Teaching: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
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 have that an ineffective teacher does not?
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 have that an ineffective teacher does not?
Standardized Testing
Standardized Testing - Standardized testing is a highly controversial and well debated topic. However, for several reasons the practice of standardized testing is not going away any time soon. With the impending transition to the Common Core State Standards and the use of the associated assessments, you can bet that the practice of standardized testing will continue to be discussed and debated. Both sides of the standardized testing debate have passionate arguments.
Standardized Testing - Standardized testing is a highly controversial and well debated topic. However, for several reasons the practice of standardized testing is not going away any time soon. With the impending transition to the Common Core State Standards and the use of the associated assessments, you can bet that the practice of standardized testing will continue to be discussed and debated. Both sides of the standardized testing debate have passionate arguments.
Role of the Principal
Role of the principal -- The role of the principal covers many different areas including leadership, teacher evaluation, student discipline, and several others. Being an effective principal is hard work and is time consuming. A good principal is balanced within all their roles and works hard to ensure that that they are doing what they feel is best for all constituents involved.
Role of the principal -- The role of the principal covers many different areas including leadership, teacher evaluation, student discipline, and several others. Being an effective principal is hard work and is time consuming. A good principal is balanced within all their roles and works hard to ensure that that they are doing what they feel is best for all constituents involved.
Study Island
Study Island -- Study Island is a web based program designed as a supplemental educational tool geared specifically to each individual state’s achievement tests. Study Island is built to meet each state’s unique standards.
Study Island -- Study Island is a web based program designed as a supplemental educational tool geared specifically to each individual state’s achievement tests. Study Island is built to meet each state’s unique standards.
Brown v Board
Brown v Board of Education summary. One of the most historical court cases especially in terms of education was Brown v Board of Education of Topeka, 347 U.S. 483 (1954). This case took on segregation within school systems, or the separation of white and black students within public schools.
Brown v Board of Education summary. One of the most historical court cases especially in terms of education was Brown v Board of Education of Topeka, 347 U.S. 483 (1954). This case took on segregation within school systems, or the separation of white and black students within public schools.
Pros and Cons of the Common Core Standards
The full implementation of the Common Core Standards is getting closer each day. The true impact that they have on schools and education as a whole will not be known for several years. One thing that is for sure is this shift to a national set of standards will be revolutionary. They will also be highly debated. As the media begins to recognize the significance of the Common Core, you can bet the debate will heat up even more. As their implementation approaches we examine some of the pros and cons of the Common Core Standards.
The full implementation of the Common Core Standards is getting closer each day. The true impact that they have on schools and education as a whole will not be known for several years. One thing that is for sure is this shift to a national set of standards will be revolutionary. They will also be highly debated. As the media begins to recognize the significance of the Common Core, you can bet the debate will heat up even more. As their implementation approaches we examine some of the pros and cons of the Common Core Standards.
Characteristics of a Principal
Characteristics of a Principal - Being a school principal is balanced between being rewarding and being challenging. It is a difficult job and like any job there are people that are just not cut out to handle it. There are certain characteristics of a principal that everyone is not equipped with. Besides the obvious professional requirements needed to become a principal, there are several traits that good principals must possess to effectively do their job.
Characteristics of a Principal - Being a school principal is balanced between being rewarding and being challenging. It is a difficult job and like any job there are people that are just not cut out to handle it. There are certain characteristics of a principal that everyone is not equipped with. Besides the obvious professional requirements needed to become a principal, there are several traits that good principals must possess to effectively do their job.
Cell Phones in School
Cell phones in school - One of the more controversial and most discussed issues that school administrators face on a daily basis is where they stand with students and their cell phones. What policies are school district's using? Which policy is the best for your students and your district? The issue of cell phones in school are addressed here.
Cell phones in school - One of the more controversial and most discussed issues that school administrators face on a daily basis is where they stand with students and their cell phones. What policies are school district's using? Which policy is the best for your students and your district? The issue of cell phones in school are addressed here.
What are some Characteristics
The Perfect Student - Teaching is a difficult job. The ultimate reward is knowing that you have the opportunity to impact a young person’s life. However, not every student is created equally. This is a good thing. If every student were the same, teaching would be a boring job. Some students are simply more challenging than others for a variety of external factors. Most teachers will tell you that they don’t have favorites, but the truth is that there are students who possess certain characteristics that make them the perfect student. It is difficult not to embrace these students because they make your job easier.
The Perfect Student - Teaching is a difficult job. The ultimate reward is knowing that you have the opportunity to impact a young person’s life. However, not every student is created equally. This is a good thing. If every student were the same, teaching would be a boring job. Some students are simply more challenging than others for a variety of external factors. Most teachers will tell you that they don’t have favorites, but the truth is that there are students who possess certain characteristics that make them the perfect student. It is difficult not to embrace these students because they make your job easier.
Become a Principal
Become a principal - Not everyone is meant to become a principal. A school principal’s day can be long and stressful. You have to be organized, solve problems, manage people well, and be able to separate your personal life from your professional life. If you cannot do those four things then you will not last long as a principal.
Become a principal - Not everyone is meant to become a principal. A school principal’s day can be long and stressful. You have to be organized, solve problems, manage people well, and be able to separate your personal life from your professional life. If you cannot do those four things then you will not last long as a principal.
Tenure
Teacher tenure -- Teacher tenure, which is sometimes called career status, provides job security for teachers who have successfully completed a probationary period. The purpose is to protect good teachers from being fired for non-educational issues including personal beliefs, personality conflicts with administrators or school board members, etc.
Teacher tenure -- Teacher tenure, which is sometimes called career status, provides job security for teachers who have successfully completed a probationary period. The purpose is to protect good teachers from being fired for non-educational issues including personal beliefs, personality conflicts with administrators or school board members, etc.
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 parents to fully climb on board.
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 parents to fully climb on board.
Educational Leadership Philosophy
School vision. A principal should be student-centered and their school vision should revolve around the betterment of the students. You want every activity that occurs in your building to revolve around what is best for the students.
School vision. A principal should be student-centered and their school vision should revolve around the betterment of the students. You want every activity that occurs in your building to revolve around what is best for the students.
Search and Seizure
Fourth Amendment -- The Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures.
Fourth Amendment -- The Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures.
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 prepare you.
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 prepare you.
School Discipline
School discipline -- Most administrators spend a large portion of their time dealing with school discipline and behavior. While there is no way you can eliminate all your student behavior problems, there are steps you can take to ensure that your discipline program is seen as effective and efficient.
School discipline -- Most administrators spend a large portion of their time dealing with school discipline and behavior. While there is no way you can eliminate all your student behavior problems, there are steps you can take to ensure that your discipline program is seen as effective and efficient.
Top Tips for a First Year School Principal
School principal -- Being a new school principal can be overwhelming. These are some of the first things a new principal should do. Hopefully following these steps will allow you to begin a successful career.
School principal -- Being a new school principal can be overwhelming. These are some of the first things a new principal should do. Hopefully following these steps will allow you to begin a successful career.
Lesson Plan
Lesson plan - Definition of lesson plan as a education related term.
Lesson plan - Definition of lesson plan as a education related term.
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 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.
Common Core Standards
Common Core Standards - The Common Core Standards will be fully implemented beginning in 2014-2015. The impact of the Common Core Standards will loom large as this is perhaps the biggest shift in educational philosophy in the history of the United States. Much of the population will be significantly impacted by the implementation of the Common Core Standards in one form or another.
Common Core Standards - The Common Core Standards will be fully implemented beginning in 2014-2015. The impact of the Common Core Standards will loom large as this is perhaps the biggest shift in educational philosophy in the history of the United States. Much of the population will be significantly impacted by the implementation of the Common Core Standards in one form or another.
