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Education
FAFSA: Free Application for Federal Student Aid
( FAFSA )
|
En Español
Complete and submit a Free Application for Federal
Student Aid ( FAFSA ) to apply for federal student aid, including the
Pell Grant, student loans, college work-study. In addition, most
states and schools use FAFSA information to award their financial aid.
A Better Chance
This national organization refers
academically talented students of color entering grades six through
eleven to some of the nation's finest independent and public schools,
including Maryland, to be considered for placement and financial aid.
Can You Spot a Scholarship Scam?
by CollegeBoard
College Savings Plans of
Maryland
(local interest)
Information on the Maryland Prepaid College Trust and Maryland College
Investment Plan. Begin to save now for your child's education at
nearly any college in the nation.
Education and Training for Maryland Veterans
(local interest)
from Veterans Services Page, a
collaborative project involving Federal, State and Baltimore County
government agencies as well as local nonprofit organizations
Excellent source on financial assistance at local colleges and
universities for Maryland's veterans.
Education Benefits for Maryland Veterans
(local interest)
from Maryland Higher Education Commission
FinAid:
the Smart Student Guide to Financial Aid
Find loans, scholarships, or military aid as well as financial aid
applications and calculators to figure out how much money you will need.
Has information on
financial
aid for private elementary and secondary schools.
Financial Aid (local interest)
from Baltimore County Public School's Department of Student Support
Services
Gives links to several free sources of scholarship and financial aid
sites. Scholarships for students enrolled in one of the
Alternative Education Programs.
Financial Aid
for the Disability Community
from Disability.gov
Information on federal, state and local scholarships and loans for
students with disabilities, including veterans and the military
community.
Financing a Private School Education
by National Association of Independent Schools
Offers advice for parents on
funding a private school education. The site contains information on
scholarship and tuition loan providers, as well as more affordable tuition
payment plans.
Independent College Fund of
Maryland (local interest)
Scholarships to independent liberal arts colleges and universities.
Contact your financial aid office for information about eligibility.
Maryland State
Financial Aid Assistance Programs
(local interest)
from the Maryland Higher Education Commission
Program descriptions and
applications
Descriptions and
applications for grants, merit-based or career-based scholarships,
legislative and for unique populations.
Pay for College
by CollegeBoard
Tips and advice for
students and
parents. "Learn about college costs, applying for scholarships and
other types of financial aid, choosing the best aid package, taking out
education loans, and paying the college bill."
Pay for School
by Peterson's.com
Undergraduate and graduate scholarship search, tips and guidance on
financial aid.
Scholarships,
fellowships, and loans [electronic resource]
23rd ed. Detroit: Gale, 2007. 1628 pp.
Provides more than 4,200 sources of education-related financial aid and
awards at all levels of study. A section on federal financial aid supplies a
quick summary of programs sponsored by the federal government. Also included
is a state-by-state listing of agencies in a users home state. Written for
students, and parents.
Available online as an electronic Reference Book. The content can be discovered by clicking the hyperlinks and can be printed, emailed or downloaded. These books do not have to be checked out or downloaded, and are always available for use either in the library or from home. A library card registered with Baltimore County Public Library is needed.
Scholarships
for Minorities
by BlackExcel.org
Student Aid on the Web
by United States Department of Education
Information on preparing for, choosing
and applying for admission and funding your
education beyond high school
primarily through federal student aid programs. Covers repaying loans for your college education, as well as
access to the F A F S A application and your MyF S A personal account.
En
Español
United Negro
College Fund
Administers several scholarship and internship programs.
Education / Schools: Preschool to Advanced
Preschool/Early Childhood
| K-12 | Higher Education |
Adult/Community Education
Focus on the
First Years (local interest)
It's never too early to start smart! As a child's first teachers, you as
parents and/or caregivers are instrumental in promoting your child's early
development. BCPL's programs and services for babies, toddlers and
preschoolers can help you fulfill this important role. Includes
information on Baby Booster Kits, My First Library Card and Storytimers.
Choosing
Your Child's Care and Schooling
Provided by Baltimore's Child, Inc.
Tips for choosing child care and preschool for your child.
Baltimore County Public Schools (local interest)
Baltimore County Public Schools Online: Essential Curriculum (local interest)
Education Channel
(local interest)
Comcast Cable Channel
73 is Baltimore County Public School's cable
television station.
