Resources for Teaching & Learning
Core Curricular Programs & Resources
Language Arts
World of Wonders (TK curriculum)
(password - wow)
Wonders/Maravillas (K-5 ELA/ELD/SLA)
(password - wonders)
StudySync (6-12 ELA/ELD)
Mathematics
SLUSD math website (Aug 2023: You can now access Eureka teaching materials & videos through the Great Minds app on Cleverl). In addition to all workbook materials, Great Minds Digital Platform resources include
Consolidation Guide (considerations to prioritize and condense lessons)
On-demand PD videos
Family Tip Sheets
Module Facilitation Slides (available in Spanish and English)
and more!
Self paced mathematics tutorials for multiple programs including Eureka (K-8) and Reveal Math (Alg 1, Geo Adv Algebra/Trig)
History/Social Science
Stanford History Education Group
Science
SEL Competencies Lessons
Moments for My SELf (preK-6)
Visual and Performing Arts
Unique Learning System (Moderate/Severe SDC curriculum)
Learning Management & Student Management Platforms
Aeries
Rubrics and Standards Based Grading in Aeries (Tips | Aug 12, 2021 Webinar Recording)
Clever
Teaching Your Students How to Login:
ParentSquare
SeeSaw (K-5)
Standards/Curriculum Alignment: Search for pre-made lessons by standard or curriculum (incl.Amplify, Eureka, and Wonders lessons); includes lessons in Spanish
SLUSD Seesaw Webinar, Aug 12 2021
Schoology (6-12)
Log in to Schoology via slusd.schoology.com using your Gmail credentials (How to video)
Use the code: XN2M-RC43-Q5TTV to access a self-paced tutorial course within Schoology
Schoology Overview with Powerschool Rep - Aug 10 (video | chat)
SLUSD Live Recorded Webinar: Schoology | slides
Aug 10, 2020 11am (password: h&2?KM2q)
Aug 11, 2020 9am (password: L9Z9w*ye) | 1pm (password: ^68GUY#F)
Aug 12, 2021: Schoology Foundations Session Recording
Aug 12, 2021: Questions Types and Rubrics Session Recording
Schoology-Aeries Gradebook Integration handout & Video
Schoology Support
Teaching Approaches
Culturally Responsive Teaching
Equity & Anti-racist Education
Social Justice Education
Lesson Builder tool - learning for justice
Universal Design for Learning
UDL choice board - many articles, videos and resources
Multilingual Learners & ELD
EL Support Strategies
ELD Distance Learning Strategies 6-12 (these strategies can be applied in non digital formats as well)
Digital concept mapping, pictorial input charts and sorts webinar recording.
ELLevation
Translation
Imagine Learning
Building a Playlist (Teacher-selected Individual Assignments for Students)
How to Change the Language of Support/Instruction to Home Language
Imagine Learning 201 Elementary PD Session Recording 11/18/2020
Teaching & Learning Strategies
Cult of Pedagogy Blog & more
Differentiation Expert Anne Beninghof's Ideas for Educators Blog
Discussion Protocols "First 15 days" to support Academic and English Language Development
Learning & Engagement Protocols and Expeditionary Learning Resources
Lesson and Strategy Bank for "21st Century Learning"
R.A.F.T performance task overview & differentiation template
Thinking Routines (Project Zero Harvard)
Data & District Assessments
Star Renaissance
Using Star Curriculum-Based Measures (K-5) and STAR Assessments (Math, Reading, and Early Literacy) (All Grades)
Star CBM Test Administration Manual (Reading and Math)
To access Star Reports follow these steps:
Log in to Renaissance through Clever
Under the View Reports column, select Star/Assessment
Select any report. Suggested reports are as follows:
Star Record Book
Star Screening Report
Star Summary Report
Star Growth Report
mCLASS Lectura (DLI/Bilingual only)
The new Educator Home- https://youtu.be/OnBr5PQWj2g
mCLASS walk-through- https://youtu.be/S_y1VvawK8Y
Where are the mCLASS tiles- https://youtu.be/ig5Lq2uFsDI
Supplemental Blended Platforms
Brain POP
Edgenuity (6-12)
Live and Pre-Recorded Webinars (from EdGenuity)
Freckle
FOSSWeb
MyON
Getting started with MyON personalized reading practice
MyPath- A personalized and adaptive program in reading and math (K-12)
Newsela
Sonday Essentials
SLUSD Recorded Training video and slides (by Jennifer Fischer, McKinley Resource Specialist)
Zearn
Additional Digital Instructional Tools
Texthelp (Read & Write and OrbitDoc)
Screencasting with Screencastify
Google Suite
SLUSD Live Recorded Webinar Google Docs 101 (video password: GoogleDocs101!)
Google Jamboard (white board)
Google Translate & How to translate a full Google Doc & Translate websites
Flipgrid
Miro
Getting started tutorial (collaborative online whiteboard platform good for concept mapping types of activities)
YouTube
Zoom
Technology Devices
Promethean Board
Distance Learning Resources
Art in Distance Learning
Cultivating a Warm and Inviting Digital Environment
Discussion strategies for Distance Learning
Distance Learning - general
SLUSD Live Recorded Webinar: Best Practices for Online Learning
SLUSD Live Recorded Webinar: Digital Learning Norms and Setting the Environment | Slides (PDF)
Planning for Synchronous and Asynchronous Online Instruction
Teaching students how to be successful with digital learning (Supporting Executive Functions)
Considerations and Resources for Remote Math Instruction