Programs and Resources
Schoology
- Communicate with teachers
- View grades, tests, and progress
- Receive notifications on upcoming assignments and tests
- Stay up-to-date on district/school events and news
- Receive the child’s Weekly Schoology Summary
Accelerated Reading (AR)Accelerated Math (AM)
AR is a computerized program that tests reading comprehension. Students select books on their reading level, read independently, and take an independent comprehension test on the computer. Each book is worth a certain number of points based on length and reading level.
AM is a daily, progress-monitoring software tool that monitors and manages mathematics skills practice, from preschool math through calculus.
AM is a daily, progress-monitoring software tool that monitors and manages mathematics skills practice, from preschool math through calculus.
STAR Early Literacy
STAR Early Literacy assesses 41 different skills in the seven key areas of reading development. Experts recognize these areas for their critical role in literacy development.
Accurately and reliably assess 41 skills in 7 critical early literacy domains.
- Screen students for placement, diagnostic assessment, progress monitoring, growth measurement, and outcomes assessment.
- Streamline testing and eliminate test anxiety with computer-adaptive technology.
- Monitor student and class progress throughout the year.
STAR Reading
A leading computer-adaptive assessment for grades 1–12, identifies which skills and sub-skills your students know, and which skills they’re ready to work on next.
STAR Math
An online assessment program developed by Renaissance Learning for students typically in grades 1-12. … There are 558 total grade-specific skills that STAR Math tests. The program is designed to provide teachers with individual student data quickly and accurately.
Learning Websites
Below are some resources for you to use.
| Site Name | Site Description | Site URL |
| Starfall | Have fun learning to read! | http://www.starfall.com/ |
| FunBrain | The internet’s #1 education site for K-8 kids and teachers. | http://www.funbrain.com |
| PBS Kids | Fun and educational games! | http://pbskids.org/ |
| Poetry for Kids | Writing and listening to poems. | http://www.poetry4kids.com/ |
| Giggle Poetry | Fun poems, silly songs, and word games. | http://www.gigglepoetry.com/ |
| Education.com | Parenting information, worksheets, and activities for home. | http://www.education.com/ |
| MindFun | Mind-challenging games and puzzles. | http://www.mindfun.com/ |
| PrimaryGames | Free games for kids to learn. | http://www.primarygames.com/reading.htm |