» Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction    Assessment and research, boards and commissions, calendar, curriculum and instruction, employment, legislature, press room, programs, publications, school and district directories, standards (EALRs).    http://www.k12.wa.us/

» State Board of Education    Meetings, policies, graduation requirements, teacher certification, press releases, FAQs, links, and governance.    http://www.sbe.wa.gov/default.htm

» American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese    Washington State Juan de Fuca Chapter. Includes organization information, links to teaching resources, and a short biography of Juan de Fuca.    http://aatsp.20m.com/main.html

» American Association of University Women of Washington (AAUW-WA)    "Promoting education and equity for all women and girls." Branches, issues, and organizational information.    http://www.aauw-wa.org/

» Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation    A source of resources, training, and technology for educators. Includes media center, grants, story gallery, health and education links, and information about helping schools in the Pacific Northwest.    http://www.gatesfoundation.org/

» Children's Home Society of Washington    CHWS has as its purpose to implement a statewide network of family support centers, early childhood programs, and school-linked services throughout Washington State.    http://www.ed.gov/Family/ParentCtrs/tacoma.html

» Christian Homeschool Network of Washington    A statewide grassroots network committed to ensuring the right to homeschool freely.    http://www.chnow.org/

» Citizens' Campaign for Commercial-Free Schools    Works to protect the right of Washington children and youth to a commercial-free education. Includes upcoming events, action alerts, newsletters, and how to get involved.    http://www.scn.org/cccs/

» Community Action Team    CAT is an organization of community members who are dedicated to helping to solve the methamphetamine production and use problems through education, community action and leadership.    http://www.meooow.org/

» Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program    Modeled after the federal program, Headstart, this unofficial ECEAP site offers funding information, message board, and an overview of the program.    http://groups.msn.com/ECEAPisforkidssuccess/_homepage.msnw?pgmarket=en-us

» Higher Education Coordinating Board of Washington State    Features an overview of colleges, financial aid, admission requirements, education policy and planning of the HECB.    http://www.hecb.wa.gov/

» League of Education Voters    Information about current legislation. Also includes e-mail lists, public school facts, news, and funding issues.    http://www.educationvoters.org/

» NICHCY Washington State Sheet    From the National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities, a statewide listing of organizations, contact person, phone numbers and e-mail addresses.    http://www.nichcy.org/stateshe/wa.htm

» Northwest Council for Computer Education    Organization of Pacific Northwest educators interested in supporting the use of computers in education.    http://www.ncce.org/

» Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory    NWREL provides research and development assistance to education, government, community agencies, business, and labor. NWREL's primary service area is the Northwest states of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington.    http://www.nwrel.org/

» Partnership for Learning    An independent, non-profit organization supported by Washington business and community leaders. Its purpose is to increase public awareness and understanding about Washington's efforts to improve the quality of education for all its students.    http://www.partnership4learning.org/

» Professional Educator Standards Board    Suggests recommendations to the State Board of Education, Superintendent of Public Instruction, Governor and Legislature on the full range of issues affecting education professionals, including: recruitment, hiring, preparation, certification, mentoring,    http://www.pesb.wa.gov/

» The Association of Washington School Principals    Includes job postings, legislation, grants, forum, publications, and accreditation information.    http://www.awsp.org/

» The Edmund F. Maxwell Foundation    Academic scholarship available to residents of Western Washington requiring financial assistance to attend accredited independent colleges or universities.    http://www.maxwell.org/

» WEA Home Page    Advocating quality public education and the interests of public school employees.    http://www.wa.nea.org/

» Washington Alliance for Arts Education    Organization dedicated to promoting statewide arts education in partnership with artists, educators, organizations, schools and agencies through collaboration, inservice education, communication and recognition.    http://www.artsedwashington.org/

» Washington Association for Learning Alternatives    Offers information on its yearly conference, publications, regional news, schools, starting a program, and membership information.    http://www.walakids.com/

» Washington Association of School Administrators    WASA is a professional association representing educational administrators in Washington State. Offers a description of services, government relations, professional development, and links.    http://www.wasa-oly.org/

» Washington Association of School Business Officials    A non-profit organization for Washington K-12 school employees whose responsibilities include the business affairs of public and non-profit schools. Includes calendar, workshops, job line, certificaton information, and links.    http://www.wasbo.org/

» Washington Association of Teaching Christian Homes (WATCH)    A statewide non-profit organization highlighting conference information, local support, and legislative information.    http://www.watchhome.org/

» Washington Charter Public Schools    News, links, and testimonials about charter public schools.    http://www.wacharterschools.org/

» Washington Council    The Washington Council is organized to enable all Washington students to successfully access and engage post-secondary opportunities.    http://www.washingtoncouncil.org/

» Washington Homeschooling Organization (WHO)    Statewide organization supporting all homeschoolers. Includes legislative information, intro packet for new homeschoolers, support group listings, qualifying courses, and events.    http://www.washhomeschool.org/

» Washington Interscholastic Activities Association    Features calendar of events, state tournament information and directory of member schools.    http://www.wiaa.com/

» Washington Music Educators Association    They provide and promote educational resources for music educators and students in our public and private schools and colleges.    http://www.wmea.org/

» Washington Science Teachers Association    Professional development opportunities, conferences, message board, initiative scholarships, calendar, and board members.    http://www.wsta.net/

» Washington State Latter-day Saint Family Educators    Mormon homeschooling organization offers reading lists, lesson plans, and opinion articles.    http://www.waldsfe.org/

» Washington State PTA    Organizational news, education resources, calendar of events, and leadership information.    http://www.wastatepta.org/

» Washington State School Directors' Association    Online resource for the school board members in Washington State, including calendar, announcements, publications, legislative issues, regional meetings, and advocacy.    http://www.wssda.org/wssda/WebForms/En-Us/Default.asp

» Washington State Special Education Coalition    Visitors may subscribe to an e-mail list. Includes member organizations, committee information, online resources, history, FYI, and a survey.    http://www.wssec.org/

» Young Women in Science for Rural Communities    Nine-month science projects by girls in rural communities.    http://depts.washington.edu/rural/RURAL/