| ACT is an independent, not-for-profit organization that provides more than a hundred assessment, research, information, and program management services in the broad areas of education and workforce development. |
| Campus Tours provides virtual college tours and academic multimedia, working with hundreds of colleges and universities. |
| College Board is a not-for-profit membership association whose mission is to connect students to college success and opportunity. |
| College Opportunities On-Line (COOL) — US government site that allows future students to evaluate and compare institutions’ prices, financial aid, enrollment fees and academic disciplines. |
| CollegeNET search engine helps you quickly find the ideal college. Narrow down by region, college sports, major, tuition, and several other criteria. |
| Dual Enrollment Course Equivalency List (.pdf) (Effective date: August 2005) |
| FACTS.org is Florida's official statewide student advising web site. High school students, college students, parents, and counselors can use the services provided on this website to help plan and track educational progress in Florida. |
| Florida Counseling for Future Education Handbook (.pdf) is intended to help counsel students who will enroll in Florida postsecondary institutions and beyond. |
| SpringBoardTM is a comprehensive program for academic success from the College Board. Preparing all students from 6th grade through 12th grade to succeed in college. |
| Think College Early (from the US Department of Education) is designed to raise post-secondary expectations among younger students. |
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Third Grade Resources is an SSS page containing links to 3rd Grade resources made available by the Florida Department of Education for quick reference. |
| Career Guide to Industries is a companion to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, which provides information on careers from an occupational perspective. |
| National Career Development Association is a division of the American Counseling Association that promotes the career development. |
| Occupational Outlook Handbook is a nationally recognized source of career information, designed to provide valuable assistance to individuals making decisions about their future work lives. |
| Bright Futures Scholarship Programs — This Florida Lottery-funded scholarship rewards students for their academic achievements during high school by providing funding for them to pursue postsecondary educational and career goals in Florida. |
| FAFSA allows for the electronic submission of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. |
| Florida Student Financial Assistance is responsible for the administration of all State of Florida Financial Assistance Programs. |
| High School Counselor's Handbook 2004-2005 aims to help high school counselors advise students about financial aid programs administered by the U.S. Department of Education. |
| Student Guide to Financial Aid describes the U.S. Department of Education's student financial aid programs and how to apply for them. |
| Connect for Kids — The Connect for Kids online publication covers more than 30 topics ranging from arts to youth development, foster care to adoption, and welfare reform to oral health. |
| Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) is a digital library of education-related resources. |
| Education Trust works for the high academic achievement of all students at all levels, kindergarten through college. |
| Florida Trend's Next — Online magazine geared toward high school teens published by Florida Trend. Articles on sports, health, money, financial aid and scholarship, and career chocies. |
| National Beta Club promotes character,
develops leadership skills,
encourages service involvement,
recognizes achievement, and
provides technological advantages to
students in grades 5 - 12. |
| Awesome Library – Parents — Awesome Library organizes 31000 carefully reviewed K-12 education resources, including the top 5 percent for teachers, students, parents, and librarians. |
| National Parenting Center provides comprehensive and responsible parenting advice to parents. |
| Parent's Primer on Career Exploration (.pdf) will provide parents the information they need to help their children make career and education decisions. |
