth area. It offers educational activities, classes, discussion sessions, moms' meetings, book clubs, and physical education. Parents in Alvin Teaching at Home - Newsletter and information on PATH, a Christian support group for educators schooling at home in Alvin. Brazosport Educators Association of Christian Homeschoolers - News and information about this Brazoria county support group. King's Warriors - King's Warriors Homeschool select basketball teams for the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex Southwest Homeschool Network - General information about this inclusive El Paso area support group. Christian Home Education Support System - Information and events page for CHESS, a support group serving Ft. Hood and the surrounding communities. Home Educators Alliance and Resources of Texas - HEART offers practical and moral support to home schooling families in Hidalgo county and surrounding areas. Christian Homeschool Association for Renewal, Inspiration, and Support - Information on CHARIS, a local support group for the Dayton/Liberty area. Denton County Home School Association - Denton County Home School Association, DCHSA, The latest homeschooling news, articles, organizations, events Ellis County Christian Homeschool Organization - Calendar and information on ECCHO, a local support group. Pasadena Area Super Supporters - FAQs, playgroup information, events listings, and a newsletter from PASS, an inclusive support group for Deer Park/Pasadena. Metrocrest Home School Support Group - MHSSG is a forthrightly Christian network of families who school with the Bible as their primary instruction manual. Academic and social information about their group is listed, along with their core beliefs. Big Country Home Educators - Information on this local Christian support group serving the Abilene area. Includes information on their resource center, library, membership requirements, state law, and curricula recommendations. Richardson Home School Association - Contains up-to-date information on RHSA activities and forums. San Gabriel Homeschoolers - Dedicated to providing information and support to homeschoolers in Williamson County. Diamond Christian Association - DCA provides support and encouragement to parents in the Longview area who choose to teach their children at home. Home Educators Offering Moms Encouragement - Recipes, an egroup, contact information, and a members only area for HOME, a Round Rock area local Christian support group. Fellowship of Christian Homeschool Families - Events and membership information for FCHF, a local support group serving the Lewisville area. Christian Family Home Education Association of Dallas - New homeschooler information, and membership application for HEAD, a local support group. McKinney Area Christian Homeschoolers - Events and information pages for MACH, a cooperative fellowship of families who homeschool one or more of their children. Northeast Tarrant County Association of Christian Home Educators - Classes, events listings, new homeschooler information, and a statement of belief from NTCACHE, a local support group. Plano Educational Association of Christian Homeschoolers - Information page for PEACH, a local support group. Wichita Falls Area Home School Support Group - Calendar of events, newsletters, sample forms, and new homeschooler information for this local Christian support group. SHN - Southwest Homeschooling Network,Inc. - Regional Christian service organization for the greater El Paso area. Events, FAQ, local support. Tomball Christian Homeschool - Schedule and membership information for this local support group. Reaching for Excellence Among Christian Homeschoolers - Information page for REACH, a local South Houston/Friendswood area support group. Westside Area Christian Home Educators - Homeschool mentoring, citizenship information, voter registration, and a calendar of events for this Ft. Worth area local support group. Southeast Area Home Education Network - New homeschooler information, calendar of events, and joy school for SAHEN, an inclusive Christian local support group serving China Grove and surrounding areas. Homeschooling in San Antonio - An email list for announcing events in the greater San Antonio area. Not a chat list. Houston Area Homeschool Teen - Opportunities for teenaged homeschoolers. Minority Homeschoolers of Dallas Metroplex - Support for those educating minority children, including monthly group meetings, educational enrichment programs, and seminars/workshops. Christian Home Educators of Arlington - Statement of faith, events information, and recommended resources for CHEA, a local support group. Nacogdoches Area Home Schoolers' Association (NAHSA) - Promotes home education in the Nacogdoches and surrounding areas. Events, related links, and email address to contact the group. Austin Area Homeschoolers - Inclusive support group for families in