Education

Live Homework Help:  Free online tutoring service for children in grades 4 to 12. Expert, professionally screened specialists provide 20-minute sessions on many school subjects. Sessions are available from 2 to 10 p.m. seven days a week.  Access anywhere

Testing & Education Reference Center:  Practice all major college and graduate entrance exams, as well as civil service, military, professional, GED, TOEFL, AP, and CLEP tests. Use the search tools to find a college, graduate, vocational, professional, or private high school program.  Access anywhere

Internet Links

ACT:  Test and college information.
Area Schools: Schools in the Barrington Public Library District
America's Literacy Directory:  Directory of literacy and English as a second language programs.
College and University Rankings:  Ratings of colleges from U.S. News and other sources.  Sponsored by the University of Illinois.
College Board:  Information on college entrance tests, choosing a college, applying, financial aid.
College of Lake County
College Zone:  Information on planning, applying, and financing college from the Illinois Student Assistance Commission.
Discovery School:  Tools, lesson plans, and educational games for students and teachers.
Educator's Reference Desk:  Resources, lesson plans, and FAQs for educators.
FAFSA Form:  Free application for federal student aid.
Federal Financial Aid:  Information about grants, loans, and work-study programs.
GED Illinois:  Information about GED preparation and testing in Illinois and online instruction.
GetEducated Online Degree Programs: Ratings of online degree programs and how to recognize unaccredited programs.
GoAbroad.com:  Study, intern, volunteer, and work opportunities abroad.
Harper College
Illinois Home Oriented Unique Schooling Experience (H.O.U.S.E.):  Illinois homeschooling laws, resources, and issues.
Illinois LINCS: Literacy and English as a second language resources, facts, and service providers.
Illinois School Report Cards:  Statistics about Illinois school districts.
Illinois State Board of Education
Illinois Virtual Campus:  Directory of online programs offered by Illinois colleges.
Information Center on Disabilities and Gifted Education:  Resources from the Council for Exceptional Children.
iTransfer:  Help for students transferring college credits within Illinois.
League of Women Voters of the Barrington Area Preschool and Child Care Guide
National Center for Education Statistics: U.S. College Searching Online
National Home Education Network:  Homeschooling information, support, and networking; promotion of homeschooling through public relations.
Private Business and Vocational Schools Directory: Directory of private vocational schools with programs approved to operate in Illinois.
Students.gov:  College information from U.S. government sources.
University Center of Lake County:  Select bachelor's and advanced degrees offered in Grayslake and Waukegan by a partnership of 17 Illinois colleges and universities.
Worldwide Directory of Schools, Colleges & Universities