Character Education

http://www.charactercounts.org
www.goodcharacter.com – provides character ed. lessons by grade level

Bullying

www.hrsa.gov - Take a Stand! Lend a Hand! Stop Bullying Now!
www.aacap.org - American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry – also has other articles on behavior disorders, suicide, dealing with stress
www.goodcharacter.com - Lessons for teaching bullying prevention, grades K-5
www.nmha.org - National Mental Health Association
www.healthpolitics.com - Also has related links to counseling related topics
www.safeyouth.org - National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center
www.naspcenter.org - National Association of School Psychologists

College and Career Information

www.collegefortexans.com – Provides a wealth of information on financial aid including scholarships, career info, links to colleges and universities in Texas; sponsored by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
www.applytexas.org  - apply online using the Texas Common Application for Texas public colleges and and universities as well as some private participating institutions. Also has links to other college related info.
www.thecb.state.tx.us  – Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board website
www.fastweb.com  - Includes information on financial aid and scholarships www.fafsa.ed.gov - FAFSA form; students can also apply for PIN www.finaid.org – Financial information web site
www.ed.gov  – U.S. Dept. of Education website; provides information on preparing and planning for college,etc.
www.ed.gov/studentaid  - contains Funding Your Education, The Student Guide in English and Spanish and links to other resources
www.students.gov  – Connects students with U.S. government services and information, including information on careers, planning an education, and paying for college.
www.collegeboard.com  - Provides information on PSAT, SAT, and AP and a wealth of other information including information on colleges and universities throughout the country.
www.act.org  - Information on the PLAN, ACT, financial aid, colleges and universities, and much more info
www.nacac.com  - National Association for College Admission Counseling – Information on planning for college, colleges, and universities, financial aid and more
www.cdr.state.tx.us/  - Texas Career Alternatives Resource Evaluation System – information on careers, colleges, and universities in Texas and the nation.
www.adventuresineducation.org  – Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corporation website www.mappingyourfuture.com - Contain information on college planning, career options, and financial strategies for students and parents.

Professional Websites:

www.tea.state.tx.us  Texas Education Agency
www.txca.org – Texas Counseling Association
www.schoolcounselor.org – American School Counselor Association

Substance abuse – Violence Prevention

www.ncadi.samhsa.gov  - U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services Administration
www.mentalhealth.samhsa.gov  – U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services Administration , Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
www.soyunica.gov  – U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services; Site features activities for Hispanic female students including sections on Family History, Your Future, Your Body, Know Yourself

Suicide Prevention -Intervention

www.aacap.org - American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
www.afsp.org  – American Foundation for Suicide Prevention www.aap.org – American Academy of Pediatrics
www.mentalhealth.org  – National Mental Health Association
www.save.org  – Suicide Awareness – Voices of Education (SAVE)