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Whether your child is in elementary school, high school, or college bound, the Atlanta area offes a wide selection of quality educational institutions. Find information on metro Atlanta school districts, colleges, adult education, and more.
Hollis Gillespie Shocking Real-Life Writing Academy
Hollis Gillespie presents her Shocking Real-Life Writing Academy, writing seminars that are open to the public.
Atlanta Summer Camps
A directory of metro Atlanta summer camps, workshops, and programs, including everything from science themed camps to performing arts.
Atlanta College Survival Guide
Cheap eats, where to shop, things to do, and more for those entering college in the metro Atlanta area.
Atlanta Slang
A primer on expressions and sayings frequently used in Atlanta and North Georgia.
Atlanta Tutors
Provide individual, in-home tutoring for the SAT and a wide variety of academic subjects. They hire only tutors who have degrees from major national universities and significant tutoring experience. They also conduct tutoring sessions in the homes of the clients, which many parents appreciate for the convenience.
Young Chefs Academy
New cooking school for children ages 4-14 that's opening in Sandy Springs early December 2005. The Academy offers hands-on cooking class in kid-friendly kitchens with safe utensils.
Rhythm Dance Center
Marietta, Georgia dance studio with dancing instruction for ballet, ballroom, tap, hip hop, jazz, and modern dance. Choreography classes offered as well as Yoga, Acrobatics and Windsor Pilates classes.
Fear This, Inc.
A local non-profit agency that promotes safe teen driving, through educational programs such as "Road Course Education", an 8 hour comprehensive course that teaches accident avoidance skills. Taught by certified police officers.
WSBTV Back to School Guide
Contains a fun, yet educational "backpack calculator", that will add up the weight of various items that kids usually carry in their school backpacks.
Boys and Girls Club of America
The local Atlanta chapter of the Boys and Girls Club offer many after school and homework assistance programs.
Atlanta's Public School System
Web site for the Atlanta's public school system.
The Language Pro
Provide French and Spanish language instruction courses, at their location or at a location of your choice.
Atlanta Private School Directory
Link to private school directory for metro Atlanta, with a detailed demographic report for each listing.
In Home Tutors of Atlanta
Offer tutoring for all school subjects, and all ages of students. Serve the entire Atlanta metro area.
A Learning Book Just For Me
Written by a local author, this children's book features bilingual sing-alongs that teach many things in English and Spanish with an included music CD.
Tech Tutors
Tech Tutors is a private tutoring service helping students reach and exceed their academic potential. Tech Tutors offers SAT and subject tutoring in the comfort of your home.
KidzArt
KidzArt is a portable program that operates on-site at convenient locations. Students are introduced to the fascinating world of contemporary and fine art. and discover the satisfaction of working in 2- and 3-dimensional art media. They offer programs after school as well as during the school day. They also have exciting summer camps and Mommy and Me programs.
The Canterbury School
Not-for-profit preschool located in downtown Atlanta that has been serving the city since 1955. A recent expansion has added programs for infants, toddlers, and a summer camp for ages 2-8.
Kid Chess
Kid Chess offers after-school chess programs for elementary-aged children. Chess Place, located in Marietta, offers a Thursday night free chess club, weekend tournaments (selected weekends only), and summer chess camps for kids.
Kick Back and Kook
Angela McKeller is host and chef of a new cooking show, "Kick Back and Kook", which can be seen online at YouTube and LiveVideo. McKeller offers periodic classes at culinary education facilities in metro Atlanta and is working on a recipe book that will feature handy gadgets used with each budget-friendly recipe.
Ron Clark Academy
Private school in Atlanta for fifth through eighth grades, with an emphasis on enrolling students from low-wealth areas. Tuition is based upon a sliding scale, and the cost of international field trips, a signature part of the school's curriculum, are offset by private donors and sponsors.
Suzuki Village
A unique educational concept where children and grownups learn and play together in 8,000 square feet of space. Children can paint, dance, do gymnastics, meet new friends, have something to eat, get a haircut, play, and much more. Parents can relax, socialize and shop for leading-edge products selected by child education experts.
Imagym Kids Play and Fitness
Kid's gym and fitness facility offering a variety of programs, including summer and winter camps, all designed to keep kid's fit while allowing them to have fun.
Camp Avenue
Takes place at Avenue shopping malls throughout metro Atlanta. Activities include the Camp Avenue T-shirt design, Valentine’s celebration, color an apron, family look alike contest, story time, children’s entertainment and special guest visits for children aged 3-10. All activities are complimentary, but donations will be accepted for Children At Risk in Education.
Paul Green School of Rock
Located in Buckhead and employing the very best performing musicians, the School of Rock – Atlanta uses Paul Green’s notorious methodology to teach students ages 8 through 18 the essentials to become excellent musicians themselves. The school operates with an open, rolling admissions process with three series a year.
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