Professional Development for Teachers
A career in education can be pursued through a variety of paths. Once you get there you want to know how to reach tenure or career status. We also want to continue our quest to be life-long learners through professional development. Learn how to become a successful teacher and how to continue to provide your students with a quality education throughout your career.
Communication Policy
Communication policy - Communication is a key component to having a fantastic year and an excellent staff. It is important that administrators, teachers, parents, staff, and students have a clear line of communication. This is a sample of a school communication policy.
How Do I Become A Certified Teacher?
There are several methods through which a person can become a teacher. This paper is an overview over the three major ways through which a teacher can be certified. The paper goes in depth with each method and guides people wanting to pursue a career in education.
Issues in Education
Issues in education -- There are many issues in education in which a school administrator, a teacher, or even a parent must face. Anyone in the decision making role should be informed and educated throughout the decision making process. Educational related issues can present both challenges and unique opportunities. Understanding all sides of an...
Plan of Study
Plan of Study - A plan of study is a way to provide more accountability to students who are struggling academically. This plan provides students with a set of academic goals tailored to their needs and provides them with assistance in reaching those goals. A plan of study is best suited for students who typically lack the motivation necessary to...
Qualities of an Effective Teacher
Effective teacher - Think back to when you were in school. Who was your favorite teacher? Who was the teacher you dreaded having? Almost everyone will instantly be able to answer these two questions. We’ve all had good teachers and unfortunately most of us have had teachers that were not effective. So what qualities does an effective teacher...
Retention Form
Retention Form - If you have a retention policy, it is equally important that you have a retention form that gives a brief description of the reasons the teacher believes the student should be retained. The form should also provide a place for to sign and then either agree or disagree with the teacher's placement decision. The retention form...
School Personnel
School personnel - The operations of a school requires a variety of school personnel to be effective. The personnel in a school is often broken down into three distinct categories including school leaders, school faculty, and school support staff. Each of these pertinent school personnel members and their roles are discussed in this article.
School Retention
School Retention - School retention is a process in which a teacher feels like it would benefit a student for one reason or another to keep them in the same grade for two consecutive years. Retaining a student is not an easy decision and should not be taken lightly. Parents often find the decision agonizing and it can be difficult for some...
Teacher Interview
Teacher interview -- A teacher interview can be very stressful for prospective teachers looking to land a job. Interviewing for a perspective teaching job is not an exact science. Many school districts and school administrators adopt different methodology for conducting a teacher interview.
Teacher Interview Questions
The interview process can be very stressful for a teacher. Administrators and school districts vary with how the interview process goes, so being prepared is a key to a successful interview. Teacher interview questions can vary as well. The following set of fifteen questions is a sample set of teacher interview questions that you may use to...
Teacher Tenure
Want to know how a teacher becomes tenured or achieves career status? We address how to achieve this. The positive and negative side of teacher tenure is addressed as well.
Teacher to Teacher Communication
Teacher to teacher communication - Education is a very difficult concept for those outside the field to understand. Having peers that you can collaborate with and lean on during tough times is essential.
Want to Become a Teacher?
Teaching is one of the most rewarding careers that can embark on. It is also one of the most stressful. Before making a life changing decision you need to be sure that you want to become a teacher. If the following five reasons ring true to you, then you are likely headed in the right direction.