Southeast Texas P-16 Council

AchieveTexasWant a lifetime of success? Have a desire to be in a meaningful career? Click here!

GenTx.org  – this is the web site of the Generation Texas movement.  Join the site and participate in discussion about students’ future.  .   Lots of resources for planning and paying for college are available.

ApplyTexas Want to apply to more than one Texas college and only have to go to one site? Here you can explore the schools you’re interested in, apply to as many as you want, and never have to start from scratch with each application!

CollegeForAllTexans.com: Here you can locate and match to the Texas college most suitable for you! There is also financial aid and college information on this site.

College Preparation Check List (from FederalStudentAid.ed.gov )

Federal scholarship search site — click in a career or any keyword and see what scholarships are offered.  You can also have the site link to your FASFA and find scholarship based on your personal characteristics

Texas assessment (testing) programs

• Required testing for students ( a chart to help you understand what the assessment testing program involves (from the Texas Education Agency).
• The TEA page for students and parents about the state’s testing assessment resources.
• TAKS study guides from the Texas Education Agency.
• TAKS Compositions —Examples of Good Writing (study guide)
• Released TAKS Tests, Answer Keys, and Scoring Guides — includes released tests in Spanish.
• Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System – Explanations for each grade level in English and Spanish versions.
• Info booklets on TAKS — these Texas Education Agency booklets are available by subject and grade. There are in English and Spanish.
• Linguistically Accommodated Testing — this resource has explanations of the LAT in English and Spanish.

FAFSA – Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Need some money to put you through college? Look no further!

Try the demo site Still have doubts about what is needed to fill out a FAFSA to apply for federal student aid? — The demo site is practice that gives you confidence.

A PDF printable version of the FAFSA for 2010-2011

“Going to College” lists – – 9th through 12th grade Checklists. Make sure that you do not fall behind as you progress through high school.

• ”Vas a la universidad” – listas 9º por 12° grado.
• ”Going to College – Checklists for grades 9-12

ProjectCareer — Free Career Test – Online Career Test — Sometimes it can be difficult to properly identify careers that match your unique personality. Take this free career test that accounts for important particulars such as your individuality and ambitions in configuring a potential profession for you. It also offers resources you may need to achieve your professional goals successfully.

Drive of Your Life Curious about discovering what career path is right for you? This online exploration game will allow you to gain insight into what kind of jobs you might be interested in while learning a little more about yourself along the way.

MVU CareerForward – Take the Challenge Designed just for middle school and high school students, the CareerForward course is a self-contained online learning course that may be used in companion with a variety of online career planning tools to provide you with the opportunity to assess your career interests, explore career options and create an educational development plan.

America’s Career InfoNet This online database is filled with job search information. Everything from resumes to how to dress for an interview can be found here.

Washington Monthly: College – a insightful blog on college topics

KnowHow2Go’s Mentor’s Workbook — A useful workbook meant to be used together by Mentor and Mentee to explore the college journey.

Reality Check – Start Real life begins after high school and it comes with some real life expenses such as food, gas, and living costs. Find out how which career choice will best suit your needs and lifestyle in college and beyond.

The Career Key Take a detailed career test and receive expert help with career options, career change, career search, job skills and choosing a college major or training program.

“Fostering a college-going culture in Southeast Texas.”

Mom’s Homeroom — an online source packed with ideas and resources to help you to help your child succeed.  Includes videos, tips and tools forthe busy but involved mom.

Business and Industry

Resource	Date Added to list	Notes
A New Paradigm for Economic Development	June 17 2011	How Higher Education Institutions Are Working to Revitalize Their Regional and State Economies
BLS : Beaumont/ Port Arthur At a Glance	July 03 2010
TechPrep works for industry and business	March 22 2011	A description of how the TechPrep program in Texas is working for your business
Texas Scholars	January 11 2011	Texas Scholars – High School and Beyond is a community-based program through which volunteers and educators work together to help students connect education to careers and future employment opportunities.
The 30 fastest growing occupations -- the Boston Globe	March 22 2011	The Boston Globe delves into the Labor Department stats on fast growing occupations

