Parent & Teacher Resources
Blue Web 'N--A Library of Blue Ribbon Learning Sites on the Web
Blue Web'n is an online library of learning sites categorized by subject, grade level, and format . You can search by grade level, broad subject area, or specific-subcategories. Each week new sites are added. You can get a list and description of these additions sent to you by signing up for free weekly updates.
A free resource center that simplifies the search for the best book-related content on the Web. Quickly find best seller lists, book awards and reviews, electronic texts, online booksellers, antique books, author and publisher information, literary criticism, book news and events and much more.
A carefully annotated clearinghouse of materials for teachers who are new to the Internet. CEISMC, this site's sponsor, is perhaps best viewed as a partnership uniting Georgia Tech and many other educational groups, schools, corporations and opinion leaders throughout our state in one common goal: to see that Georgia students receive the best possible preparation in science, mathematics and technology as they seek their place in the modern world.
A collection of resources directed toward the development of children with special needs and challenges. We have attempted to select the best resources on web for connecting to the best and most comprehensive sources of information.
Columbia Education Center Math Lesson Plans
This group of lesson plans came
from the Columbia Education Center's Summer Workshops. They were done by a
consortium of teachers from 14 states dedicated to improving the quality of
education in the rural, western, United States, particularly the quality of math
and science education.
From the National Endowment for the Humanities in partnership with the National Trust for the Humanities, and the MarcoPolo Education Foundation, this educational partnership brings online humanities resources from some of the world's great museums, libraries, cultural institutions, and universities directly to your classroom or home.
Provides links to a large number of online lesson plans organized by subject. It also includes on its entry page a useful set of links to recent articles on education-related subjects. Also features monthly themes.
Reading, math, science and fun activities for students with special sections for teachers and parents as well.
Education World-- The Educator's Best Friend
Education World is a place where teachers can gather and share ideas. The website was designed in an effort to create a complete online resource where educators could start each day to find the lesson plans and research materials they were looking for. Highlights of the site include: a search engine for educational Web sites only, a place where educators can find information without searching the entire Internet; original content, including lesson plans, practical information for educators, information on how to integrate technology in the classroom, and articles written by education experts; website reviews; and daily features and columns. We at YouthPlay, Inc. consider parents and any other adults involved in the teaching of children to be educators.
Eisenhower National Clearinghouse
The mission of the Eisenhower National Clearinghouse for Mathematics and Science Education (ENC) is to identify effective curriculum resources, create high-quality professional development materials, and disseminate useful information and products to improve K-12 mathematics and science teaching and learning.
The world's largest source of education information, with more than 1 million abstracts of documents and journal articles on education research and practice.
Mission is to be an online consumer network of the world's best learning and information resources, personalized to help parents, teachers, and students of all ages take control of their learning and make it part of their everyday lives.
Free Federal Resources for Educational Excellence
More than 30 Federal agencies formed a working group in 1997 to make hundreds of Federally supported teaching and learning resources easier to find. The result of that work is this FREE web site.
Unbelievable, but here it is. “Free Things for Educators" is for all teachers and parents, and contains many free resources! Have fun browsing!
Georgia Career Information Center
The
Georgia Career Information Center (GCIC) at
Georgia Department of Education
Find out what’s going on with Georgia’s educational system. Learn about policies and legislation, access school report cards and Quality Core Curriculum and much more.
Georgia Higher Education Savings Plan
And whether your child receives a HOPE Scholarship or other forms of financial aid when the time comes, saving for college now will be a key step in providing flexibility down the road.
Georgia Learning Resources System
The Georgia Learning Resources System (GLRS) is a statewide network of 17 resource centers offering free services to parents and educators of students with disabilities. The mission of GLRS is to provide human and material resources for direction and support to educators and parents of students with disabilities.
Provides online opportunities for teachers to collaborate, communicate, and celebrate shared learning experiences.
