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New link for Ed-Data website (https://edsiq.ed-data.com/login) can now be found below in the Management Software list.
Clever
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For District Students and Staff - login to other district resources through Clever!
Having difficulties logging in to any District resources? Please contact your child's teacher, or email helpdesk@hpcsd.org
Management Software List
Need Tech Support?
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Need Tech Support?
- Email helpdesk@hpcsd.org
- Call 229-4004 [M-F, 8 am to 3 pm]
- Fill Out an IncidentIQ
Need Tech Integrator Support (help with how to use the technology)?
- Email susanardalan@hpcsd.org
- Call 229-4000 ext. 1409
- In district - dial 1409
- Call 229-4004 [M-F, 8 am to 4 pm], Option 5
- Schedule an appointment
- Check out the Tech Integration webpage
- Tech Training Calendar
- Check out our Training Resource folder
Need math coaching support?
- email mathcoaches@hpcsd.org
- call 845-229-4000 ext 1802
- Math Coaches Website
- Book an appointment
- Math Professional Learning Calendar
Instructional Software List
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What it is
A collection of 20+ desktop and mobile apps and services for photography, design, video, web, UX and more.
Audience
Staff K-12
Students 7-12
PLTW @ HMS&FDR
Notes
- Login via Clever
- Required by PLTW courses
- Data Privacy
- Privacy Policy
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SaplingPlus for The Practice of Statistics, Sixth Edition provides students with a learning experience replete with text-specific resources and questions and powerful homework that teaches through meaningful hints, targeted feedback, and detailed solutions. Audience
Math Students and Staff 9-12
Notes
- Online portal for AP Stats coursework, companion to textbook
- Login via Clever
- Sapling Privacy Policy
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ASSISTments is a tool for assigning work that supports greater student learning through the use of scaffolding, hints, and immediate feedback. At its core, the site is an online form of homework with the added optional perk of help in the form of hints, videos, links, and more embedded in each question. Audience
Math Students and Staff 1-12
Notes
- This is free resource, and is not purchased or supported by HPCSD
- Login with Google
- Privacy Policy
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Bandlab platform lets you send assignments, grade submissions and give valuable feedback to the next generation of musicians. Audience
Performance music Students and Staff 8-12
Notes
- Free version, HPCSD does not provide support for this title
- Login with Google
- Privacy Policy
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A simple tool for creating digital books. combining text, images, audio and video. Audience
Student & Teachers k-12
Notes
- Login via Clever
- All teachers and students k-12 have access
- Unlimited # of books can be created per person
- Privacy Policy
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Engaging learning games, animated movies and activities. Audience
Student and Staff k-8.
Notes:
- Access via Clever
- k-3 - BrainPop jr
- 4-8 - BrainPop
- Data Privacy Agreement
- Privacy Policy
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Our standards-aligned games challenge players to apply their content knowledge in a collaborative way. Uncovering clues alongside their peers creates an engaging and enriching adventure that successfully unlocks the love of learning!
Audience
Students and Staff k-12.
Notes:
- Access with Google
- See building Librarian for more information
- Data Privacy Agreement
- Privacy Policy
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Code Monkey is a fun and educational game environment where students learn to code in real programming languages, no previous experience needed. Audience
Students and Staff k-8
Computer coding
Notes
- This a free resource; it has not been purchased by HPCSD and is not supported
- Login with Google
- Privacy Policy
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Code.org® is a nonprofit dedicated to expanding access to computer science. Our vision is that every student has the opportunity to learn computer science. Code.org is supported by generous donors including Microsoft, Facebook, Amazon, the Infosys Foundation, Google and many more. Audience
Staff and Students k-12
Notes
- Login through Clever
- Privacy Policy
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CodeHS is a comprehensive teaching platform for helping schools teach computer science. We provide web-based curriculum, teacher tools and resources, and professional development. Audience
Staff and Students 8-12
Notes
- Login with Google via Clever
- Data Privacy Agreement
- Privacy Policy
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Over 180,000 assignable, editable activities and resources for K-12, based on core curriculum concepts and popular topics in math, science, social studies, ELA, and health. Fun videos, interactive activities, or complete, ready-to-use lesson plans, Audience
Students & Staff k-12
Notes
- Login via Clever
- Digital Privacy Agreement
- Privacy policy
- Login via the Clever portal, or by going to https://clever.discoveryeducation.com
- Quick tutorial on how to access Discovery Education
- Instructional Inspiration and Student Learning Activities channels
- Parents can inspire children through meaningful and engaging learning activities found in Daily DE.
