With the possible demise of the Texas Library Connection (TLC) looming, the following links are provided to facilitate research for students and parents, teachers and administrators. They are organized according those categories. While all have been screened for appropriateness in K-12 setting, be aware that you are leaving the SAISD web site.

Students & Parents

1. Digital Knowledge Central (DKC)

   Treasure Hunts and Samplers   Category 1: Black History Double Vision The Treasures of China Category 2: You Choose Exploring China Sampling African America

   
   http://dkc.esc20.net
   Magazine and newspaper articles (some in Spanish), literature, history, health, Texas Almanac, professional articles, and multicultural resources. Students can request login information from their school librarians.
   
2. Refdesk.com
   http://www.refdesk.com
   Provides access to a wide range of reference resources.
   
3. Harris County Public Library
   http://www.hcpl.lib.tx.us/ref/dbalpha.htm
   Wide variety of online databases and resources.
   
4. LibrarySpot.com
   http://www.libraryspot.com
   A free virtual library resource center for educators, students, librarians, families, businesses designed to feature reference information.
   
5. Librarians' Index to the Internet
   http://lii.org/
   Searchable, annotated subject directory of more than 11, 000 Internet Resources selected and evaluated by librarians as a guide to Internet resources.
   
6. Big6 for Kids
   http://www.big6.com/kids
   research and problem-solving process using library and information skills and resources.
   

Teachers & Administrators

1. Regional Educational Laboratory (Cite sources as online journal )
   http://www.relnetwork.org/
   Use the search to find info on a variety of topics. Features a search of article archives.
   
2. Education Policy Analysis Archives (EPAA) (Cite as online journal )
   http://epaa.asu.edu/
   LOTS of stuff here, not just technology. Features a search of article archives.
   
3. Practical Assessment, Research & Evaluation (PARE) (Cite as online journal )
   http://ericae.net/pare
   Practical Assessment, Research and Evaluation (PARE) is an on-line journal published by the ERIC Clearinghouse on Assessment and Evaluation (ERIC/ AE) and the Department of Measurement, Statistics, and Evaluation at the University of Maryland, College Park. Its purpose is to provide education professionals access to refereed articles that can have a positive impact on assessment, research, evaluation, and teaching practice, especially at the local education agency (LEA) level.
   
4. TC-RECORD (Cite as online journal )
   http://www.tcrecord.org/
   Requires you to become a member, however, membership is free. LOTS of articles on a wide variety of education related topics. Most, if not all, are full text and reviewed by educators.
   
5. AERA
   http://aera-cr.ed.asu.edu/links.html
   Huge list of education journals; these are scholarly, peer-reviewed, full text and accessible without cost.
   
6. Novations
   http://novationsjournal.org/
   NOVAtions is an online, peer-reviewed journal focused on providing opportunities for emerging and established scholars to share innovative research. The journal disseminates original inquiries, literature reviews, descriptions of innovative practice, book reviews, and scholarly commentary on educational innovations