Course Curriculum

18 Chapters · 120 Lessons

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    Chapter 1: Preparing For the Start of the School Year

    1. Video: Preparing For the Start of the School Year Free preview
    2. Slides: Preparing For the Start of the School Year Free preview
    3. Resource: "Resources for a Great Start to the School Year" Free preview
    4. Book Suggestion: "The First Days of School: How to Be an Effective Teacher" Free preview
    5. Reading: "The Summer To Do List For Teachers" Free preview
    6. Reading (Free E-Book)- "7 Steps for a Great Start to the School Year" Free preview
    7. Chapter 1 Quiz Free preview
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    Chapter 2: Reviewing Your Online and Social Media Presence

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      Video: Reviewing Your Online and Social Media Presence

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      Slides: Reviewing Your Online and Social Media Presence

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      Reading: "Seven Dos and Don’ts for Teachers Who Use Social Media"

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      Reading: "10 Social Media Rules for Teachers"

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      Chapter 2 Quiz

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    Chapter 3: Boundary Setting For You and Your Students

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    2. Slides: Boundary Setting For You and Your Students Free preview
    3. Activity: Scenarios Regarding Boundaries Free preview
    4. Reading: "5 Crucial Boundaries Teachers Must Maintain In Classrooms" Free preview
    5. Chapter 3 Quiz Free preview
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    Chapter 4: Classroom Management

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      Video: Classroom Management

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      Slides: Classroom Management

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      Activity: Classroom Management Scenarios

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      Reading: "7 Tips For Better Classroom Management"

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      Reading: "5 Principles of Outstanding Classroom Management"

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      Reading: "8 Proactive Classroom Management Tips"

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      Chapter 4 Quiz

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    Chapter 5: Classroom Routines

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      Video: Classroom Routines

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      Slides: Classroom Routines

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      Resource: Collaborative Group Work Protocols

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      Reading: First Few Weeks as a New Teacher: 3 Things I Wish I had Known

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      Reading: 6 Opening and Closing Routines for New Teachers

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      Chapter 5 Quiz

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    Chapter 6: The First Month

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      Video: The First Month

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      Slides: The First Month

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      Resource: Sample Student Survey

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      Reading: 6 Things To Do the First Month of School To Make the Rest of the Year a Success

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      Reading: Why I Don't Dig Into Curriculum for the First Few Weeks of School

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      Chapter 6 Quiz

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    Chapter 7: Building an Inclusive Classroom Environment

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      Video: Building an Inclusive Classroom Environment

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      Slides: Building an Inclusive Classroom Environment

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      Resource: Ice Breaker Activities (1)

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      Resource: Ice Breaker Activities (2)

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      Resource: 19 Classroom Seating Arrangements Fit For Your Teaching

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      Resource: Conflict Resolution Guide

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      Reading: Welcoming Students With a Smile

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      Reading: The 3 Benefits of Using Ice Breakers

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      Reading: Creating an Inclusive Classroom

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      Reading: Guide for Inclusive Teaching

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      Chapter 7 Quiz

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    Chapter 8: Tips on "Back to School Night" or "Open House"

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      Video: Tips on "Back to School Night" or "Open House"

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      Slides: Tips on "Back to School Night" or "Open House"

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      Resource: Agenda for Back to School Night / Open House

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      Reading: 10 Tips for a Better Back-to-School Night

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      Reading: Ditching Back-To-School Night Anxiety: A Guide For New Teachers

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      Chapter 8 Quiz

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    Chapter 9: Establishing Positive Relationships With Your Students' Families

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      Video: Establishing Positive Relationships With Your Students' Families

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      Slides: Establishing Positive Relationships With Your Students' Families

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      Book Recommendation: Understanding Independent School Parents

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      Activity: Scenarios Regarding Interactions with Parents / Guardians

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      Chapter 9 Quiz

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    Chapter 10: Communicating Effectively

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      Video: Communicating Effectively

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      Slides: Communicating Effectively

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      Resource: Protocol and Email Templates for Communicating Student Concerns

