Literacy and Social Studies
Literacy
The Office of Literacy serves to provide support to teachers, paraprofessionals, and administrators with a variety of literacy topics and research-based methodologies through professional learning, school-based consultation, coaching and demonstrations of highquality instruction. Our goal is to develop knowledge and expertise in the science of reading, assessments, and implementation of research-based methods of instruction with an interdisciplinary approach to individualize instruction for our students. We commit to ensuring equitable and accessible educational opportunities for all students to actively engage in the learning process in order to improve outcomes. To that end, we strongly resolve to collaborate with schools to engage parents as active partners in the academic and social emotional growth of the students in our District 75 schools.
Links and Resources
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A library card can provide access to books, audio books and free digital resources. Check out the educational workshops and programs being offered by your local library as well! |
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| Story Shares | e- Books for teen and young adult readers |
| Oxford OWL | e-Books collection, developed for elementary level |
| Unite | e-Books collection of picture books, narrated in many languages |
| Newsela | database of current events stories with adjustable reading levels |
| Storyline Online | videos featuring actors reading children’s books alongside illustrations |
| Starfall | interactive activities to teach children to read |
| SORA | a collection of audio books – free access with a student’s OSIS number |
| Time for Kids | free nonfiction articles for Grades K-6 |
Social Studies Department
The Office of Social Studies continues to make Social Studies and Civics education a priority through interdisciplinary and standalone practices. Social Studies provides support for both educators and students in the areas of history, geography, economics, government, and civics. A strong and effective Social Studies program in District 75 helps students make sense of the world they live in, connect their lives to the local and global community, and encourages advocacy of themselves and others. The work within the office is aligned with the New York State Social Studies standards, Passport to Social Studies, Civics for All, and Hidden Voices.
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An online collection of millions of books, photos, maps, and other materials from libraries, museums, and archives across the United States. |
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| Yale Law School: The Avalon Project | An online collection of important historical |
| Annenberg Classroom | Resources for teaching the Constitution |
