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. 

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.

Oregon School Library Information System

Learn to research, find information, and properly cite sources with The Oregon School Library Information System (OSLIS).

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.
MICROSOFT EDUCATION
Middle school standards-based STEM lesson plans from Microsoft Education are written by teachers for teachers.
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.
KIDS INFOBITS
This collection is designed especially for beginning researchers in kindergarten through fifth grade. It covers geography, current events, the arts, science, health, people, government, history, sports, and more.

Young Willamette Writers Group

Young Willamette Writers welcomes students ages 13 to 18. The group currently offers programming in Portland and Grants Pass. Membership costs $20 annually and monthly meetings are free.