Resources to Support Educators
Here are high quality online professional development opportunities for Methuen educators. Most are free!
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SEL E-Learning Resources
The SEL Providers Council is committed to providing free resources and curriculum to support e-learning efforts across the country.
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Multilingual Tutorials for Google Classroom
The NY State TESOL organization has created multilingual tutorials for students using Google Classroom.
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Teach from Home
A temporary hub of information and tools to help teachers during the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis.
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Khan Academy
Free resource with online lessons and practice problems in math and all areas for students ages 4 - 18 and all levels.
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PBS Learning
Free, standards-aligned videos, interactives, and lesson plans. Newsela - Free interesting articles in all subject areas and at all reading levels. Many Methuen Teachers use this.
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Newsela
Free interesting articles in all subject areas and at all reading levels. Many Methuen Teachers use this.
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Mystery Science
Free K - 5 science material designed to engage students, achieve learning outcomes, and be easy to use. All of the activities are designed to use simple supplies a parent will likely already have at home.
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Google Arts and Culture
Free digital arts and culture resources from Museums around the world.
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Zearn
Free math lessons and activities for students to review previous math modules.
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Julia Cook Book Series
Julia Cook is an award winning author for her children's books on social development.
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Daily Check-In Google Forms for Distance Learning
These daily check-in Google Forms are one way to check in your with students on a daily basis.
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