Education

From SJCPLSubjectGuides

Contents 1 Citing Sources 2 College & Career Planning Databases and Websites 3 Computer Classes 4 Home Schooling 5 ISTEP+ Resources 6 Language Learning 7 Local Schools and Organizations 8 Magazines in our Collection 9 National/International Education Resources 10 Online Non-Credit Classes (Free) 11 Reading Lists 12 Resources for Teachers 13 Scholarship and Financial Aid Websites 14 Special Needs 15 State Education Resources 16 Library Services

Citing Sources

• Citation Style for Research Papers

• Son of a Citation Machine

College & Career Planning Databases and Websites

• BrainTrack College & University Directory

• SJCPL Databases: Careers Internet Database: scroll down the list of databases to Careers Internet Database, get the username and password and then click on the icon to log in.

• Educationdegrees.org (Teaching Education & Career Information)

• Indiana College Network

• Indiana Youth Institute Career Search

• Learn More Indiana College and Career Search

• Occupational Outlook Handbook Online

• O*NET Online

• U.S. Dept. of Education College Search

Computer Classes

• Our Reference Department offers beginning level computer classes.

• Please see our Computer classes subject guide for information on community classes.

Home Schooling

• For home schooling resources, please see SJCPL's Homeschooling subject guide

ISTEP+ Resources

• Experience ISTEP+ online practice tests

• ISTEP+ blueprints

• ISTEP+ practice from Homework Hotline

Language Learning

Please see our Language Subject Guide for a wide variety of language learning resources.

Local Schools and Organizations

• Area Schools

• Area Colleges & Universities

• St. Joseph County Literacy Council

Magazines in our Collection

• For a list of education magazines available at SJCPL, please see our Magazine Titles by Subject guide.

National/International Education Resources

• Kids.gov

• Nat. Center for Education Statistics

• Nat. Parent-Teacher Association

• Nat. School Locator

• U.S. Department of Education

• US News & World Report Rankings

Online Non-Credit Classes (Free)

• Academic Earth

• Education-Portal.com

• Online Education Database

• Khan Academy

• Udemy: many classes are free on this site, but some require payment.

Reading Lists

• Accelerated Reader Lists for South Bend Community School Corporation primary and intermediate centers

• Indiana Department of Education reading lists

Resources for Teachers

• Edutopia

• Free Federal Resources for Educational Excellence

• The Gateway to 21st Century Skills

• Learning Connection

• The Library of Congress offers lesson plans for using their online primary source materials.

• Nat. Endowment for the Humanities Includes lesson plans for humanities subjects.

• National Geographic Education

• ProTeacher

• Teachers Network

• Understanding Science teaching resources page

Scholarship and Financial Aid Websites

• FAFSA Online Application

• Indiana State Student Assistance Commission

• Indiana Youth Institute Trip to College

• U.S. Dept. of Education Financial Aid

• Please search for local scholarships in Community Connection or look at our local scholarships binder on the Education table in the reference area of the Main Library.

Special Needs

• Indiana School for the Blind

• Indiana School for the Deaf

• National Center for Learning Disabilities

State Education Resources

• IN Academic Standards

• IN Department of Education

Library Services

Ask a Librarian

Contact Us at St. Joseph County Public Library for research assistance.

Storytimes

Our Children's Department has regular storytimes for kids.

Tutoring

Our Literacy & Outreach Services Department has a variety of tutoring options.