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Foundation for Jewish Studies
Offers Jewish education courses for adults at locations around the Washington area. Programs and events, calendar and information on registration, lectures, scholar-in-residence, retreats and travel.
http://www.foundationjewishstudies.org/

Jewish Study Center
Offers dynamic, participatory adult Jewish education, including Hebrew classes. Directory, programs, membership and registration information, links and volunteer opportunities.
http://www.jewishstudycenter.org/

Torah Life Center
Dedicated to helping Jews of every type of belief explore their heritage and grow in Jewish understanding. Hosts lectures by world-famous Jewish educators.
http://www.torahlifecenter.org/

DC Beit Midrash
Offers an open environment for serious Jewish learning to participants from a variety of backgrounds. Includes activities, mailing list, photos and education links.
http://www.dcbeitmidrash.org/

Takoma Children s School
Progressive year-round preschool serving 2 to 5 year-old children and their families with part-time through full-day options. Includes information about activities, tuition, calendar, staff and events.
http://www.takomachildren.org/

Language Fundamentals
Spanish language instructional programs and tutoring in the Washington, DC, area.
http://languagefundamentals.com/

Experience Corps - Washington DC
Mobilizes teams of adults to help elementary school children in poor neighborhoods. Includes program details, awards and growth plans.
http://www.experiencecorps.org/cities/washington/

Washington Post: Fixing D.C. s Schools
A series of investigative articles about the problems of the DC school system.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/metro/interactives/dcschools/#fullseries

Spanish Education Development Center
Non-profit organization dedicated to designing and implementing educational programs for the low-income residents of the DC metro area. Programs are primarily for immigrants from Latin America. Pre-school, adult education, and volunteer opportunities.
http://www.sedcenter.org/

LINK - Linking Communities for Educational Success
Provides middle-school teens in Southeast with academic support and leadership training. Has information on programs.
http://www.linkdc.org/

Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center
Works with schools and programs to meet the needs of students in literacy, family involvement, and transition from school to career. Organization s history, frequently asked questions, annual reports, and information on employment. Based in Washington, DC.
http://clerccenter.gallaudet.edu/

Kendall Demonstration Elementary School
Serves students from birth through eighth grade. Parent/student handbook, academic calendar, mission statement, and information on employment opportunities.
http://clerccenter.gallaudet.edu/KDES/

DC Tuition Assistance Grant Program
Provides the opportunity for residents to attend a wide range of colleges through financial aid.
http://seo.dc.gov/seo/cwp/view,a,1226,q,536770,seoNav_GID,1511,seoNav,%7C31238%7C,.asp

The Enrichment Centers, Inc.
Provides after school, summer and fall tutoring from locations in MD and Northern VA. Profile, programs, fees and online registration.
http://www.enrichmentcenters.com/

FixOurSchools.net
Focusing public attention on DC s crumbling school buildings by allowing the posting of photos showing areas in DC public schools that require repair. Photographs and issues by facility, calendar and how to help.
http://fixourschools.net/

Higher Achievement Program
Developing academic skills, behaviors, and attitudes in academically motivated and underserved middle school children. Program, organization, volunteering, results and center locations.
http://www.higherachievement.org/

Children & Youth Investment Trust Corporation
An independent non-profit organization working to increase the quality, quantity and accessibility of services for children, youth and families. Program details and grant process.
http://www.cyitc.org/

Twenty-First Century School Fund
Organization dedicated to building the public will and capacity to improve urban public school facilities. History, programs, news and publications.
http://www.21csf.org/

The SEED Foundation
a national nonprofit that partners with urban communities to provide innovative educational opportunities. History, information about SEED schools and how to help.
http://www.seedfoundation.com/

Carlos Rosario International School
An adult charter school for members of immigrant communities in Washington. Provides training in English as a Second Language, literacy, GED, citizenship and computer applications.
http://www.carlosrosario.org/

American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education
Includes news, publications, meetings, teacher preparation information, professional development, and state chapters.
http://www.aacte.org/

Washington Metropolitan Scholars
WMS provides private college scholarship for African American students in the Washington metropolitan area. Includes information on programs, eligibility, ways to donate.
http://www.wmscholars.org/

Model Secondary School for the Deaf
Offers a day and residential four-year high school program for students in Washington, DC. Discover information on academics, sports, enrollment details, contacts, and calendar.
http://clerccenter.gallaudet.edu/mssd/

