41. Washington County, Maryland Government - Other Related Agencies maryland Bluesfest. education. Colleges Elementary Schools. High Schools. MiddleSchools Washington County Board of education. Health Care and Support agencies. http://www.wc-link.org/washco/relatedagencie.htm

Other Related Agencies Assessment Office Board of Education CASA Child Care Resource Center Circuit Court City of Hagerstown Convention and Visitors Bureau District Court ... Election Board of Washington County Food Resources Hagerstown Community College Health Department Historical Society Historical Trust ... Law Library Mental Health Authority Municipalities Project Head Start Social Services Soil Conservation State Highway Administration State Police Western MD Consortium Washington County Free Library Washington County Health System Washington County SPCA Boards and Commissions Boards and Commissions for which you can volunteer Commission for Women Gaming Commission Water and Sewer Advisory Commission Business and Economy Technical Innovation Center Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Commission Hagerstown Telework Center Culture and the Arts Arts Council Augustoberfest Hagers-Town Town and Country Almanack Maryland Symphony Orchestra ... Western Maryland Bluesfest Education Colleges Elementary Schools High Schools Middle Schools ... Washington County Board of Education Health Care and Support Agencies Health Care Brook Lane Health Services Hospice of Washington County Washington County Health Department Washington County Health System (Hospital) ... Western Maryland Hospital Center Support Agencies CASA Community Action Council Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependency Department of Social Services Dream Come True Easter Seals Society Empowerment 2000 (Disability Support Group) Food Resources

42. Maryland Health Careers - Interested In A Health Career? over 1,900 allied health education programs in proprietary institutions, and governmentinstitutions/agencies. Licensing of Health Professionals in maryland. http://www.marylandhealthcareers.org/html/student/other-resources.html

Other Resources To suggest additional links, contact healthcareers@mhaonline.org. Accreditation Accreditation is a nongovernmental, professional peer review process by which educational institutions and programs are provided technical assistance and evaluated for quality based on pre-established academic and administrative standards. Accreditation has been used by the public as the most reliable indicator of quality at postsecondary institutions and is typically conducted by accrediting agencies composed of similar institutions, programs, or professionals that establish eligibility requirements, evaluation standards, and procedures for being accredited. These agencies are generally categorized as institutional (national or regional) and specialized programmatic and/or professional. Accrediting Agencies (list), American Medical Association. Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as an accreditor of both institutions and programs specializing in allied health education. Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredits programs representing 18 allied health professions and recognizes over 1,900 allied health education programs in more than 1,300 institutions, including universities and colleges, academic health centers, junior and community colleges, hospitals, clinics, blood banks, vocational-technical schools, proprietary institutions, and government institutions/agencies.

43. States' Assessment Programs FAQ Evaluation ERIC/AE 1129 Shriver Laboratory University of maryland College Park mailpubs 064;ccsso.org WWW http//www.ccsso.org/. STATE education agencies. http://ericae.net/faqs/states/states.htm

States' Assessment Programs A frequently asked question of: The ERIC Clearinghouse on Assessment and Evaluation [ERIC/AE] 1129 Shriver Laboratory University of Maryland - College Park College Park MD 20742 Toll Free: 1.800.464.3742 E-mail: askae#064;ericae.net WWW: http://ericae.net Example queries: How can I ascertain what standardized tests are being used by which states for their testing programs? What about criterion-referenced tests that have been developed for individual state curricula? What states have implemented large-scale performance based assessments? Are test scores available for individual cities or school districts? If so, then how may I procure them? Table of Contents Introduction Surveys of State Assessment Programs Statistical Compendia National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Compendia ... Publication Notes INTRODUCTION Most states have implemented statewide testing programs for K-12 student achievement (48, according to the most recent survey by Education Week ) as the primary means of accountability to the public. State testing programs vary in terms of grades required to participate in the test administration, content, and format of the tests. Some states use well-known standardized tests that are purchased directly from test publishers; some state education agencies develop their tests internally in order to match the curriculum, whereas others may contract with outside vendors to do so.

