Resources

Academic Topics

1. https://roadworks.org/ Research-based reading comprehension resources to increase reading comprehension

2. https://www.newsela.com/ Interesting and differentiated nonfiction articles which helps develop literacy skills

3. http://www.discoveryeducation.com/students/ Free student resources to introduce digital learning to students

4. http://www.khanacademy.org/ You can learn anything for free in a video format

5. http://www.brainpop.com/ Learn about a variety of subject through fun animated videos

College & Career Topics

1. https://studentaid.gov/resources/prepare-for-college/checklists/middle-school A middle school college prep checklist for students and parents/guardians

2. https://public.careercruising.com/en/our-solutions/k-12/ A career cruising planning tool that helps students plan for their future

3. https://www.mymajors.com/ A college major assessment tool which matches students to best-fitting college majors

4. http://www.khake.com/ Vocational Information Center website which provides links to online resources for career exploration, technical education, workforce development, and technical schools

5. https://ccrscenter.org/sites/default/files/ESSA-IDEA_CollegeCareerReadiness.pdf College and career support for students with disabilities

Social/Emotional Growth Topics

1. http://www.kidevolve.com/ Audio stories that introduce mindfulness to students by addressing different age-related challenges

2. https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/relax-breathing.html Relaxation excercise and deep breathing basics videos for youth stress management

3. https://innerexplorer.org/ Audio guided mindfulness practice that focuses on teaching practical techniques to deal with difficult emotions

4. https://www.therapistaid.com/therapy-worksheets/anger/adolescents Anger management activities for adolesents

5. https://www.3cisd.com/hall-of-heroes-social-skills-intervention Hall of Heroes navigates students through social situations in a virtual middle school which helps teach social skills

Counselor-Created Blogs and Websites

1. http://themiddleschoolcounselor.com/ Free resources for students and parents/guardians

2. https://www.thestretchedcounselor.com/ Mental health and social-emotional resources

3. https://www.confidentcounselors.com/ A collaborative blog written by school counselors, school psychologists and school social workers

4. https://www.theschoolcounselorkind.wordpress.com/ A school counselor’s blog that includes mental health resources

5. https://www.corneroncharacter.blogspot.com A school counselor’s blog which educates adults and children about social- emotional skills

Local/State Community Resources

1. http://mas.dadeschools.net/pdf/Community-Resources.pdf Contact information for community resources in Miami-Dade County

2. https://www.mdpls.org/community-resources/community-resources.asp Resources from the Miami-Dade Public Library System

3. https://jcsfl.org/programs/contact-center/ 24/7 free and confidential helpline that helps you find local health and human services in English, Spanish, and Creole

4. http://www.ccadm.org/ Catholic Charities Emergency Services (Immigrant and refugee services, emergency housing and homeless prevention, child development services)

5. https://miamibridge.org/ Miami Bridge is an emergency home servicing children ages 10-17 who are in crisis, homeless, or having issues at home