Unicode Character Blocks

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The Unicode standard arranges groups of characters together into blocks. Blocks include everything from Basic Latin characters (which includes English), Greek, Arabic and Thai to Emoticons, Currency Symbols … learn more

The Understanding Language Initiative

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The Understanding Language Initiative, developed at Stanford by well-respected specialists in the ELL world, links the common core standards in science with literacy. This site provides resources to … learn more

Google Translate

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Type text or a website address and Google can translate it into the language of your choice. Constantly improving and one of the better options out there. Google … learn more

American Indian Resources

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The American Indian Library Association has compiled a list of resources for the native American communities. Everything from American Indians in Children’s Literature and FCC Internet Tribal Initiatives … learn more

Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth

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The Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth provides assessment (“Talent Search”), summer programs, on-line courseware and whole family programs. They see the family relationship is critical in nurturing … learn more

CTDnet at acns at Northwestern

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Center for Talent Development (CTD) at Northwestern University is another example of programs for the gifted community. Their goal is to ensure that gifted students receive the education, … learn more

Is Your Child Gifted?

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Psychology Today has a good article for parents (and educators) explaining gifted children, signs to look for, and the importance of proper assessment. That troubled student with poor … learn more

National Association for Gifted Children

NAGC is the nation’s leading organization focused on the needs of gifted and talented children. Dedicated to uplifting and empowering those who support children with advanced abilities, NAGC … learn more

IDEA at the Department of Education

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This site was created to provide a “one-stop shop” for resources related to Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and its implementing regulations.

All Kinds of Minds

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All Kinds of Minds, based on the work of Mel Levine, offers activities for kids while serving its main purpose — educating parents about the origin and resources … learn more

Pharrell’s “Happy” in ASL

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Being challenged doesn’t mean you can’t have fun! This video is an ASL interpretation of Pharrell Williams’s “Happy.” An expression of music in ASL composed by Rosa Lee … learn more

Center for Parent Information and Resources

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This site houses the National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY) archives, and provides information on disabilities in children and youth, program and service resources, the nation’s … learn more

Project SMART

Project SMART in Kingsville, Texas addressed the well-established barrier to learning among migrant worker families, instructional discontinuity. SMART served schools in the 20 key states in which migrant … learn more

CREDE

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The Center for Research on Education, Diversity & Excellence (CREDE) is focused on improving the education of students who are challenged by language or cultural barriers, race, geographic … learn more

Internet TESL Journal

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A monthly ‘zine, including updated links, for Teachers of English as a Second Language, is published at the Internet TESL Journal.

Less Commonly Taught Languages

The goals of the Less Commonly Taught Languages (LCTL) Project sponsored by CARLA and the University of Minnesota are to help advance the teaching and learning of LCTLs … learn more

Estrellita

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Estrellita is a beginning Spanish reading program for students in Bilingual and Dual Language classrooms. Estrellita serves as a bridge to English, they say, by laying a strong … learn more

The Language Museum

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The Language Museum is a curiosity more than an in-depth tool. It includes vocabulary in several hundred languages and dialects. Students will be amazed by the number and … learn more

yourDictionary

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YourDictionary is more than a standard on-line dictionary. It provides lots of tools and resources to help students choose their words precisely, avoid usage pitfalls, and gain confidence … learn more

Center for Applied Linguistics

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The Center for Applied Linguistics provides a comprehensive range of research-based language and cultural education resources. Their focus is on developing practical resources related to language teaching and … learn more

EFL Playhouse

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EFL Playhouse is a wonderful resource for the very young English language learners. The activities include crafts, games, phonemic awareness, songs. This site has won many awards.

The Little Prince in 251 languages

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This site takes a few lines of The Little Prince and shows it translated from French into 251 different languages. For many languages, multiple translations are displayed, showing … learn more

How to Become an ESL Teacher

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In many areas of the United States, particularly in the southern and western portions of the country, a growing number of K-12 teachers are becoming English as a … learn more

Autism Resources

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A go to place from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for resources on everything from the latest news to therapy and coping information.

The Autism Teacher Blog

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Nicole Mays talks about teaching students with Autism. Includes personal insights and helpful ideas. Highly recommended.

Assistive Technology – 10 Things To Kow

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“Assistive Technology: An Introductory Guide for k-12 Library Media Specialists” by Janet Hopkins at Linworth Publishing talks about creating an accessible library media center. Identifies some of the … learn more

CAST: Professional Learning

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CAST is a multifaceted organization with a singular ambition: Bust the barriers to learning that millions of people experience every day. We do this by helping educators and organizations apply … learn more

Equal Access to Software and Information

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Equal Access to Software and Information serves as a resource to the education community, providing information and guidance in the area of access-to-information technologies by individuals with disabilities. … learn more

What Is Assistive Technology?

