K-12 Schools Staff Training
Fit learning into your busy schedule with access to on-demand training modules, downloadable PDFs, upcoming webinars, and tools to educate your staff and end users any time of day or night.
Educator Resources
Want to host your own training session? Looking for resources to use with your school community? Browse the resources below!
2025 Sora Bursts – Video Series
COMING SOON! Watch this space for all-new videos, worksheets, thought leadership, and more. The first video drops the week of July 7.
.Sora Discovery Guide – Microlearning Module
This microlearning module is for school staff to learn about getting started with Sora and feel confident introducing Sora to students and other staff.
Launch Module PreviewMarketplace Discovery Guide – Microlearning Module
This microlearning module explores what’s possible with OverDrive Marketplace, and how to use it to customize the school’s digital collection
Launch Module PreviewUnlock Books in Sora – Educator Kit
Download this resource to support the use of Sora content bundles at your school. Share content bundle access codes and directions with teachers and students. The ZIP file includes two fillable handouts, a graphic to post online, and a how-to video for staff.
Download PreviewSupersonic Phonics & Jump! Decodables – Educator Kit
This .ZIP file contains an introductory video about Supersonic Phonics and Jump! Decodables, a helpful self-paced PDF guide to get educators started with phonics and decodables, and our Sora Starter Pack which includes lessons and activities, level charts, and more.
Download PreviewSummer Reading with Sora & Sora for Young Readers – Self-Paced Guides (PDFs)
This .ZIP file contains two helpful self-paced PDF guides to get educators started with Sora:
Get Started with Sora for Staff & Students – PowerPoint Slides
Download these slides to host your own internal Sora training with educators, school librarians, students, or anyone else in your school building who need to know how to log into Sora, browse and borrow titles, use app features, and more.
Download PreviewIntroduce Sora to Students & Families – PowerPoint Slides
Download these slides to introduce Sora to students, parents/guardians, and your school community at parent-teacher conferences, activity fairs, back-to-school nights, or anywhere you connect with folks who may be new to digital reading at your school or district.
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