Education Guide

Grades K-12

Book Adventure - A free reading motivation program for children in grades K-8.

Early Learning Coalition of Seminole - Locate high-quality early education and care providers.

Education Week - Current issue, Teacher magazine, daily news, archives, special reports.

The Educator's Reference Desk - Resource guides, lesson plans, question archives, GEM/ERIC.

EduHound - Information for education grades K-12.  En Español.

Florida PTA - Conferences, calendar, legislation, membership, scholarships, and links.

A Gift For Teaching - Provides free school supplies for Central Florida teachers.

GreatSchools.net - Find and compare K-12 schools and districts, learn about test scores, more.

Homeroom.com - Help for educators, parents, and home schoolers in grades 3-11.

Just Read, Families! - Getting started, great ideas, kids page, recommended reading, library links.

National PTA - Information, resources, and discussion about parents, teachers, and children.

School District Demographics - School district geographic and demographic data with maps.

Search for Private Schools - Search by school name or location, type, coed, religion, grade-span.

Seminole County Public Schools - Schools and school board information.

Study Guides and Strategies - Comprehensive compendium of resources in 25 languages.

Study Stack - Online flashcards in geography, history, math, languages, science, medicine, more.
 

High School and GED

DiplomaGuide.com - An Information and resource portal for high school students and parents.

FCAT Explorer - Student, parent, and educator resources for the FCAT, help and practice.

GEDonline - Prepare online for the GED High School Equivalency Diploma Test.

PinkMonkey.com - Free literature notes, literature classics, study guides, online textbooks.
 

College

BJ Pinchbeck's College Companion - Site to help students prepare for and survive college.

Campus Program - Locate university and college programs by state.

College.gov - Comprehensive information about why to go, how to go, and how to pay for college.

College and University Rankings - Links to rankings by categories.

College Savings and Prepaid Plans - By state, type, name, program, and investment manager.

Collegeboard.com - SAT, Advanced Placement, PSAT/NMSQT, and college guide.

CollegeView - Career center, college search, and financial aid and scholarships.

educhoices.org - Shop and compare the educational resources in your area.

ETS Test Collection Database - Test search, help, downloadable tests, order a test, and FAQs.

FastWeb - Free scholarship and college searches, financial aid tools, and more.

FinaidFacts.org - Find out types of aid, determining factors, FAFSA, scholarships, loans, glossary.

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program - Information and applying.

Florida Colleges and Universities - Request catalogues, applications, and scholarship information.

Florida Prepaid College Program - Plans, information, and FAQ.  En Español.

Free Scholarship Searches - Links to college scholarship sites and financial aid information.

HigherEdDegrees - Directory of online, distance learning, and campus schools by degree program.

NCES's College Search - Search by state or region, find contact information, tuition, degrees.

Peterson's Education Portal  - Colleges, financial aid, career information, test prep, and more.

Princeton Review - Score improvement, school search, and career assessment.

Savingforcollege.com - Objective information about Section 529 college savings plans and more.

Seminole State College - Official site for SCC.

University of Central Florida - Official site for UCF.

US Colleges and Universities - A comprehensive directory of United States colleges and universities.

usnews.com America's Best Colleges - Annual rankings by type and program.
 

Adult Education

Adult Student Center - Resources, stories, and discussion for adult students.

Learn2 - Tutorials, e-learning, and online training.

Office of Vocational and Adult Education - Information about programs, grants, and events.
 

Adult Literacy

LINCSearch - Search the Literacy Information and Communication System for literacy resources.

LITERACY.org - Gateway to electronic resources and tools for the adult literacy communities.

LiteracyLink - Site that helps adults build their personal success.  GED information.

National Institute for Literacy - News & events, programs & services, policy & legislation, more.
 

Home School

Florida Parent-Educators Association - Assists member parents who are homeschooling.

Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) - Advocacy organization for homeschooling.

The Home School Mom - Offers monthly newsletter with educational websites, articles. and resources.

Homeschool World - Website for Homeschooling Magazine with catalog, articles, experts, and more.

The Old Schoolhouse Magazine - Homeschooling e-newsletters, how to, store, and resources.
 

Special Education

Bright Feats - Medical, educational, and special needs resource with a Central Florida Directory.

Office of Special Education & Rehabilitative Services - Special education, vocational rehabilitation.

Regional Resource and Federal Centers Network - For special education technical assistance.

Special Education Resources on the Internet - Resources in fields related to Special Education.
 

Other Resources

Digest of Education Statistics - Statistics on education from pre-K through graduate school.

Educationgrant.com - Find the money you need for your college degree.

Federal Student Financial Assistance - Applying for and paying back financial aid.  En Español.

Free Application for Federal Student Aid - Fill out the FAFSA online. En Español.

LearningExpressLibrary.com - Take online practice exams for AP, college preparation, GED, more.

ThePell.com - Pell Grant eligibility, amounts, frequently asked questions, apply, and helpful sites.

Smithsonian Education - Information and resources for educators, families, and students.

Student Aid on the Web - U.S. Department of Education help on college and aid.  En Español.

The Student Guide - Financial aid from the U.S. Department of Education.  En Español.

Students.gov - Plan and pay for education, career development, service, military, travel, more.

Test Prep Review - Free practice tests, preparation, tips, resources, and information.

U.S. Department of Education - Grants, financial aid, education resources, and stats.  En Español.