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Information sites like these are useful for parents, students, teachers, adult learners, and anyone involved in education

NS Department of Education - everything that is of interest to students at all levels, parents, and teachers in Nova Scotia. This website includes professional development and curriculum resources for teachers, department projects, policies, services, and school programs, links to job information and financial aid for students. Spend some time getting to know this site. For example, parents and students can find homework help by clicking on "curriculum-related websites" in the section for educators. Schools can also search the student research database and kids search database to look at newspapers, periodicals, and reference works

NS Correspondence courses - anyone who has not completed their Nova Scotia high school diploma can enroll in a correspondence course with the Department of Education. Public school courses taken by correspondence are recognized for credit towards a Nova Scotia high school diploma. 

Document Depot - everything published by the Nova Scotia Department of Education

World Book - online encyclopaedia with a kids section, an original documents section, and a reference centre. You need your public library card number to use this site

One-Place and NcompasS - the catalogues for every public library in Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia Provincial Library - references and links to hundreds of online information sources. You need your public library card number to use most of these links

APSEA, the Atlantic Provinces Special Education Authority - services for anyone in the Atlantic provinces aged 21 and under who is deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind, blind, or visually impaired. Offers help for parents, support for students, training for teachers, and employment help for older youth

Nova Scotia(s Official Heritage site - Search Nova Scotia museums, archives, public galleries and historical and naturalist societies. You'll also find family history and photos available in many archives and museums