Partners
and Links
SEER Education Corporation
is in the forefront of applying and providing software technology
to support English-Spanish language learning and the development
of bilingual skills. Researching, developing and delivering innovative
technology-based products and services for language learning is
a monumental task that requires multiple disciplines and areas
of expertise.
Below, we share with you the companies, associations, organizations,
and others that share our vision and are also on the forefront
of technology-based language learning. If you are interested in
issues regarding learning English, learning Spanish or language
translation, and the technical solutions being explored and developed
to address those issues we invite you to join our global
online community by joining our mail list in order
to receive periodic updates in these areas, or send your thoughts,
comments, or ideas to ideas@seeredu.com.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Resellers and Distributors
INPAI
- sells software based educational products to primary and secondary
schools, and colleges throughout Central America.
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Learn Spanish Links
Academia
Tica - based in Costa Rica provides immersion studies
in Spanish for North American and European students and self-learners.
COSI
(Costa Rica Spanish Institute - COSI is a Spanish
language immersion school in Costa Rica that offers intensive
Spanish classes beginning each week all year around.
CRLA
(Costa Rica Language Academy - Our unique Spanish
programs are carefully designed to meet the individual needs of
each student.
E Learning Management System - Cipherion translation & e learning consulting services U.K provides highest quality e-learning localization services for 40 languages.
First
Step World - Certified language immersion programs
and schools around the world where you can learn Spanish.
Lingua Learn Spanish in Spain - Learn Spanish abroad with Lingua. Study Spanish in Spain. Courses at language schools in Madrid, Barcelona, Malaga, Granada, Salamanca and San Sebastian.
Spirito Italiano - A small Italian language school in Florence.
Communicative teaching methods are adapted to the wish and capacity
of students. Learn Italian in a friendly atmosphere at a good
price!
Study Abroad Programs- GSE offers summer, quarter, semester, and year-long study abroad programs in Europe.
Study
Programs International - SPI offers high quality
foreign language immersion programs for high school students.
Our programs are guided by experienced directors with small group
sizes.
Universal
de Idiomas - One of the oldest and most established
Spanish Immersion Schools in Costa Rica.
Studying
Abroad in Summer - GSE offers study abroad programs
in Europe.
Learn
Spanish in Cusco, Peru - Wiracocha Spanish School
combines a rigorous teaching program with a friendly and fun environment.
Spanish language courses, voluntary work, accommodation and excursions.
Learn
Spanish in Peru - Travel to Lima and Learn Spanish at El Sol. We offer six levels to study Spanish, homestay, volunteer opportunities and more.
Spanish
Language schools in Latin America - If you are
searching for quality Spanish language schools, IMAC is recognized
as one of the finest in Latin America. Offering programs in Mexico
and Argentina backed up with years of experience, we have a great
selection of courses, locations and extra-curricular activities.
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Learn English Links
TOEFL
- For more than 40 years
the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) has been the
leading academic English proficiency test in the world.
English
for Speakers of Spain
- A reference guide to sites and web pages designed specifically
for learners of English who speak Spanish.
English
Portal International - An innovative online approach
to language training designed for people of all levels available
24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
ESLDirectory.com
- The premier search site for ESL and English as a Second Language
Programs around the world.
GEOS
Oceania English Language Colleges - GEOS Oceania
English Language Colleges offer English courses in modern facilities
in the Oceania region - Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and
South Africa.
Universidad
InterAmericana - A leading English Learning Center
based in Costa Rica.
Private
School Review - A resource to help you find free,
detailed profiles of private English schools in the USA and their
surrounding communities.
Language
Schools - A resource to help you find free, detailed
profiles of private English schools in the USA and their surrounding
communities.
Sprachreisen Kinder- International Language School in Bournemouth, England. Special courses for children and youngsters.
TESL - Cactus TEFL offers help and advice for internationally recognised TESL qualifications.
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Associations / Organizations
Educational
Software Preview Guide (ESPG) - Official site of
the ESPG Directory that provides previews of over 1000 software
titles for PreK-12.
Texas
Association for Bilingual Education (TABE) - Through
a balanced program of research, professional development, and
public education, TABE pursues the implementation of educational
policies and effective bilingual-bicultural programs that promote
equal educational opportunity and academic excellence for language
minority students.
Intercultural
Development Research Association (IDRA) -- IDRA
is an independent, non-profit organization that advocates the
right of every child to a quality education. For more than 30
years, IDRA has worked for excellence and equity in education
across the United States. IDRA conducts research and development
activities; creates, implements and administers innovative education
programs; and provides teacher, administrator, and parent training
and technical assistance.
National
Association of Bilingual Educators (NABE) - The
National Association for Bilingual Education is more than a professional
organization. Since its founding in 1976, NABE has also been a
tireless advocate for language-minority students. We have worked
actively to promote educational excellence and equity for this
long-underserved group.
