- ASenseOfHumordriving.com
A Texas state-approved defensive driving program for traffic ticket dismissals and insurance discounts. Site includes registration and course information, certificate delivery options and 24/7 live support.
http://www.ASenseOfHumorDriving.com
- Children's Courtyard
Early childhood education, with locations in Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Houston areas. Give information on teacher training, employment, programs, and certifications.
http://childrenscourtyard.com/
- Defensive Driving
Texas defensive driving online course that may be taken on any internet connected PC or MAC. There is an immediate temporary certificate available for printing at the end of the class.
http://www.drivingresources.com/ticketdismissalonline.html
- Get Certified! Texas
GetCertifiedTexas provides preparation for the Examination for the Texas Examinations of Educator Standards (TExES) using Study Guides, Classes, and practice questions.
http://www.getcertifiedtexas.com
- Links for Texas Educators
Excellent list of links for sites related to Texas education, especially for K-12.
http://www.nvo.com/ecnewletter/texasteacherresources/
- NYTimes.com - Juggling 3 School Goals, Texas Trips
Low taxes, good schools and equal access to public education for the rich and the poor are clashing in Texas, and one of them will likely give very soon. [Requires free nytimes.com registration to view.]
http://www.nytimes.com/2002/10/30/education/30LESS.html
- Police Futurists
The Society of Police Futurists International (PFI) is an organization of law enforcement practitioners, educators, researchers, private security specialists, technology experts and other professionals dedicated to improving criminal and social justice through the professionalization of policing.
http://www.policefuturists.org/index.htm
- Stepping Stone School
Offers programs for children 18 months to 5 years of age. Site includes FAQ, testimonials, a list of corporate partners, curriculum, enrollment form, and a list of locations in Austin, Round Rock, Leander, and College Station.
http://www.steppingstoneschool.com/
- Student Success Initiatives
Learn from TEA how Texas is meeting the challenge to provide its children with comprehensive research-based instruction in reading and math.
http://www.tea.state.tx.us/studentsuccess/index.html
- T-Star Online
T-STAR (the Texas School Telecommunications Access Resource) is a statewide satellite communications system designed by the Texas Education Agency to expand the telecommunications capabilities of the public school system.
http://www.t-star.org/
- Teacher Retirement System (TRS)
Providing retirement and related benefits for employees of public schools, colleges, and universities. Includes information about investments, retirement account access, training, upcoming legislation, and agency administration and employment.
http://www.trs.state.tx.us/
- Teaching Jobs in Texas
Allows education career seekers to find employers seeking to fill teaching jobs and other education related employment in Texas.
http://www.educationamerica.net/browse.phtml?sid=tx
- TENET Web
Texas Education Network. Its purpose is to provide the most useful, up-to-date resources for the education community: teachers, administrators, parents and students.
http://www.tenet.edu/
- Texans for a Traditional School Year
A nonprofit, statewide coalition of parents, educators, students and school administrators concerned about education and the impact the early to mid-August school start date has on students and teachers.
http://www.traditionalschoolyear.org/
- Texans for Better Science Education
A statewide, grassroots organization dedicated to maintaining the professionalism of science education in Texas public schools and the integrity of science in the Texas public school curriculum.
http://www.strengthsandweaknesses.org/
- Texas Academic Decathlon
Academic competition for students from all academic backgrounds, and both public and private high schools. Regional and state competitions advance to an annual nationals event.
http://www.txacadec.org/
- Texas Academy Of Mathematics And Science
TAMS is a unique residential program at the University of North Texas for high school-aged Texas students who are gifted in math and science. While living in McConnell Hall, students in this two-year program complete a rigorous academic curriculum of college coursework at the University of North Texas (UNT).
http://www.tams.unt.edu/
- Texas Aerospace Scholars Program
An interactive on-line learning experience highlighted by a week-long internship where selected students are encouraged to study math, science, engineering, or computer science by interacting with engineers at the NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC).
http://aerospacescholars.jsc.nasa.gov/HAS/
- Texas Association of School District Police (TASDP)
Affiliated with the Texas Municipal Police Association so as to afford to the school district police greater access to professional training; to have greater opportunities for a legislative agenda; and, to enable members to receive legal representation in times of personal need.
http://www.tasdp.org/
- Texas Citizens for Science
A statewide, grassroots organization dedicated to maintaining the professionalism of science education in Texas public schools, the integrity of science in the Texas public school curriculum, and the accuracy of science in Texas government agencies and institutions.
http://www.texscience.org/
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