Internet Resources - Education

Databases

• ERIC
  The Education Resources Information Center provides the world's premier database of journal and non-journal education literature.
  Browse related subjects: Education, Indexes, Schools

Recommended Websites

• California Dept. of Education
  Provides a wealth of information on education issues in California. Includes links to the Academic Performance Index (API) (reports, guides and information on the accountability program measuring the academic performance and growth of schools), Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Results (program information and measurements on how well students are learning basic academic skills), and Contents Standards (descriptions of the knowledge, skills, and concepts that students should acquire in each grade level).
  Browse related subjects: Education, Schools
• College Board
  The College Board is a not-for-profit membership association whose mission is to connect students to college success and opportunity. Provides information about entrance tests (SAT, PSAT, AP, CLEP), scholarships and financial aid, how to find a college and select a major, and much more.
  Browse related subjects: Colleges and Universities
• Ed-Data
  The Education Data Partnership is a collaboration of the Alameda County Office of Education, the California Department of Education, EdSource, and the Fiscal Crisis & Management Assistance Team. Ed-Data provides Base API reports at the school, district, and statewide level. You can also "Compare Schools" and "Compare Districts" to see how your school or district stacks up against others in the state. The School Characteristics Index (SCI), a number used to identify a school's demographics and challenges, is now available in each school's Base and Growth API reports.
  Browse related subjects: California, Education, Schools, Statistics, Tests
• English as a Second Language
  Welcome to this English as a Second Language website, a starting point for ESL learners who want to study English through the Web.
  Browse related subjects: Education, Languages
• Scholarships 4 School
  The purpose of this free website is to provide students with the tools they need to make informed decisions about obtaining scholarships and other forms of financial aid.
  Browse related subjects: Colleges and Universities, Education, Schools
• Test Prep Review
  Provides basic information about a large number of university entrance exams, including the SAT, ACT, LSAT, CBEST, MCAT, and many more. Includes general information on how to take a test, and links for college contacts.
  Browse related subjects: Colleges and Universities, Tests

Local Links

• Bethany University
  Browse related subjects: Colleges and Universities, Santa Cruz County
• Cabrillo College
  Browse related subjects: Colleges and Universities, Santa Cruz County
• Cabrillo Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Program
  Cabrillo College's Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management program provides the student with basic culinary food preparation and service, advanced a la carte and buffet food production and service, as well as food service management training for the industry. Cabrillo College offers both a Certificate of Proficiency and an Associate Degree in Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management.
  Browse related subjects: Food, Nutrition, Wine
• California State University, Monterey Bay
  Browse related subjects: Colleges and Universities
• San Jose State University
  Browse related subjects: Colleges and Universities
• Santa Cruz County Schools
  Santa Cruz County Office of Education. Links to websites for school districts, elementary, junior high, and high schools.
  Browse related subjects: Santa Cruz County, Schools
• University of California, Santa Cruz
  Browse related subjects: Colleges and Universities, Santa Cruz County