Writing Policy
Writing policy -- Writing policy and procedures for schools is a part of an administrator's job. School policies and procedures are essentially the governing documents by which your school district and school building is run. It is essential that your policies & procedures be current and up-to-date.
Writing policy -- Writing policy and procedures for schools is a part of an administrator's job. School policies and procedures are essentially the governing documents by which your school district and school building is run. It is essential that your policies & procedures be current and up-to-date.
Plan of Improvement
Plan of improvement -- A plan of improvement can be written for any teacher who performs unsatisfactorily in one or more areas. The plan highlights their deficiencies, offers suggestions for improvement, and gives a time line in which they must meet the goals set in the plan of improvement.
Plan of improvement -- A plan of improvement can be written for any teacher who performs unsatisfactorily in one or more areas. The plan highlights their deficiencies, offers suggestions for improvement, and gives a time line in which they must meet the goals set in the plan of improvement.
STAR Reading
STAR Reading - STAR Reading is an online assessment program developed by Renaissance Learning for students typically in grades K-12. The program uses a combination of the cloze method and traditional reading comprehension passages to assess a student’s overall reading achievement.
STAR Reading - STAR Reading is an online assessment program developed by Renaissance Learning for students typically in grades K-12. The program uses a combination of the cloze method and traditional reading comprehension passages to assess a student’s overall reading achievement.
Prayer in School
Prayer in School - One of the most highly debated topics involving schools evolves around prayer in school. Both sides of the argument are very passionate about their stance and there have been many legal challenges to include or exclude prayer in school. Before the 1960’s there was very little resistance to teaching religious principles, bible reading, or prayer in school. In fact it was the norm.
Prayer in School - One of the most highly debated topics involving schools evolves around prayer in school. Both sides of the argument are very passionate about their stance and there have been many legal challenges to include or exclude prayer in school. Before the 1960’s there was very little resistance to teaching religious principles, bible reading, or prayer in school. In fact it was the norm.
Formative Evaluation
Formative Evaluation - Definition of Formative Evaluation as a teacher evaluation term.
Formative Evaluation - Definition of Formative Evaluation as a teacher evaluation term.
End of the School Year
End of the school year -- The end of the school year is an exciting time for students and teachers looking forward to some time off, but for a principal it simply means turning the page and starting over again. A principal’s job is never over and a good principal will use the end of the school year to search for and make improvements for the upcoming school year. The following are suggestions for principals to do at the end of the school year.
End of the school year -- The end of the school year is an exciting time for students and teachers looking forward to some time off, but for a principal it simply means turning the page and starting over again. A principal’s job is never over and a good principal will use the end of the school year to search for and make improvements for the upcoming school year. The following are suggestions for principals to do at the end of the school year.
Cell Phone Policy
Cell phone policy -- Cell phones are increasingly becoming more and more of an issue for schools. It seems that every school addresses this issue with a different cell phone policy. Students of all ages have begun to carry cell phones and a policy should be in place to handle this according to your district’s stance.
Cell phone policy -- Cell phones are increasingly becoming more and more of an issue for schools. It seems that every school addresses this issue with a different cell phone policy. Students of all ages have begun to carry cell phones and a policy should be in place to handle this according to your district’s stance.
Parent and Teacher Communication
Parent and Teacher Communication - One of the most important aspects of teaching is building positive relationships with parents. Effective parent and teacher communication is essential for a teacher to be successful. A good relationship between parents and teacher is invaluable towards maximizing the time that the teacher has with that student.
Parent and Teacher Communication - One of the most important aspects of teaching is building positive relationships with parents. Effective parent and teacher communication is essential for a teacher to be successful. A good relationship between parents and teacher is invaluable towards maximizing the time that the teacher has with that student.
Classroom Management
Classroom management -- One of the biggest challenges for all teachers and especially first year teachers is how to handle classroom management. There are many different classroom management practices and each teacher has to find what works best for them. This article highlights five best practices for effective student discipline.
Classroom management -- One of the biggest challenges for all teachers and especially first year teachers is how to handle classroom management. There are many different classroom management practices and each teacher has to find what works best for them. This article highlights five best practices for effective student discipline.
Reading Eggs
Reading Eggs - Reading Eggs is an interactive online program intended for children ages 4-8 and designed to teach children how to read or to build on existing reading skills. The premise behind Reading Eggs is to engage students in a fun, interactive program that initially builds a foundation for learning to read and eventually guides them towards reading to learn.
Reading Eggs - Reading Eggs is an interactive online program intended for children ages 4-8 and designed to teach children how to read or to build on existing reading skills. The premise behind Reading Eggs is to engage students in a fun, interactive program that initially builds a foundation for learning to read and eventually guides them towards reading to learn.
Public vs. Private Schools
Public vs. Private Schools - School choice is a hot topic concerning education especially when it comes to public vs. private schools. How parents choose to educate their children is highly debated, but do teachers have options when it comes to school choice? As a teacher, landing your first job isn’t always easy.
Public vs. Private Schools - School choice is a hot topic concerning education especially when it comes to public vs. private schools. How parents choose to educate their children is highly debated, but do teachers have options when it comes to school choice? As a teacher, landing your first job isn’t always easy.
Common Core Assessment
Common core assessment - The adoption of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) is arguably the biggest educational shift in the history of the United States. Having a set of national standards that most states have chosen to adopt is unprecedented. However, the bigger shift in traditional educational philosophy will come in the form of the Common Core assessment.
Common core assessment - The adoption of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) is arguably the biggest educational shift in the history of the United States. Having a set of national standards that most states have chosen to adopt is unprecedented. However, the bigger shift in traditional educational philosophy will come in the form of the Common Core assessment.
Types of Students
Types of Students - The most challenging aspect of being a teacher is that there is no set mold on the types of students in a single class. A class of twenty students will likely have twenty different personalities at twenty different places academically. What are one student’s strengths will be another’s weakness and vise versa.
Types of Students - The most challenging aspect of being a teacher is that there is no set mold on the types of students in a single class. A class of twenty students will likely have twenty different personalities at twenty different places academically. What are one student’s strengths will be another’s weakness and vise versa.
Student Discipline
Student discipline -- A school administrator’s job in the realm of student discipline is much like the combination of judge and jury. A school administrator listens to all the evidence and makes the best possible decision that he or she can make in handing out a reasonable consequence. An overview of possible consequences is discussed within this article.
Student discipline -- A school administrator’s job in the realm of student discipline is much like the combination of judge and jury. A school administrator listens to all the evidence and makes the best possible decision that he or she can make in handing out a reasonable consequence. An overview of possible consequences is discussed within this article.
Superintendent of Schools
Superintendent of Schools - The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of a school district is the superintendent of schools. The superintendent is essentially the face of the district. They are most responsible for the successes of a district and most assuredly be responsible when there are failures. The role of a superintendent of schools is broad. It can be rewarding, but the decisions they make can also be especially difficult and taxing.
Superintendent of Schools - The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of a school district is the superintendent of schools. The superintendent is essentially the face of the district. They are most responsible for the successes of a district and most assuredly be responsible when there are failures. The role of a superintendent of schools is broad. It can be rewarding, but the decisions they make can also be especially difficult and taxing.
Classroom Technology
Classroom technology -- In the 21st Century technological advances have exploded. Schools have not been left out in these advancements. Classroom technology has become increasingly more popular. The following five technological tools are must haves for the classroom of today. Each tool provides teachers with a method to actively engage their students in the learning process. Today's students are digital natives and as such the use of technology in education has proven to be effective.
