Leadership for Literacy
A Brand New Start: A Seminar Not Only for First Year Teachers
CHALLENGES OF THE INDUCTION YEAR
- What we know about the first year
- The concerns of new teachers
- The reflective practitioner: A five step program of self reflection
- Making any day a new start
- Planning before school starts
ORGANIZING THE CURRICULUM
- Meeting the NCLB mandate
- Organizing the curriculum for the year, month, week, and day
- Authentic assessment
- A dozen ideas for keeping the paper chase under control
- Technology in your classroom
ORGANIZING YOUR CLASSROOM
- Creating your ideal room environment that reflects your program
- Bulletin board ideas and accessorizing your space
- A Baker's dozen ideas for creating a warm emotional climate
- Bargain hunting and scrounging for materials and supplies
- Essential classroom routines
- Using classroom monitors
ORGANIZING A POSITIVE DISCIPLINE PROGRAM
- How to create a democratic classroom
- The preventive discipline checklist
- Off to a positive start the first day/any day
- Contrasting approaches to discipline
- Eight low-key interventions for misdemeanors
- Eight responses to avoid
- Dealing with disruptive students
ORGANIZING YOUR SUPPORT TEAM
- How to prepare for a conduct a parent teacher conference
- How to prepare for substitutes
- Empowering aides and volunteers: 20 ideas for the helping hands
- How to scout your community and school site for resources and support
- Collaborating with other teachers
- Establishing positive relationships with your administrators
ORGANIZING YOUR LIFE
- How to create your own self-rejuvenation calendar
- Tried and true survival tips from teachers who have been there
- Balancing your commitments
- Stress reduction
THE LAST DAYS OF SCHOOL
- How to maintain interest up until the last day
- How to reflect on your year
- How to deconstruct your room
- How to plan for your time off
Presented by: Ellen Kronowitz
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