EDUCATION
Local and national education information.
 
      *Testing and Reference Center  
This is an extremely valuable tool for anyone on the path to higher education.  Search the database to choose the right college, graduate or professional school.  Access practice tests and preparation tools for the GED, SAT, LSAT, GRE & specific subject certification exams.  You can register to set up your preferences, save test results & searches.

     *eLibrary  -  Link from Home    
This user-friendly database delivers one of the largest general reference collections of periodical and digital media content designed to support every range of user, including elementary students, college-prep and college-level researchers, and professional educators. Educators can even search for resources that correlate to state and national standards.

     *Student Research Center (Ebsco) Link from Home
Great for homework! Links to articles, biographies and primary sources.

   *CultureGrams Link from Home
A great resource if your studies call for information on countries around the world.  Browse the photo gallery, biographies of famous nationals, & authentic recipes.  This database includes a targeted Kids Edition.

     History Reference Center- Link from Home
The world's most comprehensive history resource designed for beginning research. Includes non-fiction books from leading history publishers.

     KNOWLEDGE SOURCE (SIRS) Link from Home
Relevant selected resources for research on today’s hottest and most controversial social, scientific, global, political and economic issues.  
Great for learning more, preparing reports or just satisfying curiosity.

     MasterFILE Premier- Link from Home
A huge database with articles, reference sources, biographies, images and biographies.  A great starting point for your research needs.

     Points of View- Link from Home
Get the other side of an issue or just learn more about current topics. These essays present multiple sides of an issue and include background information.

     Professional Development
Professional journals for educators.

   *ERIC
The Educational Resource Information Center contains more than 2,200 digests along with references for additional information and citations and abstracts from over 1,000 educational and education-related journals.

     FirstSearch
Search for citations to articles in ArticleFirst or ECO.    

    Opposing Viewpoints
Search various media outlets for articles pro and con on many issues.

     Peterson’s
Provides an extensive search for colleges, graduate schools, distance programs, study abroad, private secondary schools, even summer camps!  Also contains test prep resources.

       Science Reference Center - Link from Home
Encyclopedias, magazines and journals related to science.  Research issues in the environment, technology, space and wildlife.  

       Telluride Schools
All sorts of information from our wonderful public school district.  Includes event listings, links to classrooms & partner organizations & the school directory. 
 
       Telluride Mountain School
TMS offers a Montessori curriculum for preschool – grade 4 and an experiential & service-oriented program for middle and high school.  School calendar, events & admissions information are available.

       University Centers of the San Miguel
Want to stay local?  UCSM provides access to postsecondary education & professional training.  Their talented staff can also help you gear up for your college search & find regional scholarships.

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