- Please visit our events page to find an upcoming professional learning opportunity, like our Ask Me Anything Open Office Hours, to meet your needs.
- You can also explore our new Virtual Learning resources to find recommended Discovery Education content and strategies to optimize learning in a virtual environment.
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EdPuzzle is a video editor for online content, allowing teachers and students to add voice-overs, comments, resources, quizzes to online videos. Audience
Students and Staff 3-12
Notes
- .www.edpuzzle.com/resources
Level 1 Training: https://go.edpuzzle.com/
level1.html Level 2 Training: https://go.edpuzzle.com/
level2.html - Integrates with Classroom
- Data Privacy Agreement
- Privacy Policy
With Google and the Google Classroom integration, you can:
- Post assignments directly to Google Classroom from Edpuzzle
- Import your students from Google Classroom into your Edpuzzle classes
- Link and embed Edpuzzle assignments in Google Classroom
- Add your co-teacher from Google Classroom
- Log in using the "Log in with Google" button
- Sync your grades automatically
Troubleshooting the Google Classroom integration
Here are some common issues that you may encounter with helpful articles on how to fix them:
- .www.edpuzzle.com/resources
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EMBARC stands for Eureka Math Bay Area Regional Consortium. Our vision is:To build a collaborative community of Eureka Math usersTo provide a common website to support all users of the Eureka Math curriculum
Audience
Math Students and Staff k-8
Notes
- Free resource - HPCSD does not provide support or training
- Open - no logins required
- Privacy Policy
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Epic for Educators is an online resources for educators [and families]. Audience
Students & Staff k-5
Notes
- Free version only; there are some privacy concerns that are not defined.
- At login page, click "Login with Google"
- Privacy Policy
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eSchoolData is the Student Information System for HPCSD.Audience
Staff k-12
Notes
- If you forget your username, password, or receive a "locked out"message, send an email to helpdesk@hpcsd.org
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Eureka Math® is a holistic Prekindergarten through Grade 12 curriculum that carefully sequences mathematical progressions in expertly crafted modules, making math a joy to teach and learn. We provide in-depth professional development, learning materials, and a community of support. Audience
Staff and Students k-8
Notes
- Login via Clever
- Data Privacy Agreement [via DCBOCES]
- Privacy Policy
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More than 200 self-paced activities offer immediate feedback to help students master procedural skills—and help educators assess where intervention is needed. Audience
Student k-8.
Notes:
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Generation Genius is a K-8 teaching resource that brings school science standards to life through fun and educational videos paired with lesson plans, activities, quizzes, reading material and more. Our videos are produced in partnership with the National Science Teaching Association, and aligned to standards in all 50 states. Audience
Teachers, students k-8
Notes
- Free trial for 2020-2021 school year
- Will need to subscribe
- Privacy Policy
- Data Privacy Agreement
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Filtering and monitoring of student Chromebooks. Classroom management tools. Identification of risky and harmful behaviors. Set classroom scenes so students remain on task. Audience
Staff k-12
Notes
- Access via Clever!
- Classes and Rosters update nightly
- Privacy Policy
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Search, Mail, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Sites, Forms, Classroom, Calendar, Meet, Photos... Audience
Students and Staff k-12
Notes
- Best when used in Chrome
- Email address is the login
- For tips in Google World, check our Remote Learning Resources!
