RESOURCES FOR EDUCATORS

Teacher Resources

Educator's Reference Desk - This new site includes 2000 lesson plans, 3000 value-added pointers to education information & organizations, and access to the ERIC database, one of the largest sources of education information.

Federal Resources for Educational Excellence - provides free resources in arts, health, math, science, and social studies from more than 40 federal organizations.

Gear Icon BulletIntel® Innovation in Education - Intel® is committed to playing a positive role in preparing our youth for the demands of tomorrow. This website has numerous teaching tools, curriculum aids, professional development, and much more.

Gear Icon BulletIncreasing Student Attendance - This booklet attempts to briefly summarize the research on this very complex issue. It presents some research-based ideas as a starting place for those who want to develop better policies and practices for attendance and to understand the factors that contribute to increased attendance, engagement, and a lower dropout rate.

Gear Icon BulletWeb-Based Tutor Training - This online resource from the Northwest Regional Education Laboratory will provide you with practical strategies you can use to help children learn to read.

Counselor/Administrator Resources

Gear Icon BulletAmerican Association of School Administrators - A good source for the latest information on a variety of subjects. Online versions of the monthly publication "The School Administrator" available as well.

Oregon Student Assistance Commission - This state agency has great information available to students as well as school staff on their website. Check out their "Tools You Can Use" section at: http://www.osac.state.or.us/hs_counselors.html

Oregon University System Counselor Resources - This site was developed to provide tools to guidance staff at high schools in Oregon that will help facilitate students' journey from high school and into college.

Pacific Northwest Association for College Admission Counseling (PNACAC) - is a regional affiliate of the National Association for College Admission Counseling that serves the states of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington. Access the PNACAC newsletter, information about regional college fairs, and professional development opportunities on this site.

National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) - is an education association of secondary school counselors, college and university admission officers and counselors and related individuals who work with students as they make the transition from high school to postsecondary education.

NWREL - Job Shadow Guide (pdf Printable Document Format Icon) 2.85 mb - A job shadow is a learning experience that takes place at a business in your community.  It usually lasts from 3 to 6 hours. During a job shadow, you follow a worker (called your “host”) during a typical day and observe and ask questions about his or her work.  You also complete written assignments that help you understand, think about, and record things you see, hear, and learn.

The U.S. Government's Federal Student Aid (FSA) for Counselors - is an online information source about federal student aid for college and career school.

General Education Resources

Education Commission of the States - is an information resource for early learning, k-12 and postsecondary educational issues.

Gear Icon BulletLumina Foundation - The Lumina Foundation has put together some good resources on post secondary access, and post secondary potential for success. Also a good resource for education funding.

National Center on Educational Statistics (NCES) - is the primary federal entity for collection and analyzing data that are related to education in the United States and other nations.

Gear Icon BulletNorthwest Regional Educational Lab's "Research: Direct to You" - NWREL's latest research-based knowledge, best practices, and other news you can use delivered straight to your desktop.

Gear Icon BulletNELA Center for Student Success - The Centers for Student Success provide information and assistance on college admissions, financial aid and scholarship search resources. Residents of the Portland and surrounding metropolitan areas can visit the Oregon center located near Lloyd Center and use our free tools, resources and materials to explore career interests and options. If you're not a resident of this area, you can still take advantage of the information on our Web site about planning and paying for college.

I'm Going to College Curriculum - This curriculum available from the NELA Center for Student Success gives students basic information about college, financial aid and careers. It is ideal for 6th or 7th graders. At the end of the class, students visit a college to make the lessons a reality. Download the Student workbook or the Teacher guide here.

Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2004-05 Edition - by the U.S. Department of Labor. The Occupational Outlook Handbook is a nationally recognized source of career information, designed to provide valuable assistance to individuals making decisions about their future work lives.

The Education Trust - works for the high academic achievement of all students at all levels - kindergarten through college. This website contains information on federal and state policy, professional development, parents and community, counseling, and more.

The Oregon Advanced Placement Programs - help students, in low-income situations, participate in rigorous academic coursework that will increase their opportunities and get a head start into college. These programs are important tools for closing Oregon's achievement gap.

The Oregon Department of Community Colleges and Workforce Development's Community College Viewbook - lists the programs offered at Oregon's 17 community Colleges.