Classroom technology -- In the 21st Century technological advances have exploded. Schools have not been left out in these advancements. Classroom technology has become increasingly more popular. The following five technological tools are must haves for the classroom of today. Each tool provides teachers with a method to actively engage their students in the learning process. Today's students are digital natives and as such the use of technology in education has proven to be effective.
Problems for Teachers
Teaching is a difficult profession. There are many problems for teachers that make the profession more complicated than it has to be. This doesn’t mean that everyone should avoid being a teacher. There are also great benefits and rewards for those who decide that they want a career in teaching. The truth is that every job has its own unique set of challenges. Teaching is no different. The following are seven problems that every teacher wishes could be resolved.
Teaching is a difficult profession. There are many problems for teachers that make the profession more complicated than it has to be. This doesn’t mean that everyone should avoid being a teacher. There are also great benefits and rewards for those who decide that they want a career in teaching. The truth is that every job has its own unique set of challenges. Teaching is no different. The following are seven problems that every teacher wishes could be resolved.
Accelerated Reader
Accelerated Reader - Accelerated Reader is one of the world’s most popular reading programs. The software program, commonly referred to as AR, is designed to motivate students to read and to assess their overall understanding of the books that they are reading. The program was developed by Renaissance Learning Inc., which has several other programs closely related to the Accelerated Reader program.
Accelerated Reader - Accelerated Reader is one of the world’s most popular reading programs. The software program, commonly referred to as AR, is designed to motivate students to read and to assess their overall understanding of the books that they are reading. The program was developed by Renaissance Learning Inc., which has several other programs closely related to the Accelerated Reader program.
Fighting in School
Fighting in school - An issue that many school administrator's face on a constant basis is fighting in school. The following policy is designed to prevent and discourage students from getting into a physical altercation. The consequences are direct and severe so that any student thinks about their actions before choosing to fight.
Fighting in school - An issue that many school administrator's face on a constant basis is fighting in school. The following policy is designed to prevent and discourage students from getting into a physical altercation. The consequences are direct and severe so that any student thinks about their actions before choosing to fight.
Difficult Parents
Difficult parents - Dealing with difficult parents is virtually impossible for any educator to escape. As a school administrator you can bet that you aren’t going to make everybody happy. You are in a position where it is necessary to make difficult decisions.
Difficult parents - Dealing with difficult parents is virtually impossible for any educator to escape. As a school administrator you can bet that you aren’t going to make everybody happy. You are in a position where it is necessary to make difficult decisions.
Becoming a Teacher?
Teaching is one of the most rewarding careers that one 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.
Teaching is one of the most rewarding careers that one 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.
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.
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.
Bad Teachers
Bad Teachers - One would hope that all teachers would strive to be excellent, effective teachers. However, education is just like any other profession. There are those who work extremely hard at their craft getting better on a daily basis and there are those that are just simply there never striving to improve. Even though this type of teacher is in the minority, these bad teachers contribute significantly to making all teachers look ineffective. It is a frustrating reality in education, but there are bad teachers.
Bad Teachers - One would hope that all teachers would strive to be excellent, effective teachers. However, education is just like any other profession. There are those who work extremely hard at their craft getting better on a daily basis and there are those that are just simply there never striving to improve. Even though this type of teacher is in the minority, these bad teachers contribute significantly to making all teachers look ineffective. It is a frustrating reality in education, but there are bad teachers.
Tips for Parents
Tips for Parents - Parents can be your worst enemy or your best friend. Over the course of the last decade, I have been able to work with some of the most difficult parents, as well as some of the best parents. As a principal, I would like to offer a few tips for parents that I believe every educator would want them to know.
Tips for Parents - Parents can be your worst enemy or your best friend. Over the course of the last decade, I have been able to work with some of the most difficult parents, as well as some of the best parents. As a principal, I would like to offer a few tips for parents that I believe every educator would want them to know.
School Improvement
School Improvement. Every school administrator looks for new ways to improve their school. The following ten strategies for school improvement provide a starting place for administrators wanting to provide fresh, engaging activities with all members of the school community. School improvement is comes in many forms. Anything that provides positive interactions amongst the patrons in your school community fits the mold of school improvement activities.
School Improvement. Every school administrator looks for new ways to improve their school. The following ten strategies for school improvement provide a starting place for administrators wanting to provide fresh, engaging activities with all members of the school community. School improvement is comes in many forms. Anything that provides positive interactions amongst the patrons in your school community fits the mold of school improvement activities.
Instructional Strategies
Instructional Strategies - Definition of instructional strategies as an education related term.
Instructional Strategies - Definition of instructional strategies as an education related term.
School Voucher
School voucher programs are a controversial topic and often bring hot bed conversation. What is a school voucher? How are they used? What are some advantages and disadvantages of a school voucher program? These issues are answered here.
School voucher programs are a controversial topic and often bring hot bed conversation. What is a school voucher? How are they used? What are some advantages and disadvantages of a school voucher program? These issues are answered here.
Learning Environment
Learning Environment - There are several alternatives available when it comes to the type of education that a child can receive. Parents today have more choices than ever. The primary factor that parents have to weigh is the overall setting that they want their child to be educated in. It is also important for parents to examine the individual needs and make up of the child and the financial state they are in when deciding which learning environment is the right fit.
Learning Environment - There are several alternatives available when it comes to the type of education that a child can receive. Parents today have more choices than ever. The primary factor that parents have to weigh is the overall setting that they want their child to be educated in. It is also important for parents to examine the individual needs and make up of the child and the financial state they are in when deciding which learning environment is the right fit.
Common Core
Common Core - The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) were developed by the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices (NGA Center) and the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSS0). The state-led development did include collaboration with teachers, school administrators, and experts whose goal was to provide a framework to better prepare students for life after high school whether that be college or the workforce.
Common Core - The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) were developed by the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices (NGA Center) and the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSS0). The state-led development did include collaboration with teachers, school administrators, and experts whose goal was to provide a framework to better prepare students for life after high school whether that be college or the workforce.
Student Code of Conduct
Student code of conduct -- Many schools incorporate a student code of conduct in which it expects its students to follow. A well written student code of conduct should be simple and cover basic expectations that each student should meet. This is a sample of a student code of conduct.
Student code of conduct -- Many schools incorporate a student code of conduct in which it expects its students to follow. A well written student code of conduct should be simple and cover basic expectations that each student should meet. This is a sample of a student code of conduct.
What is the Common Core?
What is the Common Core? It is a question that will most certainly be asked over and over again in the next few years. To this point the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) have not been discussed much or dissected by the national media, thus many Americans are not yet familiar with the Common Core. That will be changing as we near the 2014-2015 school year which will be the first year that the Common Core Standards go into full effect.
What is the Common Core? It is a question that will most certainly be asked over and over again in the next few years. To this point the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) have not been discussed much or dissected by the national media, thus many Americans are not yet familiar with the Common Core. That will be changing as we near the 2014-2015 school year which will be the first year that the Common Core Standards go into full effect.
Be a Principal
Be a principal - So you want to be a principal? I absolutely love being a principal and I feel like for the most part that I do my job pretty well. With that said there are times when I sit down at the end of the day and wonder what I’ve gotten myself into and whether or not I’m cut out to do this. I go into every single day with a plan, but 90% of the time, I don’t get to everything I had planned for that day.
Be a principal - So you want to be a principal? I absolutely love being a principal and I feel like for the most part that I do my job pretty well. With that said there are times when I sit down at the end of the day and wonder what I’ve gotten myself into and whether or not I’m cut out to do this. I go into every single day with a plan, but 90% of the time, I don’t get to everything I had planned for that day.
