Massachusetts Health Data Consortium In addition, the Bioterrorism Surveillance and education Initiative has in collaborationwith emergency response agencies, the massachusetts Department of http://www.mahealthdata.org/mhdc/mhdc2.nsf/e16d87deedc61e9f86256a110020d8a6/3722
States' Assessment Programs FAQ Council of Chief State School Officers One massachusetts Ave. 202) 3367006 E-mailpubs 064;ccsso.org WWW http//www.ccsso.org/. STATE education agencies. http://ericae.net/faqs/states/states.htm
Extractions: A frequently asked question of: The ERIC Clearinghouse on Assessment and Evaluation [ERIC/AE] 1129 Shriver Laboratory University of Maryland - College Park College Park MD 20742 Toll Free: 1.800.464.3742 E-mail: askae#064;ericae.net WWW: http://ericae.net Example queries: How can I ascertain what standardized tests are being used by which states for their testing programs? What about criterion-referenced tests that have been developed for individual state curricula? What states have implemented large-scale performance based assessments? Are test scores available for individual cities or school districts? If so, then how may I procure them? Introduction Surveys of State Assessment Programs State testing programs vary in terms of grades required to participate in the test administration, content, and format of the tests. Some states use well-known standardized tests that are purchased directly from test publishers; some state education agencies develop their tests internally in order to match the curriculum, whereas others may contract with outside vendors to do so.
MAWE in higher education. They represent a variety of organizations including educationaland professional institutions and agencies throughout massachusetts. http://www.mawe.org/
Extractions: MAWE announces the 2003 Award Recipients The MAWE site is going through a "make-over". Come back often and check out the site as we update it. However, in the meantime, be sure to: Save the date! Spring Awards Dinner - April 3, 2002 @ 5:30PM at Pine Manor College. If you want to join MAWE for our mid-year price of $15.00, contact our Membership Coordinator, Mary Ellen Osburn at meosburn@bu.edu Telephone: (617)-353-5501 Fax: (617)-353-9812
Resources--Other Tobacco Related Websites lungusa.org) National website with links to local ALA agencies. News, Materials,and Resources ***massachusetts Tobacco education Clearinghouse (http http://www.state.ma.us/dph/mtcp/related.htm
Massachusetts Child Care: Western Massachusetts Daycare Centers Non profit organization which helps parents find child care; assists home day care and child care Category Regional North America S Springfield education National Association for the education of Young Care Resource and Referral agencies,massachusetts Child Care School Age Coalition, massachusetts Council of http://www.preschoolenrichmentteam.org/
Extractions: Child Care Publications A Child Care Resource Agency preschoolenrichmentteam.org The Preschool Enrichment Team (P.E.T), a non-profit resource, referral, and training agency, offers information to families teachers , and employers on: Massachusetts child care, infant and toddler care, preschool education, after school programs, subsidized care, children with special needs, summer camp, asthma, lead poisoning prevention, and more. Since 1976, we've been here for the Western Massachusetts community. While we serve the Springfield, Greater Springfield and Hampden County area, we hope this web site can be a resource for all. For Massachusetts child care resource and referral programs outside of Hampden County, visit www.qualitychildcare.org . Outside of Massachusetts, visit www.childcareaware.org Contact our Springfield, MA office at 413-736-3900 for personal assistance if you are: If you live or work in Western Massachusetts - Springfield, Greater Springfield, Westfield, Holyoke, and other surrounding communities - and you are interested in learning more about Massachusetts child care options, let P.E.T. help!
MAS | Jobs: Full Time solicitations with individuals, corporations, foundations and government agencies. confidence)to Sherry Hagenian, The massachusetts Audubon Society education. http://www.massaudubon.org/Jobs/full-time.html
Extractions: Massachusetts Audubon Society offers a work environment that is challenging, yet flexible. Our compensation and benefits program is competitive, including a pension and 403(b) plan and generous vacation and leave policy. Every inquiry will be treated confidentially. Non-smokers are strongly preferred. MAS is proud to be an AA/EOE employer. Accounting
MAS | News & Action: Beacon Hill Weekly Round-Up lawyers statewide in K12 education agencies. In addition process conducted byvarious agencies into a the Environmental League of massachusetts and MassPIRG http://www.massaudubon.org/News_&_Action/roundup.html
Extractions: The time for citizens to take action to help safeguard past environmental achievements and to continue improvements in natural resource protection has arrived. Mass Audubon is issuing this call to action to encourage you to join us in our campaign to defend the environmental budget at the Massachusetts State House. The Commonwealth is in the midst of its worst fiscal crisis in more than half a century. But within the parameters of necessary fiscal discipline, we can and must continue to make important progress in environmental protection. Less than one-percent of the state budget is devoted to environmental programs. Massachusetts ranks 45th among states in terms of the portion of the budget spent on natural resources. Further budget cuts will cause real harm to already impoverished programs, threatening to undermine the significant achievements the Commonwealth has made in protecting our quality of life for residents, businesses, and tourists. The passage of the Holland amendment, as well as the restriction on providing new revenue sources, requires conservation advocates to put up a strong defense against clear-cutting of funds for environmental programs. Mass Audubon needs your help to urge legislators to hold the line on the environmental budget for fiscal year 2004.
