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• SBC Knowledge Network Explorer - Features lesson plans, webquests, directory of outstanding websites, and education advocates.

  ADPRIMA For teachers and prospective teachers. "How to" information ranging from lesson planning to classroom management, and curriculum theory. http://www.adprima.com/

  ALPS-Active Learning Practices for Schools From Harvard Graduate School of Education. Interactive forums, curriculum design resources, model lessons and activities, opportunities for professional reflection. http://learnweb.harvard.edu/alps/

  A-to-Z Teacher Stuff Online lesson plans, thematic units, teacher tips, discussion boards, educational articles and sites, book and literature activities. http://www.atozteacherstuff.com/

  Book Rap Discussions conducted via email. Individuals or groups of students from anywhere can discuss the scheduled books. http://rite.ed.qut.edu.au/old_oz-teachernet/projects/book-rap/

  Cal Teacher Blog California educator shares experience and useful curriculum for new and veteran teachers. http://calteacherblog.blogspot.com/

  Center for Teaching Quality (CTQ) As a research-based advocacy organization, CTQ focuses primarily on (1) the conditions of teaching that will allow teachers to help students learn, (2) leadership opportunities for America’s best teachers to improve teaching and learning policies, and (3) new ways to engage the public in teaching quality and student achievement issues http://www.teachingquality.org/

  Chester College School of Education A set of resources and links for teachers and student teachers, mostly related to the educational system in England and Wales. http://www.chester.ac.uk/~mwillard/teacher_education/homepage.htm

  Community Learning Network (CLN) The network's primary focus is to help K-12 teachers integrate information technology into their classrooms. http://www.cln.org/

  Discoveryschool.com Includes lesson plans, teacher's store, puzzlemakers, curriculum ideas, television programs, and Schrock's links. http://school.discoveryeducation.com/

  Disney Learning Partnership A variety of resources to support creativity in teaching. Expert advice, professional development and details about Disney's American Teacher Awards. http://disney.go.com/DisneyLearning/

  eduScapes: A Site for Life-long Learners Information-rich collage of educational resources for every student and teacher. http://www.eduscapes.com/

  Field Trip Factory Free field trips in your community. Hands-on experieces make active learning come to life. All lessons meet national learning standards. http://www.fieldtripfactory.com

  Find Schools Online Advice, news, and resources for educators desiring to return to school for a Master's or Doctorate's degree. Includes an directory of colleges and universities around the world and their programs. Diverse range of degrees represented: education, cooking, medicine, business, and others. http://www.find-schools-online.com/

  Freaky Freddie's Free Funhouse Links to many free offers for educators and teachers. http://www.freakyfreddies.com/teacher.htm

  Hands On Helper Educational activities for those in or studying elementary education. http://www.angelfire.com/oh/chrisms/

  Independent Schools Religious Studies Association (ISRSA) The principal means by which Religious Studies teachers in independent schools in the United Kingdom can keep in touch with each other, exchange views, and provide mutual support. http://isrsa.org.uk

  Innovating in Education Tools, resources, and programs to utilize technology in classrooms. http://www97.intel.com/education/

  JSC Learning Technologies Project Internet tools for K-12 teachers and students. http://prime.jsc.nasa.gov/

  Learners Together Educational e-zine with a heavy focus on technology. http://tlcweb.np.edu.sg/lt/

  The Master Teacher Providing training for everyone involved in education through publications, seminars, books, videos, and software. http://www.masterteacher.com/

  Mission: Critical interactive tutorial for critical thinking, in which you will be introduced to basic concepts through sets of instructions and exercises http://www.sjsu.edu/depts/itl/

  The National Board For Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) Works to strengthen the teaching profession and to improve student learning in America's schools by establishing high standards for teachers. http://www.nbpts.org/

  National Teachers Enhancement Network Delivers teaching resources and professional development opportunities through the Internet directly to K-12 science teachers. http://btc.montana.edu/courses/aspx/ntenhome.aspx/

  New York Times Teacher Connections Each school day, provides a lesson plan based on the day's news. Lets teachers share a plan of their own. With lesson archive. http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/index.html

  Physics Teacher Education Coalition (PTEC) An association of physics departments dedicated to the improvement of American K-12 physics and physical science teacher preparation. http://www.ptec.org/

  Project SITE SUPPORT (PSS) A education/business community partnership to train, and retain teachers in the K-12 urban environments. http://www.sitesupport.org

  Resources for Advanced Placement Teachers A non-profit corporation that works with Texas schools and the private sector to manage Advanced Placement (AP) and (Pre-AP) incentive programs, partnerships whereby a private donor provides incentives to a school district to increase the number of students passing AP exams. http://www.apstrategies.org

  SchoolNotes Teachers can post information homework and other class information on their own personal page for parents to access. Free service with banner advertising. http://schoolnotes.com/

  Spelling Strategies Different "weapons" that will help students be better spellers. http://www.nexus.edu.au/Divisions/curriculum/clp/VacationLiteracy/spsmain.htm

  State Education Agencies The Council of Chief State School Officers links to state boards of education or education agencies. http://www.ccsso.org/chief_state_school_officers/state_education_agencies/index.cfm

  Teach for America National teacher recruitment program which seeks to attract college graduates to the classroom. http://www.teachforamerica.org/

  Teacher Focus Teacher forum and discussion boards. Includes directory of resources for teachers, plus free lesson plans and teaching-oriented newsletters. http://www.teacherfocus.com/

  Teacher Universe Providing tools for technology planning, professional development, instructional tools, and career and life services, with the goal of promoting standards-based education. http://www.riverdeep.net/teacheruniverse/

  Teachers Helping Teachers A not-for-profit site providing teaching tips, lesson plans, and forums for teachers to network with each other. Material on the site is updated weekly during the school year. http://www.pacificnet.net/~mandel/

  Teachers.Net Teacher discussion boards and chatrooms. Lesson plans, project ideas and teaching tools. Searchable teacher job listings and career resources. http://www.teachers.net/

  Teacher2Teacher A collection of services and products designed to improve integration of technologies into the classroom. http://www.teacher2teacher.com/

  TeacherVision Find lessons, printables, quizzes, free newsletters, products for sale. http://www.teachervision.fen.com/

  Teaching Tips An experienced teacher shares her expertise through articles that cover most every area of teaching. Also personally answers questions through email. Discussion board and place for other teachers to share things that worked for them. http://www.teachingtips.com/

  Teach-nology.com Web portal for educators. Includes lesson plans, tools, worksheets, articles and tips for teachers. http://www.teach-nology.com/

  6 + 1 Trait Writing Teachers and students can use the model to pinpoint areas of strength and weakness as they continue to focus on continued writing improvement. http://www.nwrel.org/assessment/department.php?d=1

  Turner Learning The educational arm of Turner Broadcasting, offering curriculum support for new and existing educational programs and projects. http://turnerlearning.com/

  U.S. Department of Education: New Teacher's Guide Information about academic standards, grants, and a variety of resources provided by the U.S. Dept. of Education. [Archived, last updated in the year 2000] http://www.ed.gov/pubs/TeachersGuide/