| Listed below are some of the helpful Web sites that we have come across to assist teachers in making their class the best. | |
| General Resources | |
 Exploring Career Paths |
www.knowhowvirginia.org |
| About.Com
- Career and Educational Links for many occupational studies in
a variety of industries. Also includes school/course search tools
About.Com - Collection of industry information and job outlook information. About.Com - Career & Education Planning Information |
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| A Nation at Risk- The full text of the report is available for reading, downloading, or ordering. | http://www.ed.gov/pubs/NatAtRisk/intro.html |
| Goals 2000 and Related Items- The U.S. Department of Education's Web site provides the full text of the Goals 2000 Act along with a variety or updates and related information. | http://www.ed.gov/G2K |
| National Center for Research in Vocational Education (NCRVE)- The nation's largest center for research, development, dissemination, and outreach in work-related education. Their Web site includes full text of the NCRVE newsletter and many of their publications, as well as links to other vocational education Web sites. | http://ncrve.berkeley.edu |
| National School-to-Work Learning and Information Center- Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education, the STW National Office Web site posts grant information, resources and tools, information about current issues with STW, lists of technical assistance providers and state initiatives, and a calendar of events. | http://www.stw.ed.gov |
| New American High School Showcase Sites- These 10 outstanding high schools were selected by the U.S. Department of Education and the National Center for Research in Vocational Education for their commitment to preparing students for college and careers. | http://ncrve.berkeley.edu/NAHS |
| New Urban High School Network (NUHS)- A joint project of The Big Picture and U.S. Department of Education, the New Urban School Network promotes discussion and resources to support developing new visions and designs for America's urban high schools. Their site offers a discussion group, student and parent forums, a resource guide, and the document. | http://www.bpic.org |
| THOMAS- The Library of Congress maintains this Web site containing the history and up-to-date information about current legislative bills. | http://thomas.loc.gov |
| U.S. Department of Education- The U.S. DOE's Web site provides the latest education information, funding opportunities, press releases, the full text of speeches and testimony made by Secretary Richard Riley, and updates on current legislation. | http://www.ed.gov |
| Vocational Education Resources- A wealth of diverse information and links related to all aspects of vocational education can be found here. | http://pegasus.cc.ucf.edu/~sorg/vocation.html |
| Virginia Tech's Technology site. | http://teched.vt.edu |
| Family and Consumer Sciences | |
| Occupational Outlook Handbook | http://www.bls.gov/ocohome.htm |
| FutureScan Magazine | http://www.futurescan.com |
| Career Resource Center | http://www.careers.org |
| CareerPath.com | http://www.careerpath.com |
| The American Dietetic Association | http://www.eatright.org |
| Food and Nutrition Information Center | http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic |
| National Food Safety Database | http://www.foodsafety.org |
| National Institute for Consumer Education | http://www.emich.edu/public/coe/nice/nice.html |
| Consumer Education for Teens | http://www.wa.gov/ago/youth |
| FamilyWeb Home Page | http://www.familyweb.com |
| Early Childhood Today | http://www.scholastic.com/ect/index.htm |
| Dept. of Health and Human Services (parents) | http://www.hhs.gov/kids/parents.html |
| Dept. of Health and Human Services (kids) | http://www.hhs.gov/kids/ |
| Textiles and Clothing Extension | http://www.iastate.edu/~tc-ext/ |
| House Plans Online | http://www.sparkseng.com |
| Home Designs Plus.com | http://www.designsplus.com |
| Business | |
| Bureau of Labor Statistics | http://stats.bls.gov/blshome.htm |
| Occupational Outlook Handbook | http://www.bls.gov/ocohome.htm |
| National Occupational Information Coordinating | http://www.noicc.gov |
| O*Net- Employment and Training Occupational Information Network-intended to be the new, automated replacement for the Dictionary of Occupational Titles | http://www.doleta.gov/programs/onet |
| Peterson's Education Center | http://www.petersons.com |
| Virginia Employment Commission | http://www.vec.state.va.us |
| America's Job Bank | http://www.ajb.dni.us |
| Virginia VIEW | http://www.vaview.vt.edu |
