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Homework Help
AR BookFinder Search for Accelerated Reader book levels, how many points the books are worth, and brief descriptions of the books
Live Homework Help® for students
Live Homework Help connects students in grades K-12 and adult learners with online tutors for live, one-to-one help in math, science, English, and social studies. Tutors are available from 3:00 to 10:00 p.m., seven days a week. Disponibles en español en Matemáticas, Estudios Sociales, y Ciencia, Domingo a Jueves de 3:00 a 10:00 p.m. Use this database from home with your library card number.
Electric Library
eLibrary Plus is a full-text article database that contains current news and research information. Many journals provide full-text. No username and password needed if you use eLibrary at a library computer. Use this database from home with your library card number.
Resources for Students with Disabilities
Bookshare 90,000 digital resources and tools for students with disabilities
National Center on Accessible Instructional Materials
Homeschooling
Core Knowledge Lesson Plans by grade level
Homeschool World articles, experts, events, groups, forum, etc
Homeschooler’s Curriculum Swap Buy or sell homeschool curriculum
Homeschoolingbooks.com
Illinois Christian Home Educators organization dedicated to success of homeschooling in Illinois
Home Oriented Unique Schooling Experience Statewide network of support groups for homeschooling
Illinois State Board of Education Illinois Learning Standards, required skills by grade level
K12 Homeschool curriculum & lesson plans
Homeschool World Illinois Groups Illinois homeschool groups
College Funding
Federal Student Aid Free Application for Student Aid
U.S. Department of Education Student Financial Assistance
FinAid Find Funding for your college education
Scholarship Help A variety of scholarship opportunities
FastWeb Find scholarships you qualify for with a questionnaire
America’s Career InfoNet Scholarships, Fellowships, loans and other financial aid opportunities
College Is Possible Motivates middle and high school students to seek a college education
Information on 529 college savings plans
College Savings Plan Network
Finding the Right College for you
College Zone Explore Careers & Financial Aid Options
Campus Tours Virtual College Tours
College Navigator Find Colleges based on location, setting, test scores, athletics, etc
Community College Review Detailed profiles of US community colleges
Gradschools.com Information on Graduate School Programs
The Princeton Review Information on Higher Education Programs
Vocational Schools Database Vocational Schools Across America
U.S. Universities Search by State &/or degree program
Kiplinger Find the best value in public colleges
U.S. News & World Report Ranks universities & Colleges by region
College/Test Prep
My Footpath Information on college admissions, college prep and college life
Peterson’s Test prep and admission guidelines
The ACT Learn what to do before, during and after the ACT
Educational Testing Service Online test prep for GRE, SAT, AP, & TOEFL Exams
Fair Test Colleges that admit students without regard for their ACT or SAT scores
Kaplan’s Test Prep & Admissions Test Prep Courses
Smartteaching.org For Current & Aspiring Teachers
College Prowler Unbiased college rankings
Adventures in Education College planning resources & career guidance
College Answer College Selection, application & financing
Testing and Education Reference Center
Test preparation, college and graduate program search, career search and much more!
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For Teachers
WatchKnow Educational Videos
Kathy Schrock’s Guide for Educators For K-12 teachers
Education World Lesson Plans, etc
Confusing Words Collection of troublesome words
Online Writing Lab Writing Resources & Instructional materials
U.S. Department of Education
Edsitement Lesson Plans on art, culture, language arts, foreign language, history & social studies
Evernote Save your ideas, things you see, and things you like. Then find them all on any computer or device you use
Teacher Tube