Web Directory

» American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese
   Washington State Juan de Fuca Chapter. Includes organization information, links to teaching resources, and a short biography of Juan de Fuca.
   http://aatsp.20m.com/main.html

» American Association of University Women of Washington (AAUW-WA)
   "Promoting education and equity for all women and girls." Branches, issues, and organizational information.
   http://www.aauw-wa.org/

» Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
   A source of resources, training, and technology for educators. Includes media center, grants, story gallery, health and education links, and information about helping schools in the Pacific Northwest.
   http://www.gatesfoundation.org/

» Children's Home Society of Washington
   CHWS has as its purpose to implement a statewide network of family support centers, early childhood programs, and school-linked services throughout Washington State.
   http://www.ed.gov/Family/ParentCtrs/tacoma.html

» Christian Homeschool Network of Washington
   A statewide grassroots network committed to ensuring the right to homeschool freely.
   http://www.chnow.org/

» Citizens United for Responsible Education
   CURE promotes academic excellence for children, by researching educational issues, networking relevant information, and advocating public policy.
   http://www.curewashington.org/

» Citizens' Campaign for Commercial-Free Schools
   Works to protect the right of Washington children and youth to a commercial-free education. Includes upcoming events, action alerts, newsletters, and how to get involved.
   http://www.scn.org/cccs/

» Community Action Team
   CAT is an organization of community members who are dedicated to helping to solve the methamphetamine production and use problems through education, community action and leadership.
   http://www.meooow.org

» Higher Education Coordinating Board of Washington State
   Features an overview of colleges, financial aid, admission requirements, education policy and planning of the HECB.
   http://www.hecb.wa.gov/

» League of Education Voters
   Information about current legislation. Also includes e-mail lists, public school facts, news, and funding issues.
   http://www.educationvoters.org/

» Northwest Council for Computer Education
   Organization of Pacific Northwest educators interested in supporting the use of computers in education.
   http://www.ncce.org/

» Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory
   NWREL provides research and development assistance to education, government, community agencies, business, and labor. NWREL's primary service area is the Northwest states of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington.
   http://www.nwrel.org/

» Partnership for Learning
   An independent, non-profit organization supported by Washington business and community leaders. Its purpose is to increase public awareness and understanding about Washington's efforts to improve the quality of education for all its students.
   http://www.partnership4learning.org/

» Professional Educator Standards Board
   Suggests recommendations to the State Board of Education, Superintendent of Public Instruction, Governor and Legislature on the full range of issues affecting education professionals, including: recruitment, hiring, preparation, certification, mentoring,
   http://www.pesb.wa.gov/

» The Association of Washington School Principals
   Includes job postings, legislation, grants, forum, publications, and accreditation information.
   http://www.awsp.org/

» The Edmund F. Maxwell Foundation
   Academic scholarship available to residents of Western Washington requiring financial assistance to attend accredited independent colleges or universities.
   http://www.maxwell.org/

» Washington Alliance for Arts Education
   Organization dedicated to promoting statewide arts education in partnership with artists, educators, organizations, schools and agencies through collaboration, inservice education, communication and recognition.
   http://www.artsedwashington.org/

» Washington Association for Learning Alternatives
   Offers information on its yearly conference, publications, regional news, schools, starting a program, and membership information.
   http://www.walakids.com/

» Washington Association of School Administrators
   WASA is a professional association representing educational administrators in Washington State. Offers a description of services, government relations, professional development, and links.
   http://www.wasa-oly.org/

» Washington Association of School Business Officials
   A non-profit organization for Washington K-12 school employees whose responsibilities include the business affairs of public and non-profit schools. Includes calendar, workshops, job line, certification information, and links.
   http://www.wasbo.org/

» Washington Association of Teaching Christian Homes (WATCH)
   A statewide non-profit organization highlighting conference information, local support, and legislative information.
   http://www.watchhome.org

» Washington Charter Public Schools
   News, links, and testimonials about charter public schools.
   http://www.wacharterschools.org/

» Washington Council
   The Washington Council is organized to enable all Washington students to successfully access and engage post-secondary opportunities.
   http://www.washingtoncouncil.org/

» Washington Education Association
   Advocating quality public education and the interests of public school employees.
   http://www.washingtonea.org/

» Washington Homeschooling Organization (WHO)
   Statewide organization supporting all homeschoolers. Includes legislative information, intro packet for new homeschoolers, support group listings, qualifying courses, and events.
   http://www.washhomeschool.org/

» Washington Interscholastic Activities Association
   Features calendar of events, state tournament information and directory of member schools.
   http://www.wiaa.com/

» Washington Music Educators Association
   They provide and promote educational resources for music educators and students in our public and private schools and colleges.
   http://www.wmea.org/

» Washington Science Teachers Association
   Professional development opportunities, conferences, message board, initiative scholarships, calendar, and board members.
   http://www.wsta.net/

» Washington State Latter-day Saint Family Educators
   Mormon homeschooling organization offers reading lists, lesson plans, and opinion articles.
   http://www.waldsfe.org/

» Washington State PTA
   Organizational news, education resources, calendar of events, and leadership information.
   http://www.wastatepta.org/

» Washington State School Directors' Association
   Online resource for the school board members in Washington State, including calendar, announcements, publications, legislative issues, regional meetings, and advocacy.
   http://www.wssda.org/wssda/WebForms/En-Us/Default.asp

» Washington State Special Education Coalition
   Visitors may subscribe to an e-mail list. Includes member organizations, committee information, online resources, history, FYI, and a survey.
   http://www.wssec.org/

» Young Women in Science for Rural Communities
   Nine-month science projects by girls in rural communities.
   http://depts.washington.edu/rural/RURAL/