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Alex Catalogue of Electronic Texts
This is a collection of public domain and open access documents with a focus on American and English literature as well as Western philosophy. Its purpose is to help facilitate a person’s liberal arts education. “Big ideas don’t fit on a mobile.”
ASCD (formerly the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development)
Founded in 1943, ASCD (formerly the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development) is an educational leadership organization dedicated to advancing best practices and policies for the success of each learner. Our 160,000 members in 148 countries are professional educators from all levels and subject areas––superintendents, supervisors, principals, teachers, professors of education, and school board members.
Our nonprofit, nonpartisan membership association provides expert and innovative solutions in professional development, capacity building, and educational leadership essential to the way educators learn, teach, and lead.
http://www.ascd.org/Default.aspx
AskRI
The Providence Public Library serves as Rhode Island's Statewide Reference Resource Center (SRRC) with state funding provided via the Office of Library and Information Services (RIGL 29-6-9). The goal of the program is to provide quality reference services to all LORI member libraries and to all residents of Rhode Island.
The collections and services of the Providence Public Library's central facility are physically and directly available to residents of Rhode Island cities and towns and other free libraries in the State at least 38 hours per week including two evenings, Saturdays and Sundays, excluding the summer. Reference services of the Providence Public Library are electronically available to other free libraries and all residents of Rhode Island at least 60 hours per week.
AskRI is the online portal for all services of the Statewide Reference Resource Center at Providence Public Library. Statewide databases are provided through cooperative purchasing agreements among Rhode Island's library consortia: HELIN (academic libraries), Ocean State Libraries (public libraries) and RILINK (school libraries). Selection of databases is determined by the consortia of consortium, represented by a database advisory group. Coordination of and funding for statewide databases is provided by the State of Rhode Island via the Office of Library and Information Services; additional funding for databases is provided through the federal Library Services and Technology Act administered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
Bibliomania
Bibliomania has thousands of e-books, poems, articles, short stories and plays all of which are absolutely free. You can read the world's greatest fiction by authors such as Dickens and Joyce, Sherlock Holmes mysteries, all Shakespeare's plays, or just dip into some short stories by writers such as Mark Twain, Anton Chekov and Edgar Allan Poe.
College Board
The College Board is driven by a single goal — to ensure that every student has the opportunity to prepare for, enroll in and graduate from college.
The College Board believes that an investment in education is an investment in the future. From our earliest days, we have devoted ourselves to educational opportunity and achievement. We have championed innovation, equity and excellence for generations of students. We are advocates for children and parents; we empower teachers and educators; and we are a strong presence in thousands of schools and communities across the country.
Our work falls broadly into three categories: College Readiness, College Connection and Success, and Advocacy.
Common Core State Standards
The Common Core State Standards provide a consistent, clear understanding of what students are expected to learn, so teachers and parents know what they need to do to help them. The standards are designed to be robust and relevant to the real world, reflecting the knowledge and skills that our young people need for success in college and careers. With American students fully prepared for the future, our communities will be best positioned to compete successfully in the global economy.
Design Thinking For Educators
https://designthinkingforeducators.com/
East Bay Educational Collaborative
Vision: All East Bay public school districts, the schools within them, and the region as a whole will operate as exemplary professional learning communities characterized by the skills, practices, attitudes and results expected of such communities.
Mission: To share, coordinate and combine selected resources of our eight member districts in ways that
• Support the development of all our teachers, administrators and other professional personnel into world class educators
• Support the development of all our schools into world class educational institutions
• Provide administrative services that are more cost effective, of higher quality -- or both
• Better serve the needs of selected special needs populations ..for the success of all our learners in ways that maintain the individuality of each district .
Illuminations Resources for Teaching Math
The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics is a public voice of mathematics education, providing vision, leadership, and professional development to support teachers in ensuring mathematics learning of the highest quality for all students. With 100,000 members and 250 affiliates, NCTM is the world’s largest organization dedicated to improving math education in preK‑12.
