The collection of resources below is designed to support new teachers as they embark on the new year.
Discovery Education’s Survival Tips for New Teachers -Discovery Education supplies tons of resources that new teachers will find helpful at this site.
Marilyn Western’s Tips for Classroom Teachers - One precaution – there are links on this site to many free web page tools. Check with your school before building any school related pages outside of their tools. It could save you time and reduce stress.
Middleweb’s First Days of Middle School for new Middle School Teachers.
LearnNC is website from the UNC School of Education, this site offers everything from classroom management techniques to projects and collections. While much of the information is specific to North Carolina, there is still plenty here for teachers in other states.
Survival Guide for New Teachers -This online handbook is published by the US Department of Education and offers tons of information to make that first year a bit easier.
ISENET, the Independent School Educators Network, is a Ning created by Demetri Orlando, Tech Director at Battle ground Academy for the purpose of discussing education, asking questions, and experimenting with a “social networking” platform for vibrant intellectual purposes. Lots of great conversations and resources.
Teachers Helping Teachers website designed for sharing lesson plans and more.
Madeline Hunter Lesson Plan template & other information
Paidei Center – lesson planning and more
Resources for Writing good Quiz and Test Questions
University of Wisconsin Teaching Academy – another good resources for quiz writing
Books
Developing Students Multiple Intelligences
Short Guide to Action Research
Create your own Personal Learning Network
Assessment and Rubric resource site
Rick Wormeli’s Substitute Lesson Plan Ideas
Education World lesson plan site is a good place to find ideas and resources.
Word Cloud of Teacher Qualities of the Teachers Who Have Inspired Us
