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 * New Teacher Toolbox **

Suggested Teacher Readings First Year Teacher Advice Teacher Handbook Example Teacher ABC Cheat Sheet Example


 * Advice for New Teachers **

According to Mihans (June, 2008) in his article entitled //Can Teachers Lead Teachers//, there are 4 recommendations for new teacher leaders.

1. Join and actively participate in professional teacher organizations.


 * If you really want change and want to make the profession better, teachers must work together to create the capacity needed for positive, systemic change! Work smarter, not harder!

2. Join principals in leading your school.


 * Much can be accomplished when teachers and administrators work TOGETHER! Taking on those leadership roles will foster a great working relationship and promote the sharing of leadership roles! Principals love great teachers AND great employees!

3. Write a grant.


 * Nothing would impress an administrator more than finding the needed funding for materials through a grant. This process will also encourage teachers to target their school's specific needs. A good place to start is [|www.schoolgrants.org]

4. Create and/or support teacher mentoring programs.


 * If your school has a mentoring program, research its effectiveness. Do new teachers stay? Are they being supported? If your school does not have a mentoring program, why not? Try to find this out BEFORE taking the job. :)


 * Beginning Teacher Websites **

The following two sites were given to me as a first year teacher and I have shared them with my new teachers. One site is a bit old (2004) but full of helpful information for beginning teachers!

[|Website 1]

[|Website 2]