DLC Newsletter: February 2009

With just one phone call…

You can significantly impact student learning opportunities and everyone’s success. Educator trainings by phone are free, condensed, and have proven to increase usage of DLC resources by member schools; some even see student usage double after participation. Make the most of your membership and register today: http://www.learningcommons.org/calendar

Two seniors build a future in engineering with the help of Amgen

The DLC received a grant last spring from the Amgen Foundation to support DLC member schools seeking AP-level math and science courses online. Moshe Calm of Kingston High and Justin Miller of Oroville High were two of 22 students to benefit. Read more about their successes here: http://www.learningcommons.org/about/stories/2009/02/two_seniors_bui_1.php

Look no further for comprehensive, reliable K-12 library databases

Search SIRS for all your research needs. With such a wealth of information at their fingertips, your students will trust the DLC for fast, reliable homework help. Learn more: http://www.learningcommons.org/about/highlights/2009/01/search_sirs_for_1.php

Breeze through Social Studies CBAs with the DLC

Preparing and assessing your students’ knowledge of OSPI’s Social Studies Classroom-based Assessments (CBAs) can be easier and more fun than you imagine with the help of DLC library databases and Washington State Public Affairs TV Network’s Teach with TVW. Learn more: http://www.learningcommons.org/about/highlights/2009/01/breeze_through.php

We said it last month, but it bears repeating: WASL prep was never this easy

The DLC offers a vast array of support for you and your students as you head into the preparation phase of the WASL. Learn more: http://www.learningcommons.org/about/highlights/2008/12/wasl_prep_never.php