Educator's Resources

"In the spring of 1996, the founders of Education World recognized the need for a Web site that would make the Internet easier for educators to use. They wanted to create a home for educators on the Internet, a place where teachers could gather and share ideas. They wanted to create a complete online resource where educators could start each day to find the lesson plans and research materials they were looking for.

The result is Education World, "the Educator's Best Friend," a resource that includes:

-a search engine for educational Web sites only, a place where educators can find information without searching the entire Internet;
-original content, including lesson plans, practical information for educators, information on how to integrate technology in the classroom, and articles written by education experts;
-site reviews;
-daily features and columns;
-teacher and principal profiles;
-Wire Side Chats with the important names in education;
-employment listings.

Education World's goal is to make it easy for educators to integrate the Internet into the classroom. With 98 percent of the nation's public schools connected to the Internet, the need for a complete online educational guide is evident. Education World is designed to be that resource for educators.

The Education World team works hard to produce this FREE resource for educators. In order to keep the site free for all visitors, Education World is funded by corporate sponsors and advertisers. If you are a potential sponsor, please contact sales@educationworld.com for more information." ... more

"Teachers.Net - TEACHER RESOURCES - The most active teacher chatboards & teacher chatrooms, featuring 25 teacher mailrings and over 55 teacher chatboards, live 24 hours a day. Teachers.Net lesson bank offers over 1000 free lesson plan and curriculum and teacher project ideas. Our reference desk and library and teacher tools help teachers fully embrace today's opportunities. Lesson plans and teaching tools, searchable teacher job listings and teaching career resources, reference desk and curriculum tools." ... more

TeacherVision.com

"TeacherVision.com features tools and resources that save educators time and make learning fun for students in grades Pre-K--12. With over 20,000 resources, the site includes a vast online library of lesson plans, graphic organizers, printables, classroom management advice, email newsletters, quizzes, and printable books to help teachers enhance student learning, meet local and national educational goals, and manage their teaching lives and classrooms with ease.

TeacherVision understands how valuable time is for teachers and highlights timely and relevant cross-curricular content for each subject, grade, and theme; making it simple for teachers to create a study unit that is inclusive and varied. TeacherVision.com strives to be every teacher's trusted source of instructional resources." ... Read more on TeacherVision

"Education World

Education World Inspired by the old maxim "knowledge is power," Parent Power! is a newsletter for parents who want to know more about the issues that affect their children’s education.

Each issue is packed with informative articles that highlight new trends in schooling and offer helpful hints to parents who want to take a more active role in their local schools.

Parent Power! also actively solicits articles from parents about unique experiences they have had educating their children or working for education reform." ... more

"The Education Index is owned and operated by Bisca International Investments Ltd, a Gibraltar based business specialising in interactive, content driven consumer web sites.

We pride ourselves on producing sticky web sites which allow visitors to share information and ideas with one another.

Whilst we continue to invest heavily in sourcing unique content for our web sites our goal is to create a sustainable community of contributing users to ensure the information we provide is accurate, interesting and up to date." ... more

"Kaplan Publishing

Helping Students Achieve Their Goals - One Success Story At A Time

What began as a small test prep company, Kaplan has grown into an international education leader with more than one million students each year and 31,000+ employees worldwide. Kaplan has helped more than 3 million students reach their educational goals, and we invest more than $4.5 million annually in research and support of our products. We know that our test taking strategies work!

Under the Kaplan umbrella, Kaplan Publishing is one of the nation's top publishers of academic and professional development resources, and is the leading provider of test prep materials for most standardized tests, including the GRE, GMAT, LSAT, SAT, PSAT, MCAT, TOEFL, and more.

Our titles focus on test preparation, college and graduate school admissions, and academic and career development with emphasis on the legal, medical, education, and general business fields.

Kaplan helps individuals achieve their educational and career goals with a commitment to building futures one success story at a time." ... more

"Educational Testing Service is the world's largest private educational testing and measurement organization and a leader in educational research.

The company is dedicated to serving the needs of individuals, educational institutions, and government bodies in almost 200 countries.

ETS develops and administers more than 12 million tests worldwide." ... more

Our Mission
"Thinking Maps, Inc. is committed to improving the quality of teaching and learning through the effective implementation of Thinking Maps in schools and school districts around the world. Through quality training, materials and support services, we will equip learning communities with the tools necessary to become successful thinkers, problem solvers, decision makers, and ultimately, lifelong learners.

What are Thinking Maps & How Do They Work?
Thinking Maps, developed by Dr. David Hyerle, are visual teaching tools that foster and encourage lifelong learning. They are based on a simple yet profound insight: The one common instructional thread that binds together all teachers, from pre-kindergarten through postgraduate, is that they all teach the same thought processes.