44. Eastern LINCS Home Page addition, links to state adult education agencies and their representative agenciesin the Delaware District of Columbia Maine maryland Massachusetts New http://www.easternlincs.org/

ABLE Net 110 East Bald Eagle St. Lock Haven, PA 17745 570.893.4038 (phone) 570.748.1598 (fax) http://www.lhup.edu/ablenet Frequently Asked Questions About the Directory Welcome to Eastern LINCS This is one of five regional sites that make up the National Institute for Literacy's (NIFL's) comprehensive electronic communication and information system. This system provides a link to both national and regional resource material for adult literacy practitioners and students. In addition, links to state adult education agencies and their representative agencies in the region are located to the right and below. Using LINCS Tutorial Eastern ... Links for Teachers and Tutors State Sites: Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Maine ... Affiliates

45. Glossary - The Parent's Place Of Maryland - A Center For Families Of Children Wi MSDE – maryland State Department of education. The state agency that is responsiblefor monitoring local education agencies and for making sure that these http://www.ppmd.org/resources/glossary.html

Glossary of Commonly Used Terms and Abbreviations ADA ASSESSMENT BIP - Behavioral Intervention Plan (sometimes referred to as a Behavior Management Plan or a Behavior Support Plan). A BIP includes practical and specific strategies and positive supports designed to increase or reduce certain behaviors. CASE MANAGER / SERVICE COORDINATOR / TEAM LEADER COMAR CSPD DUE PROCESS EVALUATION ESY FAPE FBA IDEA IEE IEP INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PROGRAM (IEP) TEAM IFSP LCC LMB LRE LSS MANIFESTATION DETERMINATION - Decision whether inappropriate and/or dangerous behavior is understood by the child and whether the child can control that behavior. A manifestation determination may be required after a student has been removed from school as a disciplinary action. MSDE MEDIATION PLOP - Present Level of Performance as applied to the goals and objectives in an IEP. SCC SCREENING SEA SECTION 504 SRI Email directly to the Parents' Place of Maryland Comment on this Web site Return to the Parents' Place of Maryland Home Page Last updated 9 March 2003

46. ABOUT THE MID-ATLANTIC EQUITY CONSORTIUM state departments of education in Pennsylvania, Delaware, maryland, Virginia, West technicalassistance services to state and local education agencies in the http://www.maec.org/mission.html

ABOUT THE MID-ATLANTIC EQUITY CONSORTIUM MISSION BACKGROUND MAJOR PROGRAMS ... FEATURES MISSION The mission of the Mid-Atlantic Equity Consortium (MAEC) is to assist school systems and other educational organizations to create learning environments free of race, gender, class, ethnic and culture biases so that students of all backgrounds will have equal opportunities to flourish. BACKGROUND The Mid-Atlantic Equity Consortium (MAEC) was founded as a private not-for-profit corporation in 1992. Its professional staff consists of educators who are experienced in developing effective school programs to meet the needs of diverse student populations. In 1992, the MAEC successfully competed for an U.S. Department of Education grant to provide Title IV Desegregation Assistance Services to school districts in the mid-Atlantic states. Under this grant, MAEC provides training and other assistance services, free of charge, to school districts in Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania,Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia who are seeking to comply with the non-discrimination requirements of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. A renewal of this grant was awarded to MAEC in 1996. In addition to grants from the U.S. Department of Education (under the Office of Special Programs, the Women's Educational Equity Act, and the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education), the MAEC has received funding for its projects from the District of Columbia Public Schools, the University of Maryland at College Park, and the Maryland Commission on African-American History and Culture.

47. NAEH: Links To Organizations And Government Agencies Addressing Issues Related T These grants also help state education agencies to ensure that Department of education,OESE, Compensatory education Programs, 400 maryland Avenue SW http://www.endhomelessness.org/links/

National Alliance to End Homelessness Links to Organizations and Government Agencies Addressing Issues Related to Homelessness Metropolitan D.C. Organizations is a publication and web resource that lists organizations in the D.C. metropolitan region that provide services to people experiencing homelessness. The resource is maintained by the Interfaith Conference of Metropolitan Washington, 1419 V Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20009. (202) 234-6300. Email: ifc@interfaith-metrodc.org . Web address: www.interfaith-metrodc.org Greater DC Cares maintains an extensive database of Washington, DC-based community service organizations, indexable by service areas such as housing and homelessness. Web address: http://www.dc-cares.org/CSOs/ Community Organizations Across the Country Local Homeless Assistance Agencies can be found according to the states in which they are located via an online directory maintained by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Web address: http://www.hud.gov/homeless/hmlsagen.cfm Directory of Local Homeless Service Organizations is a similar resource maintained by the National Coalition for the Homeless. Web address:

48. Financial Aid Resources - Career Choices In Special Education - National Clearin State Higher education Assistance agencies Alabama, Kentucky, North Dakota.Alaska, Louisiana, Ohio. Arizona, Maine, Oklahoma. Arkansas, maryland, Oregon. http://www.special-ed-careers.org/career_choices/financial_aid/financial_aid.htm

