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Lado International College
English language school both for those trying to learn English and those seeking the TEFL teaching certificate.
http://www.lado.com/
Cesar Chavez Public Charter High School for Public Policy
Secondary education with a focus on public policy careers and community involvement.
http://www.cesarchavezhs.org/
Spanish Education Development Center
Non-profit organization dedicated to designing and implementing educational programs for the low-income residents of the DC metro area. Programs are primarily for immigrants from Latin America. Pre-school, adult education, and volunteer opportunities.
http://www.sedcenter.com/
DC Teaching Fellows
Program to recruit outstanding professional teachers willing to teach for at least two years in the DC public schools.
http://www.dcteachingfellows.org/
Everybody Wins! DC
Non-profit organization that promotes children's literacy by pairing students with reading mentors. Includes program description and newsletter.
http://www.everybodywinsdc.org/
ReSET Online
Strives to inspire and motivate children within the classroom structure to immerse themselves in the wonders of science and math.
http://www.resetonline.org/
Inman Tutoring
Tutoring offered for college students in Sciences, Math, English, Spanish, and ESL. Proofreading services available. Music tutoring for all ages.
http://themovingcastle.com/tutoring/index.html
Parents United for the D.C. Public Schools
Provides information to parents and interested citizens about hearings, school board meetings, events and changes within the D.C. school system.
http://www.parentsunited4dc.org
DCPS Watch
E-zine covering education issues and news concerning the Washington DC's public schools. Features calendars, directories, news, and press releases.
http://www.dcpswatch.com/
DC Tuition Assistance Grant Program
Provides the opportunity for residents to attend a wide range of colleges through financial aid.
http://seo.dc.gov/services/post_secondary_financial_assistance/tuition_assistance/index.shtm
The Black Student Fund
Offers scholarships and support to low-income African-American children at participating schools, grades K-12, in the metropolitan area. Features programs, news, member schools and events.
http://www.blackstudentfund.org/
Board of Jewish Education of Greater Washington
Provides educational services to Jewish educators, institutions and individuals. Also includes information on the Center for Judaic & Educational Resources and the College of Jewish Studies.
http://www.bjedc.org/
Fredrick B. Abramson Memorial Foundation
Awards four-year college scholarships annually to graduating DC public high school students in financial need. Also awards annual fellowships to young lawyers to undertake a year of public-interest legal service. Program description, award requirements, list of awardees and board members.
http://www.abramsonfoundation.org/
Friends of Choice in Urban Schools
FOCUS promotes public charter schools in Washington, DC. Includes a directory of charter schools, guidance on starting a charter school, background information and current news.
http://www.focus-dccharter.org/
District of Columbia Literacy Education and Resource Network - DC LEARNs
Convenes service providers that are committed to working to improve literacy skills, to increase the effectiveness of literacy service providers, to raise resources for literacy providers, and to raise awareness of literacy needs and issues. Includes members and programs.
http://www.dclearns.org/
Academy of Hope
Helps low-income and at-risk adults earn high school credentials, improve math and reading skills, and learn how to use and apply computer technologies. Includes programs and services, news, volunteer opportunities and directions.
http://www.aohdc.org/
District of Columbia College Access Program - DC CAP
Encourages and enables public high school students to enter and graduate from college. Includes services, guides for students and parents, financial aid information, news and events.
http://www.dccap.org/
Experience Corps - Washington DC
Mobilizes teams of adults to help elementary school children in poor neighborhoods. Includes program details, awards and growth plans.
http://www.experiencecorps.org/washington/index.html
Good Shepherd Ministries
Offers after-school educational programs for youth from low-income Jubilee Housing apartments in the Adams-Morgan community. Includes programs, volunteer opportunities and an annual report.
http://www.goodshepherdministries.com/
Metropolitan/Delta Adult Literacy Council, Inc.
Works to enable adults and families to acquire basic level literacy skills, including reading, writing, listening, speaking, mathematics, and technology. Includes events, programs, schedules and a newsletter.
http://www.mdalc.org/
District of Columbia Even Start Family Literacy Initiative
Helps break the cycle of poverty and illiteracy by integrating early childhood education, adult literacy and basic education, and parenting education into a unified literacy program. Includes programs, events and news.
http://www.k12.dc.us/dcps/evenstart/es_frame.html
CAM Counseling & Educational Services, Inc.
