Thanks so much, Peachyness! The CSET study guides on your website were a godsend. Thank you for sharing so generously! I studied and wrote...
I'm resurrecting this older thread to express a huge thank you to all who have shared resources and tips, especially about the CSET science tests....
Good luck with this exciting new chapter in hour life! I haven't heard of the Teacher Ready program, but I would research it a bit more before...
Not to speak for others, but to me, "winging it" is something like what I did as a sub. Showing up with very little clue of what I would be...
I start the year with the state standards and map how I will apply them throughout the year to best prepare my students for state testing in May,...
Teach Like a Champion by Doug Lemov
I agree with bella84, get it straight from the state dept. of education in each state, in writing if possible. But it might be that simple. I...
About 60% of my students are English learners. Most have a home language of Spanish, but others speak Punjabi, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Cantonese,...
Continuing instruction while silent signals are happening makes sense. I think this would work better in elementary, not so much because of the...
Besides gum, sunflower seeds and Sharpies are banned at our school site. I also require purse/bag/backpack to remain zipped/closed and completely...
The strategies and practices presented in "Reciprocal Teaching," by Lori Oczkus have been very successful in my classroom. The strategies focus...
applecore and jwteacher are correct, exemplary classroom management, attitude, and deep content knowledge are keys to success in teaching. To...
The Apple.com store has the VGA adaptor you need here. Many sites are blocked by my school's wifi. If that's true at your school site, you'll...
When the volume goes up, I walk to the center of the room (desks are in a U-shape), clasp my hands together, and stand there. Silence in 30...
I teach 7th grade Honors English, 8th grade Honors English, and one period of Digital Media Art. It's an elective and it takes an equal amount,...
Thank you, lbradley and lucybelle!
I love foldables and Zike has the best ideas. Can you share a link to the pdf you found?
I'm another fully integrated iPhone user. I keep both professional and personal items on my calendar, notes on my notepad, hook up the speaker...
Nice score! That's where I get mine, too.
I am surprised at some of these strict rules. I guess California is very casual. I'm pretty sure our union would have something to say about it...
