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Choosing a school is not limited to a college education. There are many resources
that provide information related to school choice for K-12 education. You can
contact the U.S. Department of Education or try these resources:
- Council of Chief State School Officers, www.ccsso.org,
links to state education agencies where you can learn about school performance
and supplemental educational services providers.
- The National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of
Education, nces.ed.gov/globallocator,
can assist your search for public and private schools.
- The Office of Non-Public Education, U.S. Department of Education
provides links to non-public school organizations, along with a private school
locator and other information about non-public education.
- The Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) provides
articles and reports on topics related to school choice.
- GreatSchools.net, www.greatschools.net,
is an online resource of school profiles and comparative performance data.
- The Parental Information and Resource Center, www.pirc-info.net/pircs.asp,
provides a directory of centers to assist parents across the country.
For performance and comparative data, visit www.schoolresults.org.
For information about U.S. Charter Schools, visit www.uscharterschools.org.
| General Education Development (GED Tests)
States and other jurisdictions issue high school equivalency credentials to
adult candidates who earn passing scores on GED tests. Many adults who did
not complete a high school program of instruction have continued to learn
through a variety of experiences encountered in everyday life. The purpose
of the GED Testing Program is to provide an opportunity for these individuals
to have the learning acquired from such educational experiences evaluated
and recognized. The GED Tests make it possible for qualified individuals
to earn a high school credential, thus providing opportunities for hundreds
of thousands of adults to:
- Pursue higher education
- Obtain jobs or job promotions
- Achieve personal goals
For more information, visit the American Council for Education (ACE)
at www.acenet.edu or 202-939-9300.
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