Children, Family and Education

Yahoo Kids- Search Engine for Children - a browsable, searchable directory of Internet sites for kids - each site checked by an experienced educator to ensure the content and links are appropriate for kids aged 7- 12 – also includes Yahoo! Kids Games, Sports, and News pages, Movies, Animals, Science, and Dinosaurs, a Reference section, Parents' and Teachers' Guides, a Cool page and more

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AARP - (American Association of Retired Persons ) provides news, tips, and information about health, leisure, and money

 

KidSource Online - an excellent resource for news and information on children's health, education, and safety. Included are articles, newsletters, forums, book and software reviews, and more.

 

Idealist.Org - Volunteer Opportunities Worldwide, a nonprofit organization that promotes the sharing of ideas, information and resources

 

National Network for Child Care - an Internet source of over 1000 publications and resources related to child care. Publications are research-based and reviewed.

 

PA Advocates for Nutrition & Activity - Links to Keystone Health Zones, PA Growth Screening Program & more health, nutrition & activities for parents & families

 

EatRightPA - PA Dietetic Association links to PA Growth Screening Program Information & other nutrition information – it is the advocate of the dietetics profession serving the public through the promotion of optimal nutrition, health and well being

 

PA School Health Program - Information on PA's School Health Program & Resources for parents

 

Family.com - provides answers for every family's needs. Find resources on parenting and raising healthy children, activities, entertainment, recipes, family travel and attractions, budgeting, shopping, coupons, and answers from the experts, other moms.

 

ReferWeb - is the Information and Referral Internet application for the Chester County Department of Human Services. Refer Web is for anyone who would like to or needs to gain more information about health and human services available in Chester County.

 

GetNetWise - is a public service which tries to help ensure that Internet users have safe, constructive, and educational or entertaining online experiences. The GetNetWise coalition wants Internet users to be just "one click away" from the resources they need to make informed decisions about their and their family's use of the Internet.

PBS Parents - trusted online resource that's filled with information about your child's development from birth through the early school years. Created with input from experts in child psychology, early childhood education, media and other fields, PBS Parents provides the answers you need to be your child's first, best teacher.

Penn State Cooperative Extension - gives local residents easy access to the resources and expertise of the Pennsylvania State University. Through educational programs, publications, and events, cooperative extension agents deliver unbiased, research-based information to Chester County citizens.

 

SingleFather.org - A forum for custodial and non-custodial single fathers. A resource and support for responsible single fathers.

 

Young Mommies Website - Supporting, informing and connecting young mothers so they can better face the challenges of parenting. A safe space on the web for young moms and pregnant women in their teens and twenties

 

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Chronicle of Higher Education -Weekly news and job-information source for college and university faculty members, administrators, and students. Articles from the Chronicle of Higher Education are only available to subscribers

Department of Education - This site includes FAFSA, Funding your Education and Student PIN requests.

National Center for Education Statistics - NCES collects, analyzes and makes available data related to education in the US and other nations. Includes annual reports on: The Condition of Education, The Digest of Education Statistics, Indicators of School Crime and Safety and Projections of Education Statistics. Searchable

 

Pennsylvania Dept. of Education - Includes information on the department, teaching in the state, education reform initiatives, libraries, teacher certification, school profiles, home pages for schools and colleges and how to obtain a GED.

Colleges and Training

 

College Board Online - Guides you through practicing for, scheduling, and taking the SAT I and II, PSAT/NMSQT, CLEP, and AP tests. Includes planning for college, including choosing, getting accepted, and obtaining financial aid. Also has data and research on college pricing, student aid, standard tests, living expenses, and other issues.

 

CollegeSurfing Find the School that's Right for You- allows visitors to research, find, and request information from more than 900 educational institutions and 3,500 campuses offering thousands of degree and certificate programs

College Navigator - College Opportunities On-line Search for U.S. colleges by name, location, type of institution, and programs/majors. Provides information about expenses, financial aid, enrollment, admission, athletics, and more.

 

Free Online College Courses - Find free online courses at top universities like MIT, Notre Dame, UC Irvine & more. The course content generally includes: video lectures, course materials, and evaluations or tests. Thousand of courses are currently being offered across several U.S. and international universities.

 

A Guide to Pennsylvania's post secondary career schools - A guide to career education in Pennsylvania. “Career schools are postsecondary, occupationally oriented, education institutions.” Searchable by school name, county or career.

 

Mapping Your Future - A site "for students and parents with information on financial strategies, career options, and college planning." Also available in Spanish. Searchable

 

Peterson's Guide to Schools -information about colleges and universities, career schools, graduate programs, distance learning, executive training, private secondary schools, summer opportunities, study abroad, financial aid, test preparation, and career exploration

School Profiles from PA Department of Education -Includes all schools in PA

Yellow Page College Directory - whether you are looking to advance your career or learn new skills, this site provides free information about hundreds of degree programs and courses from top Colleges and Universities as well as Technical and Trade schools.

Financial Aid, Student Loans and Scholarships

 

FAFSA - Federal Student Aid -Federal Student Aid : Determine eligibility, find the federal school codes, fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online and electronically submit it, and check on the status of a submitted application. Includes deadlines for applying and instructions for making corrections to an application

FinAid - Smart student guide to financial aid -Advice on and links to sources of information about student financial aid. Covers topics such as loans, scholarships, military aid, federal and state aid, fellowships, grants, prepaid tuition plans, study abroad, financial aid consultants, and scholarship search services.

 

Scholarstuff - "More Stuff for scholars than anywhere else on the Net." - this site includes information about SAT, GRE and financial aid sites, also find Internet education resources - higher-education - special-education - physical-education - grants - bilingual - nursing -college – university etc.

Jon's Home School Resource Page - includes home school handbooks, curriculum and support sources

 

Pennsylvania Homeschoolers - Offers legal information, calendar of upcoming events and listing of support group, markets homeschooling resources, publishes quarterly magazine, message board

 

For Educators

Education World - supports K-12 school administrators and teachers by providing information on lesson plans, curriculums, books in education, school administration, special themes, and educational Web site reviews

Educator's Reference Desk - provides high-quality resources and services to the education community, includes 2,000+ lesson plans, 3,000+ links to online education information, and 200+ question archive responses across a wide variety of educational topics

 

Pennsylvania PTA - provide a central informational source for parents, educators and school officials on an array of issues facing Pennsylvania schools

 

Teacher Reference Center - through the POWER Library Education

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