GENERAL EDUCATION

http://www.bcps.org - Baltimore County Public Schools. The Baltimore County Public School System (BCPS) is the 23rd largest in the United States, with 162 schools serving more than 107,400 students.

http://www.bcplonline.org - Baltimore County Public Library. Online services & resources, and information about services & resources at the Baltimore County Public Libraries.

http://www.bcplonline.org/kidspage/kidspage.html - Kids Pages. A focus on children’s media, provided by the Baltimore County Public Library.

SPECIAL EDUCATION RESOURCES & ORGANIZATIONS

http://www.move-international.org/ - MOVE International is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization that is dedicated to helping children and adults with severe disabilities sit , stand, & walk.

http://www.mdtransition.org - The Maryland Interagency Transition Council Website. This website is organized and formatted for transitioning youth with disabilities.

http://lookingglass.org/links/ -Very large list of websites of Special Education Resources & Organizations. The links page of Through the Looking Glass (TLG): a nationally recognized center that has pioneered research, training, and services for families in which a child, parent or grandparent has a disability or medical issue.

http://www.familyvillage.wisc.edu/ - Very large list of websites of Special Education Resources & Organizations. A global community that integrates information, resources, and communication opportunities on the Internet for persons with cognitive and other disabilities, for their families, and for those that provide them services and support.

http://www.bcps.org/offices/special_ed/ - Baltimore County Public School’s Office of Special Education website. Supporting the schools in providing quality and individualized education for all eligible students (birth-21) requiring special education services. This support will develop the content knowledge, skills and attitudes that will enable students with disabilities to reach their maximum potential as responsible, productive citizens and life-long learners.

http://Lburkhart.com/ - Technology Integration.

http://www.bestbuddies.org/ - Best Buddies: Best Buddies is a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with intellectual disabilities by providing opportunities for one-to-one friendships and integrated employment.

http://www.arcofbaltimore.org/ -The ARC of Baltimore: The Arc of Baltimore (formerly known as: The Baltimore Association for Retarded Citizens, and BARC), is one of the nation's largest agencies addressing the needs of people with mental retardation. The Arc of Baltimore is widely recognized for improving the quality of life of these citizens by offering a variety of programs and services, including vocational training, community living and supported employment.

EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

http://www.nea.org -National Education Association. NEA has a long, proud history as the nation's leading organization committed to advancing the cause of public education.

http://www.mstanea.org/ - Maryland State Teachers Association. MSTA is the state’s largest professional employee organization representing elementary and secondary teachers, higher education faculty, education support personnel, paraprofessionals, school administrators, retired educators, and students preparing to become teachers.

http://ptotoday.com/ - National Parent Teacher Organization Network — A new level of service and benefits for independent parent-teacher groups.

http://www.pta.org/ - National PTA Association. National PTA is the largest volunteer child advocacy organization in the United States. A not-for-profit association of parents, educators, students, and other citizens active in their schools and communities, PTA is a leader in reminding our nation of its obligations to children.

http://www.mstanea.org/tabco/index.htm - Teachers Association of Baltimore County. Professional organization advancing the quality of public education by empowering teaching professionals to secure those conditions which enhance professional growth, morale, and the general welfare for the educational employees, the students and the community in order to maximize excellence and equity in public schools.

http://www.reading.org/ -The International Reading Association.
The International Reading Association is a professional membership organization dedicated to promoting high levels of literacy for all by improving the quality of reading instruction, disseminating research and information about reading, and encouraging the lifetime reading habit.

ART

http://www.bcpl.info/info/arts/ - Arts & Entertainment InfoCenter.

http://lii.org/- Arts Resource Directory.

http://www.avam.org - American Visionary Art Museum.

http://artbma.org/home.html - Baltimore Museum of Art.

http://www.thewalters.org/html/home.asp The Walters Art Gallery.

http://www.vsarts.org/ - VSA arts is an international nonprofit organization founded in 1974. VSA arts is creating a society where people with disabilities can learn through, participate in, and enjoy the arts.

PERFORMING ARTS

http://www.bcpl.info/info/arts/ - Arts & Entertainment InfoCenter.

http://www.baltimoretheatre.org/ - Baltimore Children’s Theatre.

http://www.france-merrickpac.com/home.html - The Hippodrome Theatre.

http://www.baltimoreopera.com/index.asp - The Baltimore Opera Company.

MUSIC

http://www.bcpl.info/info/arts/ - Arts & Entertainment InfoCenter.

http://www.baltimoresymphony.org/ -The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra.

http://ubl.artistdirect.com/ -Music information, artists, genres.

http://www.baltimorechoralarts.org/ -Full Chorus and Orchestra, Professional Chamber Chorus, and Educational Outreach Ensemble.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION, HEALTH, & RECREATION

http://www.bcpl.info/info/sports/ - Sports and Recreation InfoCenter.

http://www.somd.org/ - Special Olympics of Maryland.

http://www.bcpl.info/info/sports/#facts - Sports Facts.

http://www.bcps.org/offices/ohe/ - Baltimore County Public Schools, Office of Health.

LIBRARY/ FUNCTIONAL LITERACY

http://www.bcpl.info/databases.html -Articles & Databases (you will need a Baltimore County Public Library Card to access most of these sites).

http://www.bcpl.info/centers/library/library.html -Books & More.

http://www.assistivemedia.org/ -Assistive Media: An audio-literary service for persons with print reading/access barriers.

http://www.nfb.org/newsline1.htm -Newsline for the Blind Network:

Readers call in to hear the paper read, only a phone is needed.

http://home.comcast.net/~dwtaylor1/ -Over 300 booklists, arranged by genre or title, with an extended genre list.

http://www.readingonline.org/  -Reading Online, A journal of K-12 practice and research, published by The International Reading Association.

Updated: Monday, May 14, 2004