College Access Support volunteers provide rising high school juniors and seniors with necessary support in completing college applications, writing essays, identifying and applying for scholarships, and applying for financial aid. These volunteers have knowledge of or recent experience with Common App, CFNC.org, college documentation, financial aid, and more. Volunteers and students meet on a weekly basis to discuss and progress toward meeting the student’s goals and also exchange information via email. If you or your student would like assistance with
or any other items related to post-secondary planning or education, please complete the form linked below.
DCI’s LEAP Academy is currently enrolling for the 2021-2022 school year. To complete he application today, please click here for an English version or click here for a Spanish version.
Math:
Khan Academy (K-12 Resources in all subjects)
GeoGebra (K-12 Math Resources, Games, and Simulations, also with SEL resources)
LearnZillion (Various exercises and games)
Edutopia (great instructor-centered resource with many articles on various aspects of instruction)
Reading:
Khan Academy (K-12 Resources in all subjects)
ReadWorks (K-12 Reading Resources)
Scholastic (lessons and articles that could be useful)
NewsELA (Current Event Articles that can be adjusted to different reading levels)
CommonSense (Various Phonics Resources, generally for younger students – some paid, but some free)
Science:
Khan Academy (K-12 Resources in all subjects)
Commons (Simulation Tools for Science Topics)
CK-12 (K-12 Science Resource)
Social and Emotional:
Class Dojo (different videos to watch for younger kids)
Stanford Harmony (videos, games, resources to talk about SEL with preK-6)
Everfi (SEL Tools)
Edgenuity (SEL Tools)
Wheel of Life Tool (helps to assess student wellbeing)
If your children need summer meals, they can receive them at various Durham County Public Libraries:
These meals are available to any person under 18 years of age.
Iglesia Presbiteriana Emmanuel has a food distribution on Wednesdays from 2-4pm at 2504 N Roxboro St Durham, NC 27704
You can also visit endhungerdurham.org for more resources.