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Awesome Library
A great place to find lesson plans and teaching ideas for K-12. An organization of over 140,000 web sites including the top 5% in education.

At-Risk Prevention Education
Links to resources for migrant education, Indian education, homeless children, child abuse, service learning, HIV/AIDS, refugees, school violence, etc.

Education Statistics
Facts for the state and for districts on attendance, home schooling, charter schools, graduation rates, dropout rates, staff statistics and more.

Model Content Standards for Grades K-12
Links to standards and suggested grade level expectations by subjects.

Colorado Department of Education
Information about standards, assessment, school and district statistics, charter schools and educator licensing. Includes links to:
Colorado Education & Library Directory*
Colorado Charter School Program*
Homeschooling in Colorado*
School Accountability Reports*
Student Assessment*

Colorado State Literacy Resource Centers
Find literacy resources such as; GED prep sites and testing centers, adult education and family literacy information, and disability resources.


Education World
Searchable Database of 500,000+ sites for lesson planning and curriculum design. A great resource for project ideas!


The Educator's Resource Desk
Over 3,000 educational resources organized by topic, everything from home schooling and distance education to peer education programs and social studies.


ERIC––Educational Resources Information Center
Here you will find a searchable database of educational articles, lesson plans, and other resources for teachers and parents.


PBS TeacherSource
Over 2500 lesson plans and activities in subjects such as Art, Social Studies, Technology, Early Childhood, Health and Fitness...
Technology in PreK-12 Education
Reports and resources on access to technology and the impact of technology on student achievement.

LD Online: Learning Disabilities Information and Resources
Information on finding help for those with LD or ADD/ADHD (Attention Deficit (Hyperactivity) Disorder), includes articles, advice and resources for parents, teachers and the individual.

 
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