Educators
For a listing of all Department sites & services, see the 'Site Index'.
Popular / Frequently Requested
Assessment
Certification & Professional Development
Classroom Tools & Resources
Digital Video Library - Browse videos by grade, subject, or series. You can play videos in browser or download to your desktop.
Literacy Success
Share.EDnet / Ensemble.EDnet - the resource sharing arm of the NS Virtual School. Explore resources, and share your own!
Ebsco - Online periodical database with full text articles from Canadian and international newspapers and magazines.
Learning Resources & Technology - curriculum and video online catalogues, info on computers & software, teacher resources, copyright...
Media Library - Video database ; Dubbing and Loans of videos ; Software Evaluation database ; Curriculum aterials (scope sheets) ...
Lifework Portfolio - A lifeWork portfolio is a purposeful selection of items that students gather throughout their years in secondary school. This resource links a student’s experiences to the world of work, and provides a chronological record of a student’s personal growth and achievement.
Math Itembank (login required)
Images Project - Copyright-cleared digital images to support the Nova Scotia Public School curriculum.
Teacher Web Space - NS teachers may create up to 4 Drupal web sites using this platform.
An "EduPortal" account is required to access this service.
Continuum of Service sites
Correspondence Studies - Independent study. The course work is marked by certified teachers who understand the special needs and circumstances of students who study at home.
Cyberbullying Task Force
Health Promoting Schools
Schools Plus - Part of Nova Scotia’s child and youth strategy, "Our Kids Are Worth It", Schools Plus helps to improve the delivery of programs and services for children, youth, and families.
Student Services - Assistive technology, special education, gifted/talent development, transportation, inclusion, dealing with medical conditions, guidance, code of conduct...
Tuition Support - Providing options for students with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or Learning Disabilities (LD) to access education outside the framework of the public school system.
NS Virtual School - provincial online learning platform for delivery of public school and correspondence courses (Distributed Learning), online extensions of school-based classes (Blended Learning), professional development and online meetings
Curriculum, Learning Outcomes, Authorized Resources
Programs