Counseling Associations

• American Counseling Association ... dedicated to the growth and development of the counseling profession and those who are served.
• American Psychological Association ... information about the association as well as a collection of articles on a variety of psychology topics
• American School Counselor Association ... supports school counselors' efforts to help students focus on academic, personal/social and career development so they achieve success in school and are prepared to lead fulfilling lives as responsible members of society.
• MSDE School Counseling ... state guidelines, publications, newsletters, and Student Records Manual
• National Association for College Admissions Counseling ... collection of information on college admission for counselors, students, and parents.
• National Board for Certified Counselors ... information on the certification process and counseling-related news.

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.

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

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

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

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
• FinAid ... information on scholarships, loans, savings, military aid, and more
• Pay for College ... from the College Board - conduct a free scholarship search, use the financial aid calculator, and apply for loans
• Sallie Mae ... resources for student loans
• Scholarship Scams ... warning signs of scams from the Federal Trade Commission
• U.S. Department of Education ... publications on financial aid

Career Information

• Bridges ... (password required - check with your counselor)
• Career Advice ... from Monster - job search basics, targeted career advice, and career communities
• Career Resource Homepage ... collection of links to resource materials and sites
• JobStar Central ... search for information by career
• Maryland's CareerNet ... information on career planning and job seeking
• Occupational Outlook Handbook ... publication from the U.S. Department of Labor - search alphabetically or by occupation
• Peterson's Career Education ... resources for career education, education providers, and resume help

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
• 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

General Sites

• FindLaw ... collection of information, resources, and publications on law subjects
• Harford County Department of Social Services ... contact information and services available
• Harford County Public Schools ... main site for the school system
• Harvard Education Letter ... newsletter for K-12 educators and administrators on issues which affect school performance
• Legal Aid Bureau ... information on services available and eligibility
• Maryland Department of Education ... portal for MSDE including the state guidelines for testing, curriculum, and instruction
• U.S. Department of Education Publications ... search keyword or publication id