Ohh and I think I'll tie this back to our state test at the end by showing "students" what a question migt look like in relation to this task. I...
I've been thinking very hard about my demo lesson and what I hope to convey. From my research, I know the school values a balanced literacy...
My school was cancelled today due to loss of electricity and flooding (nothing too serious). I've spent the day relaxing and catching up on some...
Too late :( The daughter of a teacher found out during lunch and then proceeded to tell her friends and of course it spread like wildfire...
A colleague across the hall from me just had a miscarriage (approx. 3 mos. into the pregnancy). This is not her first miscarriage but she is...
Unhappy with current position and slight chance of reassignment to a different position.
I had the opportunity to schedule a phone interview for a private school today with a Kdg. asst. and 4th grade position. The interview is...
1. What is a prep period (or preparation)? At my school a prep is a planning period. 2. What is the point of a prep period if it takes place...
It would be frowned upon at my school (not to say it never happens.) The end of our 2nd quarter falls in Jan. when we have a lot of snow and...
Be sure you know the full extent of your job description... Are students guaranteed this lab time each day or is it up to the teachers'...
We use the highlighting strips but as a caveat, soem students with vision problems may have difficulty using these as there is not as much...
I'm in OH too, Waterfall. This past summer the idea of mandating 30 min. of physical activity each day was batted around but never passed. My...
As a self contained teacher I don't have different classes to organize by persay. I have a folder for: Parent communication - in this are...
Many times these specific school districts have high turnover rates for teachers. That's not to say they aren't fantastic places to work but they...
I agree. It's always the good questions that make you think. Well, I just spent 30 min. typing up a more detailed reply but lost it so here I...
There was an opening posted yesterday for a position in a district just over 1 hour from my family (currently I'm 2 hours away). I worked on the...
While it is a bit unconventional, have you thought about bolding your strongest assets? Like others have said, your letter is quite long and...
With no in class experience, you also may have the advantage of more recent professional development. You may be more well-versed in current best...
I try to be extremely clear (read as obsessive) on procedures in all of my plans but especially my emergency plans. Because they are for...
I always am worried about needed emergency plans if I had an accident. I often take home a teacher's manual at night to plan for the next week...