Austin, TX. Legal information including relevant portion of Leeper appeal, mailing list, newcomer's packet, area support, and activities. T.O.R.C.H. - Christian Home Educators of Galveston County Texas - Teaching Our Receptive Children at Home. The purpose of our organization is to provide opportunities for fellowship, encouragement, and the exchange of ideas among home educators. HOME EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP OF TEXAS - A partnership between homeschool parents and educational opportunities. San Angelo Christian Home School Association - The purpose of SACHSA is to provide support to parents who educate their children at home. Grapevine Area Homeschoolers - The latest homeschooling news, articles, organizations, events, Homeschool Mall. Arlington Association of Home Educators - Information page for this Arlington-area local Christian support group, including sports calendars and political opinions. Williamson Area Teachers of Christian Homeschoolers - Schedule and information for WATCH, a weekly co-op for structured homeschoolers. Schooling Together in Christ - Calendar, class schedules, field trip ideas, and local resources for this San Antonio area co-op. Friday School - Information and class schedules for Friday School, a supplemental academic day school for homeschoolers in and around the San Antonio area. Medina County Home School Co-op - Class schedules and information for this faith-based co-op. Contacts for the organization's support group are also listed. Homeschoolers EXCEL - Homeschoolers EXCEL is an inclusive support group in Dallas, TX, for homeschoolers seeking cooperative, non-sectarian, non-partisan educational and social opportunities. Bear Creek Interfaith Home Schoolers Network - Information page for Keller area local support group. NTHEN - North Texas Home Educators' Network - Regional Christian service organization for the great Dallas/Ft. Worth area. Events, legal information, area support group links. Southeast Texas Home School Association - A Christian service organization providing a Texas Beginner's Pack, calendar of events, and HSLDA information. FEAST - Family Educators Alliance of South Texas - Regional Christian service organization for the greater San Antonio area. Events, conference information, bookstore. Sponsors of the National Christian Homeschool Basketball Championship and Family Conference. Texas Home School Coalition - Christian state-wide legislative watchdog organization. Legal and general homeschooling information and publications. Events calendar. Regional support group information. SHELTER - Supporting Home Educators of Lower Texas Educational Region - Regional Christian service organization for the greater Corpus Christi area. Events, conference information, local support. Charlotte's Cyber-Webs - The Richters share their typical day, reasons for homeschooling, and provide resource links. Academy 252 - Basing their education around Luke 2:52, former elementary school teacher Leann and her public high school teacher husband provide schedules, book ideas, social studies, science projects, math and language arts resources, recipes, and a monthly online newsletter by subscription. From a Christian perspective. Our Home School Academy - The Scoggins family shares their homespun Christmas story, their activity pages, the Toad Abode, and information on their home business, "Moon Bathe Earth Blends." Keciro Homeschool - This Messianic Christian family shares its resources, dinosaur obsession, riddles, philosophy, severe allergies information, and Great Dane photos. Jess Farms - Homeschool catalog information, an interactive state capitals game, music, and free classified ads. Tx Katie Be - Comprehensive information on chess, computer basics and tutorials, and an answer to the socialization question from this attachment parenting family. Wieser Angus Ranch - WAR raises registered Angus Cattle, Coastal Bermuda Hay and beautiful children. In addition to homeschooling information and resources, the page sports a photo gallery, a rhombic attenae and ham radio information. Engela's Family Homepage - Engela explains her family's "alternative" lifestyle: home building, breastfeeding, homeschooling, and vegetarian. Glory to God - Rachel and her family share their Christian faith, homeschooling experiences, and genealogy resources, all arranged around a road theme. His K.I.D.s Christian Academy - The Bayrons explain their Biblical approach to homeschooling, offer tips and reviews, provide examples of their latest projects, and share information on missions. Homeschooling in Plano, Tx - This Catholic family of teen homeschoolers tells how to write a course descriptions, how to make a transcript, why and how they homeschool. Your Home School - Find curriculum, teaching methods, support groups, and legal info. For parents who are presently homeschooling or those who are considering educating