Oregon Education Professional Development Commission
The First Days
Designed for first-year teachers, this 116-page packet has it all. Questions you should ask administrators and fellow teachers, a checklist of things to do before school starts, a school-year calendar to record special school events and...
Queen's Printer for Ontario
E workshop.on.ca: Effective Instr'n in Math, K 6: Assess't Home Connections [Pdf]
Volume 4 in an eworkshop Guide to Effective Instruction in Math outlines and illustrates instructional strategies for assessing mathematical understanding of students in K-6 and for promoting positive interactions with families about the...
AdLit
Ad lit.org: Engaging Parents to Support Academic Attainment Over Time
Chances for success are improved when adults offer children, starting at a young age, positive expectations and aspirations about what they can do and achieve. Learn ways to help parents support students' long-term success in school,...
AdLit
Ad lit.org: Engaging Parents to Support Good School Attendance
Poor school attendance is a strong predictor of school dropout. Children can't learn if they aren't present in school, so attendance is a must. Parents are best positioned to ensure children attend school and to build the expectation...
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Standards for School Mathematics
This standards-based NCTM website offers resources for teachers of mathematics for all grade levels, including interactive math tools, lesson plans, online resources, and the like.
Buck Institute
Pbl Works: Leading With the 4 C's to Build the 5th C: Culture
[Free Registration/Login Required] A video and an article discussing how critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity in PBL can lead to a positive culture in the school. [32:12]