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      Reading: Scripting a Parent Phone Call

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      Chapter 10 Quiz

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    Chapter 11: Effective Lesson Planning and Differentiated Instruction

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      Video: Effective Lesson Planning and Differentiated Instruction

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      Slides: Effective Lesson Planning and Differentiated Instruction

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      Video Link: New Teacher Survival Guide Differentiating Instruction

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      Resource: Madelyn Hunter Lesson Cycle - Lesson Plan Template

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      Resource: 5 E's Lesson Plan Template and Sample

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      Resource: Backwards Design Lesson Planning Template

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      Resource: Book Summary of "How to Differentiate Instruction in Academically Diverse Classrooms"

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      Reading: What Is Instructional Scaffolding?

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      Reading: The Top 3 Ways Teachers Differentiate Instruction

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      Reading: What Does Differentiated Learning Look Like? Scaffolding and Tiering

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      Chapter 11 Quiz

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    Chapter 12: Student Assessment and Grading

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      Video: Student Assessment and Grading

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      Slides: Student Assessment and Grading

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      Video: Using Common Formative Assessments to Help Teachers Reflect on Their Practice

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      Reading: Formative and Summative Assessment

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      Chapter 12 Quiz

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    Chapter 13: Writing Narrative Reports (Report Cards)

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      Video: Writing Narrative Reports (Report Cards)

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      Slides: Writing Narrative Reports (Report Cards)

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      Resource: General Structure for Evidential Reports

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      Resource: 76 Best Report Card Comments Samples for Teachers

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      Resource: 125 Report Card Comments

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      Resource: 223 Final Report Card Comments

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      Chapter 13 Quiz

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    Chapter 14: Parent/Family Conferences

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      Video: Parent/Family Conferences

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      Slides: Parent/Family Conferences

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      Video: Parent Teacher Conference Tips

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      Resource: Checklist - Preparing For a Parent Conference

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      Resource: Executing a Parent Conference - A General Script

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      Reading: 10 Tips for Smooth Sailing Parent Teacher Conferences

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      Reading: How to Overcome Four Common Challenges of Student-Led Conferences

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      Reading: When Students Lead Parent Conferences

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      Reading: Our Student-Led Conferences Were Falling Short. Here’s What We Changed.

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      Chapter 14 Quiz

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    Chapter 15: Classroom Observations

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      Video: Classroom Observations

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      Slides: Classroom Observations

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      Reading: How to Implement the Think, Pair, Share Teaching Strategy in Your Classroom

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      Reading: 7 Tips for Nailing a Classroom Observation

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      Reading: 12 Tips for Acing Your Teacher Observation and Calming Those Nerves

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      Reading: When the Observation is a Surprise

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      Chapter 15 Quiz

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    Chapter 16: Professional Development and Networking

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      Video: Professional Development and Networking

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      Slides: Professional Development and Networking

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      Resource: Advancing Independent Schools

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      Reading: 8 Reasons Why Professional Development is Critical for Teachers

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      Reading: LinkedIn for Teachers: 7 Ways to Make the Most of Your Teacher Profile

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      Reading: 10 Reasons Every Teacher Needs A Professional Learning Network

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      Chapter 16 Quiz

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    Chapter 17: Artificial Intelligence in Education

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      Video: Artificial Intelligence in Education

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      Slides: Artificial Intelligence in Education

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      Reading: ChatGPT and Beyond: How to Handle AI in Schools

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      Resource: AI in Education Webinars from AI for Education

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      Reading: Using AI to Implement Effective Teaching Strategies in Classrooms: Five Strategies, Including Prompts

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      Chapter 17 Quiz

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    Chapter 18: General Tips

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      Video: General Tips

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      Slides: General Tips

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      Reading: Find Your Marigold: The One Essential Rule for New Teachers

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      Chapter 18 Quiz

Meet Your Mentor: Zack Boboth

Hi, I'm Zack, a seasoned educator with over a decade of experience. I understand the struggles of being a first year teacher and am here to support you on your journey to becoming a confident and effective educator.