The New Teacher's Handbook: Grades K-8

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Practical, honest advice helps simplify and demystify the art and science of teaching. This indispensable guide covers such basics as classroom design and decoration, curriculum, assessment, the first day and week and interaction with faculty and students. Reinforcing the rewards of being a great teacher who makes a difference, this guide enables first-year teachers to:

• Equip themselves with the knowledge and tools to succeed. • Fit into the established culture of the school. • Establish a solid, thematic, integrated curriculum and lesson plans. • Elicit advice and help from faculty members and mentors. • Conduct effective parent and student-led conferences. • Integrate technology into the classroom. • Make specific plans for the very first day of school through the first week.