Career awareness

Resource	Date Added to list	Notes
AchieveTexas	July 03 2010	This is the site for the Texas career planning system. It focuses on 21 Career Clusters and 120 career pathways.
ATC (Advanced Technical Credit Courses to College Course crosswalk	December 03 2010	Look up ATC courses and see how they correspond to college courses.
CareerVoyages	January 11 2011	Explore careers to find what excites you
Junior Achievement's job videos site	March 22 2011	J A has gathered up more than 130 job videos from around the web. Easy to search by job, degree etc.
Mentors Workbook	June 17 2011	Tips and tools to educate yourself and that important student in your life about the college preparation process. . . and have fun while doing it
MyNextMove	April 29 2011	Labor Dept. 's new easy to use career exploration portal
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Career and Technical Education	March 22 2011	The update TEKS by Career Cluster. TEKS are given for each course in a cluster.
Texas Scholars	January 11 2011	Texas Scholars – High School and Beyond is a community-based program through which volunteers and educators work together to help students connect education to careers and future employment opportunities.
The 30 fastest growing occupations -- the Boston Globe	March 22 2011	The Boston Globe delves into the Labor Department stats on fast growing occupations

Career Clusters

Resource	Date Added to list	Notes
ATC (Advanced Technical Credit Courses to College Course crosswalk	December 03 2010	Look up ATC courses and see how they correspond to college courses.
Junior Achievement's job videos site	March 22 2011	J A has gathered up more than 130 job videos from around the web. Easy to search by job, degree etc.
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Career and Technical Education	March 22 2011	The update TEKS by Career Cluster. TEKS are given for each course in a cluster.
Texas Scholars	January 11 2011	Texas Scholars – High School and Beyond is a community-based program through which volunteers and educators work together to help students connect education to careers and future employment opportunities.

Careers

Resource	Date Added to list	Notes
AchieveTexas	July 03 2010	This is the site for the Texas career planning system. It focuses on 21 Career Clusters and 120 career pathways.
ATC (Advanced Technical Credit Courses to College Course crosswalk	December 03 2010	Look up ATC courses and see how they correspond to college courses.
Junior Achievement's job videos site	March 22 2011	J A has gathered up more than 130 job videos from around the web. Easy to search by job, degree etc.
Math in the real world --When Will I Use Math	June 17 2011	Careers, tidbits, ideas, inspirations and more about math in the real world
Michigan State University -- Recruiting Outlook for jobs	November 18 2010	Michigan State University reports a better recruiting outlook for 2009-2010 for graduates seeking jobs
MyNextMove	April 29 2011	Labor Dept. 's new easy to use career exploration portal
Texas College and Careers Readiness web site	April 29 2011	Texas College and Career readiness standards form the basis of K-12 teaching in the state
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Career and Technical Education	March 22 2011	The update TEKS by Career Cluster. TEKS are given for each course in a cluster.
Texas Scholars	January 11 2011	Texas Scholars – High School and Beyond is a community-based program through which volunteers and educators work together to help students connect education to careers and future employment opportunities.
Texas Skills Standards Board	April 29 2011	The TSSB is charged with the development of a statewide system of industry-defined and industry-recognized skill standards for major skilled, sub-baccalaureate occupations with strong employment and earnings opportunities. The system of voluntary skill s
The 30 fastest growing occupations -- the Boston Globe	March 22 2011	The Boston Globe delves into the Labor Department stats on fast growing occupations
Workforce Solutions Southeast Texas	June 17 2011	Help in finding a jog/career in Southeast Texas

Closing the Gaps

Resource	Date Added to list	Notes
Closing the Gaps -- THECB Resource Page	September 11 2010	List of links to reports, studies, plans and other resources for the Closing the Gaps Initiative
Texas Closing the Gaps Update Report (2009)	April 29 2011	Texas has an on-going initiative to raise the number of students going to college and getting degrees. The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board reports on its progress.
Texas Higher Education Quick Facts	March 22 2011	Since fall 2000, enrollment in Texas higher education (both public and independent institutions) has increased by 235,466 students – or nearly 23 percent. Enrollment totaled approximately 1.25 million students in fall 2007.
The relationship between health issues and low academic achievement	November 06 2010	A new report links six health issues to low academic achievements

