Educator Resources

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Professional Guides & State Standards

Call Number: 379.158 ACA (Parent/Teacher Collection)

A series of books that cover the following subjects: English/Language Arts, Fine Arts, Foreign Language, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies and Technology.

Requirements for Certification of Teachers, Counselors, Librarians, Administrators for Elementary and Secondary Schools

Call Number: 371.12 REQ (Adult Reference)

Provides contact information for government agencies that handle teacher certification and licensure, as well as requirements for teachers, school counselors, school/library media specialists, superintendents, etc.

Online Collections

Don't forget to get out your library card for these; you're going to need it!

ERIC
ERIC provides full-text and citation information for thousands of magazines & professional educator journals. (Choose All Databases then click Choose Databases next to the search bar to access ERIC.)
Online Collections for Kids
Why not suggest these databases for students doing research? From pro/con papers to simple encyclopedia articles to in-depth science materials, these sites offer something for everyone.
Teacher Reference Center

Search for articles in over 260 titles from teacher and administrator trade journals, periodicals and books.

Public Performance Rights & eVideos

Enhance your curriculum by using downloadable videos with public performance rights.

Note: All videos can be downloaded from the Ohio eBook Project website using your Westerville Library card number.

List of eVideos

Websites for Homework Help

Browse websites that can help kids who are struggling with homework assignments. Find more suggested websites.

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Other Explore Guides

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Try our Explore guides for Homeschoolers & our Explore guides for Homework Help.

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Library Services for Educators

Book Talks
Want to get your students interested in reading? Why not invite a librarian to visit your school for a book talk? Simply fill out our Book Talks request form!

Educator Cards
Are you an educator living or working within the Westerville City School District? If so, you are eligible for a Westerville Library educator card. This card will provide you with special borrowing privileges designed to help you make full use of the library's resources. Click here for more information about the Educator Card loan policies.

Assignment Alerts
Are your students working on a big assignment, project or research paper? Tell us about it by filling out our Assignment Alert form! When time allows, we will provide you with an Explore Guide, which is a dedicated website full of suggested books, websites and databases that will give your students a place to start their research. Or stop by the Youth Department and any of our librarians will be happy to assist you and your students in locating materials for your class project!

Ellison Die Nights
Beginning August 1, educators can schedule a 30-minute session on Monday evenings from 6:30-8:30pm to use the Ellison Die machine. (Other times may be available by appointment.) To schedule your session, contact Youth Services for more information. The Ellison Die machine can be used to cut paper into shapes for bulletin boards, nametags, crafts & more.

Group Visits
Want to schedule a library visit for your classroom? Simply fill out our Group Visit request form!

Library Link
Don't have time to stop at the library to pick up books? If you work at a participating school, you can have books delivered you! Find out more about Library Link.

Parent/Teacher Collection
Did you know that the library has a whole collection of books for teachers and parents? Browse through our Parent/Teacher Collection for books about everything from how to teach math to how to read aloud to kids. (Located in the Youth Services department.)

SearchOhio and OhioLINK
Did you know that if we don't have a title available, you can request it from another library? Try searching the OhioLINK or SearchOhio catalogs and place a request!

Test Proctoring
Have a student who needs to take a makeup exam after school hours? Contact us about our Test Proctoring Services.

Books about Teaching & Education

First Days of School: How to Be an Effective Teacher

Call Number: 371.102 WON (Adult Non-Fiction)

Find out how to set the tone of your classroom during the first days of the new school year. Topics include positive expectations, classroom management, lesson mastery and becoming a professional.

How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk

Call Number: 649.1 FAB (Adult Non-Fiction)

Though this is geared toward parents, it is a great resource for anyone working with children. Check out the teen edition too!

T.E.T. Teacher Effectiveness Training

Call Number: 371.1024 GOR (Adult Non-Fiction)

This book covers topics about the teacher-student relationship and how to deal with conflict in the classroom.

Teaching Outside the Box

Call Number: 371.102 JOH (Adult Non-Fiction)

Get tips for the first week of school, creating positive discipline plans, motivating students, grading and more.

Unauthorized Teacher's Survival Guide

Call Number: 371.1 WAR (Adult Non-Fiction)

Covers topics such as fitting in with staff, building rapport with students and parents, preparing for extracurriculars, setting up the classroom, managing stress and time, etc.

Websites about Teaching & Education

Websites about teaching in Ohio, complying with academic standards, earning teacher certification and more!
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Websites about Lesson Planning

Websites about creating lesson plans.
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Magazines & Reference Materials

Facts on File binders (series)

Call Number: Copies do not circulate.

Looking for diagrams, definitions or supplementary worksheets for your next lesson plan? Check out this series. Each binder covers the basic concepts on topics such as life sciences & American history. Binder inserts are easy to pull out and photocopy. Example handouts include a diagram of the structure of the sun and step-by-step instructions on how to replicate the greenhouse effect.

Guide to Free Curriculum Materials (book series)

A directory of websites offering free lesson plans or other related materials for classroom instruction. For elementary, middle and high school instructors.

Instructor (magazine)

Published by Scholastic, this magazine offers ideas for lesson plans by grade level, suggested websites and more!

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