Educational Software Professional Development Schedule

For questions please email Lisa Rodriguez at LRodriguez15@schools.nyc.gov

Vendor & Subject PD Grade Overview Features

Software Area Date & Level
Title time

Gizmos by Math & 2/23/2009 3-12 ExploreLearning is home of the • Complete with inquiry-based lessons,
Explore Science world’s largest assessment,
Learning 9am- library of interactive online and reporting.
2.30pm simulations, called • Correlated to state standards and leading
Gizmos. ExploreLearning Gizmos textbooks.
drive conceptual • Accessible from home by both teachers and
understanding of math and science. students.
• Perfect for use in a computer lab, in small
groups,
or in whole group instruction with an LCD
projector or interactive whiteboard.

Orchard by Math & 2/26/2009 4-9 Orchard Software provides Orchard offers Language Arts for Grades 4-
Siboney Science differentiated instruction 9,
9am- in mathematics, reading, writing, Math for Grades 4-9, and Science for Grades
2.30pm language arts, and 4-9.
science. The Orchard software is appropriate for
every
student, including ELL, Special Education,
and
students in need of RTI or remediation of
skills.
The built-in assessment will allow progress
monitoring and placement of the students at
appropriate levels of the software, and is
correlated to the NYS Standards.

HMLT Math 2/27/2009 Pre-K - 12 A comprehensive mathematics The seven comprehensive courses include
Destination - program that transforms the assessments based on
Math teaching of math and bolsters state standards as well as sequenced,
For more information on Technical Learning Solutions (TLS) visit: http://schools.nyc.gov/offices/DCP/BuyingTools/TLS
TLS is DOE initiative that offers educational Software at deep discount
 Educational Software Professional Development Schedule
For questions please email Lisa Rodriguez at LRodriguez15@schools.nyc.gov

Vendor & Subject PD Grade Overview Features

Software Area Date & Level
Title time

9am- student understanding through prescriptive, step-by-step

2.30pm a highly interactive learning
environment that presents even the
most abstract concepts with ease.
instruction in math skills. Students get the
individualized skills
instruction they need to master the math
curriculum and prepare
for algebra and more advanced math
concepts.

Practice Math & 3/2/2009 3-8 Practice Planet is a web-delivered • Questions based on New York State’s
Planet by Science assessment Testing
Siboney 9am- and test preparation program Standards in Language Arts and Math
2.30pm correlated to • 24/7 access—anytime, anywhere
the NYS tests. • Improve test scores
• Time-saving and easy-to-use

DimensionM Math 3/3/2009 K - 12 The DimensionM series of products • Dimenxian Algebra Video Game to
by Tabula are video apply/reinforce
Digita 9am- game-based virtual worlds which math concepts
2.30pm supplement • Evolver Pre-algebra Video Game to
classroom instruction for students in apply/reinforce
mathematics. math concepts
• Evolver Multiplayer Video Game to
reinforce/demonstrate mastery of math
concepts
• Web-based Instructional Modules to
introduce/teach math concepts
• Web-based Educator Portal for reporting of
student
usage and performance
• City-wide tournaments and competitions
For more information on Technical Learning Solutions (TLS) visit: http://schools.nyc.gov/offices/DCP/BuyingTools/TLS
TLS is DOE initiative that offers educational Software at deep discount
 Educational Software Professional Development Schedule
For questions please email Lisa Rodriguez at LRodriguez15@schools.nyc.gov

Vendor & Subject PD Grade Overview Features

Software Area Date & Level
Title time

• Home licenses for students

Waterford Math & 3/9/2009 Pre-k - 3 Waterford Early Learning was Waterford is correlated to leading early
Early Science designed childhood
Learning 9am- to give students a solid foundation curricula as well as NYS standards, NCTM,
2.30pm in math and NSES,
science skills as well as to develop NETS, NAEYC, Head Start, TESOL, and
critical thinking. Creative
It was specifically designed for the Curriculum.
early childhood Students will:
population. • Develop literacy across the content area
• Learn basic facts and operations
• Learn problem solving strategies
• Learn methods of exploration
• Develop curiosity

Pearson – Science 3/10/2009 8 - 12 Virtual Labs offers a simulated lab Students can perform and extend a variety of
Virtual environment labs
Science Lab in physics, chemistry, earth science that correspond to the provided workbook.
9am- and physical Teachers
2.30pm science. and students can use the virtual lab
environment to
simulate any real world lab.
Choose from 30 exciting pre-built labs or
design
your own—in less time, and with no clean-
up,
safety, or equipment issues.

For more information on Technical Learning Solutions (TLS) visit: http://schools.nyc.gov/offices/DCP/BuyingTools/TLS

TLS is DOE initiative that offers educational Software at deep discount