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College. It’s about having a plan and making it happen.

These resources are available to help students, parents and educators get the information they need to plan for and make college a reality.

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America Reads in Washington

Archived information about the America Reads program in Washington state. 
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National Service Programs

The Corporation for National and Community Service focuses on volunteering and supporting the American culture of citizenship, service and responsibility. 
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Association for Experiential Education

Dedicated to experiential education and the students, educators and practitioners who utilize its philosophy. 
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The Princeton Review

Helps students, parents and educators achieve the best results at every stage of their educational careers. By focusing on preparation and practice, we help students improve their performance in the classroom and on standardized tests. 
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Petersons Planner

Resource for finding colleges and universities, graduate schools, online and continuing education, and K-12 schools and programs.  
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Online practice tests (ACT & SAT)

Test preps and study guides for a variety of standardized tests. 
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Scholastic Books

Early college planning for students, parents and educators.   
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U.S. Department of Education Resources for Parents

Information for parents from the U.S. Department of Education.Learn about No Child Left Behind, federal student aid and checklists for monitoring homework. 
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National Coalition for Parent Involvement in Education

Organization whose mission is to advocate the involvement of parents and families in their children's education and to foster relationships between home, school and community to enhance the education of all our nation's young people. 
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Commonwealth Institute for Parent Leadership

Organization that offers a variety of programs aimed at bringing together parents, teachers, community members and school administrators for training, information and experiences, which help them work as partners to raise student achievement. 
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