Governor's Office on Service and Volunteerism (local interest)
Maryland's Service-Learning Graduation Requirement (local interest)
Maryland Schools Calendar for School Year (local interest)
Opening and closing dates for all public schools in Maryland from the
Maryland State Department of Education.
Maryland Student Service Alliance
(local interest)
Works with Maryland public
school students, teachers, and administrators to promote excellence in
service-learning and to help them meet the statewide graduation
requirement.
Public Schools in
Baltimore County (local interest)
School addresses and links to individual school home
pages.
School Boundaries
Locator
(local interest)
Enter your Baltimore County address to
find public schools in your area and directions to get there.
School Improvement in Maryland
(local interest)
Plans and process
Service-Learning Project Ideas
Colleges located here in Baltimore County (local interest)
Colleges located nearby in Baltimore City (local interest)
Baltimore
Collegetown Network
(local interest)
Event and campus information for Baltimore area
colleges.
Campus
Crime and Security Statistics
Crime statistics for over
6000
colleges and universities in the U.S.
Common
Application
Apply electronically to over
230 selected colleges and universities.
Education-Portal
Expansive directory of colleges, universities, career schools, trade
schools, vocational training, and online degree programs. Search by state,
name of school, level of degree, and degree program.
Higher Education in Maryland
(local interest)
From the Maryland Higher Education Commission, links to colleges and
universities in Maryland
Maryland Online
(local interest)
Maryland institutions that offer certificate and degree programs in a
principally online format.
Peterson's
Guide to Distance Learning Opportunities
A guide to degrees,
certificates and courses that can be obtained off-site.
Plan for College
From the U.S. Department of Education
Princeton
Review College Finder
Provides help in choosing a
college.
Community College of Baltimore County
(CCBC) (local interest)
Listing of classes
available at their campuses and centers. Also lists non-credit
Community Education classes available at local high schools on evenings or
weekends; Continuing Education classes for seniors, career training
apprenticeship, corporate training, community education, online courses
and more.
eLearners.com
Online colleges and university programs, degrees, and certificates.
University
of Maryland University College
(local interest)
Provides a variety of courses online for working adults.
Other Educational Programs
After School Programs |
Alternative Schools
| Homeschool |
Learning
Disabilities/Differences | Summer
Camps
| Tutors | Vocational Education
Afterschool.gov
Find federal resources
that support children and youth during out-of-school hours.
Baltimore
County Police Athletic League (PAL)
(local interest)
PAL. Centers offer an array of free
activities to youths between 8 and 17. Officers focus on at-risk
youth.
YMCA of Central
Maryland
(local interest)
With branch centers in Towson,
Catonsville, and White Marsh. If web site is unavailable, call
410-837-9622 for current information.
YouthLearn
The Morino Institute works
directly with community-based organizations, integrating the Internet and
related information technologies into the lives of people in low-income
communities.
The
Archdiocese of Baltimore
(local interest)
Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of Baltimore
Association of Independent Maryland Schools
(AIMS)
(local interest)
AIMS is a voluntary organization of private, independent elementary, middle and
college preparatory schools in Maryland and the District of Columbia which
requires and provides a means for accreditation for member schools and fosters
and serves as the focal point for contacts between member schools and the State
Department of Education and the Maryland Legislature.
Multicultural
Pavilion
Resources for educators, students and
activists to explore and discuss multicultural education.
Private Schools
in Baltimore County
(local interest)
Pre-kindergarten through High School
Waldorf Schools
Waldorf School locator, information about Waldorf education, and alumni
info.
Baltimore
County Public Schools: Office of Alternative Education, Dropout Prevention
and Summer School
(local interest)
Promotes quality education where all students can be successful in an
enriching caring, and supportive learning environment. supports students
and their families in their goals to graduate with a high school diploma,
successfully move to the world of work, and/or enroll in post secondary
education.
Catholic Home Schooling in Maryland (local interest)
Christian
Home Educators Network
Non-profit network
connecting Christian home schooling
families.
Enchanted
Learning
Includes lots of fun
activities for younger children in grades K-3.
Home Education Magazine
Free online newsletters,
discussion boards, articles and interviews from the magazine,
resources, reviews and more.
Jon's
Homeschool Resource Page
Resources,
organizations, education.
Maryland
Home Education Association (MHEA)
(local interest)
Founded in 1980 to serve and
support families of all religious, philosophical and ethnic persuasions.
Maryland
Home Schooling
(local interest)
Links to events, field trips, legal information and other resources for
Maryland home schools.
