Charter Schools

Texas Charter Schools

Colleges & Universities

Collin County Community College District

Dallas County Community College District

Southern Methodist University

Texas Woman's University

University of Dallas

University of North Texas

University of Texas at Arlington

University of Texas at Dallas

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Financial Aid

Student Aid on the Web (U.S. Department of Education)

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Fill out the FAFSA online or view a PDF FAFSA (PDF).

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GED & ESL

Free local ESL and GED Classes

Texas GED Home Page
The home page for information on taking the GED in Texas. Includes links to the GED Testing Service as well as a list of GED preparation classes.

GED Testing Center
Information on GED testing provided at the CFBISD's Mary Grimes Education Center. Includes a link to a PDF of the Center's GED Testing Dates.

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Homeschooling

Homeschool World
The official site of Practical Homeschooling magazine and The Big Book of Home Learning. Browse this site for homeschooling information while keeping up on homeschool events, opportunities, and online education.

Homeschooling Information & Resource Pages
A large collection of homeschool specific essays, articles, and op-ed pieces from Home Education Magazine. Also contains a Questions and Answers section which features homeschoolers issues such as the law, teaching, networking, and special situations; a Resources section, an archived online Newsletter; and discussion board.

Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA)
HSLDA is a non-profit membership organization of families who home school their children nationwide. A good source of information on active law cases and both state and federal legislation dealing with homeschooling as well as links to related news articles.

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School Districts

Carrollton Farmers-Branch ISD

Lewisville ISD

Dallas ISD

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School Selection

K-12

Texas Education Agency
Information about Texas public schools, including law and rules, ratings, and educational programs.

National Public School & School District Locator
Search for public schools and school districts by city, state, and/or county. This site, sponsored by the National Center for Education Statistics, also allows you to search by school characteristics.

School Locator
Search for schools, colleges, and libraries across the nation.

College & University

Counselor-O-Matic
This site suggests compatible schools based on high school performance and involvement as well as what you are looking for in a college or university.

Association of Military Colleges and Schools of the United States (AMCSUS)
AMCSUS is a "binding force and communication hub for its member schools." Military schools meeting the scholastic, military and ethical standards required for membership are included here.

Gradschools.com
Search or browse more than 60,000 masters and PhD degree program listings by field of study, subject, graduate school or metropolitan location. Also includes articles about getting into graduate schools, what to expect, and financing your studies.

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Test Preparation

Texas Assessment Program Released Tests
Released TAKS™, SDAA II, RPTE, TAAS™ and end-of-course examinations from previous years in PDF format requiring Acrobat Reader software (free download) plus interactive online versions of TAKS™, exit level TAAS™, 2006 RPTE, 2005 SDAA II™, and end-of-course examinations.

Texas Assessment Program Released TAKS Tests
Texas Assessment of Knowledge Skills (TAKS) tests from previous years including answer keys and some scoring guides. Requires Acrobat Reader software (free download).

Revised TAKS Information Booklets
These information booklets are designed to provide more information on the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) test. Please note: These are not study guides. The purpose of these booklets is to provide helpful explanations as well as show enough sample items, reading/writing selections, and prompts. Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view the booklets.

THEA formerly TASP
Learn more about the Texas Higher Education Assesment (THEA) formerly known as the Texas Academic Skills Program (TASP®), order study guides, or take a practice test online. Information on registration and test dates is also available.

Peterson's Test Preparation
From the makers of numerous test preparation study guides. Learn test taking tips and strategies or view a small selection of sample questions. Registration and a fee are required for some online practice tests.

Texas Department of Public Safety: Driver License Division
Contains handbooks for driver license, commercial driver license, and motorcycle operator's manual. Note: Adobe reader is required to access these handbooks.

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Trade & Technical Training

U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training
Search the Program Sponsors Database for a listing of registered program sponsors for a possible apprenticeship or training program.

TexasOnline: Technical and Trade Schools
State of Texas' Web site links to technical and trade schools.

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