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  • TeAch-nology
    This site offers access to lesson plans, printable worksheets, over 150,000 reviewed web sites, rubrics, teaching technology tips and much more.

  • MiddleWeb's
    This site features news and articles of interest for middle school teachers.

  • Evaluation of Resources on the Internet
    This site discuses techniques and strategies for evaluating information on the Internet.

  • Evaluation Rubrics for Websites
    Help your students begin to critically evaluate the content, design, and credibily of websites that they visit.

  • Teacher Talk
    Violence in the Schools. What are the differences between conflict and violence? Information on these subjects and more are discussed on Teacher Talk.

  • WWW4Teachers
    A site which was designed or chosen for utilizing tools, tutorials, lessons and articles for educators taking the lead with technology

  • CRESST
    The National Center for Research on Evaluation, Standards, and Student Testing (CRESST) conducts research on important topics related to K-12 educational testing..

  • Homework Spot
    This site provides easy access to online homework helpers for English, math, science, social studies, art, music, technology, foreign language, health and more.

  • Teacher Resources
    A list of what we believe are valuable teacher resources on the web.

  • NCSS Standards
    Learn more about curriculum standards for Social Studies.

  • NCTE/IRA Standards
    Learn more about NCTE/IRA's standards for the English Language Arts.

  • NCTM Standards
    Learn more about NCTM's principals and standards for school Mathematics.

  • Benchmarks On-Line
    Benchmarks is a follow-up report of "Science for All Americans" and specifies how students should progress toward science literacy, recommending what they should know and be able to do by the time they reach certain grade levels.

  • KidPrivacy
    Are you aware of the new law, 1998 Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), created to protect the privacy of children under 13 that use the Internet? If you are, do you understand it? Find out all about COPPA and other good tips for children using the Internet, brought to you by the Federal Trade Commission.

  • WannaLearn.com
    The best free, family-safe, online tutorials, guides and instructionally oriented Websites on the Net!

  • Internet Keypal Exchanges
    This site will aid teachers who are looking for Internet keypal exchanges for their classes.

  • A to Z Teachers Stuff
    This site features quick indexes to online lesson plans and teacher resources.

  • MiddleSchool.Net
    A site that provides support to middle school educators. Topics include Lesson Plans, Professions Development, and Technology Resources among others.

  • WebCT.com
    WebCT provides publishers, instructors, students and administrators with a more flexible and powerful learning tool that enhances the learning experience by harnessing the power of the Internet. WebCT combines state-of-the-art Web application technology with educational content supplied by major publishers or instructors themselves. The result is a fully integrated, easy-to-use, Web-based, network learning environment, which offers instructors and students the ability to easily access and create content and interactive Web-based learning experiences

  • NICENET
    Nicenet is a sophisticated communication tool that brings powerful World-Wide-Web based conferencing, personal messaging, document sharing, scheduling and link/resource sharing to a variety of learning environments.

  • Blackboard.com
    Blackboard.com allows instructors and their students to share learning materials on the Web, communicate and collaborate, and evaluate and measure student progress.

  • But - I found it on the Internet!
    Article in The Christian Science Monitor deals with children researching information on the Internet and the issues of plagiarism and how to assist children in using the Web effectively.

  • CyberSchoolBus
    The United Nations CyberSchoolBus provides information on current global issues and also offers lesson plans, teaching modules, classroom activities and more.

  • math.com
    Lessons and resources for math teachers of all ages. The references are very useful, such as English-Spanish Math Translations and the Glossary of Math Terms. You can generate Algebra Worksheets online, as are test prep for the SAT, ACT and more. Some links on this site are for registered (often paying) users, but there is much a math teacher to use with his/her classes.

  • Rhode Island Parent Information Network
    RIPIN provides a one-stop resource for information regarding services and supports available for ALLchildren and families in Rhode Island.

