Teachers who work with English as a Second Language learners will find ESL/ESOL/ELL/EFL reading/writing skill-building children's books, stories, activities, ideas, strategies to help PreK-3, 4-8, and 9-12 students learn to read.
College Readiness
California Dropout Research Project
The California Dropout Research Project addresses the educational crisis of dropouts in the California school system through the synthesis of research to inform policymakers and the larger public about potential solutions.
College Board: Supporting a College-Going Culture
A number of ideas from the College Board for supporting a college-going culture at your school.
Online database listing college scholarships by state, student profile, degree, etc.
Colleges with Programs for Learning Disabled Students
This page is designed to offer college bound students, parents, and counselors easy access to information about colleges and universities that offer programs, some quite comprehensive, designed to support students with learning disabilities.
The Common Application provides an admission application — online and in print — that students may submit to any of their 346 members. The process can allow students to spend less time on applying for admission.
A handout of basic information on the DREAM Act.
Free virtual campus tours of colleges and universities.
Excelencia in Education disseminates information on effective higher education practices for Latinos, assesses the impact of institutional policies on Latino achievement, and coordinates an action network for stakeholders.
Fastweb lists more than 600,000 scholarships for students to search for free.
The SmartStudent guide to financial aid college scholarships, and student loans.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
The official website for the federal financial aid application. This is a free online application to determine the family’s expected contribution toward college.
Full-service site offering college searching, financial aid information, and more.
The Hispanic College Fund works to provide Hispanic high school and college students with the vision, resources and mentorship needed to become community leaders and achieve successful careers in business, science, technology, engineering, and math. Their programs include scholarship competitions, a youth symposium, an online career network, and a leadership and professional internship and placement program.
Houston A+ Challenge: Preparing to Dream
Program aiming to improve postsecondary access and success among low-income and first-generation college students in the Houston, TX region.
LatinosinHigherEd.com is the first Latino professional site designed specifically for the higher education community. It was launched in response to a growing concern about the need to promote career opportunities in higher education for the growing Latino population.
Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune Article on LEAP Program
Describes the Shakopee school district's LEAP program designed to help ELLs get ready for college.
National Immigration Law Center: DREAM Act Information
This site contains all the latest updates to Dream Act information and state laws that affect ELLs applying to college.
NPR: Students Recall College Life as Undocumented Immigrants
Listen to an excerpt from "Undocumented Undergrads" and an interview with the editor, Kent Wong.
NYS Higher Education Services Corporation
Information on New York State financial aid programs, tips for choosing a school, career planning guides, and more.
PBS: Ten Steps to College with the Greens
A PBS documentary that follows the Greens as they prepare for college. Each segment describes the step and has a video clip to accompany the information.
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