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Favorites
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LACCD Service
Learning Website
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The Community College District has dedicated this site to the
opportunities available in the area of Service Learning and they offer very useful tools and resources.
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Theater of
Hearts/Youth First
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The Youth First Artist-In-Residence Program addresses the diverse needs
of our youth through customized, long-term, quality, multi-disciplinary arts workshops. Programs reach children everywheres, in the heart of their neighborhood, in their schools, churches,
community centers and libraries.
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ScholarShare
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IRS tax regulation 529 provides for federal tax deferral on college
savings plans. Governor Davis took advantage of this opportunity to provide the nation’s most respected (Kiplinger Award) 529 program. Visit this site and start saving today!
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StudyWeb
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This is a great reference site for students of all ages and
interests. Very comprehensive and searchable.
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City Skills
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This national support organization for non profits provides web-related
job training. Although based in Boston, the site provides excellent lesson plans, skills standards, best practices, and lot of other information important for educators and students interested in
web related careers.
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The Fulfillment Fund
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The mission of the Fulfillment Fund is to identify disadvantaged youth
and help them achieve their potential. Visit this site to learn more about how to participate in their various programs.
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SkillsNet
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This is “the ultimate entertainment and new media career guide”
dedicated to career awareness and the development of job skills. .
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Be a Mentor
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Governor Gray Davis initiated this site as a complete guide and
resource for mentoring. Learn more about this wonderful opportunity.
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Read California
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California Governor Gray Davis and the Legislature have made improving
education skills a top priority. In 1999 the Legislature enacted AB2X which establishes Read California, an advertising/public relations campaign to promote the involvement of all Californians in
encouraging youngsters to read.
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Vermont STC Website
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Vermont has just completed their fifth year under the STW act.
This site compiles their research and experience and is a great resourse for practitioners.
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Center for Media Literacy
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The Center for Media Literacy’s ELECTION CONNECTION bulletin board went
online September 21 offering tips, tools, resources and background for teachers to use with their students in exploring the media/election process in their classrooms.
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Women In Technology
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The Institute for Women in Trades and Technology & Science (IWITTS)
is dedicated to integrating women into nontraditional careers by providing training and technical assistance and publications to the educational system and employers.
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Star 2000 Test
Results
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Want to know the standardized testing results for a specific school,
area or the entire state? This is the site for you!
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California Business for
Education Excellence
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Great site for business leaders interested in the connection between
classrooms and the workplace. Especially good news updates.
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America Counts
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US Department of Education comprehensive Math and Science information
resource. Excellent site for educators, parents and students.
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ACHIEVE
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Achieve, Inc. is an independent, bipartisan, not-for-profit
organization formed in 1996 by governors and corporate CEOs. The site provides a “Standards Database” that details each state’s academic standards by subject, and allows the visitor to make
state-by-state standards comparisons. This is an excellent tool for practitioners, parents and employers interested in rigorous curriculum.
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Workforce
Excellence Network
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This is the home page for the Workforce Excellence Network, a new
organization whose purpose is to engage state and local workforce development organizations in a voluntary process of pursuing performance excellence. The mission is to move to the workforce system of
the future through a partnership among the levels of government and between the public and private sectors.
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National Dissemination Center for
Career and Technical Education (NDCCTE)
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This site is a tremendous resource for STC practitioners with an
excellent search mechanism. Interesting for both browsing or specific research, this is a site you will visit often.
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NDCCTE Publications
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NDCCTE research papers are indexed on this page and offer indepth
reports on contemporary issues. This site also includes the library of documents from the now defunct NCRVE in Berkley.
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Reseda High Police Academy
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Learn about what this great academy has to offer in the way of academic
and career training. This is a terrific site for students interested in law enforcement and their parents. It is also an excellent example of how quality academies help students make career choices.
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The Hogan Family
Foundation
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Education is at the heart of the Hogan Family Foundation’s mission.