  • Rhode Island KIDS COUNT
    Rhode Island KIDS COUNT is a statewide non-profit children's policy organization that provides information on child well-being, stimulates dialogue on children's issues, and promotes accountability and action to improve the health, education, safety, and economic security of Rhode Island's children.

  • The Knowledge Loom
    The Knowledge Loom is a place for educators worldwide to do the following: Review research that identifies best practices related to various themes, view stories about the practices in real schools/districts, learn to replicate the success of these practices in your own organization, add your own stories, knowledge, questions to the collections, participate in online events and discussions, and discover supporting organizations and resources.

  • MyClass.net
    When you (the teacher) register with MyClass.net, you receive a teacher password that opens your own class site on the secure MyClass.net web servers. As the teacher, you can modify your site and easily post your own class-specific information such as class announcements, homework assignments, and links to other web sites.

  • eduScapes
    Find resources and information that can be used by teachers and learners of all ages.

  • Ask Jeeves For Teachers
    Connect with other instructors, get expert advice on how to prevent school violence, read the helpful education journals for the latest classroom issues, traipse through the teaching tips and resources or expand your class beyond the bounds of the classroom.

  • TeacherSource: David Thornburg
    How can technology support a constructivist approach to learning? Read David Thornburg's most current article Constructivism in Practice or visit the archive of his articles.

  • Information about Cults and Psychological Manipulation
    AFF's mission is to study psychological manipulation and cultic groups, to educate the public and professionals, and to assist those who have been adversely affected by a cult experience. This web site provides links to publications, conferences, a journalism contest and many more useful resources about cults.

  • aft.org
    The American Federation of Teachers represents one million teachers, school support staff, higher education faculty and staff, and health care professionals.

  • Mentoring Resources
    This site consists of links to mentoring resources.

  • britannica.com
    The world's best Web sites, plus magazines, books, and the complete Encyclopedia Britannica. Also has a link to the Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary.

  • tech.Learning
    Serving educators with ideas, tools, and resources for integrating technology into the K-12 school, classroom and curriculum.

  • FunBrain.com
    Access thousands of quizzes designed by teachers world-wide or create your own quizzes with Quiz Lab's easy-to-use authoring tool. Allow students to take quizzes over the Internet in the classroom, in the library, or at home.

  • International Conversion Helper Resources
    This site includes links to currency converters providing up-to-date information on almost every currency. Also available are metric-imperial conversions for length, weight, temperature, etc. and time zone conversions.

  • The Principles of Aeronautics
    This is an introduction to a course on the principles of aeronautics. As you learn more about the mechanics of airplanes, their dynamics and structures, you can move onto more advanced lessons on flying theory and aeronautics.

  • The Digital Classroom
    The Digital Classroom provides materials from the National Archives and methods for teaching with primary sources. This site encourages teachers to use archival documents in the classroom.

  • www.disciplinehelp.com
    This site shares a step-by-step approach to handling misbehavior at home and in school. An overview examines the causes of misbehavior, the core needs that motivate humans, and a four-step discipline model.

  • Classroom Connect
    This site is especially for K-12 teachers. Search for new lesson plans or learn about Connected Classroom Conferences, the only educational conferences that focus exclusively on the use of the Internet in K-12 instruction.

  • Catalyst
    Catalyst brings you tools, resources, and support to help you teach with new technologies.

  • World School
    World School is committed to enhancing teaching and learning through the use of on-line resources, collaborative classroom activities, and opportunities for professional growth.

  • McGraw-Hill Teaching Resources
    Teaching Resources for reading/language arts, mathematics, social studies, music, health, science, bilingual, and professional development.

  • Early Warning, Timely Response: A Guide to Safe Schools This guide tells what to look for and what to do to prevent violence, when to intervene and get help for troubled children, and how to respond when violent situations occur. Developed by the Department of Justice and Education, in cooperation with the National Association of School Psychologists.

