Internet Resources

Teacher Resources
Twice	Videoconferencing for virtual field trips with the Polycom
Twice	Michigan E Library
UMUC	Information and Library Services
SVSU	Saginaw Valley State University
SES	School Evaluation Services
MDE	Michigan.gov
Teach-nology	Great site full of ideas
Merit Professional Learning	Professional development opportunities.
Atomic Learning
Michigan Virtual
ESSDACK	Technology Tips for Teachers
I4C	On-line practice modules
4 Teachers	Integrating technology and tools
BCISD	Best practices of technology integration
REMC 10	Regional Educational Media Center 10
Career Development
MI Education	Michigan Department of Education
MI Teacher Network	Many resources for teachers
Rubistar	Online rubric maker

Parent Resources	Back to Top
Proquest	For home use - must obtain user name and password from libarian
MEL	Michigan E Library
Parent Smart
NPIN	Great site! Several topics for parents
ERICSE	Resources for engaging active learners in math and science
ED.gov	Promoting educational excellence for all Americans
Family Education	Finding parenting advice, childdevelopment news and information, gifted children resources, child safety tips, speical education, kid's games, children's health news, family fun and family reference
CHADD	Find scientific / research based information on A.D.D. / A.D.H.D
LDO Online	Information on learning disabilities,learning disorders, learning differences, attention deficit disorder, ADD, ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, dysnomia, speech disorder, readingdifficulties, special education, parenting, teaching,...

Kid Source	The source for in-depth & timelyeducation & healthcare informationthat will make a difference in the lives of parents & their children."
Parent Patch	A place where parents "can find everything they need in one place."
ED.gov	US Department of Education
ALA	American Library Association
AASL	American Association of School Librarian
CyberSpace	Includes "What Parents Should Know," "Safety Tips," "Help for Parents," and "50+ Great Web Sites."
Parenting Adolescents
Parent Soup

National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
Plato Learning

Student Resources	Back to Top
Proquest	For home use - must obtain user name and password from libarian
MEL	Michigan E Library
Career Cruising
Google
NCRTEC	The Amazing Picture Machine
ESSDACK
Chemsoc	Royal Society of Chemistry's chemical science network
Ask for Kids
Fact Monster
Refdesk	This is a reference desk that gives you cool info that you need and want.
Discovery	You can discover a lot of things about school and homework in this site
Homework Spot	K-12 articles, themes, field trips, references and more
Ask an Expert	Connects you with hundreds of experts, from astronauts to zookeepers
WebCT	Aides students in their educational endeavors
Sylvan
Incredible Art Department
The New York Philharmonic
Yahooligans

Newspapers and Magazines	Back to Top
Internet Public Library	Collection of online newspapers and magazines
MagPortal	Magazine article search
USA Today

Reference Material	Back to Top
Encarta	This is a free site, and has lots of information.
World Book	Online Reference Center
Webster	Comprehensive Dictionary and Thesaurus
Dictionary	Dictionary, thesaurus, and language translator
Farmer's Almanac
Maps
Atlas	Accurate maps of countries and states

Akron-Fairgrove Schools