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Center for Language Minority Education Research (CLMER)

Current Center programs and initiatives are local, regional, statewide, national and international in reach and all focus on issues of excellence, equity and access for traditionally under served or oppressed communities. Our vision of technology in service to communities has led us to engage in creative uses of technology in all aspects of our work, technology aimed at solving real problems, generating new knowledge and otherwise helping to amplify the voices of individuals and communities whose stories of adversity, challenge, wisdom and strength often go unheard. The common goal of the various programs of the Center is to encourage and develop expertise in creating equity and opportunity for all members of our culturally diverse society. The strategy of the Center is to develop leadership that ensures equitable education and systemic changes which support the well-being of children, families and communities.

Office of Bilingual Education and Language Minority Affairs

Of the U.S. Department of Education

Pacific Southwest Regional Technology in Education Consortium (PSR*TEC)

PSR*TEC is part of a national network of six Regional Technology in Education Consortium (R*TEC), funded through the office of Education Research and Improvement (OERI) at the U.S. Department of Education.  The goals of PSR*TEC include:  Regional and national cooperation and resource sharing, Information resource dissemination, Professional Development, Technical assistance, and Student instructional services.  PSR*TEC Services include:  Regional meetings and summer institutes, Site visits and in-person assistance, phone and fax contact, Video conferencing, and On-line Forums & Web Sites.

U.S. Department of Education

The Home Page of the United States Department of Education

Other Related Internet Resources

The Human Language Web Page

The Human-Languages Page is a comprehensive catalog of language-related Internet      resources. The over 1900 links in the HLP database have been hand-reviewed to bring      you the best language links the Web has to offer. Whether you're looking for online      language lessons, translating dictionaries, native literature, translation services, software,      language schools, or just a little information on a language you've heard about, the HLP      probably has something to suit your needs.

Beyond Heroes and Holidays:  A Practical Guide to K-12 Anti-Racist, Multicultural Education and Staff Development.  (1998)  Edited by Enid Lee, Deborah Menkart, and Margo Okazawa-Rey.  (To order, contact NECA at necadc@aol.com or 202-238-2379)

From Reviews:  "This book is for anyone who has either wondered or been asked, 'How can I incorporate multicultural education into my classroom?'"  "...the damaging efects that racism has had on our society in general and on education in particular is likened to an open wound.  This book is the ointment needed to begin the healing process." "Provacative, proactive and enriching.  This comprehensive work provides significant practical resources adaptable across curriculua in public and private schools, and for sensitivity programs in any community organization."