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Practice Tests

Learning Express Library
http://www.forbeslibrary.org/ref/databases.shtml#learning
Use your library card to access this interactive online database featuring more than 300 practice tests, including ACT, SAT, GED, ASVAB, PRAXIS, Firefighter, Police Officer, Paramedic, EMT Basic, U.S. Citizenship, Postal Worker, Cosmetology, and Real Estate Sales Agent & Broker Exams, among others.

Praxis Prep Info
http://www.praxisprepinfo.com/
Learning Express (see above) has some PRAXIS tests, but this website has additional ones, along with descriptions of the test process, and helpful advice.

Databases

ERIC
http://www.eric.ed.gov/ERICWebPortal/Home.portal
ERIC provides free access to more than 1.2 million bibliographic records of journal articles and other education-related materials and, if available, includes links to full text.

School Matters
http://www.schoolmatters.com/
Standard and Poor's resource providing information about public schools throughout the United States.

College Source Online
http://www.collegesource.org
Over 23,000 college catalogs in complete cover-to-cover, original page format representing 2-year, 4-year, graduate, professional and international schools; plus college profiles. Please ask the Reference Librarian for the username and password, required to download catalogs and other information. (587-1012)

Websites

Braintrack University and College Directory
http://www.braintrack.com/
This website lists colleges and universities in the U.S. and worldwide, with information in similar format for easy comparison.

Schools of Nursing Directory (MA & RI)
http://www.nln.org/clwebsites/mari/directory.pdf
The Massachusetts/Rhode Island League for Nursing maintains this listing of nursing schools in the state.

Education Portal
http://education-portal.com/index.html
This portal site has extensive links to information on colleges, by type or location, and also links to help with career planning, resumes, and job searching.

College.gov
http://www.college.gov/index.htm
The U.S. Department of Education created this guide to getting a college education, with a special focus on students who feel overwhelmed by the challenges of admissions and paying for a college. Lots of resources and good advice!

Massachusetts Department of Education
http://doe.mass.edu

Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care
http://www.eec.state.ma.us/
Combining the functions of the former Office of Childcare Services with the Early Learning Services Unit of the Department of Education, this agency oversees early education and care and after-school services for families.