their children at home. Utah Christian Home School Association - UTCH is a statewide support network of families schooling around the tenets of the Christian faith. It provides field trips, workshops, graduation ceremony, annual convention, resource library, monthly newsletter, and legislative updates. Utah Home Education Association - UHEA is a state-wide group for homeschoolers and other alternative forms of education. It sponsors an annual convention, newsletter, auction, and message boards. Latter Day Saint Home Educators Association - LDS-HEA is a state-wide support organization for those schooling around the Mormon faith. It sponsors a yearly conference, bookstore, newsletter, how-to packet, and curricula recommendations. Central Utah Patriot Saints Alternative Education Alliance - Directory of local home school co-ops, private schools, and colleges. Salt Lake Home Educators - SLHE is an inclusive support group that offers events, field trips, park days, workshops, classes, and a monthly newsletter. North Davis County Homeschool Support Group - Announcements, a newsletter, park days, DCFS watch, a chat room, and a bulletin board can be found at this local group's page. Homeschooling Friends of Utah County - A weekly support group which meets for park days and socialization. South Davis Home School Support Group - Calendar and events listings, and co-op information for this local support group. Bresnahan Family Page - A Mormon family from Utah shares about their state and homeschool experiences. Home School Utah - LDS homeschoolers, parents to eight, and grandparents, Dick and Joyce Kinmont, provide answers to questions about Utah home education, teaching children to read, the Constitution, and the George Washington project. Clawson Academy - LDS family of seven shares its experiences with Calvert School, food storage, and their children's activities. Also publishes a monthly newsletter. Yahoo! Groups: 2 Smart 4 School - A Salt Lake City area support group for families with gifted and special needs children, who are homeschooling primarily for academic excellence. Yahoo! Groups: Salt Lake City Attachment Parenting Home Schoolers - An unschooling support group for those schooling the AP way. Yahoo! Groups: Southern Utah Homeschoolers - An inclusive email list for sharing ideas, and keeping up to date on current events and activities. Yahoo! Groups: Utah Homeschooling - An inclusive email list for educational discussion. Yahoo! Groups: Utah Homeschooling Politics - An inclusive email list that provides a forum for political discussion as it relates to home education. Yahoo! Groups: Wasatch Home Educators Network - WHEN is an inclusive support group fostering whole family learning through sharing ideas and information. Vermont Association of Home Educators - A non-sectarian volunteer group which support those who are or are considering homeschooling. This is a statewide group whose pages list support organizations, resources, field trip information, legal statutes and laws, curriculum recommendations, and class listings. Yahoo! Groups: Vermont Homeschooling - An email list whose purpose is to stay informed with current legislative trends, offer online support, and share experiences. Vermont Christian Educators - Resources, curriculum recommendations, and advice from a schoolmaster for the Christian schooler. Yahoo! Groups: Vermont Homeschoolers - An inclusive online support group. Christian Home Educators of Vermont - Offers information for new homeschoolers, HSLDA discount, support group listing, news, and legislative information. Vermonters for Better Education The Vermont Education Report - Expose on Vermont ranking 44th of 50 states in school testing, and a piece on the socialization of homeschoolers. Home Study Program Guide - The state's official guide for home study programs. Hulbert Outdoor Center - HOC offers week-long and weekend outdoor education programs for homeschoolers. Located near Burlington. A New England Homeschool Retreat Center at the Wildflower Inn - Four night retreats at the Inn doing hands-on workshops, field trips, and learning activities. Some topics include Ski School, nature series, and Vermont agriculture. Young Musicians of Virginia: Hampton Roads Homeschool Music Program - YMV offers group and individual lessons for musicians of all ages. Class descriptions, staff bios, and program information are presented. Classes are taught by Christian teachers, though all are welcome. Virginia Home Education Association - A fully inclusive, all volunteer, member-directed state organization. VHEA's site provides information, documents and articles to assist homeschoolers in meeting the legal requirements and understanding the Virginia homeschooling statute. Reformatted site now includes as articles, bulletins, book reviews and hot links. Directory of Local School Superintendents - Virginia Department of Education