K-12 Schools
Curriculum Resources
Sora is your gateway to the best selection of ebooks and audiobooks available to schools, game-changing features to connect more students with more books, and supports your reading objectives in the classroom. We’re here with free books and resources to enhance your curriculum with Sora.
Questions? Contact your Account Manager or email asksora@overdrive.com, or fill out this brief form and we’ll connect you with your team.
Content for every curriculum
Note: If you are a current Sora partner, we automatically add these bundles to your collection. Please contact your Account Manager with any questions about content in your collection.
This kit contains 1 easy-to-follow elearning module for PK-3 educators on helping younger students with Sora, a PowerPoint presentation to use with students in class, a folder of promotional materials for educators to share with students and parents, and more!
TRAINING KIT
Sora for PK-3 Readers
Learn more about Lending Options
Lending option
One-Copy/ One-User and Metered Access
Titles in these models can be checked out by one person at a time.
Consider this model if…
- you want titles you can rotate between classes
- you’d like to use this title for several years
This model allows for title assignment.
Browse One-Copy/One-User & Metered Access ContentLearn how to implement:
One-Copy/One-User content Metered access contentLending option
Class Set Lending Model
Some publishers offer titles in the Class Set lending model; think of it like a short-term rental.
Consider this model if…
- you want to try digital for a specific unit
- you change your title choices often
- you’re doing literature circles
Learn how to implement:
Class set lending modelLending option
Simultaneous Use
With this lending model, you can select titles from specific publishers that can be checked out by an unlimited number of users simultaneously for a set amount of time.
Consider this model if…
- a large group of students will be reading a title at the same time
- you’re looking to support classic titles with audiobooks
This model allows for title assignment.
Browse Simultaneous Use ContentLearn how to implement:
Simultaneous Use ContentLending option
Cost per Circulation
With this lending model, you only pay when a student borrows a title.
Consider this model if…
- you want to find out what content interests your students
- you’re doing literature circles
- you’re using the title for just a few weeks
Learn how to implement:
Cost per Circulation ContentSora Success Stories
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