As cholesterol levels increase, most people are unaware that heart disease begins in childhood. This site is dedicated to providing heart-healthy tips for the entire family. Remember, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure!
Helping Children Succeed in School
Children spend about 1,000 hours per year in school. So, helping children enjoy learning and being successful in school is an important goal for parents, other family members, and schools. It takes two major institutions, the home and the school, working together to successfully educate the child. Helping Children Succeed in School is a program written by University of Illinois Extension educators that gives successful strategies for parents and caregivers to help their children succeed in school.
This site is designed to help teachers use the Internet effectively. The site features links to several internet resources with grade levels, online assessment assistance and on-line practice modules.
This area of the Georgia Career Resources Network (CRN) provides information on education, financial aid, and career decision-making. Printable brochures contain excellent "Frequently Asked Questions" sections. The"Smart Choices" brochure is a don't miss item--contains lots of great information.
This site offers activity sheets,
coloring pages, dot-to-dots, mazes, vocabulary and worksheets in both English
and French. All are free for you to use. This
website contains resources for grades Pre-K thru 12.
You'll find a variety of free printable worksheets for home and school use. Use free worksheets to help your child gain valuable readiness skills or to reinforce material they may already be learning. New worksheets added every 1-2 weeks so be sure and check back often.
KidSpace @ The Internet Public Library
The Internet Public Library is a public service organization and a learning/teaching environment at the University of Michigan School of Information. In addition to KidSpace, the website features a TeenSpace section. This website contains resources for grades Pre-K thru 12.
Here you'll find excellent resources for teaching math at all levels. The website is marketed as being a space not only for teachers, but having also been built in part by teachers. The site also features a discussion group and newsletter for teachers, parents and researchers.
Math Lessons that are Fun! Fun! Fun!
This Rice University hosted websites offers several wonderful lessons and exercises.
Good articles on education and raising kids.
The New York Times Learning Network
The New York Times Learning Network This World Wide Web (WWW) site offers a news and information service for students in grades 6 to 12, teachers, and parents.
Learn about each of RIF's literacy programs, and read about RIF's events and contests that help promote the love of reading.
Providing a wealth of resources for K-12 science educators, Science NetLinksis your guide to meaningful standards-based Internet experiences for students.
Various articles on subjects of interest to Georgians. Currently featuring the series: Your Child and the Georgia Education System--A Partnership.
Southwest Georgia Community Forum Discussion Board
This is a place to discuss your thoughts regarding education, career, the hottest movie or CD, this website, or anything else that might be on your mind. Reply to a current topic of discussion or post a new topic. We also believe it is a wonderful place for young people to practice their writing and discussion skills in an non-intimidating environment. Although, we feel the Southwest Georgia Forum is a safe and educational resource for the entire community, we feel it can best be used with adult oversight.
An international website-building competition, sponsored by the Oracle Education Foundation. Teams of students and teachers are challenged to build websites on educational topics. These websites are published in the popular ThinkQuest Library and top-scoring teams win valuable prizes.
YouthPlay, Inc. College Exploration Exercise
The background on this exercise can be found in our series "Your Child and the Georgia Public Education System-- A Partnership" (Part III). This exercise is designed to give youth the opportunity to explore colleges of their choice. Using the tools found in the Career Development section of YouthPlay, young people can take online tours of colleges, access admission requirements and get an idea of the costs involved. Please give us your feedback on the exercise using the Contact Us form or on the discussion board.
This is the granddaddy of them all! Great resources! Good place to start when you are looking for information. A wealth of helpful publications can be ordered from the Department of Education at http://www.edpubs.org/webstore/Content/search.asp.
Internet Lessons Online! Pick Your Subject! Work at Your Own Pace! Checks Your Work! Reading, language, social studies, science, art and more. Email lessons to teacher!
Information and links about youth, youth issues, youth programs, youth policy, youth development, health, education, etc. Lots of excellent resources.
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