Teaching and homeschooling

We’re committed to supporting a thriving educational community (public, private, online, and/or homeschool) and the educational success of the students that they serve. 

Related reading and more

Title: The Disengaged Teen [electronic resource] / Rebecca Winthrop

The Disengaged Teen

 Winthrop, Rebecca
Title: The Princeton Review ACT prep / the staff of The Princeton Review.

The Princeton Review ACT Prep

 Staff, Princeton Review
https://josephine.polarislibrary.com/search/title.aspx?ctx=3.1033.0.0.5&pos=10&cn=377753

When We’re in Charge

 Litman, Amanda

Class/group visits

A library representative can include an age-appropriate activity with your students such as a mini-storytime, craft, or book-talk to complete during your special visit.

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Project Gutenberg | free ebook classics

This is a great option for readers who enjoy classics. This volunteer-run website offers more than 75,000 free ebooks, including titles in the public domain such as Romeo and Juliet, Pride and Prejudice, and The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.

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Brainfuse HelpNow live tutoring

The tutors are in! With a library card, students from elementary through college level can get the help they need in various subjects, including math, writing, language, and more.

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Mango Languages

Learn a new language with Mango Languages! With 70+ options and bite-sized lessons, it’s a fun way to build real-life conversation skills—free with your library card.

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Local and statewide resources

OREGON DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Access information on the process of notifying the local Education Service District office about homeschooling, homeschool testing, and frequently asked questions

OREGON HOME EDUCATION NETWORK

OHEN is dedicated to providing information about homeschooling and promoting connection among homeschoolers.

Senate Bill 13 Curriculum

The Cow Creek Band of the Umpqua Tribe of Indians offers historically and culturally vetted place-based curriculum. These materials were developed as a result of the passage of Senate Bill 13 in 2017.

SOUTHERN OREGON EDUCATION SERVICE DISTRICT

Visit SOESD for information about homeschooling for families living in Josephine County including registration, testing, and contact information.

Daily lessons and more

KAHN ACADEMY
Join Kahn Academy to get personalized tutoring and homework help.
THE LEARNING NETWORK
The Learning Network offers access to a weekly collection of lesson plans, writing prompts, and activities for educators and students.
Wide Open School
From math to emotional well-being, find free learning activities categorized by grade and subject.

Tips and guidance

¡Colorín, Colorado!
¡Colorín, Colorado! is a bilingual site for educators and families of English language learners.
HOMESCHOOL.COM
Homeschool.com connects families to curriculum, products, and services offered to the homeschooling community.
Thinking Money for Kids
With free resources from ALA and FINRA, the library offers fun, easy tools to help kids and families learn about saving, spending, sharing, and budgeting.

Oregon School Library Information System

Learn to research, find information, and properly cite sources with The Oregon School Library Information System (OSLIS). Find information literacy resources and use ‘Citation Maker’ to create APA or MLA bibliographies.

Elementary Secondary

Young Willamette Writers Group

Young Willamette Writers welcomes students ages 13 to 18. The group currently offers programming in Portland and Grants Pass.

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