2008-2009 DLC Membership Resources

Teaching Resources

Standards-based curricula to individualize learning

• Apex Learning ClassTools
  ClassTools is a set of online curricula for math, English, Advanced Placement, science, social studies, and world languages. ClassTools includes diagnostics to assess student knowledge and creates individual study plans for students. Each subject is developed to align to state and national standards.
• ExploreLearning Gizmos
  Bring math and science concepts to life with interactive online modules for middle and high school students. These award-winning programs are powerful learning tools because they enable hands-on exploration of abstract theories. Membership includes access for math teachers and all students. Demo the math simulations, see how the Gizmos lead to "A-Ha!" moments in the classroom, and watch educators talk about using ExploreLearning Gizmos.
• ALP WASL Prep (Accelerated Learning Programs)
  ALPs Math now focuses on middle and high school learners, while ALPs Reading is geared to seventh and eighth-grade GLEs. With ALPs, students can review key concepts, assess their knowledge, and prep for the WASL. ALPs was developed by the Federal Way School District's Internet Academy.
• Beyond Books
  Beyond Books features a set of online interactive textbooks for middle and high school students, teacher-support materials, and self-assessments. It's organized by the following subjects: literature and language arts, science, social studies, world languages, and electives.
• Mathcasts
  Mathcasts — short screencasts that explain mathematical concepts — were developed to help students prepare for the 10th grade WASL, and each mathcast aligns with the Washington State 9th and 10th grade math standards. Teachers can also use Mathcasts to supplement instruction with middle and high school students.