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Kathy Schrock's collection of ebooks and other literature to read online, for multiple devices.

DOGONews is an online newspaper and web guide for children. "DOGO" (not Do-Go), means young or small in Swahili. Our goal is to provide a fun, safe and interactive environment for children to read and learn about interesting current events. Our news articles are short, simple and include photos/videos in order to keep children focused and interested. We also augment our content with an integrated dictionary for challenging words and maps for geographical context.

Current event articles written by kids for kids.

Current events articles with great photos, has a social networking component as well.

Being a Writer PD 

nice website on Inquiry-based learning... with examples, videos, etc.

At a glance VA curriculum cards for multivple courses, grade levels, including art, PE and music.

Local Safe Schools/Healthy Students website and staff development opportuniites for 2011-2012

"Teaching Channel is a video showcase -- on the Internet and TV -- of inspiring and effective teaching practices in America's schools."

Great short videos on a wide variety of teaching topics...searchable by grade, subject and topic.

nice example of Prezi software being used in an effective presentation

An nice article on the Trouble with Homework... interesting studies on effective practices, etc.

A literacy web tool for k5. An elementary parent recommended this to Stony Pt staff.  25 bucks for her home membership and she likes better than other ereading tools.

fluency word lists

Useful for Ipod touches, too

Journey North engages students in a global study of wildlife migration and seasonal change.

Twenty Tips for Creating a Safe Learning Environment I visit a lot of classrooms. And I'm always fascinated by the variety of ways teachers launch the new school year and also by how they "run their rooms" on a daily basis. From these visits and my own experiences as an instructor, I'd like to offer my top 20 suggestions for keeping your classroom a safe, open, and inviting place to learn. by Rebecca Alber, UCLA

Librarian from Calif

Cybrary Man's Instructional Coaching Links!  

Developmental Studies Center online PD.

Shmoop will make you a better lover (of literature, history, life). See many sides to the argument. Find your writing groove. Understand how lit and history are relevant today. We want to show your brain a good time. Our mission: To make learning and writing more fun and relevant for students in the digital age.