Therefore, the Foundation created the Travel & Tourism Institute, the division that houses innovative educational programs. This site is a great resource for exciting and productive learning.
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EducateLA
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A comprehensive education Resource Directory featuring hundreds of K-12
schools, colleges and universities, childrens’ programs, and parent resources available with Los Angeles County.
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Junior
Achievement Business Game
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Be CEO for a day!!
This is a great game for all ages. Plan now for your IPO.
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The Future’s Channel
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This is truly the website of education’s future.
Find lesson plans, staff development resources, online workshops and interviews with working professionals, motivational videos downloadable for classroom use and more. This site is such a unique classroom resource we include details in our Toolbox section and upcoming programs are included in our Calendar.
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Jobtrak
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JOBTRAK.COM is the dominant player in the college job listing and
resume markets. The company has formed partnerships with and provides private-label, co-branded job listing and resume databases for more than 1000 college and university career centers, alumni
associations and MBA programs nationwide.
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Edupreneurship
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Risk-taking leads to the success reflected on this site.
“In the spring of 1996 our South Florida middle school had just one computer linked to the internet. One student worked on that computer for eight weeks of lunch breaks and before school. Learning crops up everywhere and 3 years later the way I teach/coach studtents has been reinvented.”
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KAPOW!!
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Kids and the Power of Work (KAPOW) reflects the essense of STC
principles. This site provides inspiration and ideas on connecting the classroom and the workplace in the early learning process.
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The National Alliance of
Business
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This business organization focuses on increasing student achievement
and improving the competitiveness of the workforce. Their 5,000 members include Fortune 500 companies, their CEO's and senior executives, educators, and business-led coalitions.
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Manufacturing
Is Cool!!!!
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Don’t miss this site that is sponsored by the Society of Manufacturing
Engineers which is a tremendous “from soup to nuts” site for engineering careers. Find thorough information on curricula, scholoarships, educational and internship opportunities, resources and more.
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National, State and Local School-To-Career
Websites
National
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National School-To-Career
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This is the National STC site with thorough information in areas News,
Resources, Evaluations, Job Shadowing and more on the Federal level.
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National Dissemination Center for
Career and Technical Education (NDCCTE)
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This clearinghouse was originally published from UC Berkley and funded
by the Office of Vocational and Adult Education and the U.S. Department of Education as a repository for Workforce Development resources and information.
It has been reestablished in Ohio as the National Dissemination Center for Career and Technical Education (NDCCTE). Although no longer published from Berkley, their research is available on the Ohio site.which is a tremendous resource for STC practitioners. Interesting for both browsing or specific research, this is a site you will visit often.
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NDCCTE Publications
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NDCCTE research papers are indexed on this page and offer indepth
reports on contemporary issues. This site also includes the library of documents from the now defunct NCRVE in Berkley.
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Groundhog Job Shadow Day
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This is a tremendous Job Shadowing resource for all stakeholders.
Answers “How To”s and provides implementation tools. Don’t miss the “Virtual Job Shadow” experience sponsored by Monster.com
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National Employer Leadership
Council
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NELC is a driving force in the development of tomorrow’s
workforce. They are an integral part of the strategic alliances being formed between classrooms the workplace. This is a critical source for employers interested in STC involvement.
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Ohio STW
Clearninghouse
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The Ohio State STW Clearinghouse has a wealth of STC information and is
easy to navigate. Of particular interst are their Technical Assistance references.
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State & Local Partnerships
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California School-To-Career
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The State site for STC activities is an excellent reference for the Hot
topics, state-wide events and technical and grant assistance.
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Bay-area STC Action Network
(BaySCAN)
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Our Northern counterparts have a thorough site that is a good resource
for understanding the STC direction and accomplishments of the San Francisco/Silicon Valley business and education community.
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Imperial
Valley Business/Education Coalition School2Career
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Imperial Valley has a specific five-year plan for implementation of STC
goals. This is an active coalition with an event filled calendar that sparks imagination for many possible activities.