DC WritersCorps
Sends local writers to run creative writing workshops in DC middle/junior high schools, with students participating in local poetry readings and competitions.
http://www.dcwriterscorps.org/

Washington Post: School Readiness Primer
Describes kindergarten programs in Washington, DC, metro area schools.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/education/specials/kindergartenprimer.htm

Literacy Volunteers of the National Capital Area
Provides free tutoring to adults who cannot read. Features volunteer opportunities and events.
http://www.lvanca.org/

District of Columbia College Access Program - DC CAP
Encourages and enables public high school students to enter and graduate from college. Includes services, guides for students and parents, financial aid information, news and events.
http://www.dccap.org/

Academy of Hope
Helps low-income and at-risk adults earn high school credentials, improve math and reading skills, and learn how to use and apply computer technologies. Includes programs and services, news, volunteer opportunities and directions.
http://www.aohdc.org/

D.C. LEARNs
Coalition of organizations providing literacy services. Includes information on member organizations and newsletters.
http://www.dclearns.org/

Friends of Choice in Urban Schools
FOCUS promotes public charter schools in Washington, DC. Includes a directory of charter schools, guidance on starting a charter school, background information and current news.
http://www.focus-dccharter.org/

Fredrick B. Abramson Memorial Foundation
Awards college scholarships to DC public high school students and fellowships to young lawyers for a year of public-interest legal service.
http://www.abramsonfoundation.org/

The Black Student Fund
Offers scholarships and support to low-income African-American children at participating schools, grades K-12, in the metropolitan area. Features programs, news, member schools and events.
http://www.blackstudentfund.org/

DCPS Watch
Covers local education issues and news concerning DC public schools.
http://www.dcpswatch.com/

ReSET Online
Strives to inspire and motivate children within the classroom structure to immerse themselves in the wonders of science and math.
http://www.resetonline.org/

Everybody Wins! DC
Non-profit organization that promotes children s literacy by pairing students with reading mentors. Includes program description and newsletter.
http://www.everybodywinsdc.org/

DC Teaching Fellows
Program recruits professional teachers to teach in the DC public schools. Fellows hold full-time teacher jobs while earning their certification and Masters degrees. Applications accepted online.
http://www.dcteachingfellows.org/

Les Aspin Center for Government
Enrolls students for a semester or the summer to take classes and intern in Washington. Founded by Marquette University. Includes application information, faculty listing, and program description.
http://www.marquette.edu/aspin/

Mentors, Inc
A private, nonprofit organization that pairs Washington, DC public high school students with trained adult mentors.
http://www.mentorsinc.org/

State Education Office
Its responsibilities include administering nutrition programs, such as the school lunch program, and financial aid programs, such as the DC Tuition Assistance Grant Program for college study. Includes news, reports, legislation, program information, and links to web sites related to local education.
http://seo.dc.gov/

Washington Scholarship Fund
Provides low-income families with partial scholarships for private school tuition. Includes application in English and Spanish and information on donating, volunteering, and interning.
http://www.washingtonscholarshipfund.org/

Asian American LEAD
AALEAD provides mentoring and other services for Asian American students.
http://www.aalead.org/

College Bound
Helps prepare DC public school students for college through tutoring, mentoring and scholarship programs. Information on enrolling, volunteering, donating, and scholarships.
http://www.collegebound.org/

The Parent Pages
Parent resource phonebook for metro Washington DC. Lists contact information for preschools, childcare, schools, camps, entertainment, medical services, recreation, and children s activities.
http://theparentpages.com

Friends of Tyler School Tutoring & Computer Center
Sponsors a tutoring program, a computer center and other activities for children in the Tyler School district on Capitol Hill.
http://www.friendsoftylerschool.org/

Tenley Study Center
Offers programs for young men between the ages of 15 and 25, including SAT preparation and academic review of math and English, followed by character-building lectures and sports.
http://www.tenley.org/

EduSeed
Promotes education among historically disadvantaged groups, using models of peer mentoring and self-empowerment.
http://www.eduseed.org

The Collins Foundation
Provides scholarship grants to Catholic high school students living in the Archdiocese of Washington, DC.
http://members.tripod.com/collinsfoundation/

Washington Post: Education
News articles and columns on education in the area.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/metro/schools/

Goethe-Institut Concert Series
Sponsors performances by international and local chamber and choral ensembles, with an emphasis on German culture and influence.
http://www.goethe.de/uk/was/enindex.htm

International Center for Language Studies
Offers an intensive ESL program and more than 70 foreign languages. Housing assistance and information on living in the city.
http://www.icls.com/

