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Are you a new teacher? Watch these videos of veteran teachers reflecting on the rewards and challenges of their first year in the classroom; and offering advice on how to have a successful first year of teaching.

 

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Classroom Management
Tips and tools for arranging your classroom and establishing effective rules and procedures.

Working With Special Populations
Instructional strategies for students with autism, English language learners and more.

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Tools for becoming Nationally Board Certified, find teacher education programs and more.

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Tips for developing classroom assessments and resources for monthly celebrations.

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Tips for building parent-teacher relationships, creating a classroom team and more.

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Database of loan forgiveness programs, teacher grants, awards and more.

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