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Test Prep Review

[ www.testprepreview.com (www) ]
Here, you'll find a lot of resources and information about the test preparation process. Hopefully you'll learn the right methods of preparing for the test in your future.

Broome-Tioga BOCES

[ www.btboces.org (www) ]
BOCES is a unique and innovative educational institution established to help public schools control costs and provide quality programs by sharing services. BOCES operates as an extension of the local school districts and the New York State Education Department.

Broome Community College

[ www.sunybroome.edu (www) ]
Broome Community College is a comprehensive community college supervised by SUNY (State University of New York) and sponsored by the County of Broome. The College is a member of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. Its curriculums are registered by the State Education Department and accredited, where appropriate, by specific career accrediting organizations.

Binghamton University

[ www.binghamton.edu (www) ]
Binghamton University is one of four university centers within the State University of New York - and, as The Fiske Guide to Colleges points out ."Binghamton has become the premier public university in the northeast because of its outstanding academic programs ... and its commitment to undergraduates."

School to Careers Partnership

[ www.btboces.org/CARSERV/stc/ (www) ]
The School-to-Careers Partnership of Broome and Tioga Counties introduces career opportunities to students at all levels, K-12, by preparing them for the workplace. It assists students in the exploration of multiple career options, provides a firsthand look at the relationship between education and work, and helps students map out a direction for the future.

Four County Library System

[ www.4cls.org (www) ]
Provides a research center, Internet search, library links, community connections, news and announcements.

Southern Tier VESID Office

[ www.vesid.nysed.gov/southerntier/ (www) ]
Vocational rehabilitation is a process that involves an application for services, eligibility determination, vocational counseling and the development of an Individual Plan for Employment (IPE) to provide services leading to employment. Attending an orientation session is usually the first step in the application process. If you have any current medical information to document your disability such as diagnosis, prognosis and limitations, please bring that information with you to orientation.

Workforce Preparation & Continuing Education, NYS Education Department

[ www.emsc.nysed.gov/workforce/home.html (www) ]
Latest Information on Proposed Mathematics Learning Standards and Grade 3-8 Testing Program - A new website has been establish to provide updates on the proposed mathematics learning standards and the Grades 3-8 ELA and Mathematics Testing Program.

Resources for Educational Excellence

[ www.ed.gov/free/ (www) ]
Contains vital information about various programs in education and ability to search different data bases.

Student Gateway to U.S. Government

[ www.students.gov/STUGOVWebApp/ (www) ]
Comprehensive information portal providing answers to your questions on education, career, government and more.

Other Educational Resources:

National Center for Health Workforce Information and Analysis

[ bhpr.hrsa.gov/healthworkforce/ (www) ]
Assess the nation's supply of and requirements for health professionals and paraprofessionals and analyze how they are affected by internal and external changes in the health care system. Included are physicians, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, certified nursing assistants, pharmacists, optometrists, chiropractors, allied health personnel, and public health personnel. Carry out technical and analytic activities regarding the adequacy of the health professions workforce in meeting the Nation's need for an appropriately sized and trained health workforce that is suitably diversified by specialty, race and gender, and is geographically balanced.

National Science Foundation (Careers in Science)

[ www.nsf.gov/about/career_opps/ (www) ]
NSF offers its employees a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as a rich working environment. To learn about the agency's mission, goals, organization and research support activities, view the on-line Orientation to NSF.

The Library of Congress

[ www.loc.gov (www) ]
The Library's mission is to make its resources available and useful to the Congress and the American people and to sustain and preserve a universal collection of knowledge and creativity for future generations. The Office of the Librarian is tasked to set policy and to direct and support programs and activities to accomplish the Library's mission.

The Smithsonian Institution, Washington D.C.

[ www.si.edu (www) ]
The Smithsonian is committed to enlarging our shared understanding of the mosaic that is our national identity by providing authoritative experiences that connect us to our history and our heritage as Americans and to promoting innovation, research and discovery in science. These commitments have been central to the Smithsonian since its founding more than 155 years ago.

Careers in Technology

[ www.gettech.org (www) ]
At The National Association of Manufacturers, the trade association representing U.S. manufacturers from large to small, we are aware of the great demand there will be for math and science skilled people in fields ranging from medical research, to avionics, to the new high-tech manufacturing. The choices that kids make now will determine whether they experience, or merely observe, the advantages that technology-based jobs will offer.

Careers in Nursing (sponsored by the New York State Nurses Association)

[ www.nysna.org (www) ]
Information about nurses, the career and new developments.

For more information locate your local Workforce NY Center...