eslcafe.com/forums/teacher
A forum for ESL teachers of specific age groups and interest groups, such as refugees, the deaf, and those in intensive English programs, among many others. Forums also discuss teaching pronunciation and literature, as well as the use of videos and computers in the classroom.
ed.gov/teachers/landing.jhtml?src=pn
Search this website for grants and other diverse resources for educators, such as continuing education, finding teaching opportunities, improving student performance, assessing students, and addressing student needs. There is also a link to a site where teachers can submit questions to Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings.
internet4classrooms.com/teacher.htm
This website, which focuses on helping teachers use technology in the classroom, is titled “Sites that Help Classroom Teachers.” It contains resources for teaching tips, best practices, behavior management, critical thinking sites and activities, and free online workshops, among others. Resources for administrators as well are found on the website. Be sure to click on the logo at the top left of the page to further explore this extensive website.
teach-nology.com/forum
Both subject area and age group divide this forum. Website also provides links to teacher resources, member services, and teacher reviews.
teachers.net/lessons/posts/1185.html
This lesson plan, based on “The Magic School Bus Inside the Human Body,” contains anatomy activities and ideas for each body system. Explore the rest of the website for more lesson plans shared by teachers.
teachnet.org
This New York City based website provides tips for new teachers: click on the “How-Tos” section at the top of the page and then click the “science” link. There are also online courses, a new teacher help line, lesson plans, and instructional videos.
edhelper.com
Sight offers puzzle builders and formats to automatically personalize worksheets for vocabulary and math, daily skills reviews, and themed activities by month. Many activities are available without a subscription; $20 for an age-group specific subscription, $40 for an unrestricted subscription.
honolulu.hawaii.edu/intranet
Contains links to articles regarding diverse subjects such as assessment, preparing a lesson plan, motivating students, human development, and using questions effectively.
forums.atozteacherstuff.com
A forum to use for communicating with teachers, organized by age group and specific interest.
teacherfocus.com/
Includes forums for new teachers, online education, technology in the classroom, and teachers of a variety of subjects and age groups, including college preparation.
tefl.net/forums/index.php
A forum for ESL teachers, including forums for teacher help, career resources, administrators, and teachers of specific groups, such as adults, young learners, business, special needs students, and English for Academic Purposes.
