Updated: The 2nd edition of this bestselling title features brand new strategies plus illustrations! Make sure your new teachers are ready for the realities of the classroom. Be confident that their mentors are focused and effective. Organized so new teachers can read it by themselves, this book can also be studied collaboratively with veteran teachers who have been selected to mentor them. Addressing the questions and struggles of all new teachers - with simple solutions - this book:Generates instant impact on teacher effectiveness Promotes communication between new teachers and their mentors Offers strategies for any teacher looking to become more effective

Now in its third edition, this bestseller has remained popular, relevant, and a must-read for new teachers, mentors, administrators, and staff development professionals. Appropriate for individual or collaborative study, this book provides simple, practical solutions to the challenges experienced by both new and veteran teachers, including: * managing the classroom; * handling discipline problems; * dealing with challenging students, coworkers, and parents; * planning lessons effectively and managing time wisely; * accommodating individual differences in students; * getting students excited about learning; * and much, much more. In this new edition