Offers educational, counseling and training services, specializing in youth and adults with diverse instructional needs. Includes employment opportunities.
http://www.cam-supportservices.com/
Literacy Volunteers of the National Capital Area
Provides free tutoring to adults who cannot read. Features volunteer opportunities and events.
http://www.lvanca.org/
Washington Post: School Readiness Primer
Describes kindergarten programs offered by public school systems and selected private schools in the Washington, DC, metro area. Includes program offerings, requirements and standards for entering students, disability information and suggestions on how parents may help prepare their children for kindergarten.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/education/specials/kindergartenprimer.htm
DC WritersCorps
Sends local writers into middle/junior high schools to run creative writing workshops. From these workshops, students participate in local poetry readings and competitions. Has information about the organization's programs.
http://www.dcwriterscorps.org/
District of Columbia Public School System
District news and information for students and parents and an index of schools.
http://www.k12.dc.us/
DC VOICE Website
A collaborative effort of education activists committed to ensuring every child a high quality public education.
http://dcvoice.org/
Sonja I. Smith
Consultant and reading specialist offering tutoring and educational diagnostic testing services.
http://www.readingtutor.bigstep.com/
Project Excellence
A scholarship program for African-American high-school seniors who display outstanding writing and speaking skills and will be attending college.
http://www.project-excellence.com/
Hands On DC
Volunteer workathon to improve public schools and raise college scholarship for local students.
http://www.handsondc.org/
Heads Up
Organization that uses a college student work force to run education and mentoring programs for children and families in impoverished neighborhoods.
http://www.headsup-dc.org/
ICLS Language Training Services
ICLS offers courses in ESL and over 70 languages, TOEFL preparation, and evening programs in English, Spanish and French.
http://www.icls.com/
Home School Consultation
Provides support services for parents interested in home schooling. Includes costs and contact information.
http://hometown.aol.com/nathanyea/myhomepage/index.html
Goethe-Institut Washington
German cultural and information centre specializing in German language courses and cultural events.
http://www.goethe.de/uk/was/enindex.htm
WashingtonPost.com | Education
Articles and columns pertaining to education in the area.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/metro/schools/
The Collins Foundation
The primary purpose of the foundation is to provide educational financial assistance to Catholic High School students living in the Archdiocese of Washington D.C.
http://members.tripod.com/collinsfoundation
EduSeed
Promotes education among historically disadvantaged groups, using models of peer mentoring and self-empowerment.
http://www.eduseed.org
Tenley Study Center
Offers programs for young men between the ages of 15 and 25, including SAT preparation and academic review of math and English, followed by character-building lectures and sports.
http://www.tenley.org/
Paul Berry Academic Scholarship Foundation, Inc.
To provide minority students in the Washington metropolitan area with the opportunity to attend private schools in grades seven through twelve. Events, application procedure, contact information.
http://www.paulberry.org
Friends of Tyler School Tutoring & Computer Center
Serves disadvantaged children ages 6-18 in the Tyler School District on Capitol Hill by sponsoring a tutoring program, after-school classes, a computer center and summer camp. Includes information on its program, staff and volunteers, donating and samples of student projects.
http://www.friendsoftylerschool.org/
The Parent Pages
Parent resource phonebook for metro Washington DC. Lists contact information for preschools, childcare, schools, camps, entertainment, medical services, recreation, and children's activities.
http://theparentpages.com
College Bound
This organization's tutoring, mentoring, and scholarship programs help prepare DC public school students for college. Information on enrolling, volunteering, donating, and scholarships.
http://www.collegebound.org/
Asian American LEAD
AALEAD helps local Asian American students succeed academically through mentoring, enrichment programs, and family services.
http://www.aalead.org/
Calvary Bilingual Multicultural Learning Center
Child development center offers programs for infancy through school age, as well as family support services, for more than 400 children and families in the Columbia Heights, Mt. Pleasant, and Shaw neighborhoods.
http://www.cbmlc.org/
Washington Scholarship Fund
Provides low-income families with partial scholarships for private school tuition. Includes application in English and Spanish and information on donating, volunteering, and interning.
http://www.washingtonscholarshipfund.org/
State Education Office
Its responsibilities include administering nutrition programs, such as the school lunch program, and financial aid programs, such as the DC Tuition Assistance Grant Program for college study. Includes news, reports, legislation, program information, and links to web sites related to local education.
http://seo.dc.gov/
Carlos Rosario International Career Center and Public Charter School
An adult charter school for members of immigrant communities in Washington. It provides training in English as a Second Language, literacy, GED, citizenship, and computer applications.
http://www.carlosrosario.org/cr
Mentors, Inc
A private, nonprofit organization that pairs Washington, DC public high school students with trained adult mentors to promote their academic, career, and personal development. Information on activities and successes.
http://www.mentorsinc.org/
Les Aspin Center for Government
Enrolls students for a semester or the summer to take classes and intern in Washington. Founded by Marquette University. Includes application information, faculty listing, and program description.
http://www.marquette.edu/aspin/
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