Credential Information:
CBEST - California Basic Educational Skills Test
CBEST Test Prep Review - Online course to prepare for the CBEST at no charge
CSET - California Subject Examinations for Teachers
CSET: Art Test Guide - Test description and sample questions for the CSET: Art
CSET: English Test Guide - Test description and sample questions for the CSET: English
CSET: Mandarin Test Guide - Test description and sample questions for the CSET: Mandarin
CSET: Mathematics Test Guide - Test description and sample questions for the CSET: Mathematics
CSET: Multiple Subjects Test Guide - Test description and sample questions for the CSET: Multiple Subjects
CSET: Music Test Guide - Test description and sample questions for the CSET: Music
CSET: Physical Education Test Guide - Test description and sample questions for the CSET: Physical Education
CSET: Science Test Guide - Test description and sample questions for the CSET: Science
CSET: Spanish Test Guide - Test description and sample questions for the CSET: Spanish
CSET: Social Science Test Guide - Test description and sample questions for the CSET: Social Science
Online Learning - Professional development courses offered online
RICA - Reading Instruction Competence Assessment
Teach California - Information and frequently asked questions about becoming a credentialed teacher in California
Education Census:
Census - Education data compiled by the U.S. Census Bureau
Gradebooks:
Easy Grade Pro - Orbis Software electronic gradebook program offers a free limited trial.
Gradebook 2 - Excelsior Software electronic gradebook
Gradeworks - Free web-based gradebook
My Gradebook - Web-based gradebook offers a free 30-day trial
Images:
Classroom Clipart - Classroom related clipart organized by categories**
Clipart for Kids - Free clipart and more created by a boy and his family**
Google Images - Search for images throughout the internet**
Map Tech - OOnline mapping resource for topographic maps and charts for land, sea, and air**
Microsoft Design Gallery Live - Searchable clipart and media through Microsoft Office Online**
NASA Photo Gallery - Photographs and images from NASA**
Photo Guide - Numerous links to photo sites that have been reviewed and ranked**
Pics for Learning - Copyright-friendly images for use in education organized by topic**
Web Shots - New photos daily**
**Please read the terms of use policy for any site before using their images
Jobs:
Edjoin - Search for teaching and other education job opportunities throughout California
K-12 Jobs.com - Job search tool for public and private teaching and administrative jobs
Teach California - Provides information about what is needed to become a teacher in California
Teach for America - Corps which places recent college graduates and others with baccalaureate degrees in 2-year positions in urban and rural public schools
Magazines:
California Educator - Published by the California Teachers Association for educators
Educational Leadership - Published by the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development for leaders
Instructor On-line - Teaching resource magazine published by Scholastic
Teaching K-8 - Teacher resources for professional development
The Mailbox - Magazine filled with teaching ideas
Networking:
Teacher/Pathfinder - An educational internet village
Organizations:
California Department of Education
California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
National Education Association
National Middle School Association
School Districts:
Area School Districts - The Curriculum Lab's list of school districts
Student Resources:
A Plus Math - Flashcards, games, and worksheets to help students improve math skills
American Memory - Holds primary source material for American history
America's Story - Primary source material for American history geared towards younger students
Ask Jeeves for Kids - Student friendly search engine
CyberSleuth Kids - An Internet search guide for the K-12 student
Encarta Online Encyclopedia - An online encyclopedia, dictionary, atlas, homework help and more
Homework Center - Find online resources to help with specific homework projects
How Stuff Works - Learn how things work from bits and bytes to firewalking
Kids Click - Web search engine for kids by librarians
Milestone Documents - 100 milestone documents of American History
National Geographic Kids - Games, activities, experiments, homework help and more
Sea World Animals - Fun facts and information about unique animals
Star Child - A learning center for young astronomers
Underground Railroad - All about the Underground Railroad from National Geographic
Yahooligans - Web guide for kids
Teacher Resources:
Awesome Library - Lessons and online resources arranged by subject for teachers, kids, parents, and more
A-Z Teacher Stuff - Teacher created online resources including lessons, tips, units, discussion boards and more
California Physical Education Resources - Resources, funding, and calendar of events for P.E. teachers
California Standards and Frameworks - All state standards and frameworks published by the California Department of Education
Children's Literature Web Guide - Internet resources related to books for children and young adults
Curriculum Archive - Free lessons and classroom projects by grade level
Education Place - K-8 resources and textbook support from Houghton Mifflin
Educators Reference Desk - Online resource guides and lesson plans for educators
Flaghouse - Physical Education and Recreation activity guides
Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators - Online resources to enhance curriculum and professional growth
Learning Page - Assistance in using the American Memory page to teach history and culture
LessonPlanZ.com - Searchable directory of free online lesson plans and resources for all grades and subjects
Library in the Sky - Database of educational websites
Math Forum - K-12, college, and advanced math resources
McRel Educator Resources - Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning aides in curriculum planning
Mega-Mathematics - Bringing unusual and important mathematical ideas to elementary school classrooms
PE Central - The premier website for health and physical educators
Quick Science Experiments - Quick and easy activities for pre-school through high school age students
Scholastic Teachers - Teaching ideas and resources from Scholastic for grades K-12
Science Explorer - Hands on science activities
Science Lessons - Science lessons searchable by subject or grade
Social Studies Lesson Plans and Resources - Lessons and resources gathered by Dr. Marty Levine, California State University, Northridge
Teachers.Net - The ultimate teacher resource including chatboards, lessons, jobs, projects and more
Teacher's Network - Grants, professional development, online courses, lesson plans and more by teachers for teachers
The Teacher's Guide - Lesson plans, thematic units, book activities, teacher freebies, children's songs, and more