College and Career Readiness

Resource	Date Added to list	Notes
Barriers to implementing college and workforce readiness initiatives in Texas -- Gates Foundation Report	November 06 2010
Complexity in College Admission: Fact or Urban Myth Research Findings	March 22 2011	Research Findings of Parent and Student Perceptions of Complexity in College Admission Commissioned by the Task Force on Admissions in the 21st Century
Counseling for Post-secondary /Career Successs	November 06 2010	Education Commission of the States Report
GenTX.org	June 09 2011	Join the movement to encourage youth to further their education. Join in the conversation
Latinos in College	March 22 2011	College talk with a latino slant
MyNextMove	April 29 2011	Labor Dept. 's new easy to use career exploration portal
Texas College and Careers Readiness web site	April 29 2011	Texas College and Career readiness standards form the basis of K-12 teaching in the state
Texas College and Careers Timeline of all initatives	June 17 2011	A multiplicity of initiatives are underway in the College and Career Readiness Program -- the purpose of which is to define and then teach what it mmeans to be ready for college and/or career
Texas Education Agency College Preparation Page	March 22 2011	Information schools, counselors,students, parents and homeschoolers need to keep up to date on college preparation
Understanding HS Graduation Texas Rates	April 29 2011	Alliance of Excellent Education report
When to take the SAT -- build your personal calendar	October 18 2010	A guide to when to take the SAT from your freshman to senior high school years

Colleges

Resource	Date Added to list	Notes
25 ways to reduce the cost of college -- Part 1	November 18 2010	The Center for College Affordability and Productivity with the support of the Lumina Foundation looks at ways you can reduce you college costs
A New Paradigm for Economic Development	June 17 2011	How Higher Education Institutions Are Working to Revitalize Their Regional and State Economies
ACT entrance exam test dates given for schools in Texas	October 19 2010	A list of ACT test dates by Texas city and school
ApplyTexas	October 21 2010	The one-stop site for applying to Texas public colleges
ATC (Advanced Technical Credit Courses to College Course crosswalk	December 03 2010	Look up ATC courses and see how they correspond to college courses.
College for All Texans	October 21 2010	State of Texas Web site packed with info about applying, paying for and attending college
Comparing colleges -- from TG	November 02 2010	compare colleges on costs, number of students and lots of other factors
Complexity in College Admission: Fact or Urban Myth Research Findings	March 22 2011	Research Findings of Parent and Student Perceptions of Complexity in College Admission Commissioned by the Task Force on Admissions in the 21st Century
Eight Changes to College Admissions in 2010-2011 -- US News and World Report	November 17 2010	Colleges and Universities are readjusting the weight they give to many admissions elements
Lamar Institute of Technology	November 06 2010
Lamar State College -- Port Arthur	July 02 2010	Lamar State College Port Arthur's Home Page
Lamar State College -- Port Arthur Tech Prep Courses	November 09 2010
Lamar State College Orange	September 10 2010	Lamar State College -- Orange offers University preparation and 2-year career classes
Lamar University	September 10 2010	Lamar University offers Bachelors, Masters and Doctoral degrees in numerous fields
Latinos in College	March 22 2011	College talk with a latino slant
SAT Test Dates	October 18 2010	Test Dates Looking for an upcoming SAT or SAT Subject Tests™?
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board	September 11 2010	Charged with supporting colleges and universities in Texas
Texas Higher Education Quick Facts	March 22 2011	Since fall 2000, enrollment in Texas higher education (both public and independent institutions) has increased by 235,466 students – or nearly 23 percent. Enrollment totaled approximately 1.25 million students in fall 2007.
Top 10 loan tips for students	November 06 2010	Whether you just graduated, are taking a break from school, or have already started repaying your student loans, these tips will help you keep your student loan debt under control.
When to take the SAT -- build your personal calendar	October 18 2010	A guide to when to take the SAT from your freshman to senior high school years

CTE

Resource	Date Added to list	Notes
AchieveTexas	July 03 2010	This is the site for the Texas career planning system. It focuses on 21 Career Clusters and 120 career pathways.
Lamar state College -- Orange TechPrep Courses	April 29 2011
Lamar State College -- Port Arthur Tech Prep Courses	November 09 2010
LIT TechPrep Courses	April 29 2011
SE Texas Approved Tech Prep Agreements by College	March 22 2011
Southeast Texas TechPrep site	April 29 2011
TechPrep Courses by High Schools in the three Golden Triangle counties	June 17 2011
TechPrep works for industry and business	March 22 2011	A description of how the TechPrep program in Texas is working for your business
Texas Education Agency site for Career and Technical Education	April 29 2011
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Career and Technical Education	March 22 2011	The update TEKS by Career Cluster. TEKS are given for each course in a cluster.
The Texas Education Agency	September 11 2010	Charged with oversight of the K-12 public education system in Texas

