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Selected education-related links.
For links to local public schools please see OSPI's web site for school district connections.
NW Newcomer Journal publications are designed to introduce and familiarize new employees, families and residents to the most beautiful and vibrant community in the world.
Literacy Now - A division of Tacoma Community House, Literacy Now operates the Washington State Adult Literacy Hotline and Directory, a searchable database of literacy programs offered in many locations. Web site: www.literacynow.info
Public Schools Emergency Communications System PSECS Report of school schedule changes due to adverse weather conditions and other emergency situations for member public school districts, private schools and colleges in the Puget Sound area. (Puget Sound Educational Service District) Web site: www.psecs.wednet.edu
OSPI - WA Many education topics in WA state, including school district maps and website links, academic expectations (EARLs & GLEs), assessment tests such as the WASL-replacements, MSP and HSPE, special education programs and home-based instruction. See additional education related outside links in the "Education Related Links" sidebar. (WA Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction - OSPI) Web site: www.k12.wa.us
WA Community and Technical College - Online Directory Online Directory of all WA State Community and Technical Colleges. (sbctc.ctc.edu) Web site: www.sbctc.ctc.edu
Test Preparation Links:
ASSET Test: Student Guide View a PDF online of the Student Guide (including sample questions) for this entrance test commonly used by local community colleges. (ACT- formerly known as American College Testing.) Web site: www.act.org
COMPASS Test: Sample Questions View sample questions online for this computerized entrance test commonly used by local community colleges. (ACT - formerly known as American College Testing.) Web site: www.act.org
Washington GED Information about the General Educational Development test, also known as "GED". (WA State Board for Community & Technical Colleges) Web site: http://www.sbctc.ctc.edu/index.aspx
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Academic Info Academic Info is an independent online subject directory of over 25,000 hand-picked educational resources for high school and college students as well as a directory of online degree program information and admissions test preparation resources (SAT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT, GMAT, USMLE, TOEFL). Web site: www.academicinfo.net
Education Statistics at Glance The Education Statistics at Glance brings together data from several NCES sources. Search documents through table of contents, subject area, full text and table-title word searches. (National Center for Education Statistics) Web site: nces.ed.gov
Khan Academy Short instructional videos on a wide range of topics. The Khan Academy is a not-for-profit organization with a stated mission of changing education for the better by providing a free world-class education to anyone anywhere. khanacademy.org
School Matters Demographic information about school districts across the United States. schoolmatters.com
WA Higher Education Coordinating Board A state agency site providing helpful information for students interested financial aid information and various placement testing programs. (WA HECB) Web site: www.hecb.wa.gov
Homeschooling
Washington Home-based Instruction Regulations and guidelines for private education in home-based environment in WA, including links to the "Pink Book" of WA homeschooling regulations. (WA Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction) Website: www.k12.wa.us
Washington Homeschool Organization - Region 10 area groups Pierce County area groups or individuals which offer local support groups, co-ops or other groups for homeschoolers. (WHO) Website: www.washhomeschool.org