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Counseling Associations
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Character Education
- Character Counts ... information for implementing the program on which it is based -
teaches the Six Pillars of Character: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship.
- Character Education Partnership ... online discussion and resources from the nonprofit
dedicated to developing moral character and civic virtue in our nation's youth as one means of creating a more compassionate and responsible society.
- Maryland Center for Character Education .... provides resources to schools, businesses, and community organizations involved in and concerned with character education.
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Mental Health
- American Association of Suicidology ... research, resources, publications, and links
- American Foundation for Suicide Prevention ... information and resources for the public and professionals
- CHADD Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder ... resources and information for practitioners, parents, and the general public
- Harford County Resource Guide ...
programs and services available to citizens of Harford County.
- Healthy Minds. Healthy Lives ... articles, resources, and news for parents and professionals from the American Psychiatric Association
- The Human Connection ... training organization providing information, resources, and articles on behavioral issues
- National Mental Health Association ... news, information, and resources for all aspects of mental health
- National Mental Health Information Center ... articles, publications, and news from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
- National School Safety and Security Services ... a consulting firm providing news and training services in
school security and school emergency / crisis preparedness,
school security
assessments, and school safety consulting for K-12 schools
- National Strategy for Suicide Prevention ... resource center, publications, newsletters, and programs
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline ... resources and organizational information
- Safe and Responsive Schools Project ... funded by the U.S. Department of Education dedicated to information and resources
on school safety and violence prevention
- Self Inflicted Injury / Suicide ... statistics and information from the CDC
- Speak for Them ... resources, facts, news for youth and parents from the Baltimore Affiliate of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
- Stop Suicide Today ... information, resources, and publications from Screening for Mental Health
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration ... from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, this site provides a wealth of information and government publications, grant information, newsletters, and statistics and data
- Suicide Prevention ... resources and publications from the National Institute of Mental Health
- Suicide Prevention Action Network USA ... resources and information
- Yellow Ribbon International Suicide Prevention Program ... information, resources, and links
- Youth Lifesavers ... created by secondary students to help inform and support their peers
- Youth Suicide Prevention ... information and resources for youth and adults
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Bully Prevention
- Bullying ... information and links from the National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center
- Bullying Prevention Is Crime Prevention ... a report from Fight Crime: Invest in Kids (pdf)
- Bullying Prevention ... information, links, tips, and resources, for students, parents, and schools
- Early Intervention and Prevention - Bullying Prevention ... article from Safe and Responsive Schools (pdf)
- KidPower ... library of articles on personal safety for children, personal safety for teens and adults, foundation of safety, harassers and predators
- Operation Respect ... educational resources that are designed to establish a climate that reduces the emotional and physical cruelty some children inflict upon each other by behaviors such as ridicule, bullying and-in extreme cases-violence.
- Stop Bullying Now .. information and strategies from a professional counselor and social worker
- Take a Stand Lend a Hand ... information and games for elementary kids with links for adults from the Health Resources Services Administration
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College Information
- America's Best Colleges 2007 ... US News & World Report article on college comparisons
- Campus Tours ... search by college for general information, virtual tours, campus maps, and college websites
- College Opportunities Online ... allows users to search for post-secondary programs based on a variety of parameters including geography, size, program, and type of institution
- College Fairs ... find a college fair, pre-attendance preparation, what to do at the college fair from the National Association for College Admissions Counseling
- Community College Search ... users can search for 2-year post-secondary institutions geographically, alphabetically, or by keyword
- Go College ... provides college search help, financial aid advice and information, distance learning courses, and SAT and ACT testing information and tips
- Maryland Higher Education Commission ... provides information on the structure and function of the commission and links to Maryland Community Colleges
- Peterson's College Bound Home ... search for colleges, information on testing, admissions essay help, and financial aid
- Plan for College ... website sponsored by the College Board gives advice, tips and information for high school students interested in attending college
- Princeton Review ... resources for schools and careers, improving testing skills, scholarships and financial aid, and resources for K-12 Educators
- U.S. Two-Year Colleges ... search by state for list of colleges and links to their websites
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Financial Aid
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Career Information
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Military Careers
- Military Careers ... career information on military jobs including training provided and outlook
- U.S. Air Force ... home of the Air Force - provides info on the service branch
- U.S. Army ... home of the Army - provides info on the service branch
- U.S. Coast Guard ... home of the Coast Guard - provides info on the service branch
- U.S. Marines ... home of the Marines - provides info on the service branch
- U.S. Navy ... home of the Navy - provides info on the service branch
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Testing
- ACT ... information about the test as well as tools for college searching and application, and financial aid,
- AP Preparation ... practice questions, tips, subjects, and courses
- CLEP ... information on taking the tests and getting college credit
- College Board ... main website arranged by students, parents, and educators
- College PowerPrep ... tools for preparing to take the SAT and ACT exams
- PrepDoctor ... commercial site offering preparation aids
- PSAT Preparation ... practice items, tips, and tools
- SAT Preparation Center ... practice questions, tips, skills, and online courses
- Study Hall ... free materials to assist in preparing for the SAT and PSAT
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General Sites
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