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A new educational software program being implemented this year in our schools' extended day program is Kids College. This program is through a company named Learning Through Sports. LTD helps students with literacy, math and science. It is an adaptive program that works at each students level. Teachers do not always have the time to differentiate instruction. This program adapts to the students level and works on the gaps in their knowledge. The way the program works is that it motivates the students using their competitive nature. Student chose a team and the sport they want to play. The level they are working on is independent of their contribution to the success of the team. The team succeeds as long as the student succeeds. After answering questions they move through the levels by participating in the sport of their choice. The sports they students can play are: basketball, snowboard, golf, foosball, hockey, rugby or baseball. The video games have wonderful graphics which are attractive to the players. The program is aligned with the state standards and the common core standards. It provides reports of students success for teachers, students and parents.

This is a free on line learning program. Students can practice math and reading. Teachers can keep track of students progress, communicate with students on the program and provide homework Parents can also monitor students progress and communicate with the teacher.

Offers lesson plans, printables, computer bases labs for students, whiteboard integration activities, even a teacher to teacher blog. The primary focus is on language arts curriculum for grades pre K-5. The teacher share section is similar to diigo!

DonorsChoose.org lets you share your classroom needs with a thriving community eager to help. Supporters have brought teachers' ideas to life in more than half of all U.S. public schools.

"Standards-based teacher lesson plan books make it easy to integrate visual thinking and learning across the curriculum. Teachers get practical ideas and step-by-step directions for engaging students in activities that encourage learning, thinking and creativity."

This is a great website for teachers to have in their back pocket when dealing with students in the Tiered System we implement in Florida. It has academic as well as behavior interventions and resources teachers can use in their classroom.

Video and reasons why educators should be using technology in the classroom

Internship Supervisors--CET refers to programs that provide teachers-in-training with practical and skills-oriented instruction under the supervision of a skilled practitioner. CET is required for all school district personnel and instructional personnel who supervise or direct teacher preparation students during field experience courses or internships.

Want to inspire an aspiring student teacher? Click here to take the CET course required to oversee student teachers during their internships.

Free links for science teachers

Youtube for teachers

Free software for teachers

Software programs free to teachers and schools and homeschools.

Great site for chemistry teachers, about.com has great information for teachers in general.

Great resource for teachers, parents, and students. It's a search database that categorizes math topic by grade level and it explains concepts in plain step by step terms. This type of website would be awesome for parents that are not math savvy to use to brush up on their math skills or to relearn math concepts while trying to help their children.Great for teachers to refer to as a secondary way to explain a concept beyond their knowledge and the textbook being used.

Site containing lesson plans, tutorials and opportunities to talk "teacher to teacher" all on the topic of using Google Earth.

Called best on the web for teachers. Not sure about best but very good

Bill Nye the Science Guy! This site has an entire section for kids and teachers. Episode guides, home demos, demos that you can print (printable one sheets), and pop quizzes. There is also information about Bill Nye Solving for X - Bill Nye does Math!!

Article about teachers making apps in the classroom.

Power my Learning is a website dedicated to providing Teachers, Studenst and Parents with additional tech resources in all subjects and grade levels. You can watch videos, click on your grade level or subject area and find activities and games, and even read teacher blogs.

Good focus on professional development being led by teachers, developed with teacher input, not a one-size-fits-all approach.

Once here, select the link for Florida Teacher Community Today. Register and start perusing!