Financial Aid Resources State Resources Federal Resources Private Resources State Resources Most states now have some form of student assistance. These financial aid programs vary by state. To find out the details of state grants and loans, students should contact their state agency or college financial aid administrator. State Higher Education Assistance Agencies: Alabama Kentucky North Dakota Alaska ... Wyoming Directories maintained by the U.S. Department of Education: Guaranty Agencies - Guaranty agencies administer student loans under the FFEL Program. This site gives a list of the guaranty agencies that operate in each state. Federal Resources U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) Grant Search Page OSEP Grant Writing Information U.S. Department of Education Student Financial Assistance Student Loan Cancellation/Deferment Options for Teachers ... Creating Options: A Resource on Financial Aid for Students with Disabilities (pdf) Project EASI...Easy Access for Students and Institutions

49. Learning Disabilities OnLine: Finding Help: State Resources: Maryland Organizations Technology STATE GOVERNMENT agencies Governor's Office MD 208951301(301) 949-4352 maryland Coalition for Inclusive education (MCIE) 7257 http://www.ldonline.org/finding_help/local_org/maryland.html

To find other help resources select a topic from the list and click GO Select a Topic US - National Organizations US - Federal Agencies US - State By State Resource Guides Canadian Resources Information By Phone International Links LD Schools On-line Resources Parent Advocacy LD OnLine introduces the LD OnLine Yellow Pages ! This exciting new venture brings information about professionals who serve children and adults with learning disabilities and/or ADHD. If you are a professional interested in listing your services, sign-up online now! Select a State Alabama Alaska American Samoa Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Guam Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Puerto Rico Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota

50. Chesapeake Child Care Resource Center member child care resource and referral agencies. training, technical assistance,public education, and policy maryland State Child Care Licensing Regulations http://www.chesapeakechildcarerr.org/links.htm

Chesapeake Child Care Resource Center Welcome For Parents - The LOCATE Complaint Policy For Providers Directions to Our Office ... Child Care Training Schedule Helpful Links For the Community Click Here to Search for Child Care and After-School Activities in the New On-Line Databases at the Maryland Committee for Children Chesapeake College Continuing Education Catalog http://www.chesapeake.edu/continuing_ed/class_sched.htm A complete catalog of Chesapeake College Continuing Education Courses with Registration Form. An in-depth description of Child Care Courses can be viewed and printed from this site. Local Area Calendar of Events http://www.goeaston.net/calendar/index.html Local Area Calendar of Events II http://starfish.delmarva.net/community/ Eastern Shore Non-Profit Organizations http://www.intercom.net/npo/ For Providers National Association for the Education of Young Children http://www.naeyc.org Come here to check out the latest information on NAEYC's conferences and publications, plus information on accreditation, advocacy, policy issues, and NAEYC membership. National Child Care Information Center http://www.nccic.org

51. SchoolGrants: State Agency Links State agencies. maryland Department of education maryland State ArtsCouncil. Wyoming Department of education Wyoming Arts Council. http://www.schoolgrants.org/Links/state_agencies.htm

Education is the ability to meet life's situations. Dr. John G. Hibben Links: State Agencies Home Grant Opportunities Sample Proposals Let's Write a Grant Our Newsletters Search Our Links Grant-Related Links Federal Agencies Foundation Resources Grants Management Grant-related Publications ... State Agencies Education-Related Links Parents General Interest National Organizations Publications ... Site Map You should regularly check your state education agency's website. These agencies frequently publish grant information as well as many other items of interest and assistance to their state's educators. As always, if you know of links that should be included here, please let us know! (Links on SchoolGrants always open in their own windows so you will always be able to return to your spot on this site.)

52. About The National Association Of The Deaf Headquartered in Silver Spring, maryland, the NAD also in areas such as education,employment, rehabilitation and technology to agencies, schools, organizations http://www.nad.org/about/

National Association of the Deaf 814 Thayer Avenue Silver Spring, MD 20910-4500 301-587-1788 Voice 301-587-1789 TTY 301-587-1791 FAX NADinfo@nad.org Email http://www.nad.org/ Website NAD Board of Directors NAD Staff Directions to NAD Headquarters in Silver Spring, Maryland NAD Mission Statement and Bylaws ... Join us! About the NAD The National Association of the Deaf (NAD), established in 1880, is the oldest and largest constituency organization safeguarding the accessibility and civil rights of 28 million deaf and hard of hearing Americans in education, employment, health care, and telecommunications. A private, non-profit organization, the NAD is a dynamic federation of 51 state association affiliates including the District of Columbia, organizational affiliates, and direct members. Programs and activities include grassroots advocacy and empowerment, captioned media certification of American Sign Language professionals certification of sign language interpreters deafness-related information and publications ... legal assistance , policy development and research, public awareness , and youth leadership development Headquartered in Silver Spring, Maryland, the NAD also has program offices in Spartanburg, South Carolina and Morganton, North Carolina.

