ACT is a nonprofit, mission-based organization that provides insights to unlock potential with a continuum of integrated solutions helping people achieve education and workplace success.

 

The Adventure Center of Asheville offers Asheville's Best Adventures, just 5 minutes from downtown.  Enjoy expansive views of the Asheville skyline from Asheville Zipline Canopy Adventures or head up into the trees at Asheville Treetops Adventure Park. Jump on a mountain bike to experience Kolo Bike Park or grab your kids and check out KidZip, America's first zipline adventure designed for kids under 10.

American Foreign Academic Research, more commonly recognized as AFAR, is an organization dedicated to the advancement of archaeological field research, cultural site preservation, and the belief that the science can be advanced through the education and outreach of professionals and non-professionals alike.  AFAR bridges the academic and non-academic worlds and works to educate and engage the youngest elementary students to intellectually curious senior citizens. American Foreign Academic Research is actively opening the eyes of the world to the wonders of archaeology.

  Another Printer has been serving schools in the Carolinas for over 35 years. Our services include Traditional & Digital Printing, Signage, Direct Mail Services & Promotional Items. Printing Services Include: ID Badges, Business Cards, Letterheads, Envelopes, Forms, Labels, Pocket Folders, Brochures, etc. Signage Services Include: ADA Signs, Banners, Yard Signs, Posters, A-Frame Signs, Retractable Banners, etc.

Appalachian State University offers graduate degrees in Instructional Tech, Media Library Science, and others.

 

Asheville's Fun Depot is Asheville's premier spot for entertainment. Mostly indoors, this award-winning amusement park is great for students of all ages regardless of the weather. We offer free meeting space, delicious food options and a ton of fun for everyone.
 


  Biltmore House connects America's largest home to your classroom curriculum with our educational based field trips.

Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park provides environmental education to groups of students of all ages. Programs and guided hikes can be tailored to individual class needs. Let us help get your kids outside!

 CWRA+ is an authentic, performance based assessment of critical thinking and written communication skills.  The assessment features problem based challenges and asks students to apply analytic reasoning skills to novel or non-routine situations.  CWRA+ results are statistically reliable and valid, and are used by schools to assess readiness, prove effectiveness, demonstrate alignment with school vision, mission, and values.

With over 30 years of experience, Delta has been providing the best tools for helping students learn, including our inquiry-based kits, and hands-on classroom resources. Offering FOSS Next Generation Edition.

The mission of Doc's Rocks is to teach basic geology to the general public while supporting the Board of Education in all aspects of the field. Our focus is the historical geological formation of the Appalachian Mountains and the gemstones and minerals that can be found here as a result. We strive to make geology fun and exciting!

 

FACTS Management, a Nelnet company (NYSE: NNI), and RenWeb, a FACTS Management company, are committed to enhancing the financial stability and affordability of educational institutions while making more educational dreams possible for families and students. FACTS and RenWeb offer a comprehensive suite of services to over 10,000 schools that include FACTS Actively Managed Payment Plans (AMPP), Grant & Aid Assessment, and Electronic Forms (eForms), and RenWeb's integrated Online Application/Online Enrollment, Donor Services (Donor Connect) and complete Student Information System. We innovate. You educate. They change the world.

 

At Flik Independent School Dining, we're committed to delivering quality foodservice. We seek to enhance the quality of life of the entire school community by implementing responsible, environmentally sound programs that engage students, staff and faculty. 

Foresters Financial Services, Inc. provides everyday families and individuals with financial solutions, guidance and tools, to meet their needs across all life stages. Our financial representatives offer personalized service combined with a solid, long-term approach and fresh thinking, to help you:

  • save and invest for retirement, education and other life events
  • create retirement income strategies
  • protect the ones you love
  • plan your legacy

    Georgia Aquarium is a nonprofit committed to inspiring awareness and preservation of our ocean and aquatic animals worldwide.

Whether you're bringing Boy Scouts, a school group or a church group, we welcome groups of all sizes here on Grandfather Mountain. We'll work with you to plan a visit to suit everyone's needs and abilities, arranging a wonderful mountain experience for all. Reservations are required, and we limit the number of groups visiting each day, so please contact us in advance to make sure your preferred date is available.