Eastern LINCS Home Page In addition, links to state adult education agencies and their representative agenciesin the of Columbia Maine Maryland massachusetts New Hampshire New http://www.easternlincs.org/
Extractions: Frequently Asked Questions About the Directory Welcome to Eastern LINCS This is one of five regional sites that make up the National Institute for Literacy's (NIFL's) comprehensive electronic communication and information system. This system provides a link to both national and regional resource material for adult literacy practitioners and students. In addition, links to state adult education agencies and their representative agencies in the region are located to the right and below. Using LINCS Tutorial Eastern ... Links for Teachers and Tutors State Sites:
Massachusetts And Rhode Island Community and Professional education Programs; Women and is a member of the MassachusettsCommittee of the National Voluntary Health agencies and participates http://www.epilepsymassri.org/
Extractions: Click here for directions to our offices. The Epilepsy Foundation of Massachusetts and Rhode Island , headquartered in Boston, is the only not-for-profit organization in Massachusetts and Rhode Island specifically dedicated to the well-being of more than 80,000 persons in these states with epilepsy and seizure disorders. Our Mission: To enable people with epilepsy and their families to make decisions and take actions regarding health care, productivity, independence and community participation. The Epilepsy Foundation of Massachusetts and Rhode Island works actively with volunteers, professionals and community organizations to educate the public about epilepsy.
Massachusetts Community Partnerships For Children along with school districts and local child care agencies. Learning Services TheCommonwealth of massachusetts Department of education 350 Main http://www.nccic.org/ccpartnerships/profiles/masscom.htm
Extractions: Worried about finding a quality preschool program for your toddler? In Massachusetts, public schools, Head Start, and child care programs are partnering with other community stakeholders to coordinate preschool services for 3- and 4-year olds. Through Community Partnerships for Children (CPC), the state Department of Education distributes flexible grant funds to communities to coordinate preschool services across programs and raise the quality of and accessibility to services so that all children enter school eager to learn. There are currently 313 cities and towns participating in CPC across the state, serving a total of 18,500 children. Over half of the children receiving services under CPC-funded programs are from families with earnings below 50 percent of the state median income.
Massachusetts Drinking Water Education Partnership massachusetts Drinking Water education Partnership. Dedicated to protectingdrinking water supplies and public health through education. State agencies. http://www.madwep.org/member_organizations.htm
Extractions: Member Organizations State Agencies Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Massachusetts Water Resources Authority Metropolitan District Commission Watershed Management Executive Office of Environmental Affairs Federal Agencies and Organizations U.S. Environmental Protection Agency New England U.S. Geological Survey Water Resources Discipline New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission Professional Associations Massachusetts Water Works Association Massachusetts Coalition for Small System Assistance New England Water Works Association Northeast Rural Water Association Northeast Rural Community Assistance Program ... Western Massachusetts Waterworks Association Public Water Suppliers Acton Water District Boston Water and Sewer Commission Dartmouth DPW, Water Division
NCTT: Partners Technology; massachusetts Board of Higher education; massachusetts Departmentof education. Back to top StateLevel educational agencies. http://www.nctt.org/pages/partners/partners.htm
Extractions: The Center will develop curriculum and telecommunications technology in four areas: Networking Wireless/RF Millimeterwave and Lightwave and consists of a comprehensive partnership of educational institutions, government agencies, and private business and industry, including: Four Year Colleges and Universities Community-Technical Colleges High Schools
Financial Aid Resources - Career Choices In Special Education - National Clearin education Assistance agencies Alabama, Kentucky, North Dakota. Alaska, Louisiana,Ohio. Arizona, Maine, Oklahoma. Arkansas, Maryland, Oregon. California, massachusetts, http://www.special-ed-careers.org/career_choices/financial_aid/financial_aid.htm