Teacher Observation
Teacher observation -- Teacher observation is an ongoing assessment and evaluation of what is going on within and around an administrator’s school facility. This process should not take place on a one or two time basis, but should be something that is done either formally or informally every day.
Teacher observation -- Teacher observation is an ongoing assessment and evaluation of what is going on within and around an administrator’s school facility. This process should not take place on a one or two time basis, but should be something that is done either formally or informally every day.
Promoting School Support
School support -- Every school needs more community support. Research has proven that schools with a greater support entity thrive compared to those who do not have such support. School support comes from a variety of places both internally and externally. An effective school leader will find ways to get the entire community to support the school. We focus on a few strategies designed to promote your school and gain more community support.
School support -- Every school needs more community support. Research has proven that schools with a greater support entity thrive compared to those who do not have such support. School support comes from a variety of places both internally and externally. An effective school leader will find ways to get the entire community to support the school. We focus on a few strategies designed to promote your school and gain more community support.
Respect for Students
Respect for Students - All educators should have respect for students at all times. It seems today that the media jumps at every opportunity to showcase an educator who has made a poor decision in judgment. One of the most prevalent issues highlighted is that of a teacher continuously berating or disrespecting a student or group of students. This type of behavior is unacceptable. All educators expect their students to be respectful to them, but shouldn’t the opposite hold true and be even more important?
Respect for Students - All educators should have respect for students at all times. It seems today that the media jumps at every opportunity to showcase an educator who has made a poor decision in judgment. One of the most prevalent issues highlighted is that of a teacher continuously berating or disrespecting a student or group of students. This type of behavior is unacceptable. All educators expect their students to be respectful to them, but shouldn’t the opposite hold true and be even more important?
Depth of Knowledge
Depth of Knowledge - Definition of depth of knowledge as an assessment related term.
Depth of Knowledge - Definition of depth of knowledge as an assessment related term.
School Attendance Policy
Every school has a school attendance policy in which they expect their students to follow. This is a sample school school attendance policy.
Every school has a school attendance policy in which they expect their students to follow. This is a sample school school attendance policy.
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 -- 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.
Homework Policy
Homework policy. Many teachers give homework. The following is a sample homework policy designed to guide and regulate the amount and type of homework given to students.
Homework policy. Many teachers give homework. The following is a sample homework policy designed to guide and regulate the amount and type of homework given to students.
Certification for Teachers
Certification for teachers -- There are several methods for by which certification for teachers can. We overview the three major ways through which a teacher can be certified. Go in depth with each method and guide people wanting to pursue a career in education.
Certification for teachers -- There are several methods for by which certification for teachers can. We overview the three major ways through which a teacher can be certified. Go in depth with each method and guide people wanting to pursue a career in education.
School Dress Code Policy
Dress code policy -- Every school has a dress code policy in which it requires its students to follow. This is a sample of a school dress code policy.
Dress code policy -- Every school has a dress code policy in which it requires its students to follow. This is a sample of a school dress code policy.
Teacher Evaluation
Teacher evaluation -- The teacher evaluation process is a major part of many school administrators’ job. Having a firm grasp on this process is essential. The following seven steps will lead you to being a successful teacher evaluator. Each step focuses on a different aspect of the teacher evaluation process.
Teacher evaluation -- The teacher evaluation process is a major part of many school administrators’ job. Having a firm grasp on this process is essential. The following seven steps will lead you to being a successful teacher evaluator. Each step focuses on a different aspect of the teacher evaluation process.
Motivating Students
Motivating students - A principal wears many hats having to be good in many different capacities as they deal with students, teachers, and parents. One of those hats includes motivating students. Although teachers arguably play the largest role in student motivation, a principal can do many things to aide in the area of student motivation.
Motivating students - A principal wears many hats having to be good in many different capacities as they deal with students, teachers, and parents. One of those hats includes motivating students. Although teachers arguably play the largest role in student motivation, a principal can do many things to aide in the area of student motivation.
Interactive Math Websites
Interactive math websites - The Internet has provided parents and students with an avenue to get extra help with a variety of topics. Interactive math websites provide students with extra assistance in virtually every math concept and do so in a manner which is both fun and educational. Here we explore five interactive math websites that cover several key math concepts applicable across several grade levels.
Interactive math websites - The Internet has provided parents and students with an avenue to get extra help with a variety of topics. Interactive math websites provide students with extra assistance in virtually every math concept and do so in a manner which is both fun and educational. Here we explore five interactive math websites that cover several key math concepts applicable across several grade levels.
STAR Math
STAR Math - STAR Math is an online assessment program developed by Renaissance Learning for students typically in grades 1-12. The program assesses fifty-three sets of math skills in four domains to determine a student’s overall math achievement. Those domains include numbers and operations, algebra, geometry and measurement, and data analysis, statistics, and probability.
STAR Math - STAR Math is an online assessment program developed by Renaissance Learning for students typically in grades 1-12. The program assesses fifty-three sets of math skills in four domains to determine a student’s overall math achievement. Those domains include numbers and operations, algebra, geometry and measurement, and data analysis, statistics, and probability.
School Reform
School reform - You cannot open a newspaper, watch the news, or get on the Internet without finding something negative about public education. Public education is under attack like it has never been before. School reform is being touted harder than anytime in history. Teachers and administrators have somehow become a scapegoat for a system that they did not develop, nor implement.
School reform - You cannot open a newspaper, watch the news, or get on the Internet without finding something negative about public education. Public education is under attack like it has never been before. School reform is being touted harder than anytime in history. Teachers and administrators have somehow become a scapegoat for a system that they did not develop, nor implement.
School Board Member
School Board Member - The school board can be considered the governing body of a school district. They are the only elected officials within an individual school district that have a say in the daily operations of that school district. A district is only as good as each school board member that makes up their board.
School Board Member - The school board can be considered the governing body of a school district. They are the only elected officials within an individual school district that have a say in the daily operations of that school district. A district is only as good as each school board member that makes up their board.
iPad in the Classroom
Ipad in the Classroom - Technology is continuously evolving and improving. Most students today are very tech savvy. They were born into a generation that has been bombarded with technological advancements unlike any generation before them. This new generation of technology provides teachers and students with new approaches to teaching and learning that weren’t available just a few years ago.
Ipad in the Classroom - Technology is continuously evolving and improving. Most students today are very tech savvy. They were born into a generation that has been bombarded with technological advancements unlike any generation before them. This new generation of technology provides teachers and students with new approaches to teaching and learning that weren’t available just a few years ago.
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.
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.
Teachers Union
Teachers union - One decision that a new teacher is faced with is whether or not they should join a teachers union. In some cases it is really not a choice at all. In eighteen states it is essentially legal to force teachers to support a union by requiring teachers who are not members to pay a fee to a union as a condition of continued employment.
Teachers union - One decision that a new teacher is faced with is whether or not they should join a teachers union. In some cases it is really not a choice at all. In eighteen states it is essentially legal to force teachers to support a union by requiring teachers who are not members to pay a fee to a union as a condition of continued employment.
Multiple Choice Tests Strategies
Multiple choice tests strategies -- The following multiple choice tests strategies will help any student improve their scores on a multiple choice assessment. These strategies are designed to increase the chances of a student's answer being correct. Making it a habit to use each of these strategies on a multiple choice test will make you a better test taker.
Multiple choice tests strategies -- The following multiple choice tests strategies will help any student improve their scores on a multiple choice assessment. These strategies are designed to increase the chances of a student's answer being correct. Making it a habit to use each of these strategies on a multiple choice test will make you a better test taker.
