Begin your school year with a review of these dynamic Web sites that may be used to meet your professional development needs as well as give you access to valuable lesson plans.
LINKS Learning
http://www.linkslearning.org/Home/_index.html
"LINKS Learning began in 1998 as a multi-state project to develop electronic resources that support states in their efforts to implement educational reform." Teachers can view multimedia lessons that demonstrate reading, math, and science strategies. Students can download interactive math games that teach decimals, fractions, angles, and more. Superintendents and principals can tap into leadership and management resources. Parents can also find methods to help kids learn.
Scholastic: Teachers Free Tools and Resources
http://teacher.scholastic.com/
Scholastic offers online activities, lesson plans, teaching strategies, and tools.
The Teachers.Net: Lesson Bank
http://www.teachers.net/lessons/
Here are a variety of tested lessons across the curriculum. Search, browse, request, or submit your own!
ALFY: Teacher Resources
http://www.alfy.com/teachers
Pre-K through 5th grade teachers will enjoy these lesson plans and creative ideas for the classroom.
Center for Digital Education: Converge Online
http://www.centerdigitaled.com/converge/
This digital magazine offers feature articles and news about education policy and technology. Click Converge Past Issues for their archived articles.