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Monterey Bay
Regional Partnership
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This is a very well developed site with interactive features.
Promising Practices and Educators’ Toolbox are just two of their comprehensive resources.
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Orange County
Vision 2020
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Orange County hosts an excellent, resource oriented website, especially
their “Curriculum” data base.
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State Center Consortium
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This site represents the STC partnerships in the state’s Central
Valley. This site also currently hosts the California statewide STC Clearinghouse.
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South Bay/Central Coast
Region 5
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This site covers STC activities in the southern San Francisco Bay
area. Of particular interest is their research in student self-assessment.
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San
Diego Region 9A
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San Diego’s consortia are represented in this site with a particular
emphasis on K-12 resources.
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Affiliate Ogranizations
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Los Angeles
Community Colleges
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This is a great resource fo all information about our Community College
District and a gateway to the individual college websites.
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LAUSD Website
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Los Angeles Unified School District hosts this Golden Web award-winning
site. Daily updates ensure the value of this resource that spans from systems and legislative news to information regarding the individual schools in our commuity.
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Los Angeles County Workforce
Preparation and Economic Development Collaborative
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Supported by the State of California, this is one of six regional
organizations designed to develop a comprehensive workforce development system that will integrate the job seeker, employer and education & training communities. This collaborative offers two
important things; access to information systems and a skills gap profile of key occupations.
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Cal Works
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Cal Works is the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office
Statewide Advisory Committee for Work-Based Learning and Employment Services. The committee represents diverse viewpoints related to work-based learning and employment services because its members
come from both the private and public sectors, as well as different segments of education.
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LA County Private Industry Council
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A wonderful source for LA County workforce information, including
related sites for job seekers, IRS links, SoCalWorks details and One-Stop services.
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One-Stop Career Centers
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One-Stop Centers offer a wide array of employment services provided by
various agencies under one roof. This PIC hosted site gives details about their services and maps to locations throughout LA.
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LA Chamber of Commerce
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Check this site for information on their new Computer Learning
Center. With more than 1300 member businesses the Chamber site is an excellent resource for employer, educator and student needs.
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KCET
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Our local Public Broadcasting Station, KCET, is committed to education
in our community. Besides frequent special programming and in depth news stories they offer this website providing information on a wide range of local issues.
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Los Angeles Annenberg Metropolitan Project
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LAAMP focuses on the link between families and schools to improve the
quality of skills for students in the public school system. This site gives ideas for parental involvement and tools and resources for families and educators.
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The Fulfillment Fund
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The mission of the Fulfillment Fund is to identify disadvantaged youth
and help them achieve their potential. Visit this site to learn more about how to participate in their various programs.
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Workforce Excellence Network
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This is the home page for the Workforce Excellence Network, a new
organization whose purpose is to engage state and local workforce development organizations in a voluntary process of pursuing performance excellence. The mission is to move to the workforce system of
the future through a partnership among the levels of government and between the public and private sectors.
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LAUSD and LACCD Websites
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Los Angeles Community Colleges
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A great resource for information about our Community College District
and a gateway to the individual college websites.
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LAUSD Website
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Los Angeles Unified School District hosts this Golden Web award-winning
site. Daily updates ensure the value of this resource that spans from systems and legislative news to information regarding the individual schools in our commuity.
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East Los Angeles College
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ELAC’s website offers general information along with academic programs
and services.
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Los Angeles City College
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On-line learning, registration, student services and activities, and a
schedule of upcoming classes are all included at this site.
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Los Angeles Harbor
College
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This site is organized by Department and Topic. It is easy to
navigate and thorough in its information.
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Los Angeles Mission
College
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Easy registration and on-line learning opportunities along with a great
list of “quick-links”.
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Los
Angeles Pierce College
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Boasting the highest transfer rate to CalState and UC schools in
Southern California, Pierce offer a website filled with information and services. Check out the “Pierce Plan” Calendar.