Discipline Decisions
Discipline Decisions - A major facet of a school principal’s job is to make discipline decisions. A principal should not be dealing with every discipline issue in the school, but should instead be focused on dealing with the bigger problems. Most teachers can and should deal with smaller issues on their own.
Discipline Decisions - A major facet of a school principal’s job is to make discipline decisions. A principal should not be dealing with every discipline issue in the school, but should instead be focused on dealing with the bigger problems. Most teachers can and should deal with smaller issues on their own.
Reading Eggspress
Reading Eggspress - Reading Eggspress is an interactive online program intended for students in grades second through sixth and designed to build reading and comprehension skills. Reading Eggspress is a direct extension of the Reading Eggs program
Reading Eggspress - Reading Eggspress is an interactive online program intended for students in grades second through sixth and designed to build reading and comprehension skills. Reading Eggspress is a direct extension of the Reading Eggs program
Title I
Title I - Definition of Title I as an education related term.
Title I - Definition of Title I as an education related term.
School Intervention
School Intervention - Intervention has become an important tool for servicing students who struggle particularly in reading and/or math. School intervention programs are very popular in elementary schools, but what about middle school and high school? The truth is that the older the student is, the more difficult it becomes to get a student who is behind back on grade level. That doesn’t mean that schools shouldn’t have intervention programs in place for their middle school and high school students.
School Intervention - Intervention has become an important tool for servicing students who struggle particularly in reading and/or math. School intervention programs are very popular in elementary schools, but what about middle school and high school? The truth is that the older the student is, the more difficult it becomes to get a student who is behind back on grade level. That doesn’t mean that schools shouldn’t have intervention programs in place for their middle school and high school students.
Texas Education
Texas education - A profile on Texas education and schools. This profile on Texas education includes state department of education information, salary information, district/school information, assessment information, etc.
Texas education - A profile on Texas education and schools. This profile on Texas education includes state department of education information, salary information, district/school information, assessment information, etc.
Florida Education
Florida education - A profile on Florida education and schools. This profile on Florida education includes state department of education information, salary information, district/school information, assessment information, etc.
Florida education - A profile on Florida education and schools. This profile on Florida education includes state department of education information, salary information, district/school information, assessment information, etc.
Interactive Reading Websites
Interactive Reading Websites - Reading and phonics will always be the cornerstone for education. The ability to read is an essential skill that everyone needs to master. Literacy begins at birth and those who do not have parents who foster a love for reading will only behind. In the digital age it makes sense that there are several terrific interactive reading websites available. Here we examine five interactive reading sites that are engaging for students and offer terrific resources for teachers and parents.
Interactive Reading Websites - Reading and phonics will always be the cornerstone for education. The ability to read is an essential skill that everyone needs to master. Literacy begins at birth and those who do not have parents who foster a love for reading will only behind. In the digital age it makes sense that there are several terrific interactive reading websites available. Here we examine five interactive reading sites that are engaging for students and offer terrific resources for teachers and parents.
Evaluation Questions
It is helpful during the teacher evaluation process if the teacher being evaluated answers evaluation questions. This is a short questionnaire consisting of questions to get the teacher thinking about their evaluation and to give the evaluator some prior knowledge before they do the evaluation. The following is a sample evaluation questionnaire.
It is helpful during the teacher evaluation process if the teacher being evaluated answers evaluation questions. This is a short questionnaire consisting of questions to get the teacher thinking about their evaluation and to give the evaluator some prior knowledge before they do the evaluation. The following is a sample evaluation questionnaire.
Colorado Education
Colorado education - A profile on Colorado education and schools. This profile on Colorado education includes state department of education information, salary information, district/school information, assessment information, etc.
Colorado education - A profile on Colorado education and schools. This profile on Colorado education includes state department of education information, salary information, district/school information, assessment information, etc.
Educational Leadership
Educational Leadership - Definition of educational leadership as a school administration related term.
Educational Leadership - Definition of educational leadership as a school administration related term.
Parental Involvement
Parental Involvement - Definition of parental involvement as an education related term.
Parental Involvement - Definition of parental involvement as an education related term.
School Gossip
As an administrator it is your job to discourage gossip amongst the adults in your building. School gossip creates a large part of your discipline issues with students and it will create even larger problems within your faculty/staff if it is not dealt with quickly.
As an administrator it is your job to discourage gossip amongst the adults in your building. School gossip creates a large part of your discipline issues with students and it will create even larger problems within your faculty/staff if it is not dealt with quickly.
Pros and Cons of Being a Principal
Pros and Cons of Being a Principal - There are many pros and cons of being a principal. It can be a most rewarding job and it can also be a very stressful job. Not everyone is cut out to be a principal. There are certain characteristics that a good principal will possess. Those characteristics are defining. They are what separate the bad principals from the good principals from the great principals.
Pros and Cons of Being a Principal - There are many pros and cons of being a principal. It can be a most rewarding job and it can also be a very stressful job. Not everyone is cut out to be a principal. There are certain characteristics that a good principal will possess. Those characteristics are defining. They are what separate the bad principals from the good principals from the great principals.
English Language Learner
English Language Learner - Definition of English Language Learner as an education related term.
English Language Learner - Definition of English Language Learner as an education related term.
Promoting School Pride
School pride -- All school administrators want to see their students take pride in themselves as well as their school. The following programs are designed to promote school pride amongst your student body.
School pride -- All school administrators want to see their students take pride in themselves as well as their school. The following programs are designed to promote school pride amongst your student body.
Discipline Form
Discipline form -- Many principals require a discipline form for a student who is sent to the office with a behavior infraction. This is a sample discipline form for teachers and school staff to complete when dealing with a discipline issue.
Discipline form -- Many principals require a discipline form for a student who is sent to the office with a behavior infraction. This is a sample discipline form for teachers and school staff to complete when dealing with a discipline issue.
Bullying in Schools
Bullying in Schools - Bullying in schools is one of the biggest educational issues that school administrators, teachers, students, and parents deal with today. It is an epidemic that has caught America’s eye primarily due to the high number of teenage suicides that have been traced back to bullying. Bullying has always been a problem, but within the last decade the problem has exploded due in large part to cyber bullying which has enabled kids to be bullied outside of normal school hours with minimal way to monitor it.
Bullying in Schools - Bullying in schools is one of the biggest educational issues that school administrators, teachers, students, and parents deal with today. It is an epidemic that has caught America’s eye primarily due to the high number of teenage suicides that have been traced back to bullying. Bullying has always been a problem, but within the last decade the problem has exploded due in large part to cyber bullying which has enabled kids to be bullied outside of normal school hours with minimal way to monitor it.
Respect in Schools
Respect in schools - There must be an atmosphere that promotes mutual respect in schools. Teachers need to respect students and students need to respect teachers. This mutual respect will foster learning. This policy is designed to promote such an atmosphere of respect in schools.
Respect in schools - There must be an atmosphere that promotes mutual respect in schools. Teachers need to respect students and students need to respect teachers. This mutual respect will foster learning. This policy is designed to promote such an atmosphere of respect in schools.
Building Confidence
Building Confidence - Confidence is something that cannot be faked, but it is something that can be built. Building confidence is another component of a principal’s duties. It can make all the difference in the world in how effective a teacher is. There is no perfect formula, because each person has their own unique level of confidence.
Building Confidence - Confidence is something that cannot be faked, but it is something that can be built. Building confidence is another component of a principal’s duties. It can make all the difference in the world in how effective a teacher is. There is no perfect formula, because each person has their own unique level of confidence.
