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The U. S. Department of Education provides information selected especially for parents, teachers, students and administrators as well as press releases, photos, audio clips and video all in one place-Press Room.  http://www.ed.gov

The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 is a landmark in education reform designed to improve student achievement and change the culture of America’s schools. With passage of No Child Left Behind, Congress reauthorized the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA)—the principal federal law affecting education from kindergarten through high school. In amending ESEA, the new law represents a sweeping overhaul of federal efforts to support elementary and secondary education in the United States.  http://www.ed.gov/nclb

The George Lucas Education Foundation documents and disseminates the stories of exemplary practices in K-12 public education. Over 70 online documentaries showcase imagination and innovation in public schools. Free teaching modules created by professional development experts and education faculty are available at the website.  http://glef.org

The International Society for Technology in Education provides major resources for educators who strive to integrate technology with teaching and learning. Standards are available for both students and teachers at this site. The ISTE professional journals detail excellent examples of the integration of technology into the curriculum. Both individual and district memberships are available.  http://www.iste.org

The North Central Regional Educational Laboratory helps schools and students reach their full potential as it specializes in educational applications of technology to improve learning. Many resources are located at this site.  http://www.ncrel.org
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This site is designed to help districts and schools plan and evaluate the systemwide use of educational technology. Schools face the challenge of preparing students to live, learn and work successfully in today’s knowledge-based digital society. To do so will require high-performance learning of academic content using 21st-century skills and tools. To accomplish this, schools must become highperformance learning organizations. The enGauge framework identifies Six Essential Conditions—systemwide factors critical to effective uses of technology for student learning.  http://www.ncrel.org/engauge

The National Staff Development Council gives districts information not only on high quality training programs with intensive followup and support, but also other growth-promoting processes such as study groups, action research and peer coaching. NSDC, as an organization, believes that staff development is fundamentally people improvement. The library offers excellent full-text professional articles.  http://www.nsdc.org

A collection of web-based tools designed to support and promote achievement of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) literacy and 21st century skills. It presents a dynamic look at highlighted examples, resources, recommendations, tools and recommended goals in each of nine key areas that support a coherent framework for 21st century education.  http://www.21stcenturyskills.org/Route21

The State Board of Educator Certification site assists educators in planning for quality technology applications professional development programs as well as providing information on certifications for all professional educators.  http://www.sbec.state.tx.us
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The Southwest Educational Development Laboratory (SEDL) solves significant problems facing educational systems and communities to ensure a quality education for all learners. The SEDL work focuses on an integrated program of applied research and development, professional development, assistance and services. SEDL refines work based on new findings from on-going research.  http://www.sedl.org

Founded in the fall of 2001, the State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA) is the principal association representing the state directors for educational technology. SETDA’s goal is to improve student achievement through technology.  http://www.setda.org

The Texas Computer Education Association supports educators in learning about technology and using it in the classroom. As the sponsor of the largest Texas conference focusing on educational technology, the organization’s website provides online registration, program information and student and teacher contest information.  http://www.tcea.org

The Texas Education Agency website provides immediate information needed daily in schools related to a variety of topics, including assessment, curriculum, teacher resources and grant information. Quick links to Education Service Centers and the State Board for Educator Certification are also provided.  http://www.tea.state.tx.us

The Technology Applications Teacher Network is a collaborative project between the twenty Texas Education Service Centers and the Texas Education Agency and is designed to provide Texas teachers with resources to implement the Technology Applications Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills in the K-12 classroom and meet No Child Left Behind, Title II, Part D requirements.  http://www.techappsnetwork.org

The Technology Planning & E-Rate Support Center (TPESC) provides assistance and support to Texas public and charter schools in meeting the requirements for participation in the federal Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support Program, better known as E-Rate and in meeting No Child Left Behind, Title II, Part D requirements. TPESC also provides assistance in submission of the online Texas e-Plan and the Texas Campus STaR Chat.  http://tpesc.esc12.net
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The CEO Forum provides reports on the status of educational technology in the United States in the areas of infrastructure, professional development, digital content, and accountability. The K-12 STaR Chart, a Web based tool, allows both districts and campuses to self-assess components of a total technology program.

The Consortium for School Networking promotes the use of telecommunications to improve K-12 learning. "Taking TCO to the Classroom" is just one of their superior vendor neutral resources for schools.

The International Society for Technology in Education provides major resources for educators who strive to integrate technology, teaching, and learning. Standards are available for both students and teachers at this site. The ISTE professional journals detail excellent examples of the integration of technology into the curriculum. Both individual and district memberships are available.
 
The North Central Regional Educational Laboratory helps schools and students reach their full potential as it specializes in educational applications of technology to improve learning. Many resources are located at this site.
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The Milken Family Foundation site provides professional development information as well as high school science inquiry-based learning programs, best practices for middle schools, and reading programs proven to be effective. Their Seven Dimensions for Gauging Progress guides educators in assessing whether or not their schools provide the conditions necessary for improving student learning with technology.
 
The National Staff Development Council gives districts information not only on high quality training programs with intensive follow-up and support, but also other growth-promoting processes such as study groups, action research, and peer coaching. NSDC, as an organization, believes that staff development is fundamentally people improvement. The library offers excellent full-text professional articles.

Technology standards information at this site assists educators in planning for quality professional development programs. In addition, the State Board of Educator Certification provides information on certifications for all professional educators.

The Technology Planning and E-Rate Support Center website contains up-to-date information related to the development of the Texas STaRChart System and E-Rate information.
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This site for Texas educators provides immediate information needed daily in schools. Keep it bookmarked also for quick links to Education Service Centers and the State Board for Educator Certification.

The Texas Computer Education Association supports educators in learning about technology and using it in the classroom. As sponsor of the largest Texas conference focusing on educational technology, the organization provides on-line registration, program information, and student and teacher contest information.

The Texas Association of School Administrators with Texas Tech University, the Texas Business and Education Coalition (TBEC), and Texas Computer Education Association will train approximately 50 percent of all Texas superintendents and principals during the three-year period beginning in the 2000-2001 school year. The project is funded through the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

These exemplary and promising educational technology programs may help districts create quality, effective, and useful projects within their communities.
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