Resources

AERA Foreign Language Instruction Research Points 2006
Essential information for eduational policy on implementing the best teaching methods in foreign language instruction.

Websites

http://www.nasponline.org/
The National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) represents and supports school psychology through leadership to enhance the mental health and educational competence of all children.

http://www.nea.org/
The National Education Association’s mission is to fulfill the promise of a democratic society by promoting the cause of quality public education and advance the profession of education; expand the rights and further the interest of educational employees; and advocate human, civil, and economic rights for all.

http://www.ed.gov/
In 1980, the U.S. Department of Education was created by bringing together offices from several other departments. Its original directive remains its mission today — to ensure equal access to education and to promote educational excellence throughout the nation.

http://www.michigan.gov/mde/
Michigan Department of Education homepage offers up-to-date information regarding public education and policy in the state of Michigan.

http://www.w-w-c.org/
The What Works Clearinghouse (WWC) was established in 2002 by the U.S. Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences to provide educators, policymakers, researchers, and the public with a central and trusted source of scientific evidence of what works in education. It is administered by the Department through a contract to a joint venture of the American Institutes for Research and the Campbell Collaboration.

http://www.LDonline.org/
Learning Disabilities Online is a leading website on learning disabilities for parents, teachers, and other professionals.

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/misunderstoodminds/
The Misunderstood Minds website is the companion website to the Public Broadcasting System (PBS) special on learning differences and disabilities.