  • Educator Resources
    Over 40 education-related categories that include Assessment, Education Research, Lesson Plans and Activities, Professional Development, 14 subject areas, and tools for navigating the Internet.
    A collection of multicultural resources for teachers. Especially interesting is the Teacher's Corner.

  • eSCHOOL NEWS online
    A leading source for K-12 school technology news dedicated to delivering the best technology and internet news to school administrators, superintendents, technology coordinators, teachers, librarians, and educators.

  • Teacher Talk
    Teacher Talk, a link for communicating and sharing ideas with teachers worldwide.

  • The New Teacher Page
    This site "is a resource site for Education students, student teachers, first-year teachers, and teacher certification candidates".

  • The School Psychologists' Home Page
    The School Psychologist has the information that parents, school faculty, or students need about the important issues affecting young people today.

  • Nova On-Line
    Nova and PBS decided to create a Web site to help teachers use the program. They spoke with educators and the result is this friendly, useful site with program information, teacher-contributed lesson ideas', and links to interactive components of the programs' Web site.

  • Air Travelers
    This introduction to the basic principles of buoyancy, properties of gases, temperature, and the technology involved in hot air ballooning includes activities, teacher background information, and a photo gallery. Primarily for teachers in the upper elementary grade levels.

  • Welcome to the Alphabet Superhighway
    Exhibits, libraries, and a teachers' lounge containing a searchable database of Web projects with links to resources, assignments, and teacher tips.

  • Edunet
    Links to educational resources and a section for teacher's only.

  • 4Teachers
    Links to science, reading and writing, math, social studies, and teaching resources.

  • Linkaway2 - an information resource guide
    Education search engines with annotated links for teachers.

  • Education Station
    Information about planning and integrating technology in schools and links to teacher resources organized by subject.

  • School Library Hotspots
    This site offers links about information skill and developing lesson plans.

  • The @rt room
    The @rt room provides a virual learning environment for exploring the world of art. While the @rt room was designed with kids in mind (ages 8 and up), teachers may find the activities and information presented useful in their cirriculum planning.

  • TeachersFirst
    TeachersFirst provides extensive listings of Web resources and lesson plans sorted by subject and grade level, plus a content matrix. It has an easy to follow Internet tutorial dealing with the Web, browsers, and how to use them efficiently. The sites is not graphics intensive, so it loads quickly, even if you have a slow connection.

  • WebTeacher
    What good is the Internet in schools if teachers don't use it? Whether you are a novice or a computer expert, WebTeacher, developed by teachers, for teachers, provides as much or as little training as you need, at the click of a mouse.

  • Innovating Teaching
    Innovating Teaching selects the best sites for teachers organises them into categories, and annotates sites by subject area. The link includes resources in these categories: General, Technology, Cutting Edge, Research, Lessons, Early Childhood, Special education, discussion groups and individual subject areas.

  • Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators
    This link is a categorized list of sites on the Internet found to be useful for enhancing curriculum and teacher professional growth.

  • Federal Resources for Educational Excellence
    Federal agencies have formed a working group inorder to make hundreds of federally supported educational resources available on the Internet. If you'd like to explore the possibility of partnering with a Federal agency to help develop additional teaching and learning resources, please visit Looking for Partners.

  • MiddleWeb's The First Days of Middle School
    This link allows you to access a large and varied collection of articles that you may find helpful, whether you are a new teacher, or an established teacher. Find discussions and advice to use in your own classroom.

  • Middle Web Exploring Middle School Reform
    This link explores the challenges of middle school reform, and contains numerous resources for educators and parents.

  • Imail Support
    This link is a collection of articles that will assist you in configuring Imail for all your needs.

  • Browsers. Com
    You can download all versions of browsers (Netscape Navigator, Internet Explorer) for free at this site.

  • Email Utilities - Freeware Plus
    A selection of freeware e-mail clients and e-mail checkers.