First Year Teacher
First Year Teacher - Being a first year teacher comes with a plethora of emotions both good and bad. First year teachers are typically excited, overwhelmed, nervous, anxious, over zealous, and even a little scared. Being a teacher is rewarding career, but there are times that it can be extremely challenging. Most teachers would agree that the first year is their most difficult, simply because they are not adequately prepared for all that will be thrown at them.
First Year Teacher - Being a first year teacher comes with a plethora of emotions both good and bad. First year teachers are typically excited, overwhelmed, nervous, anxious, over zealous, and even a little scared. Being a teacher is rewarding career, but there are times that it can be extremely challenging. Most teachers would agree that the first year is their most difficult, simply because they are not adequately prepared for all that will be thrown at them.
Wisconsin Education
Wisconsin education - A profile on Wisconsin education and schools. This profile on Wisconsin education includes state department of education information, salary information, district/school information, assessment information, etc.
Wisconsin education - A profile on Wisconsin education and schools. This profile on Wisconsin education includes state department of education information, salary information, district/school information, assessment information, etc.
Bullying Policy
Bullying policy - Every school must have a bullying policy. In today's society this has become a major issue and most bullying occurs in the setting of school. More than ever school's need to combat this issue. It is a fact that more and more students are taking their own lives because of bullying. School administrators have to make this a priority and put a stop to bullying.
Bullying policy - Every school must have a bullying policy. In today's society this has become a major issue and most bullying occurs in the setting of school. More than ever school's need to combat this issue. It is a fact that more and more students are taking their own lives because of bullying. School administrators have to make this a priority and put a stop to bullying.
New York Education
New York education - A profile on New York education and schools. This profile on New York education includes state department of education information, salary information, district/school information, assessment information, etc.
New York education - A profile on New York education and schools. This profile on New York education includes state department of education information, salary information, district/school information, assessment information, etc.
Classroom Discipline Decisions
Classroom Discipline Decisions - A major component of being an effective teacher is making correct classroom discipline decisions. Teachers who cannot manage student discipline in their classroom effectively are limited in their overall effectiveness in almost every other area of teaching.
Classroom Discipline Decisions - A major component of being an effective teacher is making correct classroom discipline decisions. Teachers who cannot manage student discipline in their classroom effectively are limited in their overall effectiveness in almost every other area of teaching.
Post Evaluation Form
After evaluating a teacher it is necessary to meet with the teacher to go over the evaluation. The post evaluation form provides documentation that you did meet with the teacher. The following is a sample post evaluation form.
After evaluating a teacher it is necessary to meet with the teacher to go over the evaluation. The post evaluation form provides documentation that you did meet with the teacher. The following is a sample post evaluation form.
Parental Involvement in Educat
Parental Involvement in Education - True school reform will always begin with increased parental involvement in their child’s education. It has been proven time and time again that parents who invest time and place value on their child’s education will have children who are more successful in school. Naturally there are always exceptions, but teaching your child to value education will have a positive impact on their education.
Parental Involvement in Education - True school reform will always begin with increased parental involvement in their child’s education. It has been proven time and time again that parents who invest time and place value on their child’s education will have children who are more successful in school. Naturally there are always exceptions, but teaching your child to value education will have a positive impact on their education.
Michigan Education
Michigan education - A profile on Michigan education and schools. This profile on Michigan education includes state department of education information, salary information, district/school information, assessment information, etc.
Michigan education - A profile on Michigan education and schools. This profile on Michigan education includes state department of education information, salary information, district/school information, assessment information, etc.
Learning Styles
Learning Styles - Definition of learning styles as a teaching strategy.
Learning Styles - Definition of learning styles as a teaching strategy.
Teacher Support
Teacher Support - Having a supportive principal can make all the difference for a teacher. Teachers want to know that their principal has their best interest in mind. One of the main duties of a principal is to provide teacher support. The relationship between a teacher and a principal has to be built on a foundation of trust. This type of relationship takes time to build.
Teacher Support - Having a supportive principal can make all the difference for a teacher. Teachers want to know that their principal has their best interest in mind. One of the main duties of a principal is to provide teacher support. The relationship between a teacher and a principal has to be built on a foundation of trust. This type of relationship takes time to build.
Conducting an Interview
Conducting an Interview - Every district has their own approach to conducting an interview and hiring new teachers. Many districts conduct a one on one interview during some part of the process. The interview process can be taxing especially on the interviewee. The following tips can be used to make the interviewee more comfortable and can increase efficiency during the interview process.
Conducting an Interview - Every district has their own approach to conducting an interview and hiring new teachers. Many districts conduct a one on one interview during some part of the process. The interview process can be taxing especially on the interviewee. The following tips can be used to make the interviewee more comfortable and can increase efficiency during the interview process.
Indiana Education
Indiana education - A profile on Indiana education and schools. This profile on Indiana education includes state department of education information, salary information, district/school information, assessment information, etc.
Indiana education - A profile on Indiana education and schools. This profile on Indiana education includes state department of education information, salary information, district/school information, assessment information, etc.
Student Handbook
Student handbook - Every school has a student handbook. I strongly believe that the handbook is a living, breathing tool that should be updated and changed every year. As a school principal it is essential that you keep your student handbook up-to-date. A policy that will work in one district, may not be as effective in another district. With that said, I believe there are ten essential policies that every student handbook should include.
Student handbook - Every school has a student handbook. I strongly believe that the handbook is a living, breathing tool that should be updated and changed every year. As a school principal it is essential that you keep your student handbook up-to-date. A policy that will work in one district, may not be as effective in another district. With that said, I believe there are ten essential policies that every student handbook should include.
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 succeed academically. The motivation lies in the fact that if they do not meet their goals, then the student will be required to repeat that grade the following year. A plan of study gives the student an opportunity to prove themselves rather than holding them directly back a grade which could have an overall negative affect.
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 succeed academically. The motivation lies in the fact that if they do not meet their goals, then the student will be required to repeat that grade the following year. A plan of study gives the student an opportunity to prove themselves rather than holding them directly back a grade which could have an overall negative affect.
Louisiana Education
Louisiana education - A profile on Louisiana education and schools. This profile on Louisiana education includes state department of education information, salary information, district/school information, assessment information, etc.
Louisiana education - A profile on Louisiana education and schools. This profile on Louisiana education includes state department of education information, salary information, district/school information, assessment information, etc.
Transitioning to the Common Core
Transitioning to the Common Core - Transitioning to the Common Core is not going to be easy. It is going to take a total team effort from everyone who has stakes in the education system. As we transition to the Common Core State Standards, we examine the roles each key stake holder group will play and offer some suggestions that will make the transition smoother. While this list is not comprehensive, it offers a good starting point for each of the key stake holding groups.
Transitioning to the Common Core - Transitioning to the Common Core is not going to be easy. It is going to take a total team effort from everyone who has stakes in the education system. As we transition to the Common Core State Standards, we examine the roles each key stake holder group will play and offer some suggestions that will make the transition smoother. While this list is not comprehensive, it offers a good starting point for each of the key stake holding groups.
Charter School
Charter school -- What is a charter school? Charter schools are becoming increasingly popular across the country. This article focuses on what charter schools offer, what advantages they provide, and some concerns there may be with charter schools.
Charter school -- What is a charter school? Charter schools are becoming increasingly popular across the country. This article focuses on what charter schools offer, what advantages they provide, and some concerns there may be with charter schools.
Summative Evaluation
Summative Evaluation - Definition of summative evaluation as an education related term.
Summative Evaluation - Definition of summative evaluation as an education related term.
Seven Ways to Provide Help for
Help for Teachers - The best teachers will work hard to improve in all areas. Sometimes a teacher needs assistance in identifying their strengths and weaknesses as well as a plan to improve. This is a crucial part of a principal’s job. A principal should know each teacher’s individual strength and weaknesses. They should develop a plan for providing help for teachers that focus on areas that need improvement. There are many ways that a principal can provide help for teachers.
