TO: Dr. Pendleton
FROM: David Wiget
DATE: June 12, 2005
RE: Resource Web Sites

 

 

 

Here is my list of education related web sites:

 

Site #1 – Teachnet.com: Smart tools for busy teachers.

 

http://www.teachnet.com/index.html

 

This site provides support to teachers in areas such as lesson plans, classroom management, power tools, employment, classroom humor, decorative ideas for classrooms and many other helpful ideas for teachers.

 

Site #2 – California Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs: “Healthy individuals and communities free of alcohol and other drug problems”

 

http://www.adp.ca.gov/default.html

 

This site is a very good resource for all types of addictions, links to thousands of treatment centers in California, lists different types of certification courses for those interested in pursuing a goal in alcohol and drug counseling, and information regarding the laws and regulations involving treatment for addictions.

 

Site #3 – California State Teachers’ Retirement System (CalSTRS)

 

http://www.calstrs.com/

 

This site offers teachers or prospective teachers’ information about retirement benefits, counseling/workshops, investment opportunities, retirement planning, legislation, home loan programs and many more benefits for teachers in California.

 

Site #4 – Career & Technical Teacher Education

 

http://ve.csusb.edu/

 

This site is of value to those interested in obtaining a teaching credential in the adult and vocational fields. Designated Subjects, Supervision/Coordination, bachelor degree in vocational education and a master’s degree level program in vocational education.

 

 

 

Site #5 – ED-JOIN

 

https://www.edjoin.org/?tab=home&item=home

 

ED JOIN is an education job opportunity network that is a portal to thousands of teaching and other education job openings throughout California. It provides specific information and enables one to search out the perfect and exact job for anyone interested in teaching.

 

 

Site #6 – Snapfiles

 

http://www.snapfiles.com/

 

This site offers endless freeware, shareware, pop-up blockers, virus scans and other vital computer related programs that are extremely beneficial for one who chooses distant learning or other on-line courses.

 

 

Site #7 – California Commission on Teacher Credentialing

 

http://www.ctc.ca.gov/default.html

 

This site provides all the information one needs to meet the requirements, rules and regulations to hold valid teaching credential in California. Hotlinks to credential information, how to look up a credential holder, and hot links to other related sties.