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26. Retirement planning tips for new teachers - Interview with Jennifer Huntress, CPA
Retirement may be the furthest thing from your mind as you just begin your new career as a teacher, but believe me - the years will go by in the blink of an eye.
Today’s episode is all about helping you to plan for...
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25. 3 reasons kids misbehave and what you can do about it
Now that school is in full swing, you may have noticed some of your little darlings are pushing their boundaries. As a new teacher, you must have strategies to know how to handle any misbehaviors, but you also need...
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24. 6 tips to support your students with ADHD
Now that school has started for most of you, it probably didn’t take long for you to hone in on who your bouncy fleas are in class. You know who I’m talking about: the kids that can’t sit still, that drum the desks...
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23. Part 2 Screening assessment - What do you do with the data?
As you get to know your new students, you will find yourself collecting and analyzing all sorts of data to figure out what they can and can’t do yet. If you listened to part 1 of this topic from last week’s episode...
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22. The why and how of important beginning of the year data collection
It’s time to teach! Where do you even start? If you have a good curriculum and a strong grade level or department team, the support to help you plan will be embedded in your school. But that doesn’t replace the need...
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21. What you need to know for a smooth first day of school
School is starting soon! Like really soon for some of you. If you're like me, you have a bunch of questions that seem silly, but would really ease your mind, so that’s what we are talking about today. We are...
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20. Words of wisdom for special education teachers
Teaching is a calling. At least it was for me. I was a senior in high school and volunteered for our local Special Olympics track and field event. From the moment I stepped off of the bus and our teacher buddied us...
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19. 5 things to do in July for a smooth start to the new school year
Summer is almost over and the back to school dreams (or nightmares) have begun. The excitement, fear, and nervousness are replacing your laid back-carefree July vacation. Not to worry! This is natural and all...
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18. The pros of being a 'mature' new teacher
Change is good, my friends! I should know! I spent 27 years in the classroom and that doesn’t count the first four years right out of high school, when I was a para professional supporting students on IEPs. I have...
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17. Interview with new 7th grade teacher, Mechele Newell
Boy, do I have a treat for you today. I had the pleasure of visiting with one of our members of the New Teacher Success Network, Mechele Newell. I always enjoy hearing about each persons' journey in becoming an...
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16. Finding Success with your teacher competency exams
Oh those new teacher competency exams: the RICA, edTPAs, CSET, PRAXIS, Foundations of Reading exam… the list goes on and on! I get it... the frustration of yet again another hoop you have to jump through to finally...
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15. Five universal truths for teachers to know, teach, and live by.
Old adages, proverbs, or general truths are important for us to live by. They become important lessons throughout the generations. And since teachers are the shapers of generations, we need to commit ourselves to...
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