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Learn from the best. Hear other education professionals as they share testimonials from various stages in their careers. Whether you’re preparing for you first year, or embarking on a new professional development pursuit, a voice of experience always helps!
Articles
Great Beginnings
by Jennifer Prescott
From the opening bell on, nine teachers share their best secrets.
by Bonnie Murray
Your first year of teaching is bound to be a series of ups and downs. Learn how to identify and maneuver the five distinct phases of your crucial first experience.
Get Organized! 10 "Magic" Tricks for Teachers
by Calvin Hennick
10 instant organizers and magic tricks from the experts.
Policies & Practices: Collaboration - What Does it Mean for Your Program?
by Sara Wilford
Leadership: A Special Section for Administrators. How to define and promote collaboration among members of your teaching community.
Policies & Practices: Building Bonds among Teachers and Directors
by Kimberly B. Moore PhD
Administrators and program leaders must facilitate the growth and development of the sense of community within their programs. How will you help your colleagues mold into a team?
Experienced Teachers Share Their Memories and Best Advice for Surviving and Succeeding in the First Year of Teaching
The key to a strong year is to seek out continuous support from caring persons in your academic area, keeping an open mind, and staying motivated.
New Teachers and Mentors Trade Secrets
We asked one experienced mentor and one newbie to share tips on how to make the most out of their mentor-mentee relationship.
by Caralee Adams
To lessen your weekend and evening workload at least a little, try these time-saving and organizational tips from professional organizers and successful classroom teachers.
We asked several not-so-newbie teachers (who recently completed their first year of teaching) to tell us how they developed their network of support. Most of them looked no further than the hallways of their own school buildings.
by Linda Shalaway
No matter how much you love teaching or how well you do your job, there are going to be times when you need advice and support from a more experienced teacher.
by Paula Naegle
Find the Help You Need. Your building is teeming with people who can be valuable on-the-job resources. Here's an overview of the roles key personnel play in most schools.
“Uh-oh, I’m being observed!”
by Donna Clovis
It's observation time, but don't panic! With preparation and a positive attitude, the day is sure to go smoothly.
Blackboard Heroes
Every day, you bring passion and dedication to the table, along with your morning coffee. These four teachers are just a few of your colleagues; listen to why it is they teach and what makes them so extraordinary.
Getting Along With the Grown-Ups
by Cheli Cerra and Ruth Jacoby
Expert ideas for solving your toughest parent problems.
