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. Washington Homeschooling Organization (WHO) - Statewide organization supporting all homeschoolers. Includes legislative information, intro packet for new homeschoolers, support group listings, qualifying courses, and events. Christian Homeschool Network of Washington - A statewide grassroots network committed to ensuring the right to homeschool freely. Washington State PTA - Organizational news, education resources, calendar of events, and leadership information. State Board of Education - Meetings, policies, graduation requirements, teacher certification, press releases, FAQs, links, and governance. The Edmund F. Maxwell Foundation - Academic scholarship available to residents of Western Washington requiring financial assistance to attend accredited independent colleges or universities. Northwest Council for Computer Education - Organization of Pacific Northwest educators interested in supporting the use of computers in education. Washington Council - The Washington Council is organized to enable all Washington students to successfully access and engage post-secondary opportunities. 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, certification information, and links. 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. 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). Washington Association for Learning Alternatives - Offers information on its yearly conference, publications, regional news, schools, starting a program, and membership information. 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, professional growth, retention, governance, assessment, and evaluation. Includes press releases, meeting schedules and minutes, and resource links. Washington Science Teachers Association - Professional development opportunities, conferences, message board, initiative scholarships, calendar, and board members. 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. Washington Interscholastic Activities Association - Features calendar of events, state tournament information and directory of member schools. League of Education Voters - Information about current legislation. Also includes e-mail lists, public school facts, news, and funding issues. Washington Charter Public Schools - News, links, and testimonials about charter public schools. The Association of Washington School Principals - Includes job postings, legislation, grants, forum, publications, and accreditation information. Washington Music Educators Association - They provide and promote educational resources for music educators and students in our public and private schools and colleges. Citizens United for Responsible Education - CURE promotes academic excellence for children, by researching educational issues, networking relevant information, and advocating public policy. Washington Education Association - Advocating quality public education and the interests of public school employees. 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. 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. 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. AAUW Washington State - Promoting education and equity for all women and girls. Branches, issues, and organizational information. 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. Washington State Latter-day Saint Family Educators - Mormon homeschooling organization offers reading lists, lesson plans, and opinion articles. Washington Association of Teaching Christian Homes (WATCH) - A statewide non-profit organization highlighting conference information, local support, and legislative information. 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. Youth For Understanding USA - Non-profit international educational organization offers intercultural exchange programs for teenagers, families, schools and communities. 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.