American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance

Official site of the organization that promotes healthy lifestyles through high quality programs in health, physical education, recreation, dance, and sport. Features consumer health news, legislative updates, professional development opportunities, and links to related sites.

American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists

Official site of the organization devoted to the promotion of sexual health by the development of the fields of sex therapy, counseling, and education. Features resources and news, membership information, a job board, and a searchable database of sexuality counselors and therapists.

American Counseling Association

The American Counseling Association represents professional counselors and provides leadership training, publications, continuing education opportunities, and advocacy services to a member base of 52,000.

American Psychological Association Education Directorate

The American Psychological Association provides a wide range of services that benefit individuals as well as the field of psychology. Their services include advocacy, career resources, education loans, financial services, and more.

American School Counselor Association

This association supports school counselors' efforts to help students focus on academic, personal/social, and career development. It provides professional development, advocacy, publications, and research to more than 12,000 members world-wide.

Character Counts

An initiative supporting nonpartisan, nonsectarian character education; includes book reviews, survey research, and more.

Character Curriculum Design (Summit Country Day School)

This monograph describes the Summit Country Day School's Educating for Character Program.

Character Education Partnership

The Character Education Partnership offers a national resource center, newsletter, and forum on character education programs.

CSEE: Council for Spiritual and Ethical Education

This national organization is dedicated to the ethical and spiritual development of young people. CSEE offers a wealth of programs and services including workshops, conferences, and retreats; ethics and interfaith curriculum information; speakers; awards; and networking opportunities.

Do Something

Trains, funds, and mobilizes young people to be community leaders. Provides curriculum, training program, media, and website resources to help community organizations actively engage young people in their efforts to change the world.

Dr. Lynn Friedman: School Life

This site contains an abundance of information on jobs, negotiating salary, and developing a long-time career plan. It also provides information on careers at independent schools.

Giraffe Project

The Giraffe Project recognizes real-life "giraffes" -- "people who stick their necks out for the common good".

GLSEN

The official site of the organization that creates safe school environments for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people. Features a Safe Schools Action Network, breaking news, issues updates, and information on events.

Independent Educational Consultants Association

The Independent Educational Consultants Association represents independent educational advisors. It offers services such as professional training, workshops, and information to students regarding school selection issues.

Institute for Global Ethics

Offers helpful resources including education-based case studies on tackling ethical dilemmas and publications geared towards integrating ethics into K-12 curricula.

National Association for College Admission Counseling

This association supports the work of college admission counseling professionals and provides help to students with the transition from secondary schools to higher education. Among the services provided on this site are: college fairs listing, professional development, and publications.

National Center for Health Education

Official site of the nonprofit organization whose mission is to lead the nation in the implementation of lifelong comprehensive health education. Provides information on the Growing Healthy curriculum and community health projects.

National Recreation and Park Association

Official site of the association that advances parks, recreation, and environmental conservation efforts that enhance quality of life for all people. Features news and information, a career center, and a searchable database of parks.

Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States

Official site of the organization dedicated to affirming that sexuality is a natural and healthy part of life. Site features sections for policy makers, the media, teens, parents, and religious institutions; a school health education clearinghouse; and informational resources.

Utah State Office of Education Character Education Bibliography

A bibliography of age-appropriate books that can help children learn responsible behavior.

Volunteermatch.org

VolunteerMatch helps prospective volunteers connect with community service organizations. Organizations can enter volunteer opportunities into a searchable, online database.