NORTH AMERICA EDUCATION

North Carolina Association of Independent Schools
Board members, grants, member schools and calendar of events.
www.ncais.org

College Foundation of North Carolina
Provides information on state scholarships and educational funding opportunities.
www.cfnc.org

North Carolina Science Teacher's Association
Offers membership information, resources, science fair and conference information.
ncsta.org

North Carolina Science Leadership Association
Opportunities for science educators at all levels to exchange ideas and information.
ncsla.net

Textile Technology Center at Gaston College
Part of the North Carolina Community College system dedicated to teaching textile technology.
textilecenter.gaston.edu

North Carolina Teacher Academy
Professional development program for teachers. Founded by the North Carolina General Assembly.
www.ga.unc.edu

Extension Forestry Program
NC Cooperative Extension program for forestry. Information on programs, forestry and conservation.
www.ces.ncsu.edu

NCASC Online
North Carolina Association of Student Councils. Activities, districts, constitution, membership information, and history.
www.geocities.com

North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service
Educational partnership offers numerous programs implemented by county field faculty and supported by university-based specialists.
www.ces.ncsu.edu

North Carolina Education Alliance
Dedicated to fundamental reform of the education system. Features research articles, news headlines, staff profiles, details on contributions.
www.nceducationalliance.org

North Carolina Colleges, Universities and Scholarships
Lists telephone numbers, email addresses, online applications, website links, scholarship and financial aid information for state and private colleges.
www.college-scholarships.com

North Carolina Parent
Helping NC parents make informed decisions about software, books, and other educational materials by providing evaluations against the NC Standard Course of Study.
ncparent.tripod.com

North Carolina Center for Afterschool Programs
An independent statewide center that works to expand high quality afterschool opportunities to help youth succeed and improve the quality of life for working families.
www.nccap.net

Teach4NC
Dedicated to the recruitment of teaching professionals for public schools in the state. Features current job opportunities and routes into teaching from various professions.
teach4nc.org

Educational Leadership Beyond Excellence
Consortium focused on after school initiatives to motivate at-risk youth to view themselves as learners. Serves the school systems in Alexander, Alleghany, and Caldwell Counties.
www.ed-lbex.org

North Carolina Teaching Fellows
An organization devoted to recruiting and training outstanding high school students toward becoming teachers for the North Carolina school system. Details about the program and the process of applying.
www.teachingfellows.org

North Carolina Prototype School Design
The School Planning Section of the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction assists North Carolina school districts, architects and designers in the planning and design of high quality school facilities.
www.schoolclearinghouse.org

North Carolina Educational Technology Conference
The NCETC program and exhibits showcase the best practices and products, the brightest ideas and the most innovative teaching tips and techniques in educational technology for every level and for all areas of learning.
www.ncetc.org