Online Learning Resources
This website will be dedicated to the learning, curriculum and enrichment resources you may need as a family. Links to District resources, tech FAQs and more will be added to this website as needed.
If you have suggestions for this page or a video request, please email Jessica Stilger, Director of Communications.
Continuity of Learning Plan
Berkley Schools Continuity of Learning Plan- Approval Letter from Oakland Schools
- GSRP Continuity of Learning Plan
GSRP Approval Letter
Learning Expectations Grades K-12
To view the minimum expectations for all grades, please visit our Weekly Schedule for Student Engagement file.
Google Classroom
To log into Google Classroom, your child should use their Berkley Schools email and password.
- Parents Ultimate Guide to Google Classroom
- Guardian Summaries for Google Classroom (if enabled by teacher and parent)
- Google Classroom Cheat Sheet for Students (helpful for parent use alongside student)
Featured Google Classroom Video
View this Google Classroom video to see tips on navigating Google Classroom with your child as well as how to locate all assignments quickly.
Online Learning Survey Results
The Berkley School District checked in with our families and staff to hear what they were feeling about the new online learning process, and again as the year continued. The results are posted below, minus the open-ended question results.
Community Survey About Online Learning
May 5, 2020 Results: 1431 Responses
May 22, 2020 Results: 1255 Responses
June 10, 2020 Results: 1251 Responses
Staff Survey About Online Learning
May 4, 2020 Results: 320 Responses
June 1, 2020 Results: 301 Responses
June 10, 2020 Results: 290 Responses
Parent/Guardian Survey About Returning in the Fall - June 2020
June 1, 2020 Results: 2910 Responses
Click on the expandable menus below for access to educational resources to help your child with online learning.
DreamBox (Math) with School Codes - Supplements Curriculum
DreamBox (Math)
Helpful Links
- Examples of the types of experiences students will encounter
- Daily webinars to support parents
- Examples of the reports available in the Parent Dashboard
One of the tools frequently used in DreamBox is a Rekenrek. If you are not familiar with this tool, the videos below are a helpful reference.
Building Specific DreamBox Websites
- Angell Elementary - School Code crx8/n53j
- Burton Elementary - School Code crx8/qxp5
- Norup - School Code crx8/norupis
- Pattengill Elementary - School Code crx8/zq62
- Rogers Elementary - School Code crx8/rogerses
Lexia (Literacy) - Supplements Curriculum
Lexia (Literacy)
Parent Letters
High School Resources from BHS
Berkley High School counselors created a comprehensive website with information about grading, office hours, counseling resources and more.
Visit the BHS COVID-19 Resources webpage to see more details.
All Subjects Enrichment
Literacy Enrichment
- Scholastic Learn at Home
- Starfall
- Audible (free audio stories for kids)
Math Enrichment
- Code.org
- Tynker - Free coding courses for all grades
- Solve Me Puzzles - puzzles that use mathematical thinking
- PBS Kids Math Games
Science & Social Studies Enrichment
- Mystery Doug
- National Geographic Kids
- Science Journal for Kids
- Bill Nye the Science Guy videos
- Sid the Science Kid videos and games
- Michigan History for Kids website - Free to all. Username: MHK, Password: 1234
Online Learning Games
Click on the expandable menus below to find links to online enrichment resources for your children and family to enjoy.
Movement & Mindfulness
- Headspace
- Go Noodle
- Mindfulness Moments
- Calm
- The Wayne State University Center for Health and Community Impact is committed to gathering and distributing resources that focus on healthy eating and physical activity in order to make it easier for families to share with their children. Check out their Facebook page to see daily healthy eating and physical activity tips.
Online Video Chatting Services
Visit with family and friends using these services.
- Adobe Connect (Free 90 day trial)
- Facetime
- Skype
- Google Meet
Author Read-Alouds & Drawing
- Writers Entertain Kids: A New York Times article with a long list of links to artists reading, drawing and giving lessons online
- Author and artist Mo Willems Lunch Doodles
Local Enrichment Resources
- #PlayonthePorch on Twitter. The Twitter community is hosting a daily performance of a single song every day for the world to play on their porch. Many Berkley staff members and students have participated.
- Detroit Zoo Facebook Page - The Zoo posts daily doses of Vitamin Z including live videos, storytime and photos
- Detroit Public Television At-Home Learning Programming for all ages
Technology Support
Help with Classroom Applications
To receive help logging into applications and software you child's teacher is using, please contact your child's teacher.
To troubleshoot software and applications, try viewing the help menus built into the software.
Help with Passwords
To locate you child's Google password
- Elementary: In MISTAR Parent Portal and App view the Network Login tab to see your child's email address and password.
- Secondary: Email you child's building Media Specialist to reset the Google password.
- AMS: Maureen Watson
- Norup: Theresa Savich
- BHS: Martha Spear
Help with District Issued Devices and Hotspots
Parents can call the Oakland Schools HelpDesk at 248-209-2060, or live chat for any issue other than passwords.
Technology FAQs: Accessing Technology
How will tech needs be met now that all buildings are closed?
If you are in need of a device or internet services, please contact your building principal and someone from the Technology Department will reach out to schedule a delivery time and location.
Technology FAQs: Google Help
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How do I help my child login to his/her Google account?
To find the email/password for elementary students, log into the MISTAR Parent Portal. For each child, there is a new section called Network Login. Here you’ll find your child’s email address and account password.
For secondary students, the students should know their email and password. But if they can’t remember, you can find your child’s email address in the Demographics section of MISTAR Parent Portal. Please email your school’s Media Specialists for a password reset. -
How does my child access their Berkley Schools email?
To log into Google Email, your child should also use their Berkley Schools email and password. -
How does my child access Google Classroom?
To log into Google Classroom, your child should use their Berkley Schools email and password.