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Do I need to write an introduction letter to parents?

by oreo509

Aug 23, 2012

We have parent/teacher conferences the end of September. Before then, should I send a letter home, say the first day, introducing myself? Or just wait until orientation. If so, what should I include in it?

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Janette What age are your your students?

Aug 24, 2012

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10 Ways to Involve Fathers in Their Children’s Education

by Teachers.Net Gazette

Aug 29, 2012

arent involvement in schools has traditionally been carried out by mothers. Yet boys and girls need positive, male role models. When fathers take an active role in education, schools report an increase in student achievement. [Click below for 10 specific ways to draw fathers into an active role in their children's education.]

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Room Layout App

by S White

Sep 3, 2012

Are there any difficulties or frustrations in using the Room Layout app?

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Frustrated On 9/03/12, S White wrote: > Are there any difficulties or frustrations in using the > Room Layout app?

Yes it is not available

Nov 14, 2012

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Be Proactive in Your Communications With Parents

by Teachers.Net Gazette

Sep 6, 2012

Be Proactive in Your Communications With Parents by Steve Reifman

Being proactive has two major benefits. First, it gives you the opportunity to package your ideas and articulate them in the best possible light. Acting first, you shape the conversation, saying your ideas in the way you want to say them, not in the way someone else has alre...See More

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Why My Students Disrespected Me

by Teachers.Net Gazette

Sep 8, 2012

Flashback to Brownsville, Brooklyn, September 13, 2004. It was still a hot day, since summer hadn’t quite left the building. It was also the day I met the 22 fifth graders that would change the way I looked at myself—and teaching—forever.

I was ready with my stern face, furrowed brows, and no-nonsense demeanor. I had been warned abou...See More

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Behavior Intervention Ideas - Specific strategies here

by Teachers.Net Gazette

Sep 9, 2012

In the September issue of Teachers.Net Gazette: Behavior Intervention Ideas by Function By Lisa Bundrick, LMSW

In general, students often engage in undesirable behavior to get something or to get out of something. The following are possible functions of student’s behavior:

Acceptance: Attempt to connect/relate with others.
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12 Tips: How to Manage Classroom Time & Increase Efficiency

by Teachers.Net Gazette

Sep 13, 2012

Click below to read 12 Surefire Tips:Manage Time and Increase Efficiency in the Classroom!

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Stephanie On 9/13/12, Teachers.Net Gazette wrote: > Click below to read 12 Surefire Tips:Manage Time and > Increase Efficiency in the Classroom!

These are great tips! I especially like tip number 11. I think this would definitely be an effective way to teach kids a valuable lesson in why it's not okay to waste the teachers time and prevent the...See More

Oct 15, 2012

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Use of para during demo lesson

by Wanabe

Sep 21, 2012

I gave a demo lesson today, as part of an interview. During a debrief, I was asked about my use (or lack of) the para.

I DID assign the para to type in URLs into students' PCs, and the usual classroom behavior tasks. But am I being called on the carpet for not letting the para "teach"? My feeling is that since my teaching was being evaluat...See More

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Wanabe elsiev: I sure hope you're right. Maybe I was just being paranoid. Usually, in my previous jobs, if I felt "good" about my my TA's strengths, I would let them work one-on-one with the kids. It's just that, during the demo, I felt obligated to do the teaching on my own.

THANK YOU! for your input. You too, Leah.

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Sep 27, 2012

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Leah Dear Wanabe, When I first read you post I wondered if they had someone else in mind, perhaps less qualified and therefore were picky with you.

Best wishes!

Leah

Sep 30, 2012

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If I Refuse to do a TB test will I still be hired???

by Notestsplease

Oct 1, 2012

Years ago I took a TB test I think to student teach. Now I have a call back for sub orientation and they want me to take a TB test. Well I happen to be broke, plus I have read that it is really not legal for employers to ask this and employees can refuse, plus a TB test can be inconclusive, and it exposes the participant to a drug known to cause fa...See More

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it's not that big a deal Not to be rude, but it sounds like maybe you are being a little overanxious about the TB test. I, too, don't get flu shots, don't like needles being stuck into my skin, don't drink, etc., but on two occasions when a job required it, I got a TB test. The needle just goes under the top layers of skin, and was so undramatic that I can scarcely remembe...See More

Oct 2, 2012

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CC I that when I had to go and get them for previous jobs, I usually went to the health department. Its been a while, but I don't think I even had to pay anything. Also with that, if you go to the HD they ask you a series of questions to determine if you have the risk factors of TB and if you don't, then they gave you a waiver that states that you do ...See More

Oct 19, 2012

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Future Teacher

by Jane Kenyon

Oct 9, 2012

I am studying to be a future Middle Grades teacher in the state of Georgia. I am a student at Georgia Southern University and taking a class that requires us to join a website. Is there any advice that you could give me for my future as a teacher. Any feedback would be great!

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