SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
This is a list of services and platforms that may be used by the district in the event of an extended school cancellation. Also, there may be resources for parents and families to utilize during an extend school closure. This is not an exhaustive list and will be updated as necessary.
(Please note: only platforms offering additional access during school closures will be listed here- this is not a general list for online learning.)
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Service | Offering Enterprise-level services to all until July 1, 2020 (i.e. ability to record meets, increase attendees number) | Broadband service for low-income families to provide free access for 60 days | Broadband service for low-income families to provide free access for 60 days | Offering free collaboration on books to assist schools that close | Free access to schools affected by Covid-19 | Premium distance learning tools for free for schools closed due to Covid-19 | We’re a nonprofit with the mission to provide a free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere. | Inspire a lifetime of learning and discovery with our free, fun educational program for children ages two to seven. | Premium access for schools in quarantined communities | Free access for schools closed due to Coronavirus | Full access to platform and curriculum for closed schools | A list of free digital games put together due to school closures | Free Buncee Classroom accounts during closure | Online discussion tool offering free premium features until April 30th by using the code “Bye-Corona” | WeVideo offering free WeVideo for schools accounts; can be given in 90 day increments | Complete access to Hapara tools at no charge through June 2020. | Free access to premium if school is closed through April 30. Can be extended if school remains closed. | Removing the 40 minute recording limit for US EDU customers by request at this link. | For schools that are not currently using Discovery Education resources, but are experiencing closures due to the Coronavirus, DE is offering free access through the remainder of the school year. | Use code "CAST_COVID" until April 30th to unlock premium features. | Extending impacted schools and districts with temporary access | Free access to SMART Learning Suite Online for schools affected or planning to close | offering no-cost access to our e-books (online and offline) for up to 90 days. | Online simulations that power inquiry and understanding | Digital Library for Kids 12 & Under | free access to Newsela’s entire product suite for the rest of the 2019/2020 school year. | List of resources compiled by kidsactivitiesblog.com | Musical quizzes, puzzles, games, and more | Arts and Humanities content from Khan Academy | Online music theory games | The Illinois State Board of Education curated the following free resources to assist districts, teachers, and parents during this unprecedented time. | More than 1,000 resources for classroom/home | Learn at Home During Trying Times | Fun daily Lego activities | 12 different museums offering virtual tours | Math games/activities | Companies offering free subscriptions due to school closings | Daily newsletter with activities for kids | Digital Library for young children, free with code | Math/Language website for Pre-k through 3rd grade | 33 free virtual tours to National Parks | Art education opportunities for youth | Storyline Online is available 24 hours a day for children, parents, caregivers and educators worldwide. | Free 30 day trial to unlimited books, audiobooks, magazines, etc (requires a parent to sign up) | Free book database with browse by genre/title/author. CAUTION: There is no censorship on this site |