Demographics

Resource	Date Added to list	Notes
CityData.com : Beaumont Texas	November 06 2010
Hardin County -- The State of Texas Children	November 06 2010
Jefferson County -- the State of Texas Children	November 06 2010
Orange County -- The State of Texas Children	November 06 2010
Quick Facts : Orange County	July 02 2010
Quick Facts :Jefferson County	July 02 2010
Quick Facts: Hardin County	June 17 2011

Dual Enrollment

Resource	Date Added to list	Notes
ATC (Advanced Technical Credit Courses to College Course crosswalk	December 03 2010	Look up ATC courses and see how they correspond to college courses.

Education statistics

Resource	Date Added to list	Notes
Barriers to implementing college and workforce readiness initiatives in Texas -- Gates Foundation Report	November 06 2010
National Center for Educational Statistics	April 29 2011	The primary federal entity for collecting and analyzing data related to education.
Southern Regional Education Board	June 17 2011	SREB is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that works with 16 member states to improve public pre-K-12 and higher education.
SREB Fact Book 09	March 22 2011	The Southern Regional Education Board has compartive educational statistics on Southern States
TEA's Lonestar-- Info On Texas Schools	July 03 2010
Texas Higher Education Quick Facts	March 22 2011	Since fall 2000, enrollment in Texas higher education (both public and independent institutions) has increased by 235,466 students – or nearly 23 percent. Enrollment totaled approximately 1.25 million students in fall 2007.
The Nation's Report Card	June 17 2011	The Nation’s Report CardTM informs the public about the academic achievement of elementary and secondary students in the United States. Report Cards communicate the findings of the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), a continuing and natio
The Nation's Report Card -- academic research	November 06 2010	The Nation’s Report CardTM informs the public about the academic achievement of elementary and secondary students in the United States.
The Texas Education Agency	September 11 2010	Charged with oversight of the K-12 public education system in Texas

Encouraging youth

Resource	Date Added to list	Notes
Boost Up brochure -- boosting your children's chances of success	June 17 2011	This brochure has a list of ways to help your children go farther in life.

Entrance Exams

Resource	Date Added to list	Notes
ACT entrance exam test dates given for schools in Texas	October 19 2010	A list of ACT test dates by Texas city and school
I need a pencil	April 29 2011
Number2.com	June 17 2011	Free ACT, SAT and GRE exams and tutorials
SAT Test Dates	October 18 2010	Test Dates Looking for an upcoming SAT or SAT Subject Tests™?
Texas Education Agency College Preparation Page	March 22 2011	Information schools, counselors,students, parents and homeschoolers need to keep up to date on college preparation
When to take the SAT -- build your personal calendar	October 18 2010	A guide to when to take the SAT from your freshman to senior high school years

Getting into College

Resource	Date Added to list	Notes
25 ways to reduce the cost of college -- Part 1	November 18 2010	The Center for College Affordability and Productivity with the support of the Lumina Foundation looks at ways you can reduce you college costs
Boost Up brochure -- boosting your children's chances of success	June 17 2011	This brochure has a list of ways to help your children go farther in life.
College Planning Calendar	January 11 2011	Stay on track with this "going-to-college" planning and paying calendar. It contains helpful reminders for tasks that need to be completed and when.
Complexity in College Admission: Fact or Urban Myth Research Findings	March 22 2011	Research Findings of Parent and Student Perceptions of Complexity in College Admission Commissioned by the Task Force on Admissions in the 21st Century
Eight Changes to College Admissions in 2010-2011 -- US News and World Report	November 17 2010	Colleges and Universities are readjusting the weight they give to many admissions elements
GenTX.org	June 09 2011	Join the movement to encourage youth to further their education. Join in the conversation
I need a pencil	April 29 2011
Latinos in College	March 22 2011	College talk with a latino slant
Mentors Workbook	June 17 2011	Tips and tools to educate yourself and that important student in your life about the college preparation process. . . and have fun while doing it
Number2.com	June 17 2011	Free ACT, SAT and GRE exams and tutorials
Texas Education Agency College Preparation Page	March 22 2011	Information schools, counselors,students, parents and homeschoolers need to keep up to date on college preparation

