Planning
 
 

Education World

Visit the site known as the "Educator's Best Friend" for great lesson plan ideas, information on current curriculum, ways to integrate technology into the classroom, data on up to date school issues, and much more.

 
 

The New York Times Learning Center

Visit this site to access outstanding educational materials including lesson plans, current events, information on historical events, educational news, interactive student activities, plus more.

Teaching
Strategies
 
 

Learning Styles & Multiple  Intelligences

Visit this site to learn more about various learning styles and the seven multiple intelligences.  Find out what your own dominant learning styles and multiple intelligences are.  Plus learn how to make your learning style work better for you.

 
 

The Critical  Thinking Community

Access information on how to raise your students or yourself to a higher level of thinking at three main levels: college and university, primary and secondary, and business and professional.

Classroom
Management
 
 

11 Techniques for Better Classroom  Discipline

Visit this site to read what Budd Churchward has to say about classroom discipline and what he believes will create a successful, productive, and safe learning environment for students.

 
 

You Can Handle  Them All

Tap into valueable information on strategies to handle over 100 different misbehaviors.  You can join the "tip of the week" emailing list or talk with professionals about specific problems.  Misbehavior is no longer something you need to battle alone.

Curriculum
Standards
 
 

Standards at McRel

Search the K-12 and Career Education standards archive to find out what we need to be teaching our students according to the state.  Access resources, products, and services that will help you achieve this task.

 

National Education Technology Standards

Visit this site to access NET standards for students, teachers, and administrators.  As well as search for lesson plans and learn more about NCATE standards.

Educational
Technology
 

Lightspan Global Schoolhouse Projects

This site offers online projects and explorations that students can do in class or at home to further their educational learning.  Visit the site to become familiar with the products and services offered by lightspan.

 

Pathways to School Improvement

Visit this site to access information on critical issues concerning technology, as well as supporting materials, and additional resources that may enhance the technological experience of your students.

Extending
Learning
Time
 

Study Web

Study web offers a safe online environment,  secure communication with teachers, motivating activities, and standards-based multimedia instruction.  Check it out!!!

Helping Your Child Series

Visit this site to help your child improve his or her reading skills, test-taking skills, writing and math skills, and many more.  As well, learn how to get your child ready for elementary and secondary school.

Multicultural
Curriculum
Development
 

World Wise Schools

Learn how to incorporate multicultural characteristics into your classroom by visiting this site and exploring the interesting multicultural lesson plans available.

 

Mulitcultural Pavilion

Visit the teachers corner, research room, or discussion forum to learn more about what your peers are doing to incorporate multicultural education into the classroom.  Also read film reviews, articles on the definition of mulitculturalism, and poetry aimed at encouraging mulitcultural education in the classroom.