  • Busy Teachers' WebSite K-12
    This link provides teachers' with direct source materials, lesson plans/ classroom activities with a minimum of site-to-site linking, and provides an enjoyable and rewarding experience for the teacher who is learning to use the Internet.

  • K-12 Resources For Music Educators
    A mega resource for band, orchestra, vocal/choral, and classroom music teachers.

  • Teachers' Guide for the Professional Cartoonists' Index
    Has lesson plans and cartoons to help teachers use editorial cartoons as a teaching tool in a variety of disciplines.

  • Internet Tools for Teachers
    This site is being developed for teachers who want to use, or are using, the Internet in a classroom setting.

  • OneLook Dictionaries
    On-line Internet dictionaries containing 1,605,647 words located within 231 dictionaries.

  • Tips for Participating in Internet Classroom Projects
    The name says it all.

  • Teachers Helping Teachers
    Providing new ideas in teaching methodologies for all teachers. Classroom management, teacher chat, lesson plans, and educational resources are just a few items that can be accessed.

  • Elementary School Teachers' Place
    An Elementary Math Resource for teachers of grade levels K-2, and 3-5.

  • Teachers.Net
    Teachers.Net offers Chat Centers, Lesson Banks, Mentors, Live Meetings, and Grade Level Teacher Mailrings.

  • Macintosh Tips and Tutorials
    The Macintosh Tips and Tutorial site is dedicated to assisting teachers to get the most from their Mac. It also offers educational software reviews, Claris Works tutorials, and a new lesson is posted weekly.

  • American School Directory Resource Guide
    The American School Directory Resource Guide is your link via the Internet for educational products and services from over 3,000 sources. If you are an educator, parent or student, you will find products, supplies, and vendors for everthing from pencils to playground equipment.

  • Web Sites & Resources For Teachers
    A collection of resources from the Internet for teachers to use in their classrooms. The content ranges from lesson plans, creative classroom projects, and interactive activities, to a special category called "Just for Kids."

  • Teacher/Pathfinder
    Teacher/Pathfinder is an educational Internet village. Professional development, schoolhouse, teachers village, and Goals 2000 are some of the resources that can be accessed.

  • EdWeb Homeroom
    EdWeb Homeroom's purpose is to explore the worlds of educational reform and information technology. With EdWEB, you can hunt down on-line educational resources around the world, learn about trends in education policy and information infrastructure development, examine success stories of computers in the classroom, and much more.

  • The U.S. Department of Education
    General information about the U.S. Department of Education, including national goals, a tearcher's guide for the Dept., and available publications and information regarding various educational programs and projects.

  • World Lecture Hall
    The World Lecture Hall contains links to pages created by faculty worldwide who are using the Web to deliver class materials. For example, you will find course syllabi, assignments, lecture notes, exams, class calendars, and multimedia textbooks.

  • Intergrating The Internet
    Enjoy your journey as you intergrate the Internet into your curriculum. Stories of how teachers use the Internet to enhance Math and Science learning, and much more.

  • Sites For Educators
    General educational resources, counseling and guidance resources, Internet in the classroom, humanities, social studies, science, and math resources.

  • Pathways to School Improvement Pathways was designed primarily to help school improvement teams as they progress through the phases of the School Improvement Cycle. Includes sections on Early Childhood Education, Family Involvement, and Technology.

  • Teacher Talk
    Teacher Talk is a publication for preservice and secondary education teachers that exists as a series of World Wide Web documents. It is a place where everyone can go to read the great suggestions and comments classroom teachers and other readers have offered in response to Teacher Talk.

  • ESL Cafe
    A Site for ESL/EFL Students and Teachers from Around the World, Where Learning English is Fun!

  • National Education Association
    Classroom help, Education & Technology, Higher Education Resource Center, and Health Information Network, are just some of the resources that can be accessed.

  • AskERIC
    AskERIC is a personalized Internet-based service providing educational information to teachers, librarians, counselors, administrators, parents, and others throughout the United States and the World.
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