The Make & Take Zone contains various project resources for teachers to create instructional materials for classrooms. Our many resources include but are not limited to:

• Construction Paper
• Poster Board
• Ellison Letters & ShapesTransparencies
  
• Magic Markers
• Paints
• Colored Pencils
• Ink Stamps
  
• Button Maker
  
• Lamination Machine
  
• Learning Resource Idea Books
  
• Project Samples

For your convenience, a photocopy machine is also available at the Teacher Center. Each copy costs $0.10.

The Order-by-Request Zone allows teachers the opportunity to order various services at a distance or for later on-site pickup or delivery. Teachers may order the services below by completing the proper form. Please e-mail us for order forms.

Teacher Center Order-by-Request Services include:

• Full-Color Posters (Prints all colors)
• Lamination (For items not made in the Teacher Center)
• Media Duplication Services (Transfer VHS to DVD, Copy DVD to DVD, etc.)
• Personalized Name Plates

(Please note that all services require at least one week lead-time.)

The Computers & Technology Zone offers both Mac and PC-platform workstations with great software for educators. Software available for your use includes but is not limited to:

• Boardmaker
• Print Explosion
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• iPhoto

If you would like to learn more about any of these programs, please attend one of our workshops highlighting these programs. Workshops are available throughout the year. Visit the Teacher Center web site to learn more about upcoming workshops available at the Teacher Center.

The Library & Resource Zone includes various books and technological resources available for teachers to borrow. There is no cost for Teacher Center Members to borrow these resources. Items may be borrowed for two weeks at a time. The Library includes: an Autism Awareness Book Library, Digital Video Library (featuring subjects such as Math, Science, Language, Health, and more), and a Language Library (includes language software for English, French, German, & Spanish).

Other Resources available for teachers to borrow include:

• Classroom Performance System Clickers
• MindStorm Lego Robotics Kit
• Quantum Pad Learning System
• and more items coming soon

Discovery Education Streaming
(formerly known as United Streaming)

CCIU has a contract with Discovery Schools that allows CCIU schools to access Discovery Education Streaming Video-On-Demand. The Discovery Education Streaming web site is available to all school districts within Chester County and includes over 5,000 videos and 19,000 digital images.

Contact the Teacher Center at 484-237-5018 or email us for more information and to receive your passcode.

SMARTBoard

Teachers also have the opportunity to experiment with an interactive white board (SmartBoard) within the center. Stop by and try the SMARTBoard, or register for a SMARTBoard workshop to learn the great features of this innovative educational tool. Please visit the Teacher Center Website to learn more about upcoming Workshops available at the Teacher Center.

Workshops

Workshops to boost your knowledge of various technological and innovative practices are held within the Teacher Center throughout the year. Please visit the Teacher Center Website to learn more about upcoming Workshops available at the Teacher Center.