Help for Teachers - The best teachers will work hard to improve in all areas. Sometimes a teacher needs assistance in identifying their strengths and weaknesses as well as a plan to improve. This is a crucial part of a principal’s job. A principal should know each teacher’s individual strength and weaknesses. They should develop a plan for providing help for teachers that focus on areas that need improvement. There are many ways that a principal can provide help for teachers.
Guide to Discipline
Guide to Discipline - Every principal should develop a simple guide to discipline for their teachers to follow. This guide simply outlines what offenses should be dealt with in the classroom by the teacher and which offenses should result in a discipline referral. This guide to discipline will eliminate guessing by the teacher and will ultimately make the principal's job easier.
Guide to Discipline - Every principal should develop a simple guide to discipline for their teachers to follow. This guide simply outlines what offenses should be dealt with in the classroom by the teacher and which offenses should result in a discipline referral. This guide to discipline will eliminate guessing by the teacher and will ultimately make the principal's job easier.
Common Core Resources
Common Core Resources - Full implementation of the Common Core State Standards is getting closer with each passing day. Administrators and teachers across the country are working hard to gain a solid understanding of the new skills they will be required to teach. Many have already begun to shift their approach in the classroom. There are several wonderful Common Core resources available for teachers to make that shift.
Common Core Resources - Full implementation of the Common Core State Standards is getting closer with each passing day. Administrators and teachers across the country are working hard to gain a solid understanding of the new skills they will be required to teach. Many have already begun to shift their approach in the classroom. There are several wonderful Common Core resources available for teachers to make that shift.
Science Websites
Students of all age love science. They especially enjoy interactive and hands-on science activities. The following five interactive science websites promote the field of science through interaction.
Students of all age love science. They especially enjoy interactive and hands-on science activities. The following five interactive science websites promote the field of science through interaction.
Personal Development Plan
Personal Development Plan - Definition of Personal Development Plan as a teacher improvement related term.
Personal Development Plan - Definition of Personal Development Plan as a teacher improvement related term.
Reduce Stress for Principals
Reduce Stress - Some level of stress is associated with just about any job. It seems that the more you are responsible for the higher the level of stress there is. Being a principal can be a very stressful job as you deal with teachers, students, and parents. It is essential to reduce stress if you want to continue to effectively do your difficult job year in and year out.
Reduce Stress - Some level of stress is associated with just about any job. It seems that the more you are responsible for the higher the level of stress there is. Being a principal can be a very stressful job as you deal with teachers, students, and parents. It is essential to reduce stress if you want to continue to effectively do your difficult job year in and year out.
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 should only summarize placement concerns. However teachers are strongly encouraged to add additional documentation to support their decision including work samples, test scores, teacher notes, etc.
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 should only summarize placement concerns. However teachers are strongly encouraged to add additional documentation to support their decision including work samples, test scores, teacher notes, etc.
California Education
California education - A profile on California education and schools. This profile on California education includes state department of education information, salary information, district/school information, assessment information, etc.
California education - A profile on California education and schools. This profile on California education includes state department of education information, salary information, district/school information, assessment information, etc.
Alabama Education
Alabama education - A profile on Alabama education and schools. This profile on Alabama education includes state department of education information, salary information, district/school information, assessment information, etc.
Alabama education - A profile on Alabama education and schools. This profile on Alabama education includes state department of education information, salary information, district/school information, assessment information, etc.
Progress Monitoring
Progress Monitoring - Definition of progress monitoring as an intervention related term.
Progress Monitoring - Definition of progress monitoring as an intervention related term.
Ohio Education
Ohio education - A profile on Ohio education and schools. This profile on Ohio education includes state department of education information, salary information, district/school information, assessment information, etc.
Ohio education - A profile on Ohio education and schools. This profile on Ohio education includes state department of education information, salary information, district/school information, assessment information, etc.
Providing Structure in the Classroom
Structure in the Classroom - A key component of being an effective teacher begins with providing structure in the classroom. Providing structure maximizes student learning opportunities, minimizes distractions, and generally makes the overall atmosphere of the classroom more pleasant. Most students will respond positively to structure especially those who do not have any structure or stability in their home life.
Structure in the Classroom - A key component of being an effective teacher begins with providing structure in the classroom. Providing structure maximizes student learning opportunities, minimizes distractions, and generally makes the overall atmosphere of the classroom more pleasant. Most students will respond positively to structure especially those who do not have any structure or stability in their home life.
Community of Learners
Work with people. Work with people rather than on people. Part of a set of fourteen goals with two strategies for each goal built around the fourteen considerations for principals as they build a community of learners.
Work with people. Work with people rather than on people. Part of a set of fourteen goals with two strategies for each goal built around the fourteen considerations for principals as they build a community of learners.
Retention Policy
Retention Policy - School retention can be a controversial and touchy topic. Most parents do not want to hear that their child may need to be retained. Having a well written retention policy that details an appeals process protects the school district and the teachers and provides the parent with options should they disagree with the initial teacher's decision.
Retention Policy - School retention can be a controversial and touchy topic. Most parents do not want to hear that their child may need to be retained. Having a well written retention policy that details an appeals process protects the school district and the teachers and provides the parent with options should they disagree with the initial teacher's decision.
High Stakes Testing
High stakes testing. A set of tips and suggestions to get your students to perform at a much higher level on state assessments and benchmarks in the game of high stakes testing. These suggested have been documented to improve high stakes testing scores when used as a guideline for how you run your class.
High stakes testing. A set of tips and suggestions to get your students to perform at a much higher level on state assessments and benchmarks in the game of high stakes testing. These suggested have been documented to improve high stakes testing scores when used as a guideline for how you run your class.
Hawaii Education
Hawaii education - A profile on Hawaii education and schools. This profile on Hawaii education includes state department of education information, salary information, district/school information, assessment information, etc.
Hawaii education - A profile on Hawaii education and schools. This profile on Hawaii education includes state department of education information, salary information, district/school information, assessment information, etc.
Limiting School Effectiveness
School Effectiveness - There are so many factors beyond any one person’s control that can strip school effectiveness. The truth is that the majority of teachers and administrators do the best they can with what they are given. Each school is different. There are schools that definitely have more limiting factors than others when it comes to overall effectiveness. There are several factors that many schools deal with on a daily basis that strip school effectiveness.
School Effectiveness - There are so many factors beyond any one person’s control that can strip school effectiveness. The truth is that the majority of teachers and administrators do the best they can with what they are given. Each school is different. There are schools that definitely have more limiting factors than others when it comes to overall effectiveness. There are several factors that many schools deal with on a daily basis that strip school effectiveness.
Illinois Education
Illinois education - A profile on Illinois education and schools. This profile on Illinois education includes state department of education information, salary information, district/school information, assessment information, etc.
Illinois education - A profile on Illinois education and schools. This profile on Illinois education includes state department of education information, salary information, district/school information, assessment information, etc.
Interactive Social Studies Websites
Interactive Social Studies Websites - This is the digital age. An age where children are exposed to all forms of technology from the time they are born. Unlike previous generations where the use of technology was a learned behavior, this generation of children are able to use technology instinctively. There are many terrific interactive social studies websites that will resonate with children of this generation. Here we explore five interactive social studies websites that actively engage students across the social studies genre including geography, history, map skills, etc.
