Partners and Links

SEER 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 info@seerts.com. We look forward to hearing from you.

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

Summer Study Abroad - Global Student Experience provides study abroad programs in Europe, Australia, Argentina and the UK.

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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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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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