- Privacy Policy
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Great Minds® is a Prekindergarten through Grade 12 curricula creator headquartered in Washington, D.C. Great Minds designed these curricula to emphasize the development of essential skills via content-rich, knowledge-building tasks. This approach is based on research showing what works to achieve these goals. The curricula are written for every student, including students with dyslexia, those who absorb concepts unconventionally, and English learners. Audience
Math, ELA, Science and History Students and Staff, K-12
Notes
- Free website, HPCSD does not provide support or training
- Content is free, login required
- Privacy Policy
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Video tool for capturing and analyzing game footage to improve team play. Audience
Athletic Teams 9-12
Notes
- Requires video equipment
- Login access for coaching staff only, approved by Director of Athletics
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What it is
Designed to strengthen students’ intermediate French language skills and develop cultural competency, Imaginez features a fresh, magazine-like design with authentic short films and readings, and weaves thematic, cultural, and grammatical concepts throughout each of its lessons.
Audience
Students studying French language, 9-12
Notes
- Login direct
- Data Privacy Agreement
- Privacy Policy
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PDF & document annotation app for schools. Improve engagement and interaction in the classroom with Kami as your digital pen and paper.
"It's a game changer!"
Audience
Students and Staff k-12
Notes
- Installed as an extension on all accounts in Chrome
- Simplifies writing assignments by integrating with Classroom
- Why Kami?
- Privacy Policy
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Khan Academy is a free online resource for lessons for k-12 Math, Science, Social Studies, Art History, Computer Science. Audience
Students and Staff k-12
Notes
- Integrates with NWEA
- Privacy Policy
Resources to support Khan Academy, beyond math
- For 3rd-5th teachers, see our Khan Beyond Math guide and video
- For 6th-8th teachers, see our Khan Beyond Math guide and video
- For 9th-12th teacher, see our Khan Beyond Math guide and video
Recent webinar recordings
- How to Engage + Motivate Your Students... Even When You're Remote!
- 7 Tips for Effective Remote Learning with Khan Academy
- Teachers — Here's How to Use Khan Academy for Remote Learning
Additional resources
- Daily schedules for students ages 4-18.
- Information regarding SAT administrations, and how to use Khan Official SAT Practice amidst school closures.
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High-interest non-fiction reading for students k-5 Audience
Students and Staff k-5
Notes
- Can login via Google
- Privacy Policy
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Learning A to Z
Includes Reading, Science, Headsprout, Writing, etc...interactive literacy resources.
Audience
- Students and Staff k-6
Notes
- Login via Clever
- Leveled Teaching Materials - thousands of leveled resources in multiple formats and content covering multiple areas. Delivered entirely online, our resources can be printed, projected, and used online by teachers and students in the classroom, at home, or on the go.
- Privacy Policy
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Legends of Learning is a game based learning (GBL) platform that gives educators the unique ability to launch a “playlist” of curriculum-based games for students, aligned to current content standards. Audience
Students and Staff 3-8
Notes
- This is a free resource, and is not pruchased or supported by HPCSD
- Login with Google
- As a Staff member, please review the privacy policy before using this site. Student data use in compliance
- Privacy Policy
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Listenwise is an award-winning listening skills platform. We harness the power of listening to advance literacy and learning in all students. Our collection of podcasts and public radio stories keep teaching connected to the real world and build student listening skills at the same time. Audience
Staff 6-12
Notes
- Free resource, HPCSD does not provide support or training
- Login with Google
- Privacy Policy
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Math Bits is a website filled with teaching resources for use with students. These are downloadable resources that may not be posted on websites or online forums. Audience
Staff 9-12
Notes:
- Please review the fair use policy - you can link to the resources, but you may not post the resources!!