53. Education Of Homeless Children And Youth Only 3% of all local education agencies receive McKinney funds of Compensatory educationPrograms, US Department of education, 1250 maryland Ave., SW http://www.nationalhomeless.org/edchild.html

Education of Homeless Children and Youth NCH Fact Sheet #10 Published by the National Coalition for the Homeless, July 2001 This fact sheet examines the barriers to public education faced by homeless children and youth, the progress states have made in removing those barriers, and current policy issues. A list of resources for further study is also provided. BACKGROUND Homeless children are by most accounts among the fastest growing segments of the homeless population. Families with children constitute approximately 40% of people who become homeless (U.S. Conference of Mayors, 2001). These proportions are likely to be higher in rural areas; research indicates that families, single mothers, and children make up the largest group of people who are homeless in rural areas (Vissing, 1996). When families become homeless, they are often forced to move frequently. Length-of-stay restrictions in shelters, short stays with friends and relatives, and/or relocation to seek employment make it difficult for homeless children to attend school regularly. In addition, guardianship requirements, delays in transfer of school records, lack of a permanent address and/or immunization records often prevent homeless children from enrolling in school. Often, homeless children and youth who are able to enroll in school face another obstacle: inability to get to their school because of lack of transportation. Homeless families may not have a family car or money for public transportation, and many shelters are unable to provide transportation. Children who miss school frequently fall behind very quickly. Without an opportunity to receive an education, homeless children are much less likely to acquire the skills they need to escape poverty as adults.

54. EDUCATION NEWS education Credit 1.5 PDH. Effectively work within the context of governmentguidelines and regulatory agencies to ensure ADA compliance. maryland. http://www.asla.org/members/land/ednews.html

March 31, 2003 EDUCATION NEWS Desktop Learning Reminder Site Design Responses to the Terrorist Threat Get the Latest Information Participate in ASLA's April 3 Desktop Seminar In the current climate, landscape architects must be aware of security issues relating to the built environment. In this timely program, Security Design, A Site Design Response to Terrorist Threat Len Hopper FASLA , will address site design techniques that enhance the security of public places, government facilities, and communities. Register Now If you're concerned about security in site design, don't miss this opportunity to learn how design elements can provide effective security and enhance the built environment. evaluate security responses and public process issues involving communities and public places. explore ways to effectively work within the context of government guidelines and regulatory agencies to ensure ADA compliance. Great Reviews for March 20 Seminar On March 20, 2003, landscape architects in over 20 locations participated in ASLA's live online interactive desktop seminar entitled Historic Landscape Preservation: A Look at Canada and the US . This was a highly interactive session led by co-presenters Nancy J. Brown, ASLA and Wendy Shearer, ASLA, OALA, CSLA.

55. GCRIO Global Change And Environmental Education Resources by grants from federal agencies, others are the ARS Information Staff in Beltsville,maryland. Resources Institute (WRI) Environmental education WRI presents a http://www.gcrio.org/educ.html

Global Change and Environmental Education Resources Multidisciplinary and international in scope, this collection of resources was selected for its relevance to global change and environmental education. Included is a wide range of resources in a variety of formats for educators and students at all levels (K-12 and higher education), librarians, citizens and community groups. Air Conditioning: Analyzing the Role of Government Agencies in Climate Research and Environmental Policy One of the "Daily Lesson Plans" developed by the New York Times in partnership with the Bank Street College of Education in New York City. In this lesson, students explore the roles that United States government agencies play in weather forecasting, climate control, and other climate-related environmental issues.. Alliance to Save Energy Hands-on, multidisciplinary lesson plans in the area of energy at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. AskERIC AskERIC is a personalized Internet-based service providing education information to teachers, librarians, students, counselors, administrators, parents, and others. Aspen Global Change Institute (AGCI) The Aspen Global Change Institute (AGCI) is dedicated to enhancing understanding of global environmental change and the role of human beings in that change. AGCI helps to educate decisionmakers, students, and the public about the science of global change and its ramifications. AGCI convenes interdisciplinary meetings of the world's leading scientists, enabling them to work together at the cutting edge of a variety of topics of critical importance in the global change arena. The goal of these meetings is not only to further scientific understanding across disciplines, but also to serve as a catalyst for researchers to collaborate on new work.

