- ICLS Language Training Services
ICLS offers courses in ESL and over 70 languages, TOEFL preparation, and evening programs in English, Spanish and French.
http://www.icls.com/
- Lado International College
English language school both for those trying to learn English and those seeking the TEFL teaching certificate.
http://www.lado.com/
- Les Aspin Center for Government
Enrolls students for a semester or the summer to take classes and intern in Washington. Founded by Marquette University. Includes application information, faculty listing, and program description.
http://www.marquette.edu/aspin/
- Mentors, Inc
A private, nonprofit organization that pairs Washington, DC public high school students with trained adult mentors.
http://www.mentorsinc.org/
- Metropolitan/Delta Adult Literacy Council, Inc.
Works to enable adults and families to acquire basic level literacy skills, including reading, writing, listening, speaking, mathematics, and technology. Includes events, programs, schedules and a newsletter.
http://www.mdalc.org/
- Model Secondary School for the Deaf
Located at Gallaudet University. Provides a day and residential four-year high school program for students ages 14 through 21 from various states and United States territories. Enrollment ranges from 250 to 300 students.
http://clerccenter.gallaudet.edu/mssd/
- Parents United for the D.C. Public Schools
Provides information to parents and interested citizens about hearings, school board meetings, events and changes within the D.C. school system.
http://www.parentsunited4dc.org
- Paul Berry Academic Scholarship Foundation, Inc.
To provide minority students in the Washington metropolitan area with the opportunity to attend private schools in grades seven through twelve. Events, application procedure, contact information.
http://www.paulberry.org
- ReSET Online
Strives to inspire and motivate children within the classroom structure to immerse themselves in the wonders of science and math.
http://www.resetonline.org/
- Sonja I. Smith
Consultant and reading specialist offering tutoring and educational diagnostic testing services.
http://www.readingtutor.bigstep.com/
- Spanish Education Development Center
Non-profit organization dedicated to designing and implementing educational programs for the low-income residents of the DC metro area. Programs are primarily for immigrants from Latin America. Pre-school, adult education, and volunteer opportunities.
http://www.sedcenter.com/
- State Education Office
Its responsibilities include administering nutrition programs, such as the school lunch program, and financial aid programs, such as the DC Tuition Assistance Grant Program for college study. Includes news, reports, legislation, program information, and links to web sites related to local education.
http://seo.dc.gov/
- Tenley Study Center
Offers programs for young men between the ages of 15 and 25, including SAT preparation and academic review of math and English, followed by character-building lectures and sports.
http://www.tenley.org/
- The Black Student Fund
Offers scholarships and support to low-income African-American children at participating schools, grades K-12, in the metropolitan area. Features programs, news, member schools and events.
http://www.blackstudentfund.org/
- The Parent Pages
Parent resource phonebook for metro Washington DC. Lists contact information for preschools, childcare, schools, camps, entertainment, medical services, recreation, and children's activities.
http://theparentpages.com
- Washington Metropolitan Scholars
WMS provides private college scholarship for African American students in the Washington metropolitan area. Includes information on programs, eligibility, ways to donate.
http://www.wmscholars.org/
- Washington Post: Education
News articles and columns on education in the area.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/metro/schools/
- Washington Scholarship Fund
Provides low-income families with partial scholarships for private school tuition. Includes application in English and Spanish and information on donating, volunteering, and interning.
http://www.washingtonscholarshipfund.org/
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