Illuminations is designed to:
Provide Standards-based resources that improve the teaching and learning of mathematics for all students.
Provide materials that illuminate the vision for school mathematics set forth in Principles and Standards for School Mathematics, Curriculum Focal Points for Prekindergarten through Grade 8 Mathematics, and Focus in High School Mathematics: Reasoning and Sense Making.
Illuminations is part of the prestigious Verizon Thinkfinity program.
http://illuminations.nctm.org/
Measured Progress Online Client Services (NECAP) RI Analysis & Reporting System
National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)
The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) has long been considered a model of large-scale testing. NAEP is the only assessment in reading and mathematics in grades 4 and 8 that is given in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the Department of Defense schools. Once voluntary, the No Child Left Behind Act requires states to participate in the reading and mathematics assessments at grades 4 and 8. However, many years there are additional assessments, like science and writing, that states participate in. By participating, states have additional data by which to monitor their state assessments and to compare performance across states.
http://nces.ed.gov/nationsreportcard/
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Family Resources
Help your child learn math Help Your Child Succeed in Math: You can make a big difference in your child's attitude, motivation, and math-ability. Homework Help: Key concepts to make those homework sessions more effective, and more fun! Includes additional resources to use in daily homework sessions. Math Education Today: Math is taught differently now. Here's help to get up to speed.
Figure This! Family Corner: Family members are crucial to student success. And the more that adults become engaged in their children's education, the greater the chances that children will succeed.
http://www.nctm.org/resources/families.aspx
National Education Association Rhode Island (NEA-RI)
We are the National Education Association Rhode Island, commonly known as NEARI. We teach in kindergarten story circles, high school physics labs, and college lecture halls. We answer school phones and keep buildings clean and safe. We direct school plays and coach soccer, counsel adolescents and help students with financial aid. We are the 11,800 members of the National Education Association Rhode Island, affiliated with the 3.2 million members of the National Education Association.
National Library of Virtual Manipulatives
The National Library of Virtual Manipulatives (NLVM) is an NSF supported project that began in 1999 to develop a library of uniquely interactive, web-based virtual manipulatives or concept tutorials, mostly in the form of Java applets, for mathematics instruction (K-12 emphasis). The project includes dissemination and extensive internal and external evaluation.
http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/siteinfo.html
Norman Bird Santuary
Established under the will of Mabel Norman Cerio in 1950, the Norman Bird Sanctuary constitutes the largest area of preserved open space in Newport County. A wildlife refuge, NBS encompasses over 300 acres and seven miles of trails that wind through diverse habitats. Nearly 30 acres are maintained as hay fields. Woodlands are the most prominent plant community, and four ridges provide spectacular views of the surrounding ocean and ponds. Located next to the Visitor's Center and gift shop, the Sanctuary's 19th Century Barn Museum features natural history displays and a children's area with interpretive murals and hands-on exhibits.
http://www.normanbirdsanctuary.org/
PALS - Phonological Awareness Literacy Screening
The Phonological Awareness Literacy Screening (PALS) provides a comprehensive assessment of young children’s knowledge of the important literacy fundamentals that are predictive of future reading success. PALS is the state-provided screening tool for Virginia’s Early Intervention Reading Initiative (EIRI) and is used by 99% of school divisions in the state on a voluntary basis.
PALS consists of three instruments, PALS-PreK (for preschool students), PALS-K (for kindergartners), and PALS 1-3 (for students in Grades 1-3). PALS assessments are designed to identify students in need of additional reading instruction beyond that provided to typically developing readers. PALS also informs teachers’ instruction by providing them with explicit information about their students’ knowledge of literacy fundamentals. Mid-year assessment and PALS Quick Checks allow for ongoing student progress monitoring throughout the year.
http://pals.virginia.edu/index.html
Rhode Island Arts Learning Network
We envision a Rhode Island where all children and youth have access to rich and challenging arts learning opportunities in their homes, schools, and communities, thus enabling them to become creative and critical thinkers, effective communicators, responsible citizens, and knowledgeable adults. This mission of the Rhode Island Arts Learning Network has focused and driven our work across the state. Through our network structure, we support and connect the three worlds in which children learn--home, school, and community.
