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Sites for New
Teachers New teachers confront the difficult challenge of integrating into a new school environment and a new profession where existing teachers, staff and administrators are often at capacity and cannot provide the necessary support that new teachers need. This often results in teachers leaving the field after only several years on the job. We need bright, young teachers to stay engaged. Each website listed below has a keen focus on supporting new teachers. There are also many excellent programs for new teachers available at the state, county, district and school levels throughout the country. Adprima Provides "how to" information on lesson planning and writing behavioral objectives to ideas about classroom management, and descriptions of the advantages and disadvantages of different instructional methods. Inspiring Teachers Veteran teachers from the Dallas, TX area offer advice and links to new teachers throughout the country. New Teacher Center A national resource focused on teacher and administrator induction. The New Teacher Project A non-profit consulting group that partners with school districts, states and other educational entities to enhance their capacity to recruit, select, train, and support outstanding new teachers. TeachersFirst A collection of lessons and Web resources for K-12 classroom teachers, their students, and even students' families, with a focus on new teachers. Teachers Network A professional community of teachers and educators working together to improve student achievement. Paraprofessionals in education play an important role in our overall education system, with more than 500,000 of these K-12 educators in the U.S. alone. New regulations covered by the No Child Left Behind Law demand that paraprofessionals enroll in at least two years of higher education courses. A small number of Web sites geared toward today’s paraprofessional are listed below. There are also many excellent programs for paraprofessionals available at the state, county, district and school levels throughout the country. American Federation of Teachers (AFT)Section on paraprofessional certification. Educational Testing Service Features a "ParaPro Assessment" that reflects current research and the professional judgment and experience of educators across the country. The test was developed with the assistance of an advisory committee composed of paraprofessionals and teachers who work with paraprofessionals. MASTER Teacher Provides essential solutions to meet the professional development needs of educators at all levels—from the paraeducator to the superintendent. National Resource Center for Paraprofessionals US Department of Education DE site addresses commonly asked questions about the paraprofessional qualification requirements of Section 1119 of Title I, as amended by the No Child Left Behind Act.. |
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