Online Resources
About.com Elementary Education: An About.com site providing excellent lesson plans, resources, and information for elementary school (K–6) educators.
About.com Secondary Education: This site, run by the author of this book, provides lesson plans, resources, information on educational issues, advice, chats, and discussions for secondary school (6–12) educators.
About.com Private School: This site focuses on issues specific to private schools. It is an excellent resource if you plan on teaching in this environment and includes lesson plans, resources, and information.
B. F. Skinner Foundation: Learn more about operant conditioning and positive/negative reinforcement at this interesting website.
Education Week: Read the latest daily and weekly news from Education Week. You can sign up for free access.
Education World: Another great site for teachers. Find lesson plans, information on professional development, educational news, and an area devoted specifically to administration.
Education Resources Information Center (ERIC): ERIC provides a wealth of information for teaching gifted students and those with disabilities.
Florida Virtual School: The website for the Florida Virtual School, an organization that was discussed in depth in Chapter 22.
National Center for Education Statistics: Learn more about the latest statistics collected about education across the United States.
U.S. Department of Education: Learn about the latest policies and initiatives affecting the nation's classrooms.
State Departments of Education
