EDU 215: Observations in Education K-12
Spring Semester, 2008
Selected Web Sites
Local and North Carolina Schools
 Asheville Area Public and Private Schools
Asheville-Buncombe Education Coalition
Asheville City Schools
Buncombe County Schools
NC School Report Cards
North Carolina Association of Educators (NCAE)
North Carolina Schools
Public School Forum of North Carolina
Public Schools of North Carolina
Government
ED.gov--U.S. Department of Education site provides information, research, and statistics on No Child Left Behind.
ERIC (Education Resources Information Center)--"world's largest digital library of education literature" contains abstracts of journal articles (EJ) and documents (ED) and some full text.
The Gateway to 21st Century Skills --lesson plans and other quality learning resources.
General
Education Acronyms--also includes meanings of terms to improve communication in today's public schools.
Education World--"educator's best friend" contains over 500,000 web resources and some original content.
Educator's Reference Desk--virtual library includes question archives, lesson plans, and resource guides.
Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators--subject access for sites including "Business Sources/Grants."
Topics
Alternative Education Resource Organization (AERO) --for learner-centered education.
Arts Education Partnership (AEP)--national coalition promotes the importance of the arts in education.
ArtsEdge: The National Arts and Education Network--"empowers educators to teach in, through, and about the arts."
Association for Experiential Education (AEE)--for experiential educators, those "teaching through direct experience."
The Behavior Home Page--"Working to Make a Difference for Children Who Display Challenging Behavior."
The Center for Education Reform--"Making Schools Work Better for All Children" with strong charter schools.
Dr. Mac's Amazing Behavior Management Advice Site--"A wild, witty and highly practical site for educators challenged by student (mis)behavior."
Dr. Thomas Armstrong's Favorite Web Links--covers multiple intelligences, ADD/ADHD alternatives, and learning.
Fair Test: The National Center for Fair & Open Testing--analysis and critique of current standardized testing, assessment, and accountability.
Institute for Urban and Minority Education--for educational, social, and psychological, and educational development.
LD OnLine--many resources for learning disorders and differences, learning disabilities, and ADHD.
Montessori: The International Montessori Index--covers educational practices, methods, and learning environment.
Multicultural Pavilion--multicultural education resources from EDChange, educators working to transform society.
National Alliance for Public Charter Schools--works to support growth, student achievement, and accountability.
The Online Waldorf Library--useful information provided as a project of the Research Institute for Waldorf Education.
School Psychology Resources Online--covers specific disorders, disabilities, conditions and related information.
Teachable Moment--focus on local and world issues with classroom activities to develop social responsibility.
Teaching for Change--nonprofit organization "building social justice starting in the classroom."
US Charter Schools--comprehensive online resource provides information, assistance, and guidance.
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