- These are downloadable resources for teachers
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Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint... Audience
All students and staff, aside from Chromebooks
Notes
- Installed on in-district desktop computer
- Not available on Chromebooks
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Swank Movie Licensing provides access to 1000's of movie and TV titles for showing in the public school setting. Please note that only certain studios are represented. Stay copyright compliant! Audience
Instructional staff, administrators k-12
Notes
- Before showing an in-class move, check the title to insure you are legally covered!
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Generate formatted bibliographies, citations, and works cited automatically Audience
Student & Teachers k-12
Description
- Free version only, no login required
- All teachers and students k-12 have access
- Privacy Policy
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Naviance is a comprehensive college, career and life readiness solution that helps districts and schools align student strengths and interests to postsecondary goals, improving student outcomes and connecting learning to life. Audience
Students and Staff 6-12
Description
- Access via Clever!
- Sign-ins are limited to students and staff in grades 6-12
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NewsELA is a website that provides access to 20 genres of content at 5 reading levels. Standards-aligned reading activities. Audience
Students and Staff k-12
Notes
- Access via Clever!
- Integrates with Classroom
- Privacy Policy
Quick Links to News ELA Science, SS, SEL
Additional Layers of Support:- Chat with us! We can cover any question you have. Schedule a time that works for you and your team here.
- Daily Office Hours (30 minutes, drop-in): Sign up HERE
- On Demand Support, Live Chat (bottom right hand corner): In our Educator Center HERE
- *Updated* Quick Links to share with teachers HERE
- *Updated* Getting Started with Google or Clever
- Getting to know Newsela Video
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360 Degree Virtual Field Trips
- The Rotunda Murals - Learn more about the 36 paintings, created by Albany artist Will Hicok Low, that complement the State Education Building Rotunda’s architectural nobility and its aura of intellectual enlightenment. Museum Educator, Carly Benedict leads this tour of the beauty and meaning of these groundbreaking murals.
- The Replica Liberty Bell - Gifted by President Harry Truman in 1950, the New York State’s “Liberty Bell” is an exact replica of the original Liberty Bell located in Philadelphia. Museum Educator, Anna Doren, showcases the history behind the creation of this replica and how it came to be a featured element at the New York State Education Building.
- Regents Room of the State Education Building - Located inside the NYS Education Building, this elaborately decorated room is the meeting place for the Board of Regents. Join Museum Educator Ben Russell as he highlights the Regents history and the room’s design.
- The Rotunda at the NYSED - Explore the NYS Education Building where Museum Educator, Carl Morrone, highlights the building's history and unique architectural elements. Designed by renowned architect and New York City native Henry Hornbostel, the Education Building was the first major building constructed in the United States solely as a headquarters for the administration of education.
Educational Resources
- Women’s Suffrage Commemoration Resources – “Votes for Women: Celebrating New York’s Suffrage Centennial” honors the centennial of women’s suffrage in New York State and raises awareness of the struggle for equal rights up through the present day.
- NYSM Women of Science Programming – This August, we are taking our popular Women of Science program online! During several virtual sessions, you will be able to learn from female scientists and staff about their area of study, collections, and career paths.
- Fun Activities – Videos and downloadable activities for fun at home. Families can “color the collections” with coloring sheets inspired by exhibits and artifacts from the museum’s collections or watch a video from our museum education department about topics inspired by the museum and then make a craft activity at home.
- Teacher Guides & Activities for Students – The New York State Museum offers educational opportunities for learners of all ages and abilities. Through online educational resources, children, families, educators, and students can experience the art, science, and history of New York State in a fun and engaging way. NYSM Teacher Guides meet New York State Learning Standards.
- NYSM Videos – Learn about the research and collections of the New York State Museum through videos from scientists, historians, and educators.
- The Rotunda Murals - Learn more about the 36 paintings, created by Albany artist Will Hicok Low, that complement the State Education Building Rotunda’s architectural nobility and its aura of intellectual enlightenment. Museum Educator, Carly Benedict leads this tour of the beauty and meaning of these groundbreaking murals.