http://www.riartslearning.net/
Rhode Island College Feinstein School of Education and Human Development
The mission of the Feinstein School of Education and Human Development (FSEHD) is to prepare education and human service professionals with the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to promote student learning and development. Building on extensive field experiences, the School develops reflective practitioners who model lifelong learning, technological competence, and collaboration. The FSEHD is committed to facilitating excellence through equity, diversity, and social advocacy.
http://www.ric.edu/feinsteinSchoolEducationHumanDevelopment/
Rhode Island Council of the Arts
Established in 1967, the RI State Council on the Arts (RISCA) is charged by the state legislature to stimulate public interest and participation in the arts and to serve as the liaison to the state arts community. As set forth in the General Laws of Rhode Island, it is the responsibility of the Arts Council to:
Stimulate the growth of the state's arts and the public's participation in them
Survey and assess the needs of the arts state-wide, and to make recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly
Provide educational opportunities in the arts
Actively support and encourage the expansion of the state's cultural resources
Promote and protect freedom of artistic expression
The governing body of the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts is a commission of thirteen members. These Council members are appointed by the Governor to serve three-year terms. Funds for programs and services carried out by RISCA are provided by the Rhode Island State Legislature and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency. To meet its legislative mandate, the Arts Council administers competitive grants to RI artists, non-profit organizations, schools and units of municipal and state governments. In addition to grants, the Arts Council provides technical assistance, information services, a slide registry, and partnerships.
Rhode Island Department of Elementary & Secondary Education (RIDE.RI.GOV)
The mission of the R.I. Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (RIDE) is “to lead and support schools and communities in ensuring that all students achieve at the high levels needed to lead fulfilling and productive lives, to compete in academic and employment settings, and to contribute to society.”
To fulfill this mission, RIDE, led by the Commissioner of Education, under the direction of the Board of Regents for Elementary and Secondary Education, has adopted these seven priorities:
Alignment: Aligning curriculum, teaching, and testing for all learners to agreed-upon expectations or standards
Educator Quality: Continuously improving the skills and performance of the education workforce in Rhode Island
Information Systems: Promoting information-based decisions to improve public-education outcomes
Accountability: Through support and intervention, holding adults and schools accountable for student results
Equity and Efficiency: Making our education system more equitable, effective, and efficient
Family Engagement: Engaging families and communities in the improvement of public schools
School Safety and Personalization: Providing safe and supportive environments for students and staff members in schools
RIDE provides leadership and support to the state’s education community through its 10 offices: Adult Education, Assessment & Accountability, Educator Quality and Certification, Finance, Instruction, Middle & High School Reform, Network & Information Systems, Progressive Support and Intervention, Special Populations, and the Office of the Commissioner. These offices work in consort to advocate for a coherent public policy on education, to enhance local capacity to improve teaching and learning, to sustain an effective accountability system, and to build innovative partnerships that create positive change.
Roger Williams University School of Education
The School of Education at Roger Williams University is committed to helping you grow into a caring, competent educator.
The School offers undergraduate degrees in Elementary Education and Secondary Education, and Master's Degree programs in Elementary Education and Literacy Education. Our three-tiered program ensures that you'll gain both the depth and breadth of knowledge necessary to meet the challenges of today's diverse classroom:
Your classes in educational theory and history, cognitive psychology, and philosophy will be complemented by expert instruction in "best practices" in teaching.
You'll work toward a particular level of expertise in a subject of your choosing by selecting a second major in the arts and sciences within the Feinstein College of Arts and Sciences.
Finally, you'll be given the opportunity to apply your new skills in the field. You'll assist in classrooms, conduct case studies, tutor individual students, participate in planning and professional development activities with cooperating teachers, and teach lessons within a unit of instruction that you have developed.