Public School Divisions listing of local division information. Virginia homeschoolers file Notice of Intent and Evidence of Progress with their local superintendent of schools. Home Educators Association of Virginia - How to begin homeschooling, legal information, support group listings, testing and evaluation resources, events throughout the state, and convention details from HEAV, a statewide Christian, non-profit organization with membership open to all. Homeschooling Pagans of Virginia - Homeschooling Pagans of Virginia: a place to merry meet, learn about pagan homeschooling, and find pagan links. HEN Scratchings - New homeschooler information, support groups, curriculum resources, and family webspages are listed by this online, Fredericksburg-based organization. Greater Roanoke Home Educators - Membership information for this Christian support group. Calendar, archives, and newsletter are password protected. Home Educators Are Restoring Their Heritage - HEARTH is a Biblically-based support group for Ft. Royal and surrounding areas. All members must adhere to the standards of conduct posted on the page. Information on classes, field trips, and other activities is provided, as well as new homeschooler guidance. Home School Sports Network - Sign-ups, tournament information, camps, and articles all relating to this Christian Home School Sports League. Yahoo! Groups: VHEA-Announce - Virginia Home Education Association's official list to dissemninate legislative and other time sensitive information. Announcement only. No replies or discussion on this list. Low volume. Teaching Virginia SOL - Provides sample resource materials and teaching strategies for English, history, math, and science. Helpful resource for those homeschoolers who wish to implement the Virginia Standards of Learning. Also included are links to other educational sites. Yahoo! Groups: Va Eclectic Homeschool - Large, active e-mail discussion group for in-depth discussion of issues affecting homeschooling, and for news about media articles and programs, proposed legislation, research, conferences and other information of interest to Virginia homeschoolers. Extensive bookmarks, plus adjunct Field Trips list and Off Topic list. Yahoo! Groups: Northern VA Pagan HS - For homeschooling pagans in Northern Virginia to meet and converse. Yahoo! Groups: VA Pagan HS - An email discussion list for Pagan homeschoolers in Virginia. Subject matter is Pagan homeschooling as well as Pagan family life, and child-rearing. Yahoo! Groups: DelMarVa Homeschoolers - Home schoolers from the region known as DELMARVA, (Delaware, Maryland, Virginia), can network via email announcements of family and home school events in their area. Religious and political discussions are prohibited. FOLC Eclectic Homeschoolers - Includes the "Guide to Homeschooling in Virginia," a step-by-step guide that walks parents through the paperwork process. Includes Notice of Intent, information on filing options, state law, options for curricula, sample proposal, testing and assessment options, local support groups, and legal questions. The Eclectic Homeschooler - Home page of the McGlohn family of Virginia. Includes information on eclectic homeschooling, outlines of the family's unit studies on ancient Egypt, ancient Rome, ancient Greece and the Middle Ages. Homeschool Plus - HP is a ministry of Ingleside Baptist Church, providing classes for homeschooled students in the Hampton Roads area. Schedules, descriptions, and policies can be obtained here. Growing Righteously As Christian Examples - This Loudon county ministry tells of its co-op classes, support group, and special events. Virginia Speech and Debate - Information and resources on homeschooling debate. From a Christian perspective. LIFE - Local resources and an activities calendar from this secular Loudon county support group. Activities include co-op, and clubs. Teaching Our Own - Christian led, home-school activity and support group in the Tidewater (Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Suffolk) area. Many activities. Site includes teaching tips, summaries of homeschool styles, choosing curriculum, and links. TORCH of Springfield, Virginia - Catholic group offers information and services: Homeschooling FAQ, articles, events, clubs, discounts, Catholic curriculum swap board, link to national TORCH site. Roanoke Home Educators Network - Member-led inclusive network offers an e-mail loop, Park Days, group meetings, Kid's Book Club, field trips, children's newsletter and book swaps. Serves the Roanoke area. SpringTree Home Education Cooperative - General support group in the Springfield area. Activities include museum day, park days, field trips, bowling. Site includes "Getting Started in Fairfax County," links to resources and to some other support groups in Virginia. Tidewater Educators Association for Christian Homeschooling, Inc - TEACH (formerly