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OverDrive is a free online collection of e-Books for HPCSD students. Audience
k-12 Students and Staff
Notes
- FirstLast
- Password available from Library staff
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The Oxford Engloish Dictionary is...words, words, words. Audience
Staff and students 9-12
Notes
- Login information available from Library staff
- Privacy Policy (this site does not collect PII)
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Ozoblocky is a website where students can write and save coding solutions for Ozobots Audience
Staff and students 6-8
Notes
- Login information available from Library staff
- Privacy Policy
- Digital Privacy Agreement
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PBIS Rewards is a Software-as-a-Service solution that provides an automated schoolwide PBIS management system. Our system simplifies the implementation and tracking of the PBIS framework within a school. With PBIS Rewards, school administration can clearly see how teachers are utilizing PBIS and how PBIS is improving school culture. Audience
HMS Staff
Notes
- Login with Clever
- Privacy Policy
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PebbleGo is a curricular content hub specifically designed for K-3 students. Packed with informational articles, ready-made activities, and literacy supports for students of all abilities Audience
Students and Staff K-3
Notes
- "Sign-in with Google"
- Privacy Policy [DCB-L]
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Pixlr is an Online Photo Editor that lets you edit photos right in your browser. Intuitive photo editing with AI-powered tools for quick yet professional edits. Editor opens almost any image format such as PSD (Photoshop), PXD, JPEG, PNG (transparent), WebP, SVG and more. Audience
Students and Staff 6-12
Notes
- Add the Google extension for Pixlr, then register with the site.
- Login with @hpcsd email address
- Privacy Policy
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Collisions High School is a system of digital games, grounded in the rules of chemistry, that can be used to introduce, teach, and review key concepts in your chemistry classroom.
Audience
Chemistry Students and Staff 7-12
Notes
- Login via Clever
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Prodigy is a free, Pokemon-style math game that has been proven to improve student scores and confidence! It features content from each of the five major strands. Audience
Students and Staff 1-8
Notes
- Login with Google
- This is the free version - HPCSD does not provide support or training
- Privacy Policy
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Q-Global is a testing system used to quickly and efficiently administer assessments, generate scores, and produce reports. Houses assessment tools and is accessible from any computer, any time. Audience
Psychologists
Notes
- Login access managed by Pupil Services
- Privacy Policy
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Quaver Music is an online resource for music teachers. Audience
Music Teachers k-12
Notes
- Sign-in with Google
- Privacy Policy
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Quizlet is a website and app intended for helping users study any subject by providing users with flashcards and the ability to create flashcards. Audience
Students and Staff k-12
Notes
- Login with Google
- Free version only, HPCSD does not purchase or support.
- Privacy Policy
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Read&Write / TextHelp is an extension installed on Chrome browsers. From hearing emails or documents read out loud to text prediction, picture dictionaries, summary highlighters and a grammar, spelling and confusable words checker. Audience
Student and Staff k-12
Notes
- Installed on Chrome for specific students
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Rosetta Stone is language learning software. Audience
ENL Students 6-12
Notes
- Logins provided by ENL Department
- Privacy Policy
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Scratch Jr is an introductory programming language that enables young children (ages 5-7) to create their own interactive stories and games.
Audience
Students k-7
Notes
- Will ScratchJr run on my Chromebook? In March 2016 a version was released for Chromebooks. You can find ScratchJr in the Chrome Web Store
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Screencastify records your screen and can even include a webcam of you! Great for creating a how-to video. Videos are saved to Google Drive, and a link is provided.
Audience
Staff & Students k-12
Notes
- Extension installed on all district logins - full version.
- Integrates with Google Drive
- Tutorials and Learning
- Privacy Policy
All @hpcsd.org users have an unlimited license for ScreenCastify! Yay us!
