Resources and Links

Resources for Student Success

•	Student Services Helplines and onsite counseling is available when you need them. When feeling of stress, anxiety or worry interfere with your studies, it's time to call for help.
•	Computer Services The computer lab on campus (B123) is available for your use and friendly technicians can answer questions and help with the little glitches in your computer work. For log-on information and other technology services, click on this link to TSS.
•	Office of Disability Resources Students with special needs are encouraged to register with the Office of Disbaility Resources. Cindy Jepsen in this office is ready to assist education majors with their needs.
•	Career Services Mary Frederick and the staff in the Career Services Office can assist with formatting your resume.
•	CGCC Library Larry Miller serves as the library liaison for the Teacher Education Program. In addition to the online library resources which you can access from home, Larry is ready to assist you with library-related and research assignments.
•	CGCC Learning Center Many free services exist to assist students with their studies. Find out about and use: Math tutoring (one-on-one and small group review) The Writing Center (for helps with written assignments) ·Online writing assistance (especially for APA citation format)

Professional Links

•	Arizona Department of Education The National Center for Teacher Education (NCTE) serves in a leadership role for Pre K-12 teacher education initiatives working collaboratively with community colleges, business, education, government and community leaders to develop programs, services and research that support the community college role in teacher education, locally and nationally.
•	U.S. Department of Education Official site of federal policies and practices related to education in the U.S.
•	Great Schools Especially created for parents and the community at large, this website provides much information about schools.
•	National Center for Teacher Education The National Center for Teacher Education (NCTE) serves in a leadership role for Pre K-12 teacher education initiatives working collaboratively with community colleges, business, education, government and community leaders to develop programs, services and research that support the community college teacher education programs and community college teacher education faculty. It is home to a network of these programs, professionals, and students connected to them.
•	The National Association of Community College Teacher Education Programs (NACCTEP) supports institutions and individuals and serves as a voice for community colleges in national discussions about teacher education. It works to enhance current community college teacher education programs and serves as a resource for those looking to develop new programs. NACCTEP facilitates connections between and among community college teacher education programs and community college teacher education faculty. It is home to a network of these programs, professionals, and students connected to them.
•	Phi Theta Kappa Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) has two missions: 1) recognize and encourage the academic achievement of two-year college students and (2) provide opportunities for individual growth and development through participation in honors, leadership, service and fellowship programming.
•	American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education The American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education (AACTE) has as its mission to promote the learning of all PK-12 students through high-quality, evidence-based preparation and continuing education for all school personnel.
•	American Federation of Teachers The American Federation of Teachers (AFT) is of one of two teacher "unions" in the U.S.
•	National Education Association The National Education Associate (NEA) is one of the two teacher "unions" in the U.S. The NEA has state and school dsitrict level branches. The Arizona Education Association (AEA) can be accessed from this site.