Heads Up
Organization that uses a college student work force to run education and mentoring programs for children and families in impoverished neighborhoods.
http://www.headsup-dc.org/

Hands On DC
Volunteer workathon to improve public schools and raise college scholarship for local students.
http://www.handsondc.org/

DC VOICE - District Community Voices Organized and Informed for Change in Education
Group of education activists concerned about public education in DC. Includes news, background information, and publications.
http://dcvoice.org/

District of Columbia Public School System
District news and information for students and parents and an index of schools.
http://www.k12.dc.us/

LADO International College
Offers ESL courses for students and a TEFL Certificate Program for teachers.
http://www.lado.com/

RockNfun Music
Private music lessons at your home or office. Includes musical instrument and sheet music store, online guitar, voice, and bass lessons and information about instructors and lesson policies.
http://rocknfunmusic.com

Washington Conservatory of Music
Independent, nationally accredited non-profit community school with sites in the District and Bethesda, offering classes, lessons, seminars and special events for children and adults.
http://www.washingtonconservatory.org/

Washington Vocal Consortium
Group of four classical voice teachers who offer workshops for singers. News, biographies, schedule, testimonials, publications and recordings, links and contact information.
http://www.washvocal.com/

Garrett Park Music School
Washington and Maryland locations offer musical instruction for children beginning at age 2. Also offers private lessons on clarinet, flute, saxophone and recorder and a jazz ensemble.
http://www.garrettparkmusic.org/

Cantare Vocal Studio
Voice lessons/coaching with countertenor Chris Dudley. Studio policies and fees, lesson FAQ, schedule, students and links.
http://www.dudleyvocalstudio.com/

Arena Sound Music Instruction
Private vocal and instrumental music lessons taught by conservatory-trained instructors. Lessons at home or in the Falls Church, Virginia, studio.
http://www.arenasound.net/

Reyes, Javier
Guitar instruction in Columbia Heights/Mt. Pleasant. Includes profile, performances and information on lessons.
http://www.guitarlessonsdc.com/

Washington Music Teachers Association (WMTA)
Affiliate of the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) provides opportunities for its membership of professional, independent musicians through teaching, performing, composition, music theory and research. Membership, events and local resources.
http://www.wmta-dc.org/

Washington National Opera Center for Education and Training
Comprises the Opera s Education and Community Programs, the Domingo-Cafritz Young Artist Program and the Intern/Apprentice Program. Includes upcoming events and application information.
http://www.dc-opera.org/experience/centereducationtraining.asp

Studio Papillon
Provides private, in-home instruction for children and adults in piano, voice, saxophone, clarinet, flute, oboe, bassoon and composition.
http://www.studiopapillon.com/

B&B Music World
Professional teachers providing music lessons at student s home. History, testimonials and pricing.
http://www.bnbmusicworld.com/

Sorel Music Studio and Silver String Ensembles
Robert Sorel, violin and viola instruction. Includes services, photos and contact information.
http://www.sorelmusicstudio.net/

Finding The Melody
A listener s course in jazz appreciation, offered at the D.C. Jewish Community Center. Includes overview, course materials and registration information.
http://www.findingthemelody.com/

House of Musical Traditions Lessons Program
Offers workshops and private instruction for classical and folk instruments. List of teachers, recommended resources and contact info.
http://www.hmtrad.com/lessons/

Adult Music Student Forum, Inc.
Association of adult music students in the Washington, D.C. region. Site include information about activities.
http://www.amsfperform.org/

Luis Garay Percussion World
Specializing in percussion, drum set and drums: jazz, Afro-Latin rock, African, marimba, and timbales instruction.
http://www.luisgaray.com/

New Sewell Music Conservatory
Offers classical piano training for young people, as well as courses in audio recording, record production, jazz theory, choral arrangement and vocal training in gospel, jazz and rock.
http://www.sewellmusic.org/

Suzuki Association of the Greater Washington Area
Sponsors workshops, recitals and institutes devoted to the Suzuki method of early childhood music education. Originally designed for violin instruction, the method has been extended to viola, cello, bass, piano, flute, guitar and harp.
http://www.sagwa.org/

Levine School of Music
Community school with sites in Washington, Virginia and Maryland offering private lessons, classes and workshops for all instruments, ages and experience levels. International faculty boasts expertise in the European classical tradition, jazz, music theater and the music of the African, Asian and Latino cultures.
http://www.levineschool.org/