Find helpful links, databases, and guides for teachers and parents at MCPL! These are authoritative resources–meaning they are from reputable sources–and we pay for many of them, so they’re free to you with your library card. If you don’t have a library card, you can get one here right now!
| Education Source | Offers thousands of education-related journal articles, books, and conference papers for students, teachers, and education professionals. Covers all levels of education. |
| Educator’s Reference Complete | Over 1100 full-text periodicals and reports covering issues, research, and practical techniques in education. See also ERIC free online. ERIC (Education Resources Information Center) indexes education journals, with a few in full-text, and provides full-text of many research and policy reports. |
| Explora Educator’s Edition | Highlights content relevant to teachers, including lessons plans, curriculum standards, and other professional development resources. |
| Florida Center for Reading Research | The Florida Center for Reading Research provides a variety of free activities developed by teachers at FCRR for use in pre- kindergarten through fifth grade classrooms. This resource can be used by both parents and teachers to create engaging lessons and intervention activities. |
| MD State Department of Education Teacher Resources | A PDF of resources in multiple subjects K-12, for teachers and some for parents as well. |
| Teacher Reference Center | Teacher Reference Center provides indexing and abstracts for more than 230 peer-reviewed education journals. |
| Udemy | Top-rated courses from Udemy that offer upskilling in the areas of business, tech, and personal development across 75+ different categories. |