 Hendrick Construction is a general contractor specializing in general construction services, design build, construction management and pre- construction services.

Holiday Tours, is a family owned and operated organization, offering a wide variety of motorcoach and air packages throughout North America and abroad. We concentrate on an unbeatable combination of quality, value, and personalized service. Holiday Companies, centrally located near Greensboro, NC, provides the finest in Motorcoach Service in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia.

 

As a global leader in lifelong learning, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt delivers interactive, results-driven education solutions to more than 50 million students in more than 150 countries. We combine cutting-edge research, editorial excellence and technological innovation to make learning more dynamic, engaging and effective – for life.
 Inside Out is committed to creating experiential education programs that will leave participants with a sense of accomplishment, learning, adventure, and bonding. Each program takes on its own special qualities. Programs can focus on student, corporate, or community groups, and are designed to facilitate educational, social, leadership, and personal skills development.
 ISM has been making a difference for private-independent schools since 1975. Our services include consulting, workshops, publications, risk management, employee benefits, financial aid, and free online services (e-letters, research, podcasts, e-lists). Through our research, and experience with more than 6,000 schools, ISM is uniquely capable of supporting each school's goals. 
KINNEBAR™ is a kinesthetic tool – a portable foot swing that helps children focus better in school or at home. It fits neatly under a child’s desk or table.  It is simple to assemble, and is silent when being used. Join the movement!  

