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A selection of links to our Sponsors.

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1	Baker & Hostetler LLP Baker & Hostetler LLP is one of the nation's largest law firms with 550 attorneys operating from ten offices coast to coast. Baker attorneys have a long history in school law, having handled cases involving desegregation and the implementation of compensatory education programs. Their lawyers have also served in the U.S. Department of Education, the United States Congress and on state and local boards of education.	108
2	Coca-Cola Company For over 50 years the Coca-Cola Company has held firm to the belief that education is a driving force in improving the quality of life and generating opportunity for students around the world. Additionally, over $100 million has been contributed to scholarships and programs through Coca-Cola to raise student performance. They continue to motivate and become involved in the education process by providing eager-to-learn students with essential supplies, scholarships, and study venues necessary to foster academic achievement.	94
3	Comcast Technology is the name of the game at Comcast. They affirm that it plays a key role in enhancing the overall learning experience, in that it increases the level of student interest. While advances in communication technology have drastically changed the ways in which we share information and knowledge, the ability to read is still the most fundamental aspect of the education process. With this in mind, Comcast has launched a company-wide effort - the Comcast Reading Network - to support local reading organizations dedicated to advancing literacy levels and reading skills in all of our communities. Comcast is dedicated to the cultivation and enrichment of education in the classroom in order to give students the opportunities necessary for reaching their full academic potential.	93
4	Data Recognition Corporation Since its inception in 1978, Data Recognition Corporation (DRC) has provided a variety of specialized, full-service educational testing and assessment programs. Their goal is to be the leading provider of high-quality services to State Department of Education clients. DRC devises and implements contemporary technology, accurate systems, and superior methods of finding simpler, faster, and more effective solutions to meet their clients' increasingly advanced information needs.	110
5	Education Commission of the States Education Commission of the States (ECS) keeps policymakers abreast of education topics and state policy trends. Via their e-Clips and e-Connection electronic publications, ECS provides in-depth analyses and innovative state education policy research. ECS supports and participates in various networks for legislators, legislative aides and governors' education policy aides to promote the sharing of information, ideas and resources on national and state levels. With services modified to fit the needs and interests of individual states, ECS is designed to assist policymakers devise specialized plans suitable solely for those states.	107
6	Excelsior Software, Inc. Excelsior Software, Inc. is an educational software company based in Greeley, Colorado. Their innovative software product is Pinnacle Plus' - the industry's most comprehensive and versatile assessment management software package available. Exclusively endorsed by ASCD, Pinnacle Plus allows teachers to implement standards-based or traditional grading, while enabling administrators to manage student performance data relative to NCLB. A real-time, SQL database, Pinnacle collects, manages and distributes grades, attendance and disciplinary data to the educational community, including parents and students.	105
7	Educational Testing Service Educational Testing Service (ETS) is the world's premier educational measurement institution and a leader in computer-based testing and educational research. The nonprofit organization develops and administers achievement, occupational, and admissions tests for clients in education, government, and business. ETS annually administers more than 11 million tests in the United States and 181 other countries. For more information, access the ETS Web site at www.ets.org. ETS is committed to advancing quality and equity in education by providing fair and valid educational assessments grounded in research. Our assessments and related products and services measure knowledge and skills, promote learning and educational performance, and support education and professional development for all people worldwide.	103
8	Harcourt School Publishers Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, is the basal elementary school publishing unit of Harcourt Education, grades Pre K-6. The company develops, publishes, and markets a variety of conventional print programs and electronic resources, including both interactive multimedia software and Web resources. These publications cover a wide range of subject areas from reading, language arts, and mathematics to social studies, science, health, and art. Despite competition in a broadening market, Harcourt School Publishers uses its dynamic products and sales savvy to continue as an industry leader. Trophies, Harcourt Math, Harcourt Horizons, and Harcourt Science are the mostly widely used K-6 programs in American classrooms today.	107
9	Holt, Rinehart and Winston Holt, Rinehart and Winston (grades 6-12), a Harcourt Education Company, is based in Austin, Texas. Holt is a recognized leader in secondary educational publishing in language arts, science, social studies, math, and world languages. Since 1866, Holt has been in the business of helping teachers teach and students learn. By offering a wide range of instructional materials that include curriculum-based textbooks, eLearning sites, CD-ROMs, and other support and reference materials, Holt is creating interactive learning adventures.	104
