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American Board for Certification
of Teacher Excellence - Offers the Passport to Teaching, a national certification program designed to attract career changers into the teaching profession and certify current teachers who need to validate their highly qualified status. ABCTE is a non-profit organization, partially funded by the U.S. Department of Education.
College Board Online - National association of schools and colleges offering services and programs in the areas of assessment, guidance, admission, placement, financial aid, curriculum, and research. Distance Education at a Glance - Comprehensive overview of various topics of concern in distance education. Educational Testing Service (ETS) - Gateway to definitive information on college and graduate school tests including Advanced Placement, SAT, GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, and PRAXIS. Online registration. Globewide Network Academy - Contains free online databases of distance education courses, programs, and other resources. National Assessment Governing Board - Sets policies for the National Assessment of Educational Progress. National Center for Alternative Certification National Center for Alternative Teacher Certification Information (NCATCI) National Center for Education Information National Center on Education and the Economy (NCEE) - Policies, tools, technical assistance, and professional development that people everywhere can use to design and implement effective standards-based education and training systems. Sarah's Distance Learning Page - A description of distance learning and some links to distance learning resources. T.H.E. Journal - Source for exploring the technological horizons in education. Web-Centric Alternative Certification Program - Online program offering alternative certification in Texas. Department of Education ERIC
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