Based on thorough and well-accepted academic study and brain research, the eight Thinking Map tools correspond with eight fundamental thinking processes. More than simple task-specific graphic organizers, our tools can be utilized individually or in various combinations to form a Common Visual Language for students and teachers at all grade levels, in all subjects." ... more

"Educators Resource is the leading wholesale distributor of preK-8 learning materials and educational toys used by schools, teachers, parents and children.

We provide value to our retail customers by providing "best-in-industry" stock replenishment and order fulfillment services across a broad selection of products.

The value of our services is determined by the accuracy, speed, and fill rate of our order processing, excellent customer service, and supply chain and operational efficiency." ... more

"AIMS is a non-profit foundation dedicated to helping teachers give students a solid conceptual understanding of math and science

In 1981, 80 elementary and middle school teachers who shared the dream of giving students a strong hands-on foundation in math and science came together at Fresno Pacific and wrote the first AIMS’ activity books. Teachers loved them! Students learned more, learned in greater depth, and enjoyed learning. The word spread, and soon teachers across the nation were using AIMS to engage their students in hands-on learning.

Today, with pacing guides to follow and testing schedules to meet, teachers have less freedom to take advantage of teachable moments. Yet hands-on experiences are needed more than ever! So AIMS remains dedicated to producing math and science materials that will engage students and build conceptual understanding.

As a non-profit foundation, we are motivated by a passion for teaching and learning, not by profit. Our home is still on the campus of Fresno Pacific University. We are committed to doing what’s best for students, and we never tire of helping them experience the joy of learning." ... more

"Starting an AMS-Affiliated Teacher Education Program
Do you operate—or want to create—a Montessori teacher education program (TEP)? Will you accept nothing short of excellence? Affiliate your program with the American Montessori Society!

Benefits of AMS Affiliation
The most immediate benefit to affiliation with AMS is worldwide recognition of the quality of your program: educators around the globe know that AMS-affiliated TEPs offer authentic, research-based, professional preparation for Montessori teachers at every level.

In addition to setting the highest standards for your own TEP, you can help raise standards for all Montessori educators by participating as a voting member of the AMS Teacher Education Committee.

AMS affiliate programs receive discounts on AMS publications and on materials and furniture from Nienhuis Montessori USA.

AMS Affiliation: A Voluntary Process
All TEPs that seek affiliation with AMS do so voluntarily and must also be accredited by the Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (MACTE). Programs should apply for MACTE accreditation and AMS affiliation simultaneously.

AMS TEP affiliation is available to the following:
- Freestanding institutions that exist solely for the purpose of offering Montessori teacher education
- Institutions that are part of other educational organizations (e.g., schools for children)
- Montessori TEPs within colleges or universities" ... more

Hooked on Phonics

"There is nothing more anxiety-producing to parents than thinking their child is falling behind in school and not knowing what to do about it. We know it because this company was founded and is run by parents who were concerned about their own children's ability to read. John Shanahan designed the original program to help his son. Chip Adams and his wife, Thayer, used that product with their son Doug. They liked the results but thought the product could be even better. Adams acquired the company in 1996 and formed Gateway Learning corporation" ... more

"Discovery Education provides engaging digital resources to schools and homes with the goal of making educators more effective, increasing student achievement, and connecting classrooms and families to a world of learning.

Discovery Education is a subsidiary of Discovery Communications, LLC. The leader in digital video-based learning, Discovery Education produces and distributes high-quality digital resources in easy-to-use formats in all core-curricular subject areas. Discovery Education is committed to creating scientifically proven, standards-based digital resources for teachers, students, and parents that make a positive impact on student learning. Through solutions like Discovery Education streaming, Discovery Education Science, Discovery Education Health and more.

Discovery Education helps over one million educators and 35 million students harness the power of broadband and media to connect to a world of learning

Our guiding principles:
- Harness the proven power of high-quality video content for instruction
- Foster an atmosphere for engaged learning
- Always test assumptions and invite educator feedback
- Provide new tools for informed instruction
- Offer services that are proven to be effective" ... more

"You can use the TouchMath program to give young children a head start, supplement a grade-level curriculum (pre-K–3), provide enrichment activities and reinforcement, and achieve the best possible outcomes for students with special needs. TouchMath is an intuitive process, designed by and for young learners.

TouchPoints
The secret to TouchMath is simple. In fact, it can be summed up in one word: TouchPoints.
Each numeral from 1 through 9 has TouchPoints corresponding to the digit's value.

- Numerals 1 through 5 have single TouchPoints
- Numerals 6 through 9 have double TouchPoints
- As students count the TouchPoints, they associate numerals with real values. They learn that a numeral (3, for instance) is not just a squiggle on a page. It represents a quantity such as three apples, three ladybugs, three buttons or three TouchPoints.