BEACH) is a regional Christian homeschool support group serving southeastern Virginia and northeastern North Carolina. Monthly meetings, educational enrichment, school sports programs for elementary, middle, and high school age students. Board of Directors designated by appointment. Site includes links to Christian resources. LamonsEducare - Homeschool evaluations in your home by a homeschool father and teacher with 18 years homeschooling experience. Home Educators of Rainbow Forest - Meeting information, new homeschoolers packet, and statement of faith from HERF, a local Christian support group serving the greater Roanoke area. Home Educators' Association for Responsible Teens and their Siblings - Membership and class information for HEART, a local Christian support group for teens in Ashburn and surrounding areas. Yahoo! Groups: Fauquier Home Educators - An email list whose purpose is to serve as a clearinghouse of homeschooling information for families in and around Fauquier County. Homeschool of Hampton Roads - Calendar of events, club listings, news, legislative information, and goals for this inclusive support group supporting child-led learning. Peninsula Family Schools - Newsletters, family and education information from this network of parents in Hampton, Newport News, Yorktown, and Poquoson who school their children at home. Site hosts information pages for smaller, more targeted support groups for military, new mothers, and Baptist homeschoolers. Yahoo! Groups: VA LDS Home Educators - An egroup specifically for home educators in Virginia who are members of The Church Of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. All home educators in Virginia are welcome regardless of religious background. The Chesterfield Education Forum - A community-based nonprofit organization dedicated to providing nontraditional educational opportunities to children, parents and communities. Resources page is not well organized, but extensive, and offers much for the homeschooling parent. Valley Home Educators - Serving the Harrisonburg area. Under construction; the only information offered is contact e-mail addresses. Yahoo! Groups: SouthEastVA - Homeschoolers from southeast Va come together for friendship and talk about homeschooling our children. This is a group for everyone regardless of religion,race, and sexuality. CACHE - Calendar of events, information, and membership page for this Charlottesville area Christian support group. Yahoo! Groups: Park Days of NOVA - A newsletter for Park and Playground Days which meet at various parks in the Reston, Herndon, Sterling and surrounding areas. Happy Trails - Homeschool Field Trips in Virginia and Surrounding Areas - Mary Alissa Wilson, columnist for the Virginia Home Education Association's newsletter, has published all of her columns on her own site. Dozens of reviews--the good and bad--of adventures for homeschoolers and others. Glen Allen Homeschoolers - Richmond area group "devoted to meeting the relational, emotional, informational, and recreational needs of the entire home schooling family, while inspiring one another toward a closer spiritual walk with Jesus Christ." Yahoo! Groups: HELLO-VA-HS - Inclusive homeschoolers group for Clarke and Frederick counties in Virginia. Membership includes people from a variety of educational methods, belief systems, and political affiliations. Intended for sharing information about local events, educational resources, and personal stories. Richmond Regional Homeschooling - A regional support group for the Richmond area. Its mission is to equip and support families interested in beginning, or already educating their children at home. Also seeks to aid in the establishment of local support groups in the Richmond area and assist in coordinating the efforts of those groups in providing educational opportunities for their members. Yahoo! Groups : CentralVAUnschoolers - For Unschoolers in Central Virginia, USA to receive support, give ideas and chat! All faiths are welcome. No Flaming allowed! Young People's Theatre - A theatre company for homeschooled children in Northern Virginia. Two to three productions annually. REACHomeschoolemail - Events e-mail list for members of the REACH homeschool group in the Fredericksburg area. Homeschooling Stuff - Homeschooling since 1992, Ed and his family share their curricula recommendations, HomeSat installation assistance, and a pro-homeschooling letter written by George W. Bush. From a Christian perspective. The Rose Garden - Wes and Karen share information about homeschooling preschoolers and early elementary age, strengthening family relationships, tips to educate your special needs child, and money saving strategies. From a Christian perspective. Plaster's Wall - Virginia Beach family updates on their "graduated" homeschoolers, local support group, and resource center. 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