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Cybersafety

  • Cybersafety in Kentucky ... from the KY Attorney General- provides information and resources on social networking, information and tips for parents, legal and illegal downloads, cyberbullying, cyberstalking, identity theft, and viruses
  • Family Guide to Internet Safety (pdf) ... publication from the Maryland Family Magazine in cooperation with the Baltimore County Public Library and the Baltimore County Public Schools
  • NetSmartz ... free multimedia and resources for parents, educators, students, and law enforcement. Includes, workshops, downloadable media, video clips, and a blog.
  • PBS Kids Web License ... interactive site sponsored by PBS to help elementary students learn about staying safe online.
  • Safe Florida ... from the FL Attorney General's office has resources for parents, students and educators.
  • Safety Tips ... tips for parents, teachers, teens, and preteens from Rob Nickel a former Ontario Policeman who spent most of his career working undercover online
  • Staay Safe Online ... resources for home use as well as education including self-assessments, tips,and lesson plans.
  • Wired Safety ... fir the Wired Safety Organization with information on cybercrime, cyberlaw, and cybersafety.

Cyberbullying

Bully Prevention

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.
  • CharacterEd.net .. site to support character education with reosurces for parents, teachers and communities.
  • 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.
  • Good Character.com .... lesson plans and resources
  • Maryland Center for Character Education .... provides resources to schools, businesses, and community   organizations involved in and concerned with character education.

Mental Health

College Information

  • America's Best Colleges 2008 ... 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
  • 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

Financial Aid

  • College Answer Scholarship Search ... free scholarship search from Sallie Mae
  • FAFSA on the Web ... U.S. Department of Education site providing assistance in filling out the form and following up.
  • FastWeb ... conduct a scholarship search
  • Federal Pell Grant Program ... overview of the federal program to provide need-based grants for low-income undergraduates - includes application procedure and eligibility
  • FinAid ... information on scholarships, loans, savings, military aid, and more
  • Financial Aid Finder ... a collection of FAQs, and resources including state sponsored financial aid and scholoarship finder
  • Financial Aid ... from US Department of Education includes tools and information for parents, students, teachers, and administrators.
  • Pay for College ... from the College Board - conduct a free scholarship search, use the financial aid calculator, and apply for loans
  • Pay for School ... overview from Peterson's
  • Paying for College .... from US News and World Reports - includes news, planning tools and a student loan finder
  • Sallie Mae ... resources for student loans
  • Scholarship Scams ... warning signs of scams from the Federal Trade Commission

Career Information

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

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
  • 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

General Sites

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Cydney  S. Wentsel, Supervisor
410-588-5251

Laura L. Wade, Professional Support
410-588-5245
102 South Hickory Avenue
Bel Air, MD 21014