- Classroom Resource Page - this is a collection of everything your teachers will need to get the most out of Screencastify
- E-Learning Resource - a collection of best practices to help you prepare for school closure
- Master course in Screencastify: A 1-hour certification course covering the basics of Screencastify and popular ways to use video with students, colleagues, and parents.
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Seesaw is a platform for student engagement that inspires students of all ages to do their best, and saves teachers time! Students use creative tools to take pictures, draw, record videos and more to capture learning in a portfolio. Teachers find or create activities to share with students. Audience
Students and Staff
Notes
- Free version only, HPCSD does not provide support or training
- Privacy Policy
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SmartMusic is online software. Select pieces from within the system for assignments and include instructions and a deadline. Assign points to the SmartMusic assessment score and recording evaluation and listen to and evaluate students' performances. The tool offers playing input from both SmartMusic and teachers, who can monitor students' progress over time. Audience
Music Students & Staff 6-12
Notes
- Logins provided by Music Department
- Privacy Policy
- Privacy Agreement
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StatsMedic is an online resource for teaching out of the book The Practice of Statistics. Tips and tricks and an activity for each lesson and a daily plan to maximize student learning. A blog post for every day of the school year! Audience
Math Teachers 9-12
Notes
- Free resource, HPCSD does not provide support or training
- Login with Google
- Privacy Policy
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Storyboard That is an easy drag-and-drop creation platform with extensive abilities. The Storyboard Creator allows people of all skill levels to create amazing visuals for teaching, learning, and communicating. Audience
Student & Teachers 6-8
Description
- Login via Clever
- All teachers and students 6-8 have access
- Premium Version for HMS only; free available to all
- Privacy Policy
- Data Privacy Agreement
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Tang Math is a website that provides resources for elementary students learning math concepts. Our website reflects his foresight and knowledge and gives teachers the virtual and visual math program they need.
Audience
Students & Teachers k-5
Notes
- Accessible via link above
- Privacy policy
- Digital Privacy Agreement
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Test Wizard is a portal for creating, printing, assigning, scoring of classroom tests. Oer 250,000 questionsin Science, Math, and SS Audience
Students and Staff 9-12
Notes
- Sign-in with Google
- Privacy Policy
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Tinkercad is a free, online 3D modeling program that runs in a web browser, known for its simplicity and ease of use. Ideal for turning ideas into 3D printable figures. Audience
Students and Staff 3-12
Notes
- Sign in with Google
- This is the FREE version only - HPCSD does not provide training or support.
- Privacy Policy
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TumbleDeluxe collection is a core collection. There are over 550 titles which include animated talking picture books, books in English, French and Spanish, read-alongs, non-fiction books and National Geographic Videos. Audience
Students and Staff k-5
Notes
- Logins provided by Humanities Office
- Privacy Policy
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TurnItIn is a tool that checks student writing for plagiarism, quality of writing.
(While lacking some functions, Google Originality is a useful alternative)
Audience
Students and Staff 9-12
Notes
- Sign-in with Google
- Privacy Policy [DCB]
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WeVideo is an online video editing platform. Upload your recorded video or audio, and add titles, effects, transitions, etc to make a professional movie! Exports to numerous file types. Audience
Students and Staff k-12
Notes
- Login with Google
- Privacy Policy [DCB]
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WorldBook is an online encyclopedia. Note there are different versions for each grade-level:
- WB Childrens k-5 [check building library website]
- WB School & Library 6-8
- WB Advanced Reference 9-12
Audience
Students and Staff k-12
Notes
- Login with Google
- Privacy Policy [DCB-L]
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Zearn is a math reinforcement website. Students should begin class with whole-group instruction. Next, students get in-class time working independently or with one or two partners on digital lessons, then work in small groups with a teacher to "deepen, extend, and remediate" based on detailed reports of student progress. Audience
Math Students and Staff k-5
Notes
- Free resource, HPCSD does not provide support or training
- Login with Google
- Privacy Policy