Sitka Kids (Facebook page) - A resource for family and kid-centric happenings in the local Sitka community
Sitka School District Libraries - Links to each school's library page of resources including e-books, audiobooks and much more
ESL Bits - A vast collection of novels, novellas, and short stories in both print and audio (2 speeds available). Originally designed for English Language Learners, this is an excellent resource for any student. Primarily geared toward middle and high school texts, many elementary titles are also available.
Live Homework Help - Get online tutoring for subjects like math, English, and history. Work with a live tutor or use the resources to study independently. Make your resumes look more professional, and get help with math problems, test preparation, and more, all at no charge to you!
Alaska Department of Fish and Game - Conservation education curricula and activities, including the five-volume Alaska Wildlife Curriculum (download and print or check out from REACH Lending Library). Topics range from lessons on skull identification and Alaska's fish and wildlife species to activities that engage students in outdoor field investigations or hands-on learning activities.
Alaska Sea Grant - These online Alaska Seas and Watersheds teaching activities, developed by Alaska teachers, provide high-quality lesson plans and units for use by teachers, homeschoolers and anyone seeking fascinating content on marine and associated watershed science topics. The lesson plans and units are complete and ready to use, aligned with Alaska state science standards, and include curricular connections to mathematics, English and Language Arts (ELA), art, and social studies; and teaching activities aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards and Alaska Math and ELA standards have been recently added.
Khan Academy - A free resource for student learning in math, science, humanities, engineering, test prep and more. Includes demonstration videos and allows parents to create their own online classroom for personalized learning.
Brain Pop Jr. - Interactive resources for younger students in the subjects of reading & writing, math, arts & technology, science, health, and social studies
Ted Ed Lessons - Engaging videos on a multitude of topics and accompanying lessons to encourage students to think, dig deeper and discuss
National Geographic - Free resources with live links, stunning images and targeted vocabulary
NASA For Educators - Downloadable books, posters, lesson plans and other educational STEM resources
AKCIS - The Alaska Career Information System (AKCIS) is a free resource available to Alaska residents. AKCIS is made possible through a partnership between the Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education (ACPE) and the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development (DOLWD).
AKCIS Jr. - AKCIS is a free, interactive, web-based education and career planning tool which helps students identify their interests, explore career pathways, and begin to make their own Personal Learning and Career Plans. The AKCIS Jr. Implementation Plan offers 3 models to meet the needs of teachers with varying schedules for AKCIS activities. Many activities are designed to be completed online, with others available as printable worksheets.
Postcrossing - A project that allows students to send and receive postcards from people around the world.