Learning Disabilities/Differences
HandSpeak
Demonstrations of how to
make American Sign Language and other international signed expressions.
LD
Online
Learning
disabilities information and resources for parents, teachers and other
professionals.
Links for Children with Special Needs
(local interest)
From Baltimore's Child
American Camping Association
The web site for the American Camping Association has information about
its member camps, the accreditation process, employment opportunities and
more.
Baltimore's Child Camp Directory - Baltimore County
(local interest)
Site also includes links to special needs camps, as well as camps in
Baltimore City and the
surrounding areas.
Gifted and Talented
Programs
(local interest)
From the MD Department of Education on the MD Summer Centers for Gifted
and Talented Students.
McDonogh School Summer Programs
(local interest)
Day camps, sports camps, academic programs, and overnight camps for boys
and girls ages 4-18.
Nature Camps Inc.
Nature Camps Inc.'s web site describes all aspects of the Environmental
Education and Adventure Education Programs. On-line or downloadable
application
A Lesson in Learning
(local interest)
An article from Baltimore's Child about how and when to get a tutor.
Division of
Career Technology and Adult Learning
(local interest)
From the MD State Department of Education
Workforce
Investment Act
(local interest)
State list of programs eligible for WIA funding, as well as contact info
for application and eligibility.
Testing
G E D |
Proctoring | Standardized Testing
Testing and Education
Reference Center (local interest)
In addition to many practice exams to improve academic standing and advancement,
this resource also allows for users to take a career assessment and build
a resume. It also preps users for G E D, P S A T, S A T, A C T, A P exams,
independent and secondary school admission tests, civil service, and many
certification and licensing tests.
A
library card registered with Baltimore County Public Library is needed.
Accuplacer GED
practice test
Information and free practice tests for the G E D.
G E D
Classes and Official Practice Test ( local interest )
Provided
by C C B C Continuing Education.
G E D
Tests in Maryland
(local interest)
Application
and information for the G E D test.
Maryland Adult Literacy Resource
Center ( local interest )
Find out about options for getting a diploma, G E D tests, adult
education programs in your community, links to websites for adult
learners, adult new readers, E S L / E S O L and their teachers.
C C B C Testing
Centers
(local interest)
Offers exam proctoring.
Accuplacer Test Prep and Review
Practice and review for standardized tests of all kinds, includes high school
(GED), college (SAT and ACT),
graduate school (GRE and MAT) and career testing, such as NCLEX and Praxis
exams.
The New SAT
Official information from the College Board on the new SAT, which began in March of 2005.
SAT
Student Resources from Baltimore County Public Schools (local interest)
Links to SAT preparation
resources and reviews with practice tests.
Test Pre Review
Help for standardized tests of all kinds, including high school, college,
graduate school and career.
Access
America for Students
Student gateway to the Federal government. Online information and
transactional services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a
week.
Connections: Children, Youth and Family Resources
(local interest)
Provides resources for Special Education, Literacy Instruction, GED and High
School Diploma Programs, and Colleges.
Educational Resources
Information about scholarships, financial aid, student, teacher and parents'
resources, information about public schools in Maryland. Provided by the
Maryland Education Portal, www.maryland.gov
How to obtain transcripts from closed private career schools (local interest)
KidsClick
From Ramapo Catskill
Library System.
Web searching for kids arranged by subject.
Maryland Higher Education Commission (local interest)
Maryland State
Department of Education
(local interest)
Find public and nonpublic schools enrollment, special education/ early
intervention service figures, attendance, staff characteristics and professional salary
schedules, etc.
Maryland Report
Card: Performance Report - State, Systems, and Schools
(local interest)
View figures for
individual school
performance as well local school systems or the state.
Gives graduation and dropout rates and enrollment
figures and Maryland School Assessment
(MSA) and High School Assessment (HSA) test results.
School Readiness Information
(local interest)
From the MD State Department of Education, results broken down by county
and other info.
Biography.com
Searchable database of over
15,000 famous names, past and present from A&E.
Biography FastFacts InfoCenter
BCPL's links to Authors, Explorers, Famous Women, Inventors, Saints, and
more.
Biography Resource Center Includes over 400,000 biographical articles on almost 275,000 people. Available on public PCs in BCPL Libraries or elsewhere with a valid BCPL library card.
Inventor Archives
Lemelson-MIT
Program's Invention Dimension, searchable by inventors' last
names or inventions.
Aesop's Fables
Thousands of searchable and browsable fables, in five different languages.