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The Assistive Technology Industry Association outlines the types of assistive technology, how to choose the right device(s), and the various sources of funding for the devices. There are … learn more

Assistive technology (AT)

Assistive technology (AT) are tools that let people with differences work around challenges. They make tasks and activities accessible at school, work, and home. Learn how AT apps … learn more

Disability Etiquette

Sometimes you just don’t know what to do or what to say when interacting with someone with a disability. The United Spinal Association has put together this comprehensive … learn more

Education World: Assistive Technology

This Education World article defines the wide range of assistive devices, technologies commonly used in schools, and the effect of this technology in the classroom. Assistive devices include … learn more

Encyclopedia.com

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As the Internet’s premier collection of online encyclopedias, Encyclopedia.com provides you reference entries from credible, published sources like Oxford University Press and Columbia Encyclopedia. At Encyclopedia.com, you get free access to over 300,000 … learn more

Encyclopedia Britannica

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Britannica now provides on-line (for free!) the complete, updated Encyclopedia Britannica, the oldest and largest general reference in the English language, plus selected articles from more than 70 … learn more

Wikipedia

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Wikipedia, “the new kid on the block”, as of March, 2016 had approximately 38 million articles in 253 languages, with more than 5 million English language entries. While … learn more

MakerKids

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Another option for exploring technology is your local MakerSpace. Here’s an example of a dedicated maker space for kids in Toronto. Use the Maker Movement link below to … learn more

Leonardo at the Ufizi in Italy

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Although Leonardo is commonly known as a “universal genius”, the exhibitions dedicated to him have almost always focused on some specific area of his activity: art, anatomy, technology, … learn more

National Aquarium – Education

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The National Aquarium in Baltimore, MD provides a wide range of resources, programs, and workshops for both teachers and students.

Great Barrier Reef

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The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority and its national education center for the Great Barrier Reef, Reef HQ Aquarium, offer an extensive range of educational resources and … learn more

Mote Marine Laboratory

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Mote’s SeaTrek features real scientists inside a shark tank.Other fields include aquaculture, ecotoxicology and more.

Channel Islands Marine Center

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Part of NOAA, the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary’s education and outreach programs promote understanding, support and participation in the protection and conservation of marine resources. Scroll down … learn more

Scripps Institute of Oceanography

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The Scripps Institute of Oceanography (aqua) offers a field research seagoing environment for children and, in tandem with the JASON project, presents programs on cable (via Mind Extension … learn more

Smithsonian X 3D Overview

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This introduction to the Smithsonian X 3D web site explores the different (amazing!) ways the 3D scans can be used and displayed. With this site and a relatively … learn more

Smithsonian X 3D

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The Smithsonian Institution has launched a new 3D scanning and printing initiative to make more of its massive collection accessible to schools, researchers and the public worldwide. Some … learn more

The Exploratorium

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The Exploratorium’s (San Francisco) permanent collections emphasize physics and a unique version of psychobiology. Students serve as explainers for the exhibits and visitors can observe the making of … learn more

Hands-on Science Centers Worldwide

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Hands-on Science Centers Worldwide tracks interactive science museums from five continents. The links are not always current, but it provides a quick view into the wide variety of … learn more

Association of Science and Technology Centers

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The Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC) is a professional membership organization with a vision of increased understanding of—and engagement with—science and technology among all people and a mission … learn more

Los Angeles County Museum of Art

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The Los Angeles County Museum of Art has digitized a large portion of their collections, including exhibits. You will certainly find illustrative examples of many topics here.

National Museum of Women Artists

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The National Museum of Women Artists has placed some rare works of even well-known artists like Frida Kahlo online – an opportunity to inspire budding young women who … learn more

Asian Arts

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Another specialized art site is Asian Arts – exhibitions, articles and links for older students.

Diego Rivera Murals

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The artist Diego Rivera has painted numerous murals tied to specific themes and times in American history. Use his artworks as a springboard to explore community values and … learn more

VolcanoCafé

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Volcano Cafe tracks the activities of volcanoes around the world. Postings range from current eruptions (especially in Iceland) to volcano formation and geology to a look at when … learn more

What Happens When Lava Meets Ice?

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This Science Channel video looks at what happens when you pour molten lava on ice. (Hint: it’s not what you’d expect.) They interview the scientists involved, describe how … learn more

Volcano World: Teachers

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Volcanic activity is the most powerful force in nature. Some volcanic eruptions are much more powerful than the largest nuclear explosion. Volcanoes have killed thousands of people and … learn more

Alaska Volcano Observatory

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The Alaska Volcano Observatory updates activity continuously. The contents can be adapted to several age groups.

SETI Institute

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In case extra-terrestrial life is encountered The SETI Institute – a seriously scientific site – has prepared a set of protocols which will help your students respond. They … learn more

NASA: Stardust

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The Stardust Education page was designed to enhance the breadth, flexibility and knowledge of science, mathematics, and technology between higher education and K-12 education, recognizing and supporting a … learn more

Cassini Mission

Why limit exploration to Mars? NASA’s Cassini Mission looks at our unmanned expedition to Saturn! Includes lesson plans for all grades from K thru 12! Stardust looks at … learn more

Space Telescope Science Institute

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The Space Telescope Science Institute site has scores of satellite images, such as the revived Hubble mission data, and other surprises, such as Amazing Space, a comet simulation … learn more

Exoplanet Travel Bureau

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Posters from interstellar destinations. Strange worlds like Lava World and Egg World. Check out posters from some of the planets scientists have found outside our solar system.

Exoplanet Exploration

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Learn the latest on planets outside our solar system. This NASA JPL web site looks at the search for planets outside our solar system. It includes current news, … learn more

Mars Exploration

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Tracks NASA’s current missions to the red planet. Includes All About Mars, News, videos, and even 3D & interactive images of Mars. Everything you ever wanted to know … learn more

Women @ NASA

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This site includes a stunning collection of 64 videos and essays from women across the agency who contribute to NASA’s mission in different ways. Includes a section for … learn more