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This American Psychological Association page is written to help teenagers know how to identify signs of potential violence. More importantly, the site offers teens ideas on what they should do if and when they see these symptoms in other young people.

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The American Psychological Association offers this page listing behaviors that may be warning signs of violent behavior in children. This page breaks symptoms out by age group, noting behaviors which are indicative in each age group.

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This site provides highlights of current research on ADHD, and provides references to specific scientific studies. Most interesting for teachers maybe the tab at the top titled "Start." Slide down to ADDA Resources and find "ADHD Education." There are many articles for help with adult ADHD, too. Find webinars, a directory of ADHD professionals, support groups, workshops and much more.

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The American Statistical Association's careers page includes lots of information on what statisticians do, careers in statistics, and information on who hires statisticians. Click Education and under K12 Educators, slide to Classroom Resources to find several helpful links, and there's also a useful careers kit for students interested in statistics as a career. Although this site isn't highly interactive, it does offer a decent amount of information on a lesser known career option.
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Intrigued by the beauty and wonder of flowers and plants? Botany could be the career for you. Explore the variety of areas of specialization, job opportunities, salaries, and the job outlook for botanists. Find out what you need to do to prepare yourself for a career in botany.

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Find out if geriatrics is the field for you. Learn about possibilities in educational programs as well as the wide variety of career choices in this quickly growing field.

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Specific career information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. For each job, users can find a description of the type of work, the training (formal and informal) required, the average wages, and the outlook for employment in that job over the next few years. These guides are dense reading, but they contain a wealth of information.

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Specific career information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. For each job, users can find a description of the type of work, the training (formal and informal) required, the average wages, and the outlook for employment in that job over the next few years. These guides are dense reading, but they contain a wealth of information.

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Specific career information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. For each job, users can find a description of the type of work, the training (formal and informal) required, the average wages, and the outlook for employment in that job over the next few years. These guides are dense reading, but they contain a wealth of information.

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Specific career information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. For each job, users can find a description of the type of work, the training (formal and informal) required, the average wages, and the outlook for employment in that job over the next few years. These guides are dense reading, but they contain a wealth of information.

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Specific career information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. For each job, users can find a description of the type of work, the training (formal and informal) required, the average wages, and the outlook for employment in that job over the next few years. These guides are dense reading, but they contain a wealth of information.

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Specific career information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. For each job, users can find a description of the type of work, the training (formal and informal) required, the average wages, and the outlook for employment in that job over the next few years. These guides are dense reading, but they contain a wealth of information.

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Specific career information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. For each job, users can find a description of the type of work, the training (formal and informal) required, the average wages, and the outlook for employment in that job over the next few years. These guides are dense reading, but they contain a wealth of information.

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Specific career information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. For each job, users can find a description of the type of work, the training (formal and informal) required, the average wages, and the outlook for employment in that job over the next few years. These guides are dense reading, but they contain a wealth of information.

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Specific career information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. For each job, users can find a description of the type of work, the training (formal and informal) required, the average wages, and the outlook for employment in that job over the next few years. These guides are dense reading, but they contain a wealth of information.

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Specific career information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. For each job, users can find a description of the type of work, the training (formal and informal) required, the average wages, and the outlook for employment in that job over the next few years. These guides are dense reading, but they contain a wealth of information.

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Specific career information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. For each job, users can find a description of the type of work, the training (formal and informal) required, the average wages, and the outlook for employment in that job over the next few years. These guides are dense reading, but they contain a wealth of information.

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This site was created by a military recruiting consortium to offer information on ways in which military careers and experience can be beneficial. It includes information on military careers and ways of getting funding for college through military service. Click career for Jobs in Demand or Highest-Paying Careers.

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The PBS Frontline series has taken a look at the SAT and how different schools use it to help make admission decisions about their applicants. While not a definitive study, the site shows some of the criticisms that have been leveled against the test, but also shows that the SAT is not the only criterion schools use in making their decisions. Worth a look if you work with college-bound students.

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This site by MyPlan.com is a great tool for students heading into college. Just click on a college major, and you can learn about possible careers that could be available to you after college. Easy to use and offers practical advice for those deciding on what to do after high school.

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