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This page houses our favorite resources compiled by teachers just like you. It can be overwhelming to sift through all the resources out there, so you should know the resources listed below are verified by CTE teachers just like you!
Do you have a contribution to add? Great! Send it to Melanie Kirin at mkirin@kent.edu.
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Say Again?
Educational Lingo
Say Again?
Educational Lingo
Project Based Learning
Project Based Learning
ELA Resources
ELA Resources
Website Resource for KSU CTTE
Books I like:
Ohio ACTE July 2025 Presentation
Soft Skill Development Resources
Soft Skill Development Resources
Classroom Management Resources
Classroom Management Resources
CTSO Reources
CTSO Reources
AI Tools for Educators
AI Tools for Educators
Here is a list of tools I have used. Check them out!
Brisk Teaching / Big Game Changer! This Chrome extension helps you build lesson plans, rubrics, etc.
Diffit for Teachers / This is an awesome tool for CTE teachers looking to create non-lectured lessons and enhance student literacy.
https://goblin.tools/ Helps students breakdown tasks and gives them support. This could be very helpful for teaching problem-solving and for students who don't know how to get started.
https://twee.com/ - Major time saver. Create questions, prompts, video questions, etc.
https://www.eduaide.ai/ - A bit more complicated, but a good resource for assessment building, lesson development, communication strategies, etc.
* This AI tool can help you give students feedback on writing. It's like a TA!
https://www.magicschool.ai/ - A plethora of good resources for you to create materials for your classroom.
https://chat.openai.com/ - Not necessarily educationally focused, but I use this tool all the time for content development.
Leadership Resources
Leadership Resources
Support for Teacher Students
Support for Teacher Students
Kent State recognizes many students face challenges and we are committed to supporting your academic journey when you need help. Whether you are struggling in a course, need help writing a paper or actively working to achieve your goals, use the resources below to start building your support system:
Tutoring (www.kent.edu/asc/tutoring)
Where can I go if I need assistance with how to study and meet my academic goals?
Academic Coaching (www.kent.edu/coaching)
Who can review my writing and help me properly cite my work?
Technology Resources
Technology Resources
Newer
www.classroomscreen.com / Timer, stopwatch, traffic signals, noise meters, poll questions, QR code and several other cool things.
Explain Everything Whiteboard / allows teachers to weave interactive examples into lessons so kids can literally see what they mean
Cleanup.pictures / CleanUp.pictures is a web application that lets you cleanup photos with a quick & simple interface.
VoicePen.ai / Upload your any audio or video file and VoicePen will generate a blog post + transcription using AI.
Beatoven.ai / Beatoven.ai uses advanced AI music generation techniques to compose unique mood-based music to suit every part of your video or podcast.
Vidyo.ai / Make short videos from long ones instantly. Create social ready short clips from your long videos with AI.
DALL-E / DALL·E 2 is an AI system that can create realistic images and art from a description in natural language.
Proven Resources
Career-Based Intervention
Career-Based Intervention
ODE Contact: Chelsea Canterbury
Cleo.infohio.org - provides easy access to a curated collection of resources
Learning Blade - Interactive, engaging STEM career exploration curriculum aligned to Ohio’s academic content standards
Open Space -high-quality, career-focused content and activities
EnvisionIT - a free, complete college and career readiness curriculum developed by Ohio State University (available via Google Drive)
Video: CBI Work Based Learning Session 1 – What is WBL?
Video: CBI Work Based Learning Session 2 – What are the types of WBL?
Video: CBI Work Based Learning Session 3 – Advisory Committees
Support Services for Disadvantaged Youth
Support Services for Disadvantaged Youth
KSU Bridges Program / Provides opportunities for unserved populations to transition to KSU.
The following are resources suggested by KSU CTTE teacher-students. Please look for resources in your area.
Multi-support Services for Students/Families:
Student Pregnancy Resources:
Greater Cleveland Moms First 75 Erieview Plaza 2nd Floor Cleveland, OH 44114 (216) 664-4194
Homeless/ Emergency Housing:
Domestic Violence Child Advocacy Center (216) 391-4357 [24-hour emergency shelter for women and children fleeing domestic violence]
Lutheran Metropolitan Ministry (216) 696-2715 [provides emergency shelter and Independent Living apartments scattered throughout the area]
Well Rested Child (216) 621-0120 [provides beds for low-income or recently homeless children, ages 3-18 who are enrolled in school]
YWCA of Greater Cleveland 4019 Prospect Avenue Cleveland, OH 44103 (216) 881-6878
Military Student Support:
USO of Northern Ohio takes care of our Active Duty, National Guard, and Reserves and their families in the 31 Northern counties in Ohio.
Military OneSource - a wealth of parenting resources, benefits and programs.
Ohio National Guard’s Family Readiness Program - This program provides information and tools for Ohio families, including educational resources, youth camps and recreational opportunities.
Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC) - The Military Child Education Coalition’s work is focused on ensuring quality educational opportunities for all military children affected by mobility, family separation and transition.
Cleveland Area Clothing/Basic Needs
Cleveland Umadaop 1215 E 79th St., Cleveland, Ohio 44103 (216) 361-2040 [hygiene
kit and two outfits selected by the client]
Community AME Church - 58th Street Community Services and Multi-purpose Center
5805 Lexington Ave., Cleveland, OH 44103 (216) 361-0693
Fairhill Partners 12200 Fairhill Rd., Cleveland, OH 44120 (216) 421-1350 [gently used
clothing]
Fish and Loaves 2490 Lee Blvd, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118. Email:
info@2fish5loaves.org (216) 712-9541 [clothes, hygiene supplies, winter coats or boots,
free backpacks for kids and school supply programs]
Shoes and Clothes For Kids 3631 Perkins Ave, Cleveland, OH 44114 (216) 881-7463
[clothes, backpacks, school supplies]
St. John AME Church 2261 E 40th St, Cleveland, OH 44103 (216) 431-2560 [clothing
and furniture bank]
Trials for Hope 4321 Bridge Avenue Cleveland, OH 44113 (216) 920-2205 [provides free
hygiene supplies
Students with Disabilities to Gain Employment and Further Independence:
Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities: State of Ohio agency that empowers Ohioans with disabilities through employment, disability determinations, and independence.
REM Ohio: Serves individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as those with employment barriers.
Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities: Oversees a number of services including increasing opportunities for meaningful employment.
Ohio Employment First: A policy to ensure every individual of working age has an opportunity to seek employment.
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