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We have curated some free resources for parents, caregivers, and youth of all ages that we hope will help you as the school year begins.
Two of the online resources we would like to highlight are Tutor.com and Learning Upgrade. These resources offer opportunities for students to supplement their learning in a variety of subjects and to track their progress. Tutor.com offers 1:1 interaction with a live tutor through chat and email. Learning upgrade offers a subject placement test that tracks a student's progress and comprehension through a series of benchmarks.
Youth Librarian Janet Green shares some library resources that could be helpful during the school year.
Learning Resources
- Tutor.com
- Tutor.com/westchester offers live online chat and email support for learners in grades K-12 and adults. You can check a homework question, send in an essay for review, prepare for a test, and even have a cover letter or résumé checked. Hay tutores que hablan español. Note: Due to coronavirus, Tutor.com has expanded its tutoring hours from 9:00 am – 10:00 pm, Monday through Friday, and 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm on weekends, until further notice.
- For a tutorial on using tutor.com please click here
- Learning Upgrade
- Math & English for K-5 or adults learning English using short game-like lessons
- Offers placement test to start then lessons on that grade, must complete each with 70% to move up to the next level
- Click here for instructions: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OWAjJY7JRV4cqmWI5FtThjQtHLPFaIE0/view
- Learn Online (WLS)
- A listing of online resources provided by the Westchester Library System
- Khan Academy
- Free online courses and schedules for students ages 2-18.
Learning Resources for Parents
Test Taking and College Resources
- Tutor.com SAT/ACT Test Prep Develop test taking skills and take practice exams
Digital Services
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Tumblebooks - books read aloud & activities
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Overdrive/Libby - kids/teens - eBooks & e-audiobooks
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Comics Plus - check out comic books and graphic novels (note: you must log in with your library card in order to browse Comics Plus)
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Novelist K-8 - book suggestions by grade level and genre
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Kanopy for kids - Educational videos
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Hoopla kids - eBooks, eAudiobooks, music and more
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YA Book Suggestions - written by our Teen Volunteers!
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