Health issues

Resource	Date Added to list	Notes
The relationship between health issues and low academic achievement	November 06 2010	A new report links six health issues to low academic achievements

High School

Resource	Date Added to list	Notes
Math in the real world --When Will I Use Math	June 17 2011	Careers, tidbits, ideas, inspirations and more about math in the real world
New HS Graduation Rules Side-by-Side	June 17 2011	A side-by-side guide to 2010-2011 graduation requirements
SE Texas Approved Tech Prep Agreements by College	March 22 2011
TechPrep Courses by High Schools in the three Golden Triangle counties	June 17 2011
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Career and Technical Education	March 22 2011	The update TEKS by Career Cluster. TEKS are given for each course in a cluster.
Texas Graduation Requirements	August 26 2010
The Texas Education Agency	September 11 2010	Charged with oversight of the K-12 public education system in Texas
Understanding HS Graduation Texas Rates	April 29 2011	Alliance of Excellent Education report

Hispanic

Resource	Date Added to list	Notes
Latinos in College	March 22 2011	College talk with a latino slant
Voy a la Universidad -- a Spanish language commercial about college	October 21 2010

Jobs

Resource	Date Added to list	Notes
Junior Achievement's job videos site	March 22 2011	J A has gathered up more than 130 job videos from around the web. Easy to search by job, degree etc.
Michigan State University -- Recruiting Outlook for jobs	November 18 2010	Michigan State University reports a better recruiting outlook for 2009-2010 for graduates seeking jobs
Workforce Solutions Southeast Texas	June 17 2011	Help in finding a jog/career in Southeast Texas

K-12

Resource	Date Added to list	Notes
AchieveTexas	July 03 2010	This is the site for the Texas career planning system. It focuses on 21 Career Clusters and 120 career pathways.
CareerVoyages	January 11 2011	Explore careers to find what excites you
Federal Resources for Education Excellence (FREE)	April 29 2011	Hundreds of free resource for students, teachers and parents to improve you education
National Center for Educational Statistics	April 29 2011	The primary federal entity for collecting and analyzing data related to education.
Region 5 Education Service Center	November 06 2010	The mission of ESC 5 is to assist schools through various initiatives in meeting the needs of students through efficient and economical means.
River Deep -- development standards in all states	November 09 2010	This wonderful site allows you to click on a site and get a list of links to the state's teching standards.
TAKS Study Guides	June 17 2011	Review the types of problems on TAKS test according to your grade.
TEA's Lonestar-- Info On Texas Schools	July 03 2010
TEKS -- Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills	September 11 2010	The standards for courses taught in K-12 public classrooms -- they cite what students are expected to learn in each class.
Texas Early Childhood Educaton Association	June 17 2011	The mission of the Texas Early Childhood Education Coalition is to build a system of quality early care and education that prepares children in Texas for success in their education and life.
Texas Education Agency College Preparation Page	March 22 2011	Information schools, counselors,students, parents and homeschoolers need to keep up to date on college preparation
Texas Education Today newsletter	March 22 2011	The Texas Education Today newsletter is published following each State Board of Education meeting. It contains news of interest to educators and administrators statewide.
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Career and Technical Education	March 22 2011	The update TEKS by Career Cluster. TEKS are given for each course in a cluster.
Texas Graduation Requirements	August 26 2010
Texas Scholars	January 11 2011	Texas Scholars – High School and Beyond is a community-based program through which volunteers and educators work together to help students connect education to careers and future employment opportunities.
The Nation's Report Card	June 17 2011	The Nation’s Report CardTM informs the public about the academic achievement of elementary and secondary students in the United States. Report Cards communicate the findings of the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), a continuing and natio
The relationship between health issues and low academic achievement	November 06 2010	A new report links six health issues to low academic achievements
The Texas Education Agency	September 11 2010	Charged with oversight of the K-12 public education system in Texas