Lexplore has a simple, researched-based dyslexia screening technology that identifies high-risk students as early as first grade. 
Living Waters Outdoor School uses an experiential education model to teach environmental awareness and to promote teamwork and community in middle and high school students. Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains, our school offers the natural beauty of Lutherock''s 750 acres as an outdoor classroom.   MCNC is one of the nation's first statewide education and research networks. It provides broadband communications technology services and support to K-12 school districts, higher education campuses and academic research institutions across North Carolina. MCNC offers NCREN technology tools and services to guarantee equal access to 21st century learning by providing a future-proof technology network that is the foundation for change and innovation in our educational systems. 
Montreat is located on 4,000 mountain acres near Asheville in western North Carolina. Our 125+ years of experience in hospitality, event planning, and program-building will support you along the way to you event's success. Montreat has a variety of options to meet any budget needs. We work with partners in the area to offer turn-key retreats/field trips with educational components. Since 1991, Kanuga's Mountain Trail Outdoor School (MTOS) has taught experiential outdoor education in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina. Designed primarily for 4th–8th graders, we welcome public and private schools for residential field trips, typically staying two to five days. We tailor our program to fit the goals of individual groups, ranging from a science curriculum that meets state standards to team-building exercises and adventure-based programming.
Mystery Hill has been amazing visitors since 1948 with a fun and educational tour that explores the natural gravitational anomaly where objects held in midair take more force to move in one direction than they do the other along with an amazing collection of optical illusions that make you question the phrase "Seeing is Believing"! Entertaining for all ages - Plan your visit today and prepare to be amazed. National 4‑H Conference Center welcomes all groups for overnight accommodations, meetings, events and Washington, D.C. tours. Perfect for groups visiting or planning a Washington, D.C. event, the hotel is situated on 12 beautiful acres in the upscale neighborhood of Chevy Chase, Maryland. In addition, staying at the Conference Center helps to support 4‑H positive youth development by providing funding and resources to deliver our programs to millions of youth around the world. National 4‑H Conference Center is the Washington, D.C. area's nonprofit hotel and conference center, just minutes from D.C.'s museums and historic sites.
The NC Problem Gambling Program provides outreach and treatment throughout North Carolina.  Mini Grants are available to High Schools, Middle Schools, and community programs to implement Stacked Deck, an evidence-based problem gambling  prevention program. The North Carolina Museum of History works to move history beyond the exhibits and into your classroom. Learn more about our free and low cost outreach education resources which include History in a Box kits, history magazines, student competitions, distance learning, and online workshops for teachers just to name a few.
New Oasis International Education Inc provides private high school network that empowers students to enroll directly in the nation's most competitive private day schools based on their specific strengths and requirements. New Oasis students complete course work in their choice of academic areas and study and participate in a multitude of extra-curricular activities alongside similarly qualified American students. The academic curriculum offered through our partner schools include a wide variety of general, honors, Advanced Placement and College level courses that both inspire and challenge students. North Carolina Outward Bound is the oldest and leading provider of wilderness education in the world. In North Carolina, our partners include UNC, Morehead-Cain, St. Mary''s School, Cannon School, NC Wesleyan College, Charlotte Latin School, Exploris Middle School, and Cape Fear Academy.
The NC Wesleyan Youth Theology Institute is a transformational experience that provides time, place, and tools to discern God's calling upon your life. Old Salem Museums and Gardens is a living history museum.  Students are engaged by costumed interpreters in the historic building by tours that focus on hands-on experiences, and by science and arts related days.
Sadlier is the publisher for ELA and Math supplemental materials such as Vocabulary Workshop, Grammar for Writing, Progress ELA & Math and more! All of our materials are available in print and digital formats. Sheldon Laboratory Systems  partners with schools & architects all over the world to design safe, flexible & fun science learning environments. Let us help with your lab!
  SCSRN  partners with San Ramon, Nicaragua to support education and community development initiatives that build friendship, understanding, environmental preservation, and respect for human rights. Join our ecotours to visit this community.   Southern Teachers is the premier placement agency for private schools in the South. Founded in 1902, ST is the oldest independent school placement service in America. We have placed more teachers, coaches, and school administrators in the South than any other source.
  Staymobile provides repairs services, protection plans and accessories for all mobile phones, tablets and laptops. All of our repairs are backed by our industry-leading lifetime guarantee. All Staymobile plans come with our free pickup and delivery services and free cleaning during the summer months.   At Stepp Services we strive hard to provide solutions that work for our clients across North Carolina. Whether you're with a government agency, school, college, enterprise business, or a SOHO client, we have access to solutions that will keep your printer fleet running smoothly, competitively priced supplies, the latest in scanning solutions, and more. No matter where you are in your business, our solutions scale with your objectives, ensuring that you are always moving forward - at your pace. The opportunity for growth is in your hands, contact us today.
      As a leading children's book publisher, Usborne Books & More offer book fairs, literacy programs, grant matching programs, and fundraising options to help schools get the books and cash they need.
Veracross is the leading provider of School Information Systems for Independent schools. Designed specifically to meet the unique needs of schools, Veracross combines the power of a truly integrated database with personalized, data-driven communication tools. Veracross provides one streamlined approach to data management for your entire school.   The Vineyard Camp and Conference Center is an inter-denominational summer camp and conference center committed to serving Catholic and Protestant families from around the world. We are a non-profit (501(c) 3) corporation not affiliated with any other organization, including those bearing the name "Vineyard Churches," "Vineyard Music," and "Vineyard Ministries." The Vineyard was founded by Dean Barley and is led by an advisory board of directors and trustees who meet regularly to help Dean fulfill his vision and ministry.
At the W.E. Skelton 4-H Center, we offer students of all ages a unique opportunity to experience some of the greatest wonders of nature. We welcome all types of field trips into our year-round outdoor classroom, and can tailor each class that we offer to fit the needs of any grade. Boost your student's comprehension of classroom topics or give them the hands-on experience of a lifetime at beautiful Smith Mountain Lake in the Blue Ridge Mountains! YMCA Blue Ridge Assembly offers year round nonprofit conference center on 1200 acres in western North Carolina mountains for all types of Student groups (Middle and High School overnights, Colleges, Student organizations, alternative breaks, athletic teams, and more). Accommodations for 6-900 in hotel style rooms, cabins or lodges. Buffet style meals and meeting rooms. Program activities and amenities include ropes courses, climbing towers, nature trails, athletic fields, pool, gyms, and more.
Zaner-Bloser is an educational-solutions company that specializes in delivering explicit instruction and a solid academic foundation for PreK–8 students in reading and language arts.    
 

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