Touching/Counting Patterns
Students count aloud as they touch the single TouchPoints once and double TouchPoints twice. This multisensory approach engages students on auditory, visual and tactile/kinesthetic levels.

To ensure that students arrive at the right answer, it is important that they touch the TouchPoints in the correct Touching/Counting Pattern for each numeral." ... more

Calvert School helps you inspire the best in your child

"Calvert School's comprehensive homeschool curriculum uses a blend of tradition and innovation. For over a century, Calvert School has believed that every child deserves a quality education regardless of geography or situation. Whether you are new to homeschooling, or a seasoned homeschool veteran, Calvert School can work with you to tailor a homeschool program to fit your child's needs." ... more

"SchoolExpress.com is a an educational website. It is owned by Comp Ed, Inc. of Phoenix, Arizona. Comp Ed, Inc. has been in business since 1981.

Our reach is to the educators of this world, being teachers, homeschooling families, parents, children, grandparents, and community programs.

The "Ultimate Membership" currently includes 650+ eWorkbooks, each having several worksheet pages. This consists of 221 Thematic Units, 170 Activity Fun eWorkbooks, and 267 Subject eWorkbooks.

It also offers the following Make Your Own Worksheets: Math, Spelling, Sentences, Quizes, Word Walls, Flash Cards, Word Search, Word Unscramble

The "Thematic Unit Membership" currently includes 221 Thematic Units and 170 Activity Fun eWorkbooks that accompany the units." ... more

"THE ANGELICUM ACADEMY HOMESCHOOL PROGRAM is a nursery-12th grade curriculum for home education. It is complete – including all subjects, books, guides and tests needed, for all grades. Optional services for enrolled students include grading, transcript maintenance, online literature discussion classes and the finest online resources (such as Encyclopaedia Britannica for students). Our Great Books Program may be taken for high school, college credit, or both.

THE ANGELICUM ACADEMY & HOMESCHOOL PROGRAM is easy to follow. Because it is complete, it is a one-stop home education provider. The 12 courses (subjects) allow parents to offer their children more options than any private school offers. Because it is flexible it allows parents to select only those courses they wish, when they wish, and to take as long (or as little) as they wish to complete a course. Most of our students are doing six or seven subjects, in two or three different grade levels – they have excelled in some, taken more time in others – this is a common sense approach to education, not a one-pace-fits-all approach to unique human beings.

We offer many courses. This is because some parents want to emphasize, for example, art instead of music, or science instead of philosophy, etc. That is a parental decision. But we do not recommend that any student take more than six or seven subjects at any one time. If one compares costs for any six of our courses with other homeschool programs, one will find that the Angelicum Homeschool Program is either less expensive or comparable in cost, and, we believe, superior in content and quality. We strive to offer only the very best educational books and materials, including particularly, the great classics of Western civilization." ... more

"The Center for Innovation in Education is the leading provider of mathematics inservice and training in the country. Our workshops are open to teachers, administrators, paraprofessionals, and parents. Over 300,000 people have participated in our workshops.

The Center for Innovation in Education, a nonprofit organization, was co-founded in 1975 by two classroom teachers, Mary and Bob Baratta-Lorton. They shared a philosophy based upon the belief that all children can learn and that every child matters. Their commitment was to find ways that helped teach the way children learn.

A page of abstract symbols, no matter how carefully designed or simplified, cannot involve the student's sense in the way real materials can. Symbols are not the concept. They are only a representation of the concept and as such are abstractions describing something which is not visible to the student. Real materials can be used by the child to assist their understanding of the concept which lie behind the symbols. Children construct meaning and understand concepts better through the use of manipulatives." ... more

The Classroom resources:

"Educational resources for Students, Teachers and Parents in English, Electives, Foreign Languages, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science , Physical Education, Guidance, Colleges, Universities, Gradebook, Lesson Plans, Worksheets, Homework, Testing and HomeSchool. Includes information sites, experts, research, music, literature, grammar, poetry, religion, geography, government, world history, American history, psychology, sociology, geometry, algebra, calculus, baseball, basketball, football, wrestling, track and field, swimming, school security, test taking, homework tips, world literature, current events, math, astronomy, biology, earth science, weather, physics, chemistry, economics, typing, culinary, home economics, cvae, computers, games, American literature, home schools, secondary, commercial education, non-profit education, special education, grades, webpoetry, advisement, general mathematics, scholarships, grants, rights, contemporary affairs, religions, composition. school food, scholarships, clip art, educational games, videos, documentaries, lectures." ... more

"netTrekker is a leader in the delivery of digital K-12 educational content and is dedicated to enhancing the education of today's youth with highly effective technologies that deliver rich educational content to every child in a safe, relevant, easy-to-use format. With the mission to help every child learn and a belief that technology can transform education, netTrekker was first to market with a standards-based educational search tool.