Paying for College

Resource	Date Added to list	Notes
17 ways to boost your shot at a scholarship --U.S. News	June 17 2011	Boost your shot at a scholarship - prioritize, practice, accomplish, stand out...
25 ways to reduce the cost of college -- Part 1	November 18 2010	The Center for College Affordability and Productivity with the support of the Lumina Foundation looks at ways you can reduce you college costs
25 ways to reduce the cost of college -- Part 2.	November 18 2010	The Center for College Affordability and Productivity looks at ways you can reduce your cost of going to college
College Planning Calendar	January 11 2011	Stay on track with this "going-to-college" planning and paying calendar. It contains helpful reminders for tasks that need to be completed and when.
Latinos in College	March 22 2011	College talk with a latino slant
Paying for College --Pick a plan	November 16 2010	You may be surprised what the student loans cost
Top 10 loan tips for students	November 06 2010	Whether you just graduated, are taking a break from school, or have already started repaying your student loans, these tips will help you keep your student loan debt under control.

Planning for College

Resource	Date Added to list	Notes
25 ways to reduce the cost of college -- Part 1	November 18 2010	The Center for College Affordability and Productivity with the support of the Lumina Foundation looks at ways you can reduce you college costs
25 ways to reduce the cost of college -- Part 2.	November 18 2010	The Center for College Affordability and Productivity looks at ways you can reduce your cost of going to college
ACT entrance exam test dates given for schools in Texas	October 19 2010	A list of ACT test dates by Texas city and school
ApplyTexas	October 21 2010	The one-stop site for applying to Texas public colleges
CareerVoyages	January 11 2011	Explore careers to find what excites you
College for All Texans	October 21 2010	State of Texas Web site packed with info about applying, paying for and attending college
College Planning Calendar	January 11 2011	Stay on track with this "going-to-college" planning and paying calendar. It contains helpful reminders for tasks that need to be completed and when.
College Preparation Checklist	November 06 2010
Comparing colleges -- from TG	November 02 2010	compare colleges on costs, number of students and lots of other factors
Complexity in College Admission: Fact or Urban Myth Research Findings	March 22 2011	Research Findings of Parent and Student Perceptions of Complexity in College Admission Commissioned by the Task Force on Admissions in the 21st Century
Do You Need Money for College?	November 06 2010	Federal Student Aid for College at a glance
Federal Resources for Education Excellence (FREE)	April 29 2011	Hundreds of free resource for students, teachers and parents to improve you education
Federal student aid grant programs --	November 06 2010	A quck fact sheet on federal programs
Federal student loan programs	November 06 2010	A quck fact sheet on federal loans available for attending college
Going2College	November 02 2010	A help page for Texans that aids with comparining colleges, financial aid and career discovery
Junior Achievement's job videos site	March 22 2011	J A has gathered up more than 130 job videos from around the web. Easy to search by job, degree etc.
Latinos in College	March 22 2011	College talk with a latino slant
Mentors Workbook	June 17 2011	Tips and tools to educate yourself and that important student in your life about the college preparation process. . . and have fun while doing it
SAT Test Dates	October 18 2010	Test Dates Looking for an upcoming SAT or SAT Subject Tests™?
Texas Education Agency College Preparation Page	March 22 2011	Information schools, counselors,students, parents and homeschoolers need to keep up to date on college preparation
When to take the SAT -- build your personal calendar	October 18 2010	A guide to when to take the SAT from your freshman to senior high school years

Pre-K

Resource	Date Added to list	Notes
Texas Pre-Kindergarten guidelines	November 06 2010	This voluntary guidliness guide publishers in revising prekindergarten instructional materials.
Texas Pre-Kindergarten online study course	November 06 2010	This web-based interactive is a professional development tool to orient and provide educators an introduction to the 2008 Texas Pre-Kindergarten Guidelines.
The Science of Early Childhood Development ---Closing the gap between what we know and what we do	November 06 2010	This document presents a critical review of the existing literatures in various fields and a consensus about what we now know about development in the early childhood years

Professional Development

Resource	Date Added to list	Notes
Region 5 Education Service Center	November 06 2010	The mission of ESC 5 is to assist schools through various initiatives in meeting the needs of students through efficient and economical means.