10	Houghton Mifflin Company Has a heritage of publishing fine literary and educational works. For more than 160 years, the Company's objective has been to shape information, instruction and entertainment into forms that provide unique features of value to their customers. They develop and manage ideas and intellectual properties with the help of an extensive collection of author relationships, a staff of experienced editorial talent, and a valuable storehouse of creative works.	105
11	Junior Achievement Junior Achievement is the world's largest organization dedicated to educating young people about business, economics and free enterprise. Through a dedicated volunteer network, JA offers in-school and after-school programs for students in grades K-12. JA programs focus on seven key content areas: business, citizenship, economics, entrepreneurship, ethics/character, financial literacy, and career development. Today nearly 150 JA offices reach more than four million students nationwide. Through its international operation, JA reaches another two million students in more than 100 countries worldwide.	118
12	Measured Progress Celebrating its 20th anniversary, collaborates with clients nationwide, tailoring large-scale, standards-based assessment and professional development services to measure student achievement and improve teaching and learning. The not-for-profit education organization has worked in 28 states and is the leading provider nationally of alternate assessments for students with severe and complex disabilities.	100
13	National Evaluation Systems, Inc. National Evaluation Systems, Inc. (NES) is an educational services company that develops, administers, and scores customized teacher certification testing programs for higher education. NES has developed both paper-and-pencil and computerized tests of basic skills, content knowledge, and pedagogical knowledge, and has created video-based performance assessments. NES is a national company with offices in Massachusetts, Texas, New York, and California, and was founded in 1972.	93
14	Pearson Education Educating 100 million people worldwide, Pearson Education is the global leader in integrated education publishing. With such renowned brands as Prentice Hall, Longman, Scott Foresman, Addison Wesley, NCS Pearson, and many others, Pearson Education provides quality content, assessment tools and educational services in all available media to a worldwide marketplace, spanning the learning curve from birth through college and beyond. Pearson Education is also the global leader in online learning with nearly 2,000 textbook companion Web sites, the InformIT Website for technology professionals, and the Family Education Network, the award-winning online resource for parents, teachers, and children.	99
15	Texas Instruments Is extending classroom technology with the resources that help teachers and students succeed. TI's powerful combination of tools, training and curricular materials for math and science education are based on research, today's best practices in education and accepted content and pedagogical standards. In addition, our offering is backed by over 15 years of experience working with educational leaders. The TI Foundation has been a leader in early childhood development programs as well as grants in higher education, particularly engineering. TI's technology, support and professional development programs are widely accepted and recommended by states throughout the nation and approved by teachers and parents alike.	95
16	The Wallace Foundation The State Education Leadership Initiative. In 2001, The Wallace Foundation announced a three-year, $8.9 million grant to launch the State Education Leadership Initiative. A national consortium, including the National Association of State Boards of Education, the National Governors Association, the National Conference of State Legislatures, and the Education Commission of the States began working with 15 selected states to establish new requirements for licensing and preparation of school leaders; provide incentives for recruitment and fellowships; and promote creative, effective working dynamics between local leaders and governing boards that result in better student performance. In April 2004, The Foundation announced one-year grants totaling $3.6 million to all 15 states to participate in the second phase of the state-based project. The states will be eligible to renew their grants for up to an additional two years for another $16 million based on results.	120
17	The Jared Polis Foundation The Jared Polis Foundation is an operating foundation serving Colorado. They encourage people to be proactive by supporting and pursuing education and technology in Colorado communities. The Jared Polis Foundation grew out of Jared Polis' vision to promote statewide support for educators, students, and communities. Their vision has grown to give confidence and inspire educators, involve parents and communities, and motivate students to succeed in today's rapidly changing world. The Jared Polis Foundation establishes and operates innovative teaching and technology resource programs throughout the state.	112
18	The McGraw Hill Companies A global information services provider with benchmark information that leads and guides the markets it serves. The corporations global growth strategy focuses on aligning its businesses with fast-growing markets in education, financial services, and information and media. Through online learning and multimedia tools, students of all ages, teachers, and professionals are engaged, stimulated and empowered to succeed by McGraw-Hill Education the world over. McGraw-Hill Education is the largest kindergarten through 12th grade publisher in the U.S. and a leading global provider of education materials and professional information.	96

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