The netTrekker mission to enhance the education of youth with highly effective technologies flows directly from the company's Leadership Team, each of whom has a strong personal commitment to significantly impact and improve the educational process. The team's philosophy permeates all areas of the company and is a guidepost for all corporate decision making.

To support the corporate mission and ensure that the company continues to develop products that meet the changing needs of their users, netTrekker staff is in constant communication with customers. Customer feedback drives the company's product development, resulting in award-winning products that truly serve educators, students and parents.

netTrekker is the #1 educational search tool in K-12 schools and is currently used in thousands of schools nationwide. Peers, educators, and parents have honored netTrekker over 25 times for its contribution to education. In 2007, netTrekker was named the Best Education Solution in SIIA's CODiE award competition, and was named to the 2007 Inc. 5000 and 2006 Inc. 500 lists as one of the fastest growing private companies in the United States."

"Earning a higher education is now more important than ever. With fewer jobs and increased competition in the market, more employers across all industries will be actively seeking out candidates who hold a degree. But even if a traditional college experience does not fit in with your lifestyle, you can still go back to school and earn a valuable associate, bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree – all from the comfort of your own home.

Online education makes it possible for working adults or stay-at-home parents to pursue a higher education. Flexible class and study times allow the classes to fit around any demanding schedule, and the ability to attend lectures and complete assignments from home eliminate the need for time wasting commutes. With an online degree program, you can tailor your classes to fit around your needs rather than the other way around.

At OnlineCollegeCourses.com, you will find comprehensive resources to make your online education experience a pleasant one, including career data and advice on college finances and studying. We have also made the school selection process easier. By gathering information on the best accredited online schools available, we strive to make it easier for you to decide which programs best fit your personal, academic, and career goals."

"AcademicInfo is an online education resource center with a plethora of online degrees, online courses and distance learning information from a selection of online accredited schools. Our mission is to provide free, independent and accurate information and resources for prospective and current students (and other researchers).

Online Degree Programs
AcademicInfo offers the ability to search, browse and compare online degree programs from accredited online schools.

Learn about earning a degree through online education and the convenience, flexibility and other benefits of distance learning. Find online degrees by subject or level (e.g. associate degrees, bachelor degrees or master degrees). Request free information without obligation from regionally and nationally accredited colleges and universities

Continue to our listings of online schools to discover more subjects and learn more about your online education options.

Online Education Resources
• Test Preparation (SAT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT & More)
• Accreditation (Introduction, FAQs, Agencies)
• Financial Aid (Introduction, FAQs, Resources)
• Education Blogs (E-Learning, Ed. Tech, Teaching)
• Online Education (Introduction, FAQs)
• Online Schools & Colleges (Programs and courses)"

"Marketplace® simulations are a family of business simulations for undergraduate, graduate and executive level business courses. Used by over 300 business schools and 180 corporations in 35 countries worldwide, Marketplace simulations deliver a realistic hands-on learning experience. The simulations are designed to fit both the distance learning and the classroom format.

Marketplace simulations are fully web-based, so there is no software to install and no hassles to administer it. We run the simulation for you and let you do the teaching -- hundreds of business school teachers like yourself are loving it!

Marketplace simulations range from simpler marketing games for introductory courses on the undergraduate level, to mid-level games for the capstone marketing strategy or new venture courses, to complex games designed for the integrative courses on the undergraduate, MBA and EMBA level.

Two of our most popular introductory-level simulations are Introduction to Marketing and Strategic Marketing. Venture Strategy and Business Management are favorite mid-level simulation choices. International Corporate Management and Supply Chain & Channel Management simulations are leading the way in our most comprehensive simulations."

"The editor and review board of Favorite Resources for Catholic Homeschoolers are experienced Catholic homeschoolers who wish to provide assistance to other parents and teachers by offering:

- free and well-organized information about available educational resources
- detailed information regarding a book's contents in order to help others make more informed purchasing decisions
- information about issues of importance to Catholics as they come up in educational materials

Our aim is to provide objective and thorough information about educational materials from a solid Catholic perspective. Rather than simply judging materials for you, we try to provide enough information to allow you to make those decisions for yourself - particularly in cases where materials provide no problems with regard to the Faith, but will bring up other questions involving learning styles, maturity level, and other issues that matter to parents like you. For this reason, when reviewing books, we try to include details about everything that Catholic parents would want to know - both good and bad. "

"Whether you are thinking about catholic homeschooling, looking into the pros and cons of it, searching for various types of curriculum, or just want to spice up the way you do things, you've found your way to the right place.

This website is designed for anyone who home schools, and even those who are just thinking about it.

Whether you unschool, tend towards unit studies or are signed up with an accredited school, you'll find valuable information, reviews and tools to make this year the best year you've ever had."