Research

Resource	Date Added to list	Notes
A New Paradigm for Economic Development	June 17 2011	How Higher Education Institutions Are Working to Revitalize Their Regional and State Economies
Barriers to implementing college and workforce readiness initiatives in Texas -- Gates Foundation Report	November 06 2010
National Center for Educational Statistics	April 29 2011	The primary federal entity for collecting and analyzing data related to education.
Southern Regional Education Board	June 17 2011	SREB is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that works with 16 member states to improve public pre-K-12 and higher education.
SREB Fact Book 09	March 22 2011	The Southern Regional Education Board has compartive educational statistics on Southern States
Texas Higher Education Quick Facts	March 22 2011	Since fall 2000, enrollment in Texas higher education (both public and independent institutions) has increased by 235,466 students – or nearly 23 percent. Enrollment totaled approximately 1.25 million students in fall 2007.
The Horizon Report 2010 -- education technologies to watch	June 17 2011	Technology most likely to impact education on the near horizon
The Nation's Report Card -- academic research	November 06 2010	The Nation’s Report CardTM informs the public about the academic achievement of elementary and secondary students in the United States.
The relationship between health issues and low academic achievement	November 06 2010	A new report links six health issues to low academic achievements
The Science of Early Childhood Development ---Closing the gap between what we know and what we do	November 06 2010	This document presents a critical review of the existing literatures in various fields and a consensus about what we now know about development in the early childhood years
The Texas Education Agency	September 11 2010	Charged with oversight of the K-12 public education system in Texas

Resources in Spanish

Resource	Date Added to list	Notes
Voy a la Universidad -- a Spanish language commercial about college	October 21 2010

Scholarships

Resource	Date Added to list	Notes
17 ways to boost your shot at a scholarship --U.S. News	June 17 2011	Boost your shot at a scholarship - prioritize, practice, accomplish, stand out...

School subjects

Resource	Date Added to list	Notes
Federal Resources for Education Excellence (FREE)	April 29 2011	Hundreds of free resource for students, teachers and parents to improve you education

Standards

Resource	Date Added to list	Notes
TEKS -- Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills	September 11 2010	The standards for courses taught in K-12 public classrooms -- they cite what students are expected to learn in each class.
Texas Pre-Kindergarten guidelines	November 06 2010	This voluntary guidliness guide publishers in revising prekindergarten instructional materials.
Texas Skills Standards Board	April 29 2011	The TSSB is charged with the development of a statewide system of industry-defined and industry-recognized skill standards for major skilled, sub-baccalaureate occupations with strong employment and earnings opportunities. The system of voluntary skill s

TEA

Resource	Date Added to list	Notes
Texas Education Agency College Preparation Page	March 22 2011	Information schools, counselors,students, parents and homeschoolers need to keep up to date on college preparation
Texas Education Today newsletter	March 22 2011	The Texas Education Today newsletter is published following each State Board of Education meeting. It contains news of interest to educators and administrators statewide.
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Career and Technical Education	March 22 2011	The update TEKS by Career Cluster. TEKS are given for each course in a cluster.
The Texas Education Agency	September 11 2010	Charged with oversight of the K-12 public education system in Texas

Tech Prep

Resource	Date Added to list	Notes
ATC (Advanced Technical Credit Courses to College Course crosswalk	December 03 2010	Look up ATC courses and see how they correspond to college courses.
Lamar Institute of Technology	November 06 2010
Lamar state College -- Orange TechPrep Courses	April 29 2011
Lamar State College -- Port Arthur Tech Prep Courses	November 09 2010
LIT TechPrep Courses	April 29 2011
SE Texas Approved Tech Prep Agreements by College	March 22 2011
Southeast Texas TechPrep site	April 29 2011
TechPrep Courses by High Schools in the three Golden Triangle counties	June 17 2011
TechPrep works for industry and business	March 22 2011	A description of how the TechPrep program in Texas is working for your business
Texas Education Agency site for Career and Technical Education	April 29 2011
The Texas Education Agency	September 11 2010	Charged with oversight of the K-12 public education system in Texas

Technology

Resource	Date Added to list	Notes
Lamar Institute of Technology	November 06 2010
The Horizon Report 2010 -- education technologies to watch	June 17 2011	Technology most likely to impact education on the near horizon

Testing

Resource	Date Added to list	Notes
TAKS Study Guides	June 17 2011	Review the types of problems on TAKS test according to your grade.

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