School Resources

Student Resources

MackinVia is the place to find world book online, culturegrams, noodletools, world language text book and other favorite resources like Brain Pop. Locate Talbott Springs in the school name box (scroll). Then your child can log in with their active directory credentials (the login they use when accessing a school based computer). Hundreds of free ebooks are available through MackinVia. Check out Star Walk Kids for English and Spanish titles. Look for the perfect research tools for younger students in Pebble Go in MackinVia.
A collection of websites to practice math, reading, directions, and problem solving. Don't let that scare you! It's really just learning disguised as games.

Family Resources

This document will further explain the roll of the GT program at Talbott Springs
The Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) assessment is designed to measure a student’s academic achievement and growth over time in reading and mathematics. Together with other classroom-based information, MAP results can help teachers make instructional decisions that match the needs of each child.
This resource provides information on identifying and citing credible sources.
Helpful information to guide parents and guardians through the challenges of keeping your family safe when using the internet.

School Supports

HCPSS promotes the mental health and wellness of each of our students to develop their unique strengths, abilities, and characteristics towards success and well-being.
Every school in the Howard County Public School System has at least one staff member who serves as a Rainbow Representative.
Every school in the Howard County Public School System has at least one staff member who serves as a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Liaison.
HCPSS is committed to creating a welcoming and supportive environment and fostering strong bonds between schools, military service members and community organizations to support military-connected children and enhance the success of all students.