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| Career Exploration: ISEEK (Internet System for Education and Employment Knowledge) - a web-based gateway to Minnesota career, employment, education, and business development information and services. The Internet system helps you make smart choices about careers, employment, education, and business growth. Job Shadowing - Job shadowing is an academically motivating activity designed to give kids an up-close look at the world of work and to answer the question, "Why do I have to learn this?" Beginning with a nationwide kickoff and continuing throughout the school year, students across America "Shadow" workplace mentors as they go through a normal day on the job. Minnesota Higher Education Services Office - a state agency dedicated to providing access to higher education for Minnesota's citizens. We help get Minnesotans to the door of Higher Education. We help families afford the education opportunity of their choice. The REAL GAME Series - is a set of six evolutionary, worldclass programs designed to bring real life to the classroom. Education Professional Organizations: American Federation of Teachers - Website of the American Federation of Teachers, a trade union representing workers in education, healthcare and public service. American School Counselor Association (ASCA) - worldwide nonprofit organization supporting school counselors' efforts to help students focus on academic, personal/social and career development so they not only achieve success in school but are prepared to lead fulfilling lives as responsible members of society. Education Minnesota - An organization of 70,000 educators doing what it takes to help students succeed. Minnesota Coordinated School Health - designed to help young people grow into healthy and productive adults by focusing on the physical, emotional, social, and educational development of children in kindergarten through 12th grade. Minnesota School Counselors Association (MSCA) - A Connection to Success - website of the Minnesota School Counselors Assocation, a professional association providing professional development and other resources to licensed school counselors. National Association of Elementary School Principals - The mission of the NAESP is to lead in the advocacy and support for elementary and middle level principals and other education leaders in their committment to all children. National Association of School Nurses - Advancing the wellbeing, academic success, and life-long achievement of students. National Association of School Psychologists - Effective partners in the commitment to help school children and youth achieve their best. In school. At home. In life. National Education Association - NEA is America's oldest and largest organization committed to advancing the cause of public education. Parent Teachers Association - Information, news, and resources about children, education and parenting issues. Education Resource Links: Education Week on the Web - On-line news from the world of education. Edutopia - The new world of learning. Practical, hands-on insight into what works now, what's on the horizon and who's shaping the changing future of education. Reference for School Counselors - A reference site to help school counselors become part of a team dedicated to enhancing academic achievement and school climate. Kid's Links 700+Great Sites - Amazing, Spectacular, Mysterious,Colorful Websites for Kids and The Adults Who Care About Them! the ABCs of Tobacco - Launch the ABCs of tobacco--site shows graphic slides of the consequences of tobacco use. Can Do! - An ability focused web site dedicated to helping all people develop a "can-do" attitude and approach to life...no matter what the obstacles.....full of fun activities, inspiring stories, and useful rsources!! JWF Kidspage - Jacob Wetterling Foundation Kidspage--Kids Bill of Rights, Safety Tips, Activities, Safe Links, Interactive Games, etc... NETSMARTZ - Safe site for kids, teaching them about the dangers of the internet and how to stay safe. NorthStar KIDZONE - Minnesota State Government online webpage for kids--MN information, state and federal government kid sites, homework sites, state symbols, cool stuff, etc... Stopbullyingnow - Take a stand. Lend a hand. Stop bullying now!! |