Newsela provides age-appropriate articles on a variety of topics that match each student’s reading level. Most SBUnified students have used Newsela.
Newsela offers articles in English and Spanish.
Lexia offers students in grades TK-6 lessons to develop reading skills. Almost all elementary students use Lexia regularly.
The Santa Barbara Public Library have many resources available for students, including downloadable e-books, audiobooks, and music. A library card is required.
The Goleta Valley Public Library has many resources available for students, including downloadable e-books, audiobooks, and music. A library card is required.
Learning Ally provides audio books for students who struggle to read and have identified disabilities.
Fast ForWord provides reading and language support for struggling learners with identified disabilities.
DreamBox provides math lessons that adapt to a student’s needs. Most students in grades TK-6 use DreamBox regularly, and some students in grades 7-8 have experience with DreamBox.
IXL provides tutorials to help students develop math skills. Some students in grades 7-12 have experience with IXL.
Teachers may ask students to check their reading and math progress in Accelerated Reader / Renaissance Learning.
NOTE: This platform will not be available from June 29, 2020 through July 3, 2020 while the vendor makes updates.
Teachers may ask students to join a video conference using the Zoom platform.
Staff may ask families to join a video conference using the Zoom platform.
Khan Academy offers practice exercises, instructional videos, and a personalized learning dashboard that empower learners to study at their own pace in and outside of the classroom. Khan academy can be used by all grade levels.
Use the Tech Support app on your iPad.
If you are unable to access your iPad, submit a support request online using your District email address, or call our helpline at (805) 696-2700.
Submit a support request online or call our helpline at (805) 696-2700.
Our technology department is dedicating additional staff to providing phone support during this time. If we can’t get to your call immediately, please leave a voicemail, and we will get back to you as soon as possible. Our team is available to provide support in Spanish.
The Santa Barbara Unified School District is here to support our families. Should you not be able to reach your student's school personnel, please feel free to call our Family Engagement Unit at (805) 696-2701 or email feu@sbunified.org.