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- The Center for Applied Linguistics
 is a private, non-profit organization whose three main objectives are to: improve the teaching of English as a second or foreign language, promote the teaching of the less commonly taught languages, and conduct research that will enhance the educational process. Specific areas of concentration include non-mainstream dialects of English, language and literacy in the workplace, language acquisition, bilingualism, language proficiency testing, and integrating language and content instruction in the classroom. In addition they to conduct in-depth research, develop innovative teaching materials and language teaching programs, and actively participate in language policy formulation. CAL also helps international corporations, school systems, government agencies, social service providers, and private businesses solve the language problems that get in the way of their work. CAL has been applying research and information about language and culture to educational, cultural, and social concerns since 1959.
- The Center for Research on Education, Diversity, and Excellence (CREDE) located on the campus of the University of California Santa Cruz, improves upon the work of the National Center For Research on Cultural Diversity and Second Language Learning (NCRCDSLL). CREDE's mission is to assist the nation's population of diverse students to achieve academic excellence. For a copy of current project briefs contact CREDE by email crede@cats.ucsc.edu. Information about the Bilingual Research Center division at UC Santa Cruz can be accessed through CREDE's home page.
- The ERIC Clearinghouse on Languages and Linguistics is operated by the Center for Applied Linguistics. ERIC/CLL provides publications focusing on current trends and issues in the language education field. One of 16 ERIC Clearinghouses, ERIC/CLL collects and disseminates information on current developments in education research, instructional methods and materials, program design and evaluation, teacher training, and assessment in the following areas: foreign languages, English as a second or foreign language, bilingualism and bilingual education, psycholinguistics and sociolinguistics, theoretical and applied linguistics, intercultural communication and cultural education, study abroad, and international exchange.
- The Index of Native American Resources on the Net provides a comprehensive list of links to resources that educate the public on such subjects as Native American culture, history, education, health, and art. This site is particularly useful for teachers who are seeking resources to add to their curriculum or who are seeking an opportunity to expand their own knowledge.
- The Indigenous Education Collaborative (IEC) is a collaborative effort among the nation's regional educational laboratories (RELs) which began in 1992 under the leadership of McREL (Mid-continent Regional Educational Laboratory). The primary purpose of the IEC is to increase the laboratories' understanding of education issues in American Indian, Pacific Island, Alaska Native and Hawaii Native communities and to provide services to those communities. The IEC strives to: collaborate with Indigenous educators and organizations, research and disseminate information on resources and promising programs for Indigenous peoples, promote professional development of teachers and administrators on multicultural issues generally and Indigenous education in particular, and institutionalize the involvement of Indigenous people in the work of the labs. The IEC has compiled a directory of organizations and resources for educators of Indigenous peoples of the United States and Territories.
- The Linguistic Minority Research Institute (LMRI) sponsored by UC Santa Barbara and UCLA, provides information to researchers, students, and practitioners interested in issues of language, education, and public policy, especially as they relate to linguistic minorities. LMRINet contains several types of information resources, including Electronic Discussion Lists, LMRI Newsletters, NCRCDSLL and CREDE research reports, abstracts from the final reports of each research project funded by LMRI, funding opportunities of interest to researchers and students, and job opportunity listings. The LMRI site also provides links to their university-based and community-based education resources.
- The Native American Resource Page, Office of Technology Assessment offers an on-line directory of resources on various topics relevant to Native Americans including government and academic resources, art and cultural resources, organizations, and networks.
- The National Clearinghouse for Bilingual Education (NCBE) is funded by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Bilingual Education and Minority Languages Affairs (OBEMLA) to collect, analyze, and disseminate information relating to the effective education of linguistically and culturally diverse learners. As part of the U.S. Department of Education's technical assistance and information network, NCBE works with other service providers to provide access to high quality information so that states and local school districts may develop programs and implement strategies that enable all students to work towards high academic standards. NCBE provides information through its Web site and sponsors a newsline and topical electronic discussion groups. "Newsline" is a free weekly email-based news service describing funding sources, current events, research findings, promising practices, and issues related to the education of linguistically and culturally diverse students. To subscribe, send an email message to: majordomo@cis.ncbe.gwu.edu and in the body of the message type: subscribe newsline. Back issues of "Newsline" are available at: http://www.ncbe.gwu.edu/majordomo/newsline/archive.html.
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- American Educational Research Association (AERA) is a prominent international professional organization that includes over 20,000 members. AERA is primarily concerned with the advancement and practical application of educational research. By focusing on a broad range of disciplines, AERA encourages scholarly inquiry and promotes the dissemination and practical application of research results. The AERA site provides access to annual meeting programs, publications, and papers presented at the annual AERA meetings.
- The National Association for Bilingual Education (NABE) is a non-profit professional and advocacy organization which strives to address the needs of language minority Americans through research, professional development, and legislative advocacy. With a membership comprised of both professional educators and lay people, NABE pursues the implementation of policies and practices that promote equal educational opportunity for language minority students and academic excellence for all American students. Visit this Web site to learn more about the organization's mission, goals, and projects.
