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Parent Resource Page
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No Child Left Behind
"On the official No Child Left Behind website you can find answers to your questions about the new education law signed by President Bush on January 8, 2002." No Child Left Behind Act & Policy
Facts and terms every parent should know about the No Child Left Behind Act
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The Dutchess BOCES School Library System
The Dutchess BOCES School Library System serves 89 participating school libraries by providing:
• library automation development and ongoing support
• professional library collection and online resources
• coordination of inter-library loan
• professional development opportunities
• cooperative collection development
• access to online databases
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Just for the Kids [National Center for Educational Achievement]
Just for the Kids motivates educators and the public to take action to improve schools by giving them a clear picture of a school's academic condition and identifying the effective practices found in high-performing schools. just4kids.org
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New York State Education Department Resources
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NYS Assessments
• General Information • Examination Schedules • New and Revised Assessments • Elementary and Intermediate Level Examinations • Secondary Level Examinations • Chart of Diploma Requirements • Pamphlet on Elementary/Intermediate Level General Education Requirements NYS Assessments
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NYS Learning Standards
Project Accelerate Consortium's reference site, which includes all of the NYS Learning Standards, their performance indicators, examples of completion, example assessment tests, lessons, and more... AccelerateU - Online Learning
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The Center for Public Education
The Center for Public Education is a national resource for accurate, timely, and credible information about public education and its importance to the well-being of our nation. The Center provides up-to-date research, data, and analysis on current education issues and explores ways to improve student achievement and engage public support for public schools. The Center for Public Education
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The New York State Higher Education Service Corporation
The NYS Higher Education Service Corporation is the state agency that helps people pay for college. HESC administers the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) and 25 other grant, scholarship, and loan programs, guarantees federal student and parent loans, offers guidance for college planning, and provides a highly-rated 529 college savings plan. hesc.ny.gov
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Scholarship Help and Advice Center
The goal of this website is to educate students about scholarship access and the necessary requirements for achieving maximum financial aid. They explain how college funding works, the types of scholarships available, how to find them and how to apply for them. In addition, they provide their information free of charge. scholarshiphelp.org
