| Government Resources |
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National Institute for Literacy - is an independent federal organization leading the national effort toward a fully literate nation in the
21st century. At least 40 million adults in the U.S. need stronger literacy skills in order to take full advantage of continuing
lifelong learning opportunities. NIFL's mission is to ensure that the highest quality of literacy services is available to these
adults. |
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Public Library
Locator - If you know some, but not all, of the identifying information about a public
library, the Public Library Locator can help you! All you have to do is enter the information to search for public libraries in any
area of the U.S. |
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Student Loans - Difficulty Repaying - This site, from the
Department of Education, offers you links and steps for resolving a student loan problem. |
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Students.Gov - (Department
of Education) - Students.gov provides you with easy access to information and resources from the U.S. government. From
choosing the right college, applying online for financial aid and scholarships, or finding summer internships or jobs, this site
has it all in one place. |
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U.S. Department of
Education - Pubs Online Ordering System - This system is intended to help you identify
and order U.S. Department of Education products. |
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Youth in the 21st Century - The Office of Youth Services (OYS) is part of the Office of Workforce Investment. Puzzled about
your future? Explore and get on track! This site has information on career planning, job preparation, and much
more. |
| Private Resources |
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Advanced Placement Program
(AP) - AP gives students an opportunity to take college-level courses and exams while
still in high school. |
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Educational Resources for Engaging Active Learners in Math and Science - Educational REALMS (Resources for Engaging Active Learners in Mathematics and Science) is a
new organization created in 2004 after the discontinuation of the federally funded ERIC Clearinghouse for Science,
Mathematics and Environmental Education (ERIC/CSMEE). Educational REALMS hopes to pick up where ERIC/CSMEE left
off by providing many of the same services and offering a variety of resources to anyone interested in science, mathematics,
technology, and environmental education at all levels. |
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Educational Testing Service (ETS) - a private nonprofit company that develops and administers tests worldwide. |
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Friends of Libraries USA - is a membership organization of more than two thousand local Library Friends groups. Its mission
is to motivate and support local Friends groups across the country in their efforts to preserve and strengthen
libraries. |
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Graduate Management
Admission Test (GMAT)® - Learn more about the GMAT which measures general
verbal, mathematical, and analytical writing skills. |
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Graduate Record Examination - Learn about the GRE, test fees, dates and locations of test centers. |
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More Science,
Technology and Invention - This site features current exhibitions at the Smithsonian -
including online exhibitions, research projects, and resource guides. |
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Scholastic
Aptitude Test (SAT) - An information source on the SATI and SATII tests, test
preparation and more. |
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TOEFL - This site has registration
information, test center locations and schedules, identification requirements, sample questions, and information about test
scores. |
