Feel free to explore the educational websites I have posted on my hotlist. They include a variety of information and resources guaranteed to benefit the professional development of educators.
Education World
http://www.education-world.com/
Education World is an informative website for educators that incorporates news concerning lesson planning, technology integration, professional development, school issues, as well as administrative information.
ACEI
This website is geared towards supporting the professional growth of teachers. Including information concerning changes in children and the educating community.
Scholastic
http://teacher.scholastic.com/
Scholastic provides excellent teaching ideas at each grade level. Plus, the website includes a searching device for finding books.
Busy Teacher's Cafe
http://www.busyteacherscafe.com/
The website is detailed thoroughly so that teachers are able to find what they need fast. Such as, for each month one may find typical activities, themes, unit plans, and lessons. It also supplies free worksheets and links to other great sites.
ABCTeach
This outstanding website is convenient in that it allows teachers to access over 5,000 free printable pages and worksheets.
NEA
NEA voices the latest news in the education society. Including information regarding special education and multicultural education issues.
Ed Helper.com
This site has a table of contents in every education subject, for example, special education, math, foreign languages, science, preK-3, and more. Within each category one may find a plethora of worksheets and information relevant to each grade level at a specific and appropriate time of the year.
180 Technology Tips
This site proves helpful for teachers interested in incorporating technology into the classroom. Technology is a difficult concept but a very useful tool for educating. This site explains how to use as well as perform a variety of activities on computers.
Teachers.net
Teachers.net provides ideas for projects in the classroom at each grade level as well as lesson plans. Additionally, this website allows you to search for jobs and post your resume.
Gamequarium
Gamequarium is clearly a fun website for teachers to browse for creative interactive activities for their students, including over 2000 games and activities. There also is a section dedicated to literacy.
First-School
This site is devoted to an early childhood setting. There is a section dedicated to preschool and kindergarten themes such as, alphabet, animals, holidays, and crafts for the children.
Internet4classrooms
http://www.internet4classrooms.com/
This website holds a vast array of information on how to prepare for assessments, in-school integration support, also advice on how to manage and organize a classroom.
The Teacher's Corner
http://www.theteacherscorner.net/
The teacher's corner is an online resource for teachers with free printable worksheets, ideas for lesson plans, thematic units, and educating advice and information.
CyberKids
CyberKids has been created as a learning center for children. Although, this site may be extremely helpful for educators to use in the classroom as a technological learning center. This site includes games, activities and tutoring.
Inclusion
http://www.uni.edu/coe/inclusion/
This website includes information concerning inclusion and teaching strategies along with preparation information.
SERI
Special Education Resources on the Internet (SERI) is just that. This site includes easy and readily available information on every disability a teacher or special education teacher may find in the classroom.
ASCD
This website was designed for the benefit of educators. The site shares the best practices and policies. There is a section dedicated to education topics that each and every exceptional teacher must be aware of.
Topmarks
Topmark includes tips for each and every major subject as well as electives. There is a listing of content material found at an elementary level and ways of teaching that information.
ED.gov
This website explains the qualities a good teacher must endure. Therefore, this site includes information on professional development, how to improve a students performance, how to address a student's needs. This site is also for students, parents, and administrators.
Education Place
This website allows you to choose your state and download or purchase textbooks that state uses and includes the standards, and expectations that state holds. There is also resources for educators within the website for every subject.
Learning Page.com
This website is updating monthly for users. There is a ton of instructional materials including, theme sheets, basic sheets, samples, and clip art allowing over 2000 printable worksheets and books.
SchoolExpress
SchoolExpress has a variety of educational materials with approximately 9000 free printable pages and an online store.
A Kid's Heart
This website has a lot of creative ideas for incorporating a fun learning environment to a younger age group. Including themes, coloring pages, and holidays.
Hubbard's Cupboard
http://www.hubbardscupboard.org/
This website is dedicated to the early childhood level. Including categories for literacy, math, preschool, kindergarten, family involvement, and what's new. Under each category one may find a plethora of information and content.
Discoveryschool.com
This website originated from Discovery. It includes lesson plans for each grade level and each subject. Each subject includes, in alphabetical order, an extremely large amount of topic ideas. Also, this site allows you to watch educational videos that may enhance your knowledge on a topic.