56. CCSSO Map Of States K12 education departments, with directories of schools and districts. From the Council of Chief State School Officers. http://www.ccsso.org/seamenu.html

Alabama Alaska American Samoa Arizona ... Pennsylvania Puerto Rico Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee ... Wyoming Council of Chief State School Officers One Massachusetts Avenue, NW Suite 700 Washington, DC 20001-1431 voice: 202.408.5505 fax: 202.408.8072

57. Links To SEA School Health Programs MD, School Safety Food and Nutrition Programs maryland Adolescent Survey Charactereducation maryland Healthy Schools Coalition, Health education Outcomes http://www.ccsso.org/seahealth.html

Links to State Education Agency School Health Programs State School Health Programs Curriculum Frameworks/ Standards AL Prevention and Support Services Child Nutrition AK School Health Program Healthy Life Framework Healthy Life Content Standards AZ Comprehensive Health Programs Child Nutrition Programs Comp. Health Ed. Standards AR Comprehensive School Health Program Child Nutrition Network Health Education Curriculum Framework Physical Education Curriculum Framework CA Healthy Children, Youth and Families California Healthy Kids Resource Center School Health Connections Nutrition Services ... Health Framework Addendum CO At Risk/Prevention/Character Education School Nutrition Physical Education Model Content Standards CT School-Family-Community Partnerships Nutrition Health Education Physical Education/Character Education ... The Connecticut FrameworkP.E. DE Child Nutrition DODEA Physical Education Health Education Performance Standards DC Support Services FL Coordinated School Health Program Office of Safe and Drug Free Schools Sunshine State Standards SunshineStateStandards.net HI Content and Performance Standards ID Child Nutrition Program Safe Schools Safe and Drug Free Schools Character Education ... Achievement StandardsHealth (health and p.e.)

58. WC-Link Home Public information network for Washington County, maryland. Includes links to government, education, news, nonprofit agencies, public service agencies, recreation, and arts and entertainment. http://pilot.wash.lib.md.us/

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59. Regional Institutional Accrediting Agencies Regional Institutional Accrediting agencies. the District of Columbia, maryland, NewJersey the US Virgin Islands, including distance education programs offered http://www.ed.gov/offices/OPE/accreditation/regionalagencies.html

Regional Institutional Accrediting Agencies The dates specified for each entry are the date of initial listing as a recognized agency, the date of the Secretary's most recent grant of renewed recognition, and the date of the agency's next scheduled review for renewal of recognition by the National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity. (Note: S = Spring meeting and F = Fall meeting) Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Higher Education Scope of recognition: the accreditation and preaccreditation ("Candidacy status") of institutions of higher education in Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, including distance education programs offered at those institutions. Jean Avnet Morse, Executive Director 3624 Market Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104 Tel. (215) 662-5606, Fax (215) 662-5950 E-mail address: info@msache.org

60. The DRM Regional Resource Directory: Maryland maryland State and Area agencies and Programs Center for Technology in EducationLearning Independence Through Computers (LINC) maryland Technology Assistance http://www.disabilityresources.org/MARYLAND.html

Home Subjects States Librarians ... Contact Us The DRM Regional Resources Directory (States) Maryland - The Old Line State Updated 12/2001 State Index About / Hints / Link General See also Developmental Disabilities Multi-Service Agencies Family Net Works [added 1/10/02] Maryland Association of Community Services Maryland Governor's Office for Individuals with Disabilities (OID) Maryland Share Advocacy and Legal Rights ADA Information Center of the Mid-Atlantic Region Disability Advocacy Training and Technical Assistance Maryland DORS Client Assistance Program (CAP) Maryland Disability Law Center ... National Resources Aging AARP in Maryland ElderWeb: Maryland Maryland Department of Aging U.S. Administration on Aging - Maryland: State and Area Agencies and Programs ... National Resources Alzheimer's Disease Alzheimer's Association Central Maryland Chapter National Resources Arthritis Arthritis Foundation - Maryland Directory National Resources Arts Maryland Arts Access Maryland Governor's Advisory Committee on Careers in the Arts for People with Disabilities VSA Arts Affiliate - Maryland National Resources Assistive Technology CURE Network John Hopkins University - Center for Technology in Education Learning Independence Through Computers (LINC) Maryland Technology Assistance Program (MDTAP) ... National Resources Autism Autism Society of America Anne Arundel County [added 5/24/02] Howard County Chapter [updated 5/24/02] Montgomery County Maryland Chapter [added 5/24/02]

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