APA Style Resources
Links to several different guides on APA style
A+ Research
and Writing
Step by step guide, information and links for high school
and college students on research and writing from IPL.
Black Eyed Susan
Book Award
(local interest)
Books honored are
chosen by students in Maryland.
Citation Machine
Web tool designed to help students generate standard citations for
MLA, APA, and Chicago citation styles.
Citing
Internet Resources
Shows how to cite e-mails and Internet sources in
a bibliography.
Literature Resource Center Full text database providing biographies, bibliographies and critical analysis of novelists, poets and essayists from Contemporary Authors, Contemporary Literary Criticism and other literary sources. Searchable by author, title, time period and literary themes. (Available on public PCs in BCPL Libraries or elsewhere with a valid BCPL library card.)
MLA Style
Citations
Authoritative source for all
types of citations, including electronic sources.
Reading Lists
(local interest)
From the Baltimore County Public
Library.
Style Sheets
Examples and general rules for citing print and electronic resources for
APA, MLA, Chicago and Turabian styles from the University of California
at Berkeley.
Writing
and Literary Criticism FastFacts InfoCenter
BCPL's links to English
Grammar, Literary Criticism, Citation, Copyright Information and more.
yourDictionary.com
Dictionary, thesaurus,
acronyms, word origins, etc. Language,
multi-lingual, translation and specialty
dictionaries. Grammar, language identifiers,
links to other online dictionaries and word resources.
AAA
Math
Excellent site is searchable by grade level or topic. Includes
explanations and examples of everything from addition to algebra.
A+
Math
Elementary school age students can get help with addition,
subtraction, multiplication, and division. Fun flashcards too.
Ask
Dr. Math
Math resources by subject for K-12, college, and advanced
students at the Math Forum.
WebMath
Type in a math problem and this Discovery School site
shows the
process of solving it. Includes division, geometry, and
algebra.
Animal Diversity
Web
Info and pictures of
thousands of animals from the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.
Chemguide
Designed to help students understand concepts of chemistry. Topics include
atomic structure and bonding, inorganic and organic chemistry, instrumental
analysis, organic reaction mechanisms and chemistry calculations. Written by
a chemistry teacher.
Discovery School's Science Homework Helper
Another excellent site organized by topic,
including anatomy, botany, earth science, dinosaurs, medicine, weather and
zoology.
Elemental Data Index - From the National Institute of Standards and Technology, data on the elements.
Librarians' Internet Index -
Science
Comprehensive subject guide for the sciences.
Periodic Table of the
Elements
Information about elements, includes atomic number, symbol, weight, and
electron configuration. Designed by the Los Alamos National Laboratory's
Chemistry Division for elementary through high school students.
Resources
for Science Homework
This comprehensive site has dozens of links for anatomy,
astronomy, biology, chemistry, physics and other sciences.
Science
Fair Projects
Help getting started on
your project with ideas, books, and resources on
the Internet from the BCPL Kid's Pages.
Science
and Weather
Links to dozens of web
sites related to science, astronomy and weather from the BCPL Kid's Pages.
America's
Library
Library of Congress interactive site for kids that tells the story of
America's past.
Baltimore
County History
(local interest)
Community
history, museums and historic sites, county symbols, historical
associations, and links to other sites with information about the history of
Baltimore County.
America.gov
From the US Dept of State, information about the US, including American
life, politics, and foreign policy.
Library of
Congress Country and Area Studies
Studies of 100 countries by
the Research Division of the Library of Congress.
Mr.
Dowling's Homework Help
A 6th grade teacher's
comprehensive guide to topics covered in many social studies classrooms.
State
Information
A complete, up-to-date source
of information about all 50 states.
CalcEinstein
Online calculators for math, science, statistics, sports, health, and numerous
other topics.
FindArticles - From LookSmart, indexes over 300 magazines and journals dating back to 1998.
Got
Homework?
Check out Baltimore County Public
Library's links to dozens of
different web sites that offer homework help on a wide variety of topics.
BCPL
Catalog
Kid's Catalog Web
(local interest)
Magazines and Online Databases (local interest)
Multnomah County Library's Homework Center
Subject listing of Web
sites that concentrate on K-12 homework-related topics, reviewed by librarians from Multnomah
County Library in Oregon.
School
Assignment Alert Form
(local interest)
Teachers: tell your local library
about upcoming school assignments so that they can be ready when your
students arrive!
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from a person, not a machine!
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pages to your screen while you chat. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days
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