General Academic Instruction Resources | Lesson Planning | Online Curriculum Development
Online Journals | Using Media | Virtual Libraries

Because curriculum planning is the responsibility of Career Development staff, JCCDRC provides resources to assist instructors in creating meaningful and innovative programs for their students.

General Academic Instruction Resources

• AOL@School provides materials, lesson plans, plus student activities for all levels and all major disciplines.
• CAST is a not-for-profit organization that uses technology to expand opportunities for all people, especially those with disabilities. This site provides tools, examples, and resources for teachers in applying universal design for learning concepts.
• EdGate.com features information and resources for all instructors
• FREE (Federal Resources for Educational Excellence) provides numerous materials for instuctors
• Study Skills Help Page offers tips and techniques for improving students’ grades
• TeachersFirst provides strategies for classroom management
• University of St. Thomas offers a variety of teaching strategies as well as study guides and collaborative learning techniques

Lesson Planning

• AskEric is the premier site for lesson planning in all areas
• TeacherLINK is a site that makes resources available at all levels
• Tech Learning is dedicated to using computers in the classroom

Online Curriculum Development

• ProQuest K-12 provides standards based curricula as well as Digital teaching and learning resources
• Curriculum development resources are available at Classroom Connect
• Staff Development for Educators (SDE), Differentiated Instruction Resources includes free downloads, teacher training, and books & other resources
• Education World offers a variety of curriculum resources for all subject areas
• Curriculum materials and implementation suggestions are provided at Global SchoolNet
• MarcoPolo offers standards based program management tools
• Literacy and GED curricula are available at PBS Literacy Link
• Teacher/Pathfinder offers a variety of programs for curriculum development

Online Journals

• ENC Focus is the online journal for the Eisenhower Clearinghouse
• General teaching topics are explored at the Online Educator
• Teacher’s Edition Online offers a variety of strategies to use in classrooms

Using Media

• CNN Interactive provides daily activities for all subject areas
• DiscoverySchool Homework Helper is designed to help students in all subject areas
• Current events and activities are available at the New York Times Learning Network
• USA Today's K-12 Education Online provides daily lessons for students in all subject areas

Virtual Libraries

• All resources dealing with literacy are available at the American Library Association
• Education Index is designed to help instructors find quality products and materials
• Library of Congress is the online version of the nation’s library
• Links to educational resources are provided through the Louisiana State Literacy Resource Center
• National Library of Education is dedicated to providing resources to instructors of all subject areas
• Standards based materials and teaching web sites are provided through the Northwest Regional Educational "Library in the Sky"