For Educators

Below are some fantastic resources for lesson planning and professional development.

Edutopia - I've found Edutopia especially helpful for classroom management strategies, but they have lots of great professional development sources.
NASA - Have your students expressed an interest in space science? NASA's "For Educators" section is an incredible resource for STEM lesson plans.
Kennedy Center Arts Integration - The visual and performing arts are important for all students' academic and personal growth. This site provides lesson plans that integrate the arts into science, social studies, and language arts for students in all grades.
Scholastic - For information about children's literature and media.
PBS Learning Media - This website provides standards-based videos and lesson plans for most subjects and all grade levels.
NEA - For information about education policies and reform at state and federal levels.
Autism Now - This website provides helpful information about students with autism, IEPs, and transition planning for children with autism.