Education
The Education Resource Information Center, contains more than 1,300,000 records and links to more than 317,000 full-text documents dating back to 1966.
Database features acces to a broad range of practice test and e-books including elementary, middle, and high school basic skills, college and graduate tests such as GED, PSAT, SAT, ACT, TOEFL, THEA, GRE, GMAT, MCAT, LSAT. Also, features test for civil service, firefighter, nursing, law enforcement, commercial driver’s license, cosmetology, computer skills, resume writing, job search skills and much more.
Database offers online courses in many languages including ESL for Spanish, Polish, and Brazilian Portuguese speakers. Small Talk Website for the Small Talk program at Haggard Library. Includes useful links for ESL students, as well as information about the program.
Professional Development Collection – EBSCOhost
Designed for professional educators, this database provides a highly specialized collection of nearly 520 high quality education journals, including more than 350 peer-reviewed titles. This database also contains more than 200 educational reports. Professional Development Collection is the most comprehensive collection of full text education journals in the world.
English As A Second Language
Guide to local organizations that offer ESL classes for adults.
Interesting Things for ESL Students
Easy to use website that features information on grammar, vocabulary, listen and read along activities, quizzes, crossword puzzles, and more.
Referencias de estudio de inglés como segundo idioma
Guía a las organizaciones locales que ofrecen clases de ESL para adultos.
Website with information about the Plano Library System’s Small Talk program. Also includes useful links for ESL students.
Official website for the Test of English as a Foreign Language. Features information on testing dates and locations, online practice tests, study tips, and more.
Financial Aid
Department of Education Student
Financial Assistance From the United States Department of Education, free information on college applications, financial aid, loan payments, and more.
Free scholarship search engine.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Official website for the FAFSA application and information.
General Resources
Academic Excellence Indicator System Reports (AEIS)
Assessment of school performance from the Texas Education Agency.
Site that offers information on specific reading levels and books. Features information to help determine student reading levels and choose associated books.
Official site of the Texas Education Agency. Includes school reports, TAKS test information and practice tests, school finance information, and much more.
Texas Approved Online Driving Safety Courses
Includes links to general information about Driving Safety courses, traditional classroom locations, and “Seat belt” course providers.
United States Department of Education
Government information and education resources for students, parents, teachers, and administrators.
Higher Education
Comprehensive college planning website that features information for students, parents, and professional.
Includes information on K-12 schools, colleges and universities, graduate schools, and online and continuing education programs. Features school search engine, test preparation, financial planning, and much more.
University of Texas Bachelor’s Accelerated Completion
You started college, but never finished your bachelor’s degree. Bachelor’s Accelerated Completion program – the BAC – is a group of fully online bachelor’s degrees.
State of Texas common application for freshman admission to Texas public universities.
Database Information on vocational schools and programs nationwide.
Homeschool Resources
Association Association dedicated to homeschool advocacy, legal issues and rights, and general homeschooling resources.
An online directory of homeschool and educational reform Internet links.
Information focused on homeschooling in Texas. Includes information about news, resources, support groups, events, and more.
Local Schools
The official website for Collin College. Features information on admissions, class schedules, online registration, library catalog and resources, and much more.
Dallas County Community College District
Website for Dallas County Community College that includes information about admissions, online registration, library, campus locations, and other services.
Plano Independent School District
The official website for the Plano Independent School District, which features information and resources for students, parents, and educators.
Public & Private Schools
Site features a search engine for local private schools. Information about schools includes summaries of school’s admission policies, curricula, philosophy, tuition, and much more.
Reviews, ratings, and information about public, private, and charter schools nationwide.
Standardized Tests
TAKS study guides from the Texas Education Agency.
From the Texas Education Agency, released TAKS test for practice use. Available to print,order, or use online.