Interactive Social Studies Websites - This is the digital age. An age where children are exposed to all forms of technology from the time they are born. Unlike previous generations where the use of technology was a learned behavior, this generation of children are able to use technology instinctively. There are many terrific interactive social studies websites that will resonate with children of this generation. Here we explore five interactive social studies websites that actively engage students across the social studies genre including geography, history, map skills, etc.
Arkansas Education
Arkansas education - A profile on Arkansas education and schools. This profile on Arkansas education includes state department of education information, salary information, district/school information, assessment information, etc.
Arkansas education - A profile on Arkansas education and schools. This profile on Arkansas education includes state department of education information, salary information, district/school information, assessment information, etc.
School Legislation
School Legislation - Definition of school legislation as a school law related term.
School Legislation - Definition of school legislation as a school law related term.
Iowa Education
Iowa education - A profile on Iowa education and schools. This profile on Iowa education includes state department of education information, salary information, district/school information, assessment information, etc.
Iowa education - A profile on Iowa education and schools. This profile on Iowa education includes state department of education information, salary information, district/school information, assessment information, etc.
Oklahoma Education
Oklahoma education - A profile on Oklahoma education and schools. This profile on Oklahoma education includes state department of education information, salary information, district/school information, assessment information, etc.
Oklahoma education - A profile on Oklahoma education and schools. This profile on Oklahoma education includes state department of education information, salary information, district/school information, assessment information, etc.
Professionalism
Professionalism - Professionalism is an underrated quality that every educator should possess. Administrators and teachers represent their school district and should do so in a professional manner. Building and maintaining relationships are key components of professionalism.
Professionalism - Professionalism is an underrated quality that every educator should possess. Administrators and teachers represent their school district and should do so in a professional manner. Building and maintaining relationships are key components of professionalism.
Georgia Education
Georgia education - A profile on Georgia education and schools. This profile on Georgia education includes state department of education information, salary information, district/school information, assessment information, etc.
Georgia education - A profile on Georgia education and schools. This profile on Georgia education includes state department of education information, salary information, district/school information, assessment information, etc.
Mississippi Education
Mississippi education - A profile on Mississippi education and schools. This profile on Mississippi education includes state department of education information, salary information, district/school information, assessment information, etc.
Mississippi education - A profile on Mississippi education and schools. This profile on Mississippi education includes state department of education information, salary information, district/school information, assessment information, etc.
New Mexico Education
New Mexico education - A profile on New Mexico education and schools. This profile on New Mexico education includes state department of education information, salary information, district/school information, assessment information, etc.
New Mexico education - A profile on New Mexico education and schools. This profile on New Mexico education includes state department of education information, salary information, district/school information, assessment information, etc.
Textbook Adoption
Textbook Adoption - Textbooks are vital tools within the realm of education and textbook adoption is an important part of the process. The textbook industry is a multi-billion dollar industry. Textbooks are to teachers and students as a bible is to pastors and their congregations.
Textbook Adoption - Textbooks are vital tools within the realm of education and textbook adoption is an important part of the process. The textbook industry is a multi-billion dollar industry. Textbooks are to teachers and students as a bible is to pastors and their congregations.
Beginning of School
Beginning of school - The beginning of school means many things to different people. To students it can mean getting to see your friends again, but it also means getting up early and having homework. However, for school principals it can be the most stressful time of the year, particularly if you are not prepared.
Beginning of school - The beginning of school means many things to different people. To students it can mean getting to see your friends again, but it also means getting up early and having homework. However, for school principals it can be the most stressful time of the year, particularly if you are not prepared.
Tennessee Education
Tennessee education - A profile on Tennessee education and schools. This profile on Tennessee education includes state department of education information, salary information, district/school information, assessment information, etc.
Tennessee education - A profile on Tennessee education and schools. This profile on Tennessee education includes state department of education information, salary information, district/school information, assessment information, etc.
NCLB
Definition of No Child Left Behind(NCLB) as a education related term.
Definition of No Child Left Behind(NCLB) as a education related term.
Pre-Evaluation Form
Before observing a teacher it is necessary to have a pre evaluation conference to set a date to observe, go over any specifics that you will be looking for, and to see if there is any specific thing the teacher would like you to look for. The pre evaluation form below provides documentation that this meeting took place.
Before observing a teacher it is necessary to have a pre evaluation conference to set a date to observe, go over any specifics that you will be looking for, and to see if there is any specific thing the teacher would like you to look for. The pre evaluation form below provides documentation that this meeting took place.
Summative Assessment
Summative Assessment - Definition of summative assessment as an education assessment related term.
Summative Assessment - Definition of summative assessment as an education assessment related term.
Missouri Education
Missouri education - A profile on Missouri education and schools. This profile on Missouri education includes state department of education information, salary information, district/school information, assessment information, etc.
Missouri education - A profile on Missouri education and schools. This profile on Missouri education includes state department of education information, salary information, district/school information, assessment information, etc.
Arizona Education
Arizona education - A profile on Arizona education and schools. This profile on Arizona education includes state department of education information, salary information, district/school information, assessment information, etc.
Arizona education - A profile on Arizona education and schools. This profile on Arizona education includes state department of education information, salary information, district/school information, assessment information, etc.
Writing and the Common Core
Writing and the Common Core - The Common Core State Standards themselves are not much different than many states’ current adopted standards. There are some definite subtle changes, but overall they align fairly well with most states. The biggest change resulting from the Common Core will be the associated assessments particularly in the area of writing. The rigor attached to writing and the Common Core will be a difficult transition for both teachers and students.
Writing and the Common Core - The Common Core State Standards themselves are not much different than many states’ current adopted standards. There are some definite subtle changes, but overall they align fairly well with most states. The biggest change resulting from the Common Core will be the associated assessments particularly in the area of writing. The rigor attached to writing and the Common Core will be a difficult transition for both teachers and students.
Corporal Punishment in Schools
Corporal punishment in schools -- Corporal punishment in schools is a controversial topic. It is banned in many schools and some states. This is a sample policy for corporal punishment in schools.
Corporal punishment in schools -- Corporal punishment in schools is a controversial topic. It is banned in many schools and some states. This is a sample policy for corporal punishment in schools.
American Federation of Teachers
American Federation of Teachers - The American Federation of Teachers (AFT) is the second largest educational union in the United States. They boast over 1.5 million members. The American Federation of Teachers (AFT) was formed on April 15, 1916 and have been fighting for teacher's rights and educational policy reform since that time.
American Federation of Teachers - The American Federation of Teachers (AFT) is the second largest educational union in the United States. They boast over 1.5 million members. The American Federation of Teachers (AFT) was formed on April 15, 1916 and have been fighting for teacher's rights and educational policy reform since that time.
Maryland Education
Maryland education - A profile on Maryland education and schools. This profile on Maryland education includes state department of education information, salary information, district/school information, assessment information, etc.
Maryland education - A profile on Maryland education and schools. This profile on Maryland education includes state department of education information, salary information, district/school information, assessment information, etc.
NEA
The National Education Association (NEA) is the largest teacher union in the United States. What are their principles, how can they benefit their members, and what issues are important to them? All of these and more are examined throughout this article.
The National Education Association (NEA) is the largest teacher union in the United States. What are their principles, how can they benefit their members, and what issues are important to them? All of these and more are examined throughout this article.
Traditional School Calendar
Traditional School Calendar - Definition of traditional school calendar as an education related term.
Traditional School Calendar - Definition of traditional school calendar as an education related term.
Minnesota Education
Minnesota education - A profile on Minnesota education and schools. This profile on Minnesota education includes state department of education information, salary information, district/school information, assessment information, etc.
Minnesota education - A profile on Minnesota education and schools. This profile on Minnesota education includes state department of education information, salary information, district/school information, assessment information, etc.