Extractions: State Resources Federal Resources Private Resources State Resources Most states now have some form of student assistance. These financial aid programs vary by state. To find out the details of state grants and loans, students should contact their state agency or college financial aid administrator. State Higher Education Assistance Agencies: Alabama Kentucky North Dakota Alaska ... Wyoming Directories maintained by the U.S. Department of Education: Federal Resources U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) Grant Search Page OSEP Grant Writing Information U.S. Department of Education Student Financial Assistance Student Loan Cancellation/Deferment Options for Teachers ... Creating Options: A Resource on Financial Aid for Students with Disabilities (pdf) Project EASI...Easy Access for Students and Institutions
Extractions: Facts In Action Home Page One Making it Count In Brief ... About the Early Education Clearinghouse Page One: Research and Data Shapes Early Education Policy What is the state of child care in Massachusetts? Where do you go to find out? This year the answer is not the usual response of "we dont know." Several recent reports and initiatives are highlighting research that answers questions about capacity, demand, quality, the child care workforce, and other aspects of the early education system. Two of the most visible reports come from the agencies that administer subsidy programs on the state level the Department of Education and the Office of Child Care Services. In April 2001, the Department of Education released its most recent edition of Future Trends a collection of research and data that takes a hard look at the state of early education and care throughout the Commonwealth. The report, which relies jointly on data collected by the Department of Education as well as by the Office of Child Care Services and other sources, identifies several challenges to the Massachusetts early education and care system, including:
SchoolGrants: State Agency Links State agencies. massachusetts Department of education massachusetts CulturalCouncil. Wyoming Department of education Wyoming Arts Council. http://www.schoolgrants.org/Links/state_agencies.htm
Extractions: Dr. John G. Hibben Links: State Agencies Home Grant Opportunities Sample Proposals Let's Write a Grant Our Newsletters Search Our Links Grant-Related Links Federal Agencies Foundation Resources Grants Management Grant-related Publications ... State Agencies Education-Related Links Parents General Interest National Organizations Publications ... Site Map You should regularly check your state education agency's website. These agencies frequently publish grant information as well as many other items of interest and assistance to their state's educators.
Mass. Municipal Assn.-Links-Finance massachusetts Collectors and Treasurers Association http//www Nonprofit organizationproviding education and technical for those in public purchasing agencies. http://www.mma.org/links/finance.html
Extractions: I Home About MMA I News I Meetings I MIIA I Local Net I Local Government Info I Links Search I I MMA links directory Communities Economic and Community Development Education Environment ... Technology and Telecommunications Related links Economic information Local Finance News State Budget News Municipal Resources on the Web Finance American Association for Budget and Program Analysis
Related Sites information about government agencies, professional associations to top educationALThe massachusetts Drinking Water education Partnership provides http://www.mwra.state.ma.us/org/html/links.htm
Extractions: ePodunk - Profiling more than 25,000 communities across America DATELINE APA A Weekly Digest of News about Planning and Communities ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Economic Development Administration part of the US Department of Commerce The links provided below are provided courtesy of the EDA website. EDUCATION PlanningPrep.com
Massachusetts include nonprofit corporations, government agencies, and private Industries, 4th FloorBoston, massachusetts 02113 Voice Executive Office of education (617) 621 http://www.benton.org/Library/State/massachusetts.html
Extractions: Massachusetts enjoys a wealth of information resources, partly because of the contributions of the state's prominent higher education community. The state is still developing a comprehensive, inclusive structure, however. In 1994 the state's first Chief Information Officer was appointed by the governor to oversee the state's primary data center, network operations, and annual $300 million investment in information technology and telecommunications. 1995 HB 5190 provides for a bond issue of approximately $53 million to fund the design, acquisition, and upgrading of major computer systems. The main purchase will be a state-of-the-art computer system for the Department of Social Services that will improve child support collection, matching of families with children waiting to be adopted, and case tracking within the Department. More than half the money spent on this system will be eligible for federal reimbursement. $1.4 million may be spent on integrating the state's various information systems, and $3 million on the Massachusetts Access to Government Network (MAGNET).
CCSSO Map Of States K12 education departments, with directories of schools and districts. From the Council of Chief State School Officers. http://www.ccsso.org/seamenu.html
