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Curriculum Collection
Located on the second floor of the library, the Curriculum Collection is a collection of resources for teachers that include K-12 textbooks and supplementary materials; big books; audio-visual curriculum materials; educational software, and more. Materials in this collection can be found by browsing or searching the online catalog, Primo and limiting location to Curriculum Collection.
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Pennsylvania Dept. of Education Resources
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Pennsylvania Department of EducationThe executive department of the state charged with K-12 and adult educational budgeting, management, and guidelines. Provides links to many resources such as: academic standards, teacher certification, state school/education statistics, etc.
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Pennsylvania Standards Aligned SystemFrom the Pennyslvania Department of Education, standards-based resources to support student achievement, such as academic standards, interventions, curriculum framework, aligned instruction activities, as well as materials and resources.
Reference Materials
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The Encyclopedia of Middle Grades Education by Publication Date: 2017Alphabetically organized entries that address important concepts, ideas, terms, people, organizations, publications, and research studies specifically related to middle grades education. -
Handbook of Research on Literacy and Diversity by Publication Date: 2009Leading experts examine how teaching and learning intersect with cultural and language differences and socioeconomic disparities in today's increasingly diverse schools and communities. Weaves compelling research findings together with theory, policy considerations, and discussions of exemplary instructional practices. It offers fresh perspectives on such topics as family literacy, multiliteracies, drawing on cultural resources in the classroom, factors that promote success in high-poverty schools, equity issues, and ways to teach specific literacy skills. The concluding section provides crucial recommendations for teacher preparation and professional development. -
School Leader's Guide to the Common Core by Publication Date: 2013Implement the Common Core State Standards with downloadable reproducibles, lists of resources to support the many topics affected, discussion questions, and relevant information to share with your colleagues. Explore the background of the standards and the changes that must take place to meet them. The authors offer five principles for school leaders on effective coaching and feedback. -
The SAGE Encyclopedia of Contemporary Early Childhood Education by Publication Date: 2016The SAGE Encyclopedia of Contemporary Early Childhood Education presents in three comprehensive volumes advanced research, accurate practical applications of research, historical foundations and key facts from the field of contemporary early childhood education.
