Teacher Resources

Disclaimer: The availability of information from other organizations accessed indirectly via the Penfield Central District web site does not constitute an endorsement by the District. If you are concerned about the accuracy or appropriateness of any information, we recommend that you contact the original publisher or distributor of that information.

Classroom Resources:

Accelerated Reader A reading comprehension program available through the district. See librarian for passwords.

Library of Congress

Links to Other Libraries To look for more resources, try these library catalogs. Keep in mind that we can get most materials for you through inter-library loans. If you can't find what you need, just ask us for help!

Monroe County Library System

NOVEL

New York Online Virtual Electronic Library

Puzzlemaker Create and print customized word puzzles for classroom use.

Discovery Education Digital video streaming available to Penfield teachers. Ask librarian for password information.

Lesson Plans:

Educator's Reference Desk A great resource for teachers; includes over 2000 lesson plans and links to online educational information.

Read Write Think Site for lesson plans and resources; sponsered by the Internation Reading Association and the National Council of Teachers of English.

Teaching Books Penfield teachers have access to this subsciption database of book guides, author programs and author readins. No password is needed in school. Ask librarian for password to access from home.