You'll be exposed to the latest educational trends, developments, and theories. You'll attend classes, workshops, and seminars that examine the growing role of technology in modern education, work on original research projects that investigate the challenges facing public schools today, and visit local classrooms to observe the positive influences that a dedicated teacher can have in the life of a child.
You'll learn from experienced RWU faculty members who are in the forefront of their fields. Like you, they're committed to making a positive contribution to our educational system. With their help, and with the skills you acquire here, you'll learn how you can make a difference and be a future teacher leader.
http://www.rwu.edu/academics/schools/sed/
Salve Regina University Department of Education
For more than 60 years, Salve Regina's Department ofEducation has graduated highly qualified, well-prepared teachers who are activeparticipants in the life of children and schools. Our graduates work inclassrooms from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, in many states and foreigncountries.
We offer programs leading to Rhode Island teachercertification and reciprocal certification in the following areas: earlychildhood education, elementary education, special education, music educationand secondary education in biology, English, French, history, mathematics andSpanish.
http://www.salve.edu/academics/departments/edc/
Starfall.com opened in September of 2002 as a free public service to teach children to read with phonics. The Starfall systematic phonics approach, in conjunction with phonemic awareness practice, is perfect for preschool, kindergarten, first grade, second grade, special education, homeschool, and English language development (ELD, ELL, ESL). Starfall is an educational alternative to other entertainment choices for children.
United States Department of Education
The mission of the Department of Education is to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access. It engages in four major types of activities:
Establishes policies related to federal education funding, administers distribution of funds and monitors their use.
Identifies major issues in education and focuses national attention on them.
Enforces federal laws prohibiting discrimination in programs that receive federal funds.
See An Overview of the U.S. Department of Education for more detailed information. The Guide to U.S. Department of Education Programs provides an overview each program administered by the Department.
University of Rhode Island School of Education
Our program has an excellent job placement rate for those who are seeking to become elementary, middle school, high school, or special subjects teachers. We prepare our candidates for the job market with a high-tech, on-line portfolio system that helps them collect evidence of their performance and ability to meet the needs of all students, and will be an asset when they interview for jobs. We take our students’ success very seriously.
Our program is focused on preparing students to take ownership of a classroom, from curriculum development and creating rubrics to assessing and enhancing student achievement. Whether our aspiring teachers want the satisfaction of providing first-graders with the foundations of learning or to inspire adolescents to challenge themselves and embrace new ideas, our programs will ensure they are well prepared! Take a look at a few unique aspects of the URI Education degree:
Our programs are both nationally accredited and have full state approval, which allows reciprocity with other states when seeking teacher licensure. We surpass the standards required by providing an on-line portfolio system, field based preparation for student teaching, and emphasis on developing strong content knowledge for teaching excellence. Students who complete our programs are well prepared and considered highly qualified by federal statute for future teaching positions nation wide.
We offer learning communities, where first-year students join a cluster of classmates with whom they are enrolled together in selected general education requirements. This environment encourages the formation of study partnerships and friendships, plus the chance to explore other interests independently.
We make it easy to complete a double major to enhance marketability, which means having credentials in education and a content area. The double major is designed to maximize employability, and our students benefit from having a home in two departments, including an advisor from each.
To ensure a smooth transition from student to teacher, candidates have the opportunity to build a relationship with their Cooperating Teachers at the placement school the semester before student teaching begins, including time to develop concrete lesson plans.
As of fall 2009, the SOE offers a Masters in Special Education (K-8) certified elementary educators are eligible to apply. Students in the elementary education program have the potential to complete both the elementary and special education program in five and a half years.
Language majors are strongly encouraged to complete a study abroad experience to gain the required fluency.
Teaching is a truly noble profession - our students have the responsibility of shaping our country’s future leaders. I applaud their interest in becoming educators and look forward to meeting our next group of incoming candidates. Visit Outreach Achievements and Research to learn more about some of the notable outreach and research activities connected to the School of Education.