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Los Angeles Southwest
College
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Southwest College offers on-line registration,
Schedule of Classes and of special interest details on Tech Expo 2000.
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Los Angeles Trade Tech
College
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Celebrating 75 years in the community, LATT’s provides on-line services
and information even though the site is being updated.
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Los Angeles Valley
College
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Complete information regarding upcoming classes and student
services. Check out upcoming events.
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West Los Angeles College
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Along with admissions, registration, and student services, WLAC offers
on-line learning classes and “What’s Happening at West”.
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Of Special Interest to Parents
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Theater of
Hearts/Youth First
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The Youth First Artist-In-Residence Program addresses the diverse needs
of our youth through customized, long-term, quality, multi-disciplinary arts workshops. Programs reach children everywheres, in the heart of their neighborhood, in their schools, churches,
community centers and libraries.
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ScholarShare
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IRS tax regulation 529 provides for federal tax deferral on college
savings plans. Governor Davis took advantage of this opportunity to provide the nation’s most respected (Kiplinger Award) 529 program. Visit this site and start saving today!
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StudyWeb
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This is a great reference site for students of all ages and
interests. Very comprehensive and searchable.
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The Fulfillment Fund
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The mission of the Fulfillment Fund is to identify disadvantaged youth
and help them achieve their potential. Visit this site to learn more about how to participate in their various programs.
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SkillsNet
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This is “the ultimate entertainment and new media career guide”
dedicated to career awareness and the development of job skills.
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Women In Technology
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The Institute for Women in Trades and Technology & Science (IWITTS)
is dedicated to integrating women into nontraditional careers by providing training and technical assistance and publications to the educational system and employers.
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Reseda High Police Academy
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Learn about what this great academy has to offer in the way of academic
and career training. This is a terrific site for students interested in law enforcement and their parents. It is also an excellent example of how quality academies help students make career choices
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ACHIEVE
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Achieve, Inc. is an independent, bipartisan, not-for-profit
organization formed in 1996 by governors and corporate CEOs. The site provides a “Standards Database” that details each state’s academic standards by subject, and allows the visitor to make
state-by-state standards comparisons. This is an excellent tool for practitioners, parents and employers interested in rigorous curriculum.
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The Parent Press
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This is a great newsletter for LAUSD parents and includes listings of
interesting parent Workshops. View on-line or call 1-800-933-8133 for more information.
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College
Opportunities On-Line (COOL)
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Often in researching college opportunities the most important
information is the hardest to find. “COOL” presents statistics on the information most important in the decision-making process:
- data for more than 9,000 public, private, 2- &
4-year colleges,
universities, & career schools
- 3 years of college cost information
- details on degrees awarded, enrollment, & student
demographics
- official data reported to the federal government, especially
for federal student aid programs.
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The Future’s
Channel
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While this site is designed to provide resources for educators, it is a
good site for parents to get ideas about motivating and exciting kids about the process of learning.
For example, Ron Wilkinson of Paramount Studios is the person responsible for turning a giant, empty room into the interior of the Starship Enterprise for the Star Trek television show. Go behind the scenes to see how mathematics and measurementmake it possible.
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KAPOW!!
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Kids and the Power of Work (KAPOW) reflects the essense of STC
principles. This site provides inspiration and ideas on connecting the classroom and the workplace in the early learning process.
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California Labor
Market Information
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Sponsored by the California Employment Development Department, the site
lists job opportunities, labor and hourly earnings reports, and employment trends in the state.
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LA County Student
Support Services
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This is a wonderful family resource.
Find Charting Your Future 1999-2000, a publication designed for middle school students and their familes to plan for high school and beyond. Also available are up to date newsletters and student and community services.
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LA Annenberg Metropolitan
Project
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LAAMP embraces the link between families and schools.
This site offers a wide range of information with helpful academic planning tools for parents and students.
