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| 42eXplore |
This web project provides "four to eXplore" for each topic. On each page you'll find definitions, activities, the 4 good starting points, and many more links and resources for the thematic topic. |
| 6+1 Writing Traits |
Ruth Culham's site with up-to-date "6+1 Writing Traits" information |
| BrainPOP |
Animated, educational videos on a variety of topics for use in the classroom. Access from WGS is automatic during school hours. See Mrs. McClain/Mrs. Thigpen for login/password information for laptop and home access. |
| Discovery Education |
Provides engaging digital resources with the goal of making educators more effective, increasing student achievement, and connecting classrooms to a world of learning. |
| Education World |
Education World's goal is to make it easy for educators to integrate the Internet into the classroom |
| Employee Portal |
Access your payroll information |
| Enchanted Learning |
K-12 educational materials containing over 30,000 online pages covering a wide range of topics. Please see Mrs. McClain or Mrs. Thigpen for login information. |
| Google Apps |
Create shared documents and collaborate with other faculty members |
| GroupWise Access |
Log in to check your GroupWise email from anywhere |
| Illinois Education Association |
The advocacy organization for all public school employees |
| Illinois State Board of Education |
A quick link to the teacher portion of the state website |
| International Reading Association |
The mission of the International Reading Association is to promote reading by continuously advancing the quality of literacy instruction and research worldwide. |
| Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators |
Categorized list of sites useful for enhancing curriculum and professional growth |
| Lake County Regional Office of Education |
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| Lexile Framework |
Use this website to check for Lexile measures for many children's books. |
| Literactive |
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| MAP testing resources |
NWEA's partner support page with a variety of resources related to MAP testing. |
| NetStorage |
Access your school files from home |
| Pearson SuccessNet Login |
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| PowerSchool Administrator |
Administrator access to Powerschool |
| PowerSchool Teacher |
Teacher access to Powerschool |
| Puzzlemaker |
Word searches, crosswords, etc. |
| Read:Write:Think |
Thousands of free educational resources |
| Reading A-to-Z |
Everything you need to teach reading |
| Rubicon Atlas |
View and edit your curriculum maps |
| Rubistar |
RubiStar is a free tool to help teachers create quality rubrics.
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| Scholastic for Teachers |
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| Scott Foresman Reading |
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| Scott Foresman Social Studies |
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| Spotlight |
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| Starfall |
Where children have fun learning to read |
| Teaching Books |
Automatic login at school; see Mrs. McClain for login access at home |
| Teaching That Makes Sense |
Resources for reading and writing |
| Time for Kids |
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| TrackStar |
Online lessons and activities |
| United Streaming |
Search for curriculum-based videos |
| Webquests |
Search for ready-made webquests |
Words Their Way |
A phonics, vocabulary, and spelling instruction site. See Ms. Hankey or Mrs. VanWetering for login information
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| Writing A-Z |
Hundreds of leveled, downloadable writing resources. |