Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) is bringing exciting enhancements to transportation operations for both families and staff with the Zum technology platform. This innovative platform includes GPS tracking and sophisticated routing software that will further ensure safety, efficiency and transparency when driving our students to and from school.
Resources
English Language Acquisition (ELA) Resources
- Burlington English - Academic and career success for Adult ELL
- American English - A Website for Teachers and Learners of English as a Foreign Language Abroad
- BBC - Learning English - Inspiring Language Learning Since 1943
- Breaking News English - Free, interactive & printable English lessons in 7 levels
- Cambridge Interchange Arcade - Book Companion Site - Intro through level 3
- Cambridge Ventures Arcade - Book Companion Site - Intro through level 4 + Citizenship
- Dave's ESL Cafe - The internet's meeting place for ESOL teachers and students from around the world
- Daily ESL - Conversation Starters for English Students
- Duolingo - Learn a language for free
EFLNet - Free English Language Learning Resources- English Grammar Online - The fun way to learn English online
- English With Jennifer - A site for language learners
- engVid - Free English video lessons
- ESL-Lab - ESL Cyber Listening Lab
- Grammar in Context 1 - Book Companion Site - Low Intermediate
- Grammar in Context 2 - Book Companion Site - High Intermediate
- Grammar in Context 3 - Book Companion Site - Advanced
- Google Translate - Translate just about anything for free
- Share America - Connect with America
- Spoken Skills - English speaking activities
- USA Learns - A site for adults to improve speaking, pronunciation, listening, spelling, writing and grammar
- Voice of America - Learning English
- YouGlish - Use YouTube to improve your English pronunciation
- Your Dictionary - Your dictionary the way you want it. Clear, clean, uncluttered
GED®/ABE Resources
- 4Tests - Your free, practice exam site
- Dads Worksheets - Free math worksheets, calculators and more
- Engage NY - Free lessons, language arts, math and more
- English Grammar 101 - Power up your writing
- EReading Worksheets - High quality reading worksheets, activities and resources
- GED.com (MyGED) - The official home of the GED® test on the web
- GED® FAQ - Frequently asked questions about the GED® Test
- GED Flash - Aztec Software
- GED® Test Tutorial - The official test tutorial from GED® Testing Service
- GED® Language Arts Extended Response - Videos and tutorials on how to write the extended response
- GED® Math Strategies - Provided by GED® Testing Service
- GED® Practice Tests - Practice tests for all subjects in English and Spanish by GED® Testing Service
- GED® Practice Questions - Free practice questions for the GED® Test
- GED® Study Guides - Sign in with your ged.com account to view these valuable guides
- GED® Test Calculator Tutorial - Learn all about using the
on-screen calculator - GED® Virginia - GED® Test resources brought to you by VCU
- HippoCampus - Free educational resources from middle school to college
- Jefferson Lab - SOL Practice - Virginia State Standards of Learning practice tests
- KhanAcademy - Learn anything, for free, forever
- LizardPoint - The best way to learn geography. It won't even feel like a test
- Math Aids - Math worksheets organized by topic
- Math is Fun - Practice your math skills
- Mometrix - GED® Test preparation videos
- PBS Math Club - Video lessons and quizzes
- PhET - Interactive Simulations for Science and Math brought to you by the University of Colorado Boulder
- Reading Skills For Today's Adults - Reading fluency practice arranged by level
- StudyJams! - Math and Science lessons brought to you by Scholastic
- TABE/GED Academy (Essential Education) - Students see your teachers for login information
- TABE Online Tools Training for Test Takers - Practice taking a TABE Test (Google Chrome recommended)
- ThatQuiz - Math test activities for students and teachers of all grade levels
- Varsity Tutors - Practice tests, flashcards and more
- Virtual Nerd - Real math help brought to you by Pearson
Other Resources
- Typing - Day Classes -Day students join this typing class
- Applied Digital Skills Curriculum - Learn digital skills for work and school, brought to you by Google
- AwesomeStories - Stories that matter now
- CareerOneStop - Your source for career exploration, training,
and jobs - Destiny - ALC media center on the web
- Edmodo - Online learning management system
- Educational Opportunity Center - Free educational, career, and financial aid counseling
- EDUFind - Guide to higher education in greater Hampton Roads
- eMediaVa - Over 120,000 searchable learning objects brought to you by PBS
- Fastweb - Scholarships, internships, colleges, and more
- Free Application for Federal Student Aid - Get help paying for college
- GCFLearnFree.org - Free lessons on a wide variety of topics brought to you by Goodwill
- Hampton Roads Workforce Council - A proud partner of Virginia Career Works
- How to Write a Resume
- LINCS Learner Center - Resources for adult learners brought to you by the USDOE
- Microsoft Office Online - Work on Office files with anyone, anywhere, in real-time - for free
- Microsoft Office Software Discount - Available to any VBCPS student
- No Red Ink - Builds stronger writers through
interest-based curriculum - Northstar Digital Literacy - Test your computer skills and earn certificates
- PBS LearningMedia - America's largest and most trusted classroom for teachers and students
- PBS NOVA - Innovations and discoveries from the world of science
- ReadTheory - Reading and Writing, Improved
- Quizlet - Simple tools for learning anything
- Teach Yourself Technology - Provided by the Virginia Beach Library
- Time for Payback - Explore how to limit what you'll need to pay back for college
- Typing.com - Learn to type for free, no account required
- US Citizenship and Immigration Services - How to become a US citizen
- VBGov Voter Registration and Elections
- Virginia Career Works - Hampton Roads career services and training
- Virginia Beach Human Services - Helping you help yourself
- Virginia Beach Public Library - More than just books
- Virginia Education Wizard - Let the Wizard help you move forward
- Virginia Employment Commission (Job Seeker Services) - Find a job
- Virginia Workforce Connection - Your gateway to employment and labor market information in Virginia