Presented by:

Carolyn Livingston, M.A.
Education Consultant
CLiving857@aol.com

Teaching is one of the most noble and challenging of all professions. Every day you will touch the lives of young people who will remember you for the rest of their lives. The impact that you have on students is tremendous; therefore, each day that you enter your classroom, it is critical to remember that you have the power to change lives. Each and every student is relying on you.

          I.     Positive Climate for Learning - Discipline and Classroom Management   
                  Always be firm, fair, and consistent.

          II.   Classroom Instruction and Lesson Design  
                 Critical components (Lesson Objective, Direct Instruction/Input, Modeling, Guided Practice, Checking for Understanding, 
                 Reteach, Assessment)

          III. Student Assessment and Using Data - Teacher-Made, District, and State Required
                 It is crucial to use assessment data as a tool to guide your daily instruction. This information provides the feedback information
                 needed to track each student's performance. Monitor and adjust your daily classroom instruction based on the data you collect 
                 and analyze.

          IV. Be Prepared for Anything! Organization is critical!
                'Over-prepare' for lessons and stay calm. If a lesson isn't working, it's okay to shift gears and go to "Plan B". You and your
                classroom need to be organized. Have special independent 'learning centers' arranged that are student/user friendly and reinforce
                the instructional content. Have all learning materials and supplies ready.

          V.  Grade Level Planning and Team Teaching  
                Working as a team strengthens your daily instruction and provides you with professional support. Collaborate with your peers
                and fellow teachers.

          VI. Your Principal is the Instructional Leader - Tap into Their Experience 
                Establish a positive relationship with your principal; ask for their guidance and feedback. Remember, they were once in your shoes.

          VII. Parents and Community Members
                  Your students and their parents are your clients. Invite their collaboration and assistance in your classroom. Tap into community
                  resources for your class.