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SchoolNotes
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SchoolNotes is an easy to use internet program that links the family to
the classroom. Teachers post anything from assignments to reminders to class calendars which Parents may access to keep up-to-date.
This solves a lot of the communication problems between parents and teachers.
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School Counselor
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Sponsored by the American School Counselor Association, this site
includes good resources for parents, including an excellent list of “Warning Signs” for possible learning problems and successful intervention techniques.
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“Counseling U”
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This site is a “must see” for any family with a college age student.
Great information on how to prepare for and apply to college, how to get there and what to do once you are there. Don’t miss the Parents Survival Guide and what to expect in the process.
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Hop.com
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This site is hosted commercially by the creators of Hooked on Phonics.
You will find valuable information on both reading and mathematics programs. Also available are assessment tools to evaluate your student’s level of knowledge and motivational tips. Again, beware this is a commercial site, but much of the information may be of value to you.
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America Counts
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US Department of Education comprehensive Math and Science information
resource. Excellent site for educators, parents and students.
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Of Special Interest to Students
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LACCD Service
Learning Website
|
The Community College District has dedicated this site to the
opportunities available in the area of Service Learning and they offer very useful tools and resources.
|
|
Theater of
Hearts/Youth First
|
The Youth First Artist-In-Residence Program addresses the diverse needs
of our youth through customized, long-term, quality, multi-disciplinary arts workshops. Programs reach children everywheres, in the heart of their neighborhood, in their schools, churches,
community centers and libraries.
|
|
ScholarShare
|
IRS tax regulation 529 provides for federal tax deferral on college
savings plans. Governor Davis took advantage of this opportunity to provide the nation’s most respected (Kiplinger Award) 529 program. Visit this site and start saving today!
|
|
StudyWeb
|
This is a great reference site for students of all ages and
interests. Very comprehensive and searchable.
|
|
City Skills
|
This national support organization for non profits provides web-related
job training. Although based in Boston, the site provides excellent lesson plans, skills standards, best practices, and lot of other information important for educators and students interested in
web related careers.
|
|
The Fulfillment Fund
|
The mission of the Fulfillment Fund is to identify disadvantaged youth
and help them achieve their potential. Visit this site to learn more about how to participate in their various programs.
|
|
SkillsNet
|
This is “the ultimate entertainment and new media career guide”
dedicated to career awareness and the development of job skills.
|
|
Women In Technology
|
The Institute for Women in Trades and Technology & Science (IWITTS)
is dedicated to integrating women into nontraditional careers by providing training and technical assistance and publications to the educational system and employers.
|
|
Reseda High Police Academy
|
Learn about what this great academy has to offer in the way of academic
and career training. This is a terrific site for students interested in law enforcement and their parents. It is also an excellent example of how quality academies help students make career choices
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Junior Achievement
Business Game
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Be CEO for a day!!
Must be 13 years or older to play this game. Plan now for your IPO!!
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PathFinder
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This is an invaluable resource for local area students because it
matches students to work-based learning opportunities in the Los Angeles community. PathFinder allows you to browse opportunities then helps you create a resume to submit to according to your interests.
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Manufacturing
Is Cool!
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Don’t fool yourself by thinking “manufacturing” is a dead end
job. Just the opposite. Many of the best career opportunities are in the field of engineering and technology. Visit this site to find out what’s available and how these opportunities
might suit you.
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Counseling U
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College Counselor Laura Pascal, MALPC provides detailed information
from the college application process through adjusting to campus life. Her Parent Survival Guide will help you help your parents through the admissions process. This is an excellent starting
point for your college decision-making process.
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KAPOW!!
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Kids and the Power of Work (KAPOW) reflects the essense of STC
principles. This site provides inspiration and ideas on connecting the classroom and the workplace in the early learning process.
|
|
America Counts
|
US Department of Education comprehensive Math and Science information
resource. Excellent site for educators, parents and students.
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