Definitely check your district's policy. Ours has a really tight control on what you put on Donor's Choose. Yes, they can, because you are using...
What you are trying to do can be done in the state of Florida in counties that are considered "high needs". Given that one statement, having had...
Remember you don't have to have everything just right the first year.
I've worked on a master schedule committee before. The principal made guidelines or rules to play by from the beginning. She stated that we all...
Bottom line as Bella84 posted most principals will call the last principal that you worked with before they officially offer you the job. That...
I hear ya loud and clear scholarteacher. Teaching is a tough job and can drain you mentally, physically and financially. You are still in North...
Scholarteacher, I've been in one of the highest performing schools in my district and one of the loewest performing schools. Each has its own set...
We were told that if they got double time to offer it to them and mark it down as an accommodation that was provided but not used. I'm in the...
Mrs. C, I totally agree with your post. One of the main reasons why I came to A to Z to ask for your experiences was that I have never done...
Again, I appreciate all responses. It helps us know the benefits and the pitfalls! Thanks and keep the experiences/suggestions coming!
Thank you! I appreciate all the posts! This goes along with what I've been reading online about student led conferences. Our school has been a...
My school has set a goal to do these at our last conference night of the year. I am new to my role (which is quasi administrative) here at my...
I have no clue, and don't mean to sound snarky, but I doubt there would be many that would. I mean certification is a way for states to make...
I would agree with Bella 54. It is important to learn as much as you can from your teacher that your are interning with. It is okay to ask...
Along with pushing them to increase their reading stamina by setting higher goals for the amount of reading that they are doing, I might would...
Great point! I know at a lot of the schools that I have been at librarians will give books to teachers that they have discarded. I have found...
I do! When I came in to the room that I am currently in, I had desks, tables, chairs, and curriculum, nothing else, not even a pair of scissors...
I have seen specials teachers do rewards in the manner that was talked about above. Since you are science, maybe take a big word from the unit...
My principal has always recommended that you wait at least a full work day before responding to an email like that. Her go to response for an...
Jobs in certain areas in Florida are very competitive, especially in the more populated areas. I am in North Florida. I find that those folks who...