Professional Resources

The Professional Resources below are available to all BCPS staff.  Staff can access these resources by going to the Microsoft Apps Portal and selecting the Professional Resources icon.

Overview:

Education Week is the #1 source of non-partisan, high-quality news, and insights covering the K-12 education sector.  Enhanced by our thorough, independent research and analysis, the Education Week newsroom covers stories across the entire education sphere. 

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Gale Books & Authors

Overview:

Gale Books and Authors is a reader’s advisory database that makes finding a great read much less challenging. With fun ways to browse, an intuitive design, read-alikes, reviews, award winners and themed book lists, and more this resource answers the age-old question, “What do I read next?” 

Getting Started with Gale Books and Authors:

Gale eBooks Professional Collection

Overview:

Gale eBooks Professional Collection contains eBooks purchased by BCPS that are available to all staff. These resources include unlimited user access, making them ideal for a book study. There are titles from ASCD, ISTE, Dave Burgess, and more!

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Gale Educator's Reference Complete

Overview:

Gale Educator's Reference Complete provides access to over 1,000 educator-related journals and publications. Staff can search utilize filters to locate Full Text and Peer-Reviewed resources.

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ProQuest Education Journals

Overview:

ProQuest Education Journals provides access to five databases in one location. Staff can search utilize filters to locate Full Text and Peer-Reviewed resources.

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