Educator & Parent Sites

Parent & Teacher Websites

NOTE: Adobe Flash is going away after December 31, 2020. That means that many of our favorite online activities may no longer work. We will be removing links for sites that do not seem to be updating their sites to work without Flash. Thanks for your patience.

California SBAC Practice and Training Portal Sites for Teachers and Students

Classroom Screen

Communicate with your class using this fun screen. Quickly get a timer, textarea, drawing tool, name picker, work symbols and more. Completely free.

Common Core Explorer

Looking for Common Core-aligned edtech?
Check out this website. Find the best digital products for your curriculum by using intuitive filters that quickly guide you through the Common Core State Standards and surface products.

K-12 Internet Resource Center

Your one-stop resource for the K-12 education community.

ReadWriteThink

Looking for engaging ways to introduce your child to reading or to encourage your teen to write? Need some age-appropriate book suggestions or rainy day activities? The materials here are your answer—all of them created by experts to be fun, educational, and easy to use outside of school.

GreatSchools

Compare K-12 school ratings nationwide to find the best schools. View parent ratings, reviews and test scores and choose the right school. Start with Vintage's review.

Online Stopwatch

Using a timer can be helpful for keeping students on task and focused. This web site has available many kinds of timers and clocks. Some can be downloaded and other used directly from the Internet. Use the Stop Watch with and have students try to complete the task before the clock alarm goes off. (Ignore the Google ads for clocks.)

Mr. Anker Tests

LAUSD teacher, Henry Anker, created this easy to use site filled with online tests for grades K through 8. Students will appreciate the friendly appearance and an opportunity to test their knowledge. Great site for parents to review curriculum with their parents.