Teachers
of English as Second Other Language (TESOL) - Whether
you are trying to make a difference in the lives of your students,
teaching newcomers to the field to be the best they can be, or
conducting research in the field of ESL/EFL, TESOL connects you
to a global community of professionals teaching English as a second
or other language.
Texas
Foreign Language Association (TFLA) - Advance the
study of modern and classical languages and their literatures
and cultures through dissemination and publication of information
and data.
International
Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) –
A nonprofit professional organization with a worldwide membership
of leaders and potential leaders in educational technology, dedicated
to providing leadership and service to improve teaching and learning
by advancing the effective use of technology in K–12 education
and teacher education.
Information
and Communication Technologies (ICT) Literacy -
This Web site is the "public face" of a fast growing
international movement focused on promoting Information and Communication
Technologies (ICT) Digital Literacy, and represents a global partnership
among leading business, education, and public policy stakeholders
to promote universal ICT Digital Literacy.
Partnership
for 21st Century Skills – The Partnership
for 21st Century Skills is a unique alliance of education, business
and government leaders working to fully address the education
needs and challenges of work and life in the 21st century.
American
Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL)
- The only national organization dedicated to the improvement
and expansion of the teaching and learning of all languages at
all levels of instruction.
California
Association for Bilingual Education (CABE) - CABE
is a non-profit organization promoting bilingual education and
quality educational experiences for all students in California.
CABE has 7,000 members with over 60 chapters/affiliates, all working
to promote equity and student achievement for students with diverse
cultural, racial, and linguistic backgrounds. We recognize and
honor the fact that we live in a rich multicultural, global society
and that respect for diversity makes us a stronger state and nation
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Government Sites
No
Child Left Behind (NCLB) - The No Child Left Behind
Act of 2001 (No Child Left Behind) is a landmark in education
reform designed to improve student achievement and change the
culture of America's schools.
US
Department of Education - the U.S. Department of
Education was created by bringing together offices from several
other departments to ensure equal access to education and to promote
educational excellence throughout the nation.
White
House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans
- On October 12, 2001, President George W. Bush signed Executive
Order 13230 to establish the President's Advisory Commission on
Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans. The Commission
is charged with strengthening the nation's capacity to provide
high quality education while increasing opportunities for Hispanic
American participation in federal education programs.
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Market Resources
Course
Crafters - provides market data and information
regarding the ELL marketing in North America.
QED
- A research and database company focused exclusively on education.
The
Heller Reports - is dedicated to providing education
marketers with the competitive intelligence, market knowledge
and critical analysis needed to stay on top of this fast-paced
and exciting market.
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Technical Partners
ScribeStudio
- A web-based e-Learning toolkit that enables subject matter experts
to quickly and easily author and publish online courses and training
programs and to manage and communicate with learners online.
Microsoft
Education Group - Microsoft is working with educational
experts to deliver high-quality learningand development experiences
for educators, resources to support success in the classroom,
and opportunities to network with colleagues.
Motion
Computing - based in Austin Texas manufactures
Tablet PC's that are used by schools and others.
Intel
- the worlds largest chip manufacture is committed to playing
a positive role in preparing our youth for the demands of tomorrow.
Word
Magic Software - based in Costa Rica, is a software
development company that is pioneering technology developments
in natural language processing, computational linguistics, and
translation for English-Spanish language communications.
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Teacher Links
Dave's
ESL Café - A web resource for ESL and EFL
teachers
National
Clearinghouse for English Language Acquisition & Language
Instruction Educational Programs (NCELA) - Teacher
web resource that includes: lesson plans, classroom activities,
educational publications, professional support, teaching advice,
and research on best practices.
Education
Online Search - Resource of career and college
information
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Publications
Bilingual
Research Journal (BRJ) - This journal deals with
bilingual education, bilingualism, and language policies in education
(e.g., language assessment, policy analysis, instructional research,
language politics, biliteracy, language planning, second language
learning and teaching, action research, and sociolinguistics).
ESL
- The leading magazine for teachers of American English and ESL/EFL
professionals worldwide
eSchool
News - A monthly print newspaper providing the
news and information necessary to help K-20 decision-makers successfully
use technology and the Internet to transform North America's schools
and colleges and achieve educational goals.
Language
Magazine - A monthly publication for department
heads, supervisors, government officials and other decision-makers
that need to be kept up to date with developments in the fast
paced world of language and literacy education.
Think
Spanish - A monthly language learning periodical
for new and continuing students of Spanish.
Language
Learning & Technology Journal - an online journal
that seeks to disseminate research to foreign and second language
educators in the US and around the world on issues related to
technology and language education.
MultiLingual
Computing - The information source for the localization,
internationalization, translation and language technology industry.
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