Informational Links

A Guide to Careers — Occupations in Washington State
http://www.wtb.wa.gov/careerguide/

The Education Resources Institute
http://www.teri.org/ 

Middleweb
http://www.middleweb.com/
This site features many news and information topics that are up-to-date, including excerpts from a wide selection of U.S. print media. Sample of topics explored include the influence of classroom computers on student achievement; curriculum issues via articles, web sites, and e-mail for teachers and students; and middle school links to sites centered on parent and public involvement in schools.

National Coalition for Parent Involvement in Education
http://www.ncpie.org/
Primarily for educators with guidelines for parent-school partnerships.

National Parent Information Network
http://www.npin.org/
Parent News is an online magazine. From this site you can download PDF files, such as "Family Involvement in Education: A National Portrait," compiled from interviews with parents, and "Questions Parents Ask About Schools," which covers homework, safety and preparing for a career. The site also explores other resources for parents, including books, newsletters, pamphlets, guides, and more.

Office of Superintendent of Instruction
http://www.k12.wa.us/