Pandemic Reference Guides

In the event of a pandemic, schools may be ordered closed in order to prevent the spread of illness. Homeschooling may help to minimize the interruption of learning.

National Home Education Network  internet connection required
The National Home Education Network exists to encourage and facilitate the vital grassroots work of state and local homeschooling organizations and individuals by providing information, fostering networking and promoting public relations on a national level.

Home Education Magazine  internet connection required
On this site you will find bloggers bringing you up-to-date homeschooling information, news and views, free online newsletters, networking lists, and selections from Home Education Magazine, including articles, interviews, columnists, resources, reviews and more!

Core Knowledge  internet connection required
The “Core Knowledge” movement is an educational reform based on the premise that a grade-by-grade core of common learning is necessary to ensure a sound and fair elementary education. E.D. Hirsch Jr. has written a series of books starting with What Your Kindergartner Needs To Know (through grade 8). As you explore the website, you will find lesson plans, articles, and many other resources to help you use the Core Knowledge Preschool Sequence and Core Knowledge Sequence K–8 in your classroom and school. There are free Spanish translations available of the Grader Books for Grades K-3 available in pdf format (see Resources section. )

World Wide Learn  internet connection required
World’s Largest Online Directory of Education
Professionals and individuals who need flexible education programs look to World Wide Learn for trusted access to a wide variety of e-learning solutions. These include online courses, accredited degree programs, professional continuing education, and learning resources in 376 subject areas offered by educational institutions, companies and individuals from all over the world.

World Wide Learn's award-winning site puts the power of e-learning at your fingertips - all in one place. No matter where you are, you can quickly and efficiently find hundreds of online degrees, courses, training, tutorials, workshops, and other educational resources.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) OpenCourseWare  internet connection required
MIT OCW is a free and open educational resource for faculty, students, and self-learners around the world. Is a publication of MIT course materials, 1,250 courses published as of December 2005. Does not require any registration. Is not a degree-granting or certificate-granting activity. Does not provide access to MIT faculty.

United States Distance Learning Association  internet connection required
The United States Distance Learning Association is a non-profit organization formed in 1987 and is located in Boston, Massachusetts. USDLA promotes the development and application of distance learning for education and training and serves the needs of the distance learning community by providing advocacy, information, networking and opportunity. Distance education and training constituencies served include pre-K-12 education, higher and continuing education, home schooling as well as business, corporate, military, government, and telehealth markets.

Distance Education Clearinghouse  internet connection required
The Distance Education Clearinghouse is a comprehensive and widely recognized Web site bringing together distance education information from Wisconsin, national, and international sources.