Online Learning Resources

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

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.

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.

Everyday Math Student Learning Center 

The Student Learning Center is a digital resource for students to use to complete activities, explore with eTools, get assignments, share work with the teacher, play games, collaborate with classmates, and much more. 

PDF Document Quick Start Guide
External Link How to Video 

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

External LinkMay 5, 2020 Results: 1431 Responses

External LinkMay 22, 2020 Results: 1255 Responses

External LinkJune 10, 2020 Results: 1251 Responses

Staff Survey About Online Learning

External LinkMay 4, 2020 Results: 320 Responses

External LinkJune 1, 2020 Results: 301 Responses

External LinkJune 10, 2020 Results: 290 Responses

Parent/Guardian Survey About Returning in the Fall - June 2020

External LinkJune 1, 2020 Results: 2910 Responses

Educational Resources

Click on the expandable menus below for access to educational resources to help your child with online learning.

DreamBox (Math)

Helpful Links

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

Lexia (Literacy)

Parent Letters 

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.

Enrichment Resources

Click on the expandable menus below to find links to online enrichment resources for your children and family to enjoy.

  • 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.

Visit with family and friends using these services.

Technology

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.

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.

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.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. How does my child access Google Classroom?
    To log into     Google Classroom, your child should use their Berkley Schools email and password.