- The National Association of Multicultural Education is a non-profit organization which is dedicated to bringing together professionals from all academic disciplines and from diverse educational institutions and occupations to address issues in multicultural education. NAME's Web site provides information about current events, conference schedules, and highlights from the organization's magazine.
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- ARC Associates is a private, non-profit agency dedicated to promoting educational excellence and equity for students of diverse racial, ethnic, cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Their Web site provides information on ARC special events, activities, and projects, and other educational resources related to diversity.
- Education Week Offers a full electronic version of their weekly periodical which provides timely articles and background information on key education issues and organizations. The site also allows users to search 15 years of archived news, browse job postings, and read the full text of the monthly "Teacher Magazine."
- The Education Alliance for Equity and Excellence based at Brown University, addresses the needs of diverse student populations in the public schools by creating partnerships with members of the education community. This site provides information about such topics as advocacy, language and culture curriculum design, inclusionary program models and practices, action research, capacity building, and educational reform, as well as information on opportunities for networking.
- Equity Online is the Web site for the Women's Educational Equity Act (WEEA) Equity Resource Center. The WEEA Equity Resource Center was established to disseminate and market materials developed under field-based projects awarded WEEA grants. The center provides gender-fair multicultural materials, training, electronic discussion lists, and referrals. The Web site provides resources and information on the Center and the Women's Educational Equity Act Program grantees, links to other related sites, and information on educational equity resources.
- The National Multicultural Institute is dedicated to increasing communication, understanding, and respect among people of different racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds. Through individualized training and consulting programs and through yearly conferences, NMCI provides a forum for the discussion of critical issues of multiculturalism facing our society. NMCI also maintains a multilingual mental health counseling and referral service.
- National Network of Eisenhower Regional Consortia & Clearinghouse Web Page In October 1992, the U.S. Department of Education launched ten Eisenhower regional consortia to deliver training and technical assistance, and to facilitate information dissemination in support of K-12 math and science education reform across the nation. At the same time, the Eisenhower National Clearinghouse was established to be a repository of excellent math and science curricular and instructional materials available electronically and in print. Together these 11 organizations formed the National Network of Eisenhower Regional Consortia and Clearinghouse. The NNERCC created this Web site to promote dialogue about educational equity issues, encourage and facilitate communication between consortium members and the educational community, inform the public about equity services and resources, and share information about materials and professional development opportunities that result from collaboration.
- The Office of Bilingual Education and Minority Languages Affairs (OBEMLA) was established in 1974 by Congress to help school districts meet their responsibility to provide equal education opportunity for limited English proficient children. OBEMLA's Web site is a source of information for contacts, organizations, and other information related to OBEMLA programs. A free subscription to the OBEMLA Newsletter is sent out by fax or email. To sign up, contact the National Clearinghouse for Bilingual Education at (202) 467-0867 or askncbe@ncbe.gwu.edu. For answers to frequently asked questions on Title VII and bilingual education see http://www.ed.gov/offices/OBEMLA/q_a.html.
- REACH (Respecting Ethnic And Cultural Heritage) is a non-profit organization committed to systemic social change and the development of schools and communities that value human diversity. Through a multicultural education program, the organization strives to increase the knowledge and understanding of cultural diversity in America, for grades 6-9, while increasing acceptance between members of different racial/ethnic groups. Their Web site offers more information about the organization and the materials and resources it has to offer.
- Urban Education Web Offers manuals, brief articles, annotated bibliographies, reviews and summaries of outstanding publications, and conference announcements in urban education for educators and families of urban students. Specific topics of interest include: equity and cultural diversity, urban teachers, curriculum and instruction, compensatory education, administration and finance, school reform, school safety, and technology in urban education. UEweb also provides links to other urban education resources available on the World-Wide-Web.
- Wested A non-profit research, development and service agency dedicated to improving education and other opportunities for children, youth and adults. Drawing on the best from research and practice, theywork with practitioners and policymakers to address critical issues in education and other related areas: from early childhood intervention to school-to-work transition; from curriculum, instruction and assessment to safe schools and communities.
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- California Department of Education's (CDE) The web site provides the following information to the California education community: resources for teaching and learning in elementary, middle and high school, educational technology, state and school finance, research and statistical information, family and child health, special, alternative and continuing education, legal and legislative information, grant information, and other useful education Internet sites. The CDE also sponsors the Bilingual Education Network (BiEN) which includes information about CDE Bilingual Team members, the Bilingual Coordinators' Network, bilingual education and community network Web links, instructional resources, and specific organizations and agencies.
- The U.S. Department of Education's (ED) mission is to ensure equal access to education and promote educational excellence throughout the nation. The Department's Web site provides useful and timely information about programs, policies, people, and practices that exist at ED and elsewhere. It is a great entry point to information at the U.S. Department of Education and to information about the United States education community.
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