Showing posts with label general resources. Show all posts
Showing posts with label general resources. Show all posts
Classical Conversations
A Toledo campus of Classical Conversations will open for the 2008-2009 school year. Foundations and Essentials levels will be offered, and possibly a Challenge level if there is interest. If you would like to receive information about the program, please email Angela Hite.
Rosetta Stone software now available at TLCPL
Rosetta Stone, popular with homeschoolers but more costly than many programs, is now available FREE to those with Toledo-Lucas County Public Library cards. They offer Spanish (Latin America and Spain), French, German, Greek, Italian, Russian and English. Access the software by visiting toledolibrary.org and choosing 'Rosetta Stone Online' from the 'All Databases A to Z' section of the 'Research & Reference' page.
Midwest Academic Talent Search
"Midwest Academic Talent Search (MATS) is a program of the Center for Talent Development (CTD) that offers above-grade-level testing for academically talented students in grades 3-9...
MATS uses the following above-grade-level tests: EXPLORE, ACT and SAT. The EXPLORE test, normally given to eighth graders, is used to gain perspective on the abilities of 3rd-6th graders... The ACT and the SAT, well-known tests used for college admissions, provide a more accurate picture of the mathematical and verbal reasoning abilities of talented 6th-9th graders.
After testing, students and parents receive information about specialized curricula, enrichment programs, and accelerated courses of study. This valuable feedback and planning material helps families use students' test scores to plan for the future."
Registration starts in September and ends in December through January, depending on test taken. More information is availabel online at the MATS site.
MATS uses the following above-grade-level tests: EXPLORE, ACT and SAT. The EXPLORE test, normally given to eighth graders, is used to gain perspective on the abilities of 3rd-6th graders... The ACT and the SAT, well-known tests used for college admissions, provide a more accurate picture of the mathematical and verbal reasoning abilities of talented 6th-9th graders.
After testing, students and parents receive information about specialized curricula, enrichment programs, and accelerated courses of study. This valuable feedback and planning material helps families use students' test scores to plan for the future."
Registration starts in September and ends in December through January, depending on test taken. More information is availabel online at the MATS site.
Educational Boxes
There are several area organizations that provide lending boxes on educational topics.
- Toledo Museum of Art - A variety of boxes for K-3 or 4-8. They can be rented for a three-week period, and are $5 for members and $7 for non-members, with a $25 deposit.
- Toledo Zoo - Discovery Boxes for grades for everyone from kindergarten to high school. The fee is $5.00 for a two-week period; see the site for information about reservations, which must be made at least two days prior to picking the box up.
- WGTE - Educational Resource Center offers subject area kits. Membership is required, but you can also borrow many educational DVDs and CD-ROMs.
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