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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.
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Cyberbullying
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Bully Prevention
- Bullies: What Is Bullying ... series of pages on what bullying is, how to handle it and how to tell if you are a bully - from PBS Kids It's My Life
- Bullying ... information and links from the National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center
- Bullying ... a collection of articles, fact sheets and links from Medline Plus a service of the National Institutes od Health
- Bullying: Facts for Families ... fact sheet from the American Academy of child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- Bullying in Schools ... 1997 ERIC Digest
- Bullying in Schools ... PowerPoint presentation developed by the University of MD School Mental Health Program
- Bullying Intervention Strategies that Work ... article and resources from Education World
- 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
- Bullying Publications and Resources ... a collection of resources from the California Department of Education
- Bullying: Where Does It End? ... PowerPoint presentation from MSDE Student Services and Alternative Programs Division
- Dealing with Bullying ... signs and suggestions from TeensHealth
- Early Intervention and Prevention - Bullying Prevention ... article from Safe and Responsive Schools (pdf)
- Helping Kids Deal with Bullying ... Advice for parents from KidsHealth
- 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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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.
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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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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
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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
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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
- 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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