Useful Links for teachers, families, and schools
Gallery of Links
Math
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Khan Academy: This website is great for students that need some extra help. It provides numerous tutorials on a wide range of topics. It gives students more examples and different methods for approaching topics.
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Math is Fun: This website focuses on Math topics. They give step-by-step instructions on how to complete a math problem. They also provide practice problems, the form of a quiz, that students can answer. If they get a question wrong, they are provided with a common issue or a suggestion on how to solve the problem.
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Wolfram Alpha: This website describes itself as computational intelligence. When you type in an equation, it gives you the answer in multiple different forms. From graphs, solutions, to derivatives. If you are looking for just the answer the free version will work. If you are need of step-by-step instructions, pro is the way to go.
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Kuta: Collaboratively learning is an great thing. Students are able to talk, move, and help each other. Sometimes though, it is necessary to incorporate some drill-and-kill. Kuta provides worksheets covering a wide range of math topics. These worksheets give students targeted practice as well as gives the teacher the answer key.
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Geogebra: This website is an online graphing calculator. A teacher is able to create graphs of lines as well as shapes. This is incredibly useful in courses like Geometry. Teachers can also use it so students are able to explore shapes.
Teachers
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Remind: I use this website to easily stay in contact with my students. I am able to send text reminders of upcoming due dates or tests, as well as send out answers to worksheets. If students have questions regarding homework, they can text me and get help without having to wait until the next class when time is limited.
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Cult of Pedagogy: What started as a Blog, transformed into a phenomenal tech resource for teachers. A former teacher wades through all of the "new" technologies out there and provides detailed information. She finds the strengths and weaknesses of the tech and the practical applications and provides in one area. If you are wondering about something techy, head her way, she has probably already tried it out.
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Teachers Pay Teachers: A resource created by teachers for teachers. Every teacher wants fun lessons, that teach the content and keep students engaged. The reality is that it is impossible for teachers to do this for every class, every day. It is not necessary to re-invent the wheel. Need to find something to engage the students but have no idea how to do it? Try TpT.
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Hey Teach!: Sometimes you need some inspiration, guidance, or just to laugh. This website provides blog post that do just that. They provide information such has classroom management strategies to how to handle teacher conflicts.
School
Restorative Justice​: Many schools face the same issue with discipline. People of color are disproportionately suspended than Caucasians. Previous methods are not working and something needs to change. The National Center for Restorative Justice provides a different method for disciplining students. By creating open communication between students, teachers, and administration the goal is find the root of the problem instead of just burying it.
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IB: International Baccalaureate is a rigorous academic program. This program is dedicated to developing inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring young people who are motivated to succeed. Students are encouraged to think independent and drive their own learning. They also become more culturally aware as well as engage with people in an increasingly globalized and changing world.
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Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol: This website provides resources and guidance on how to adapt to an increasing number of students with English as a second (or third or fourth) language. The SIOP model doesn't just focus on English Language Learner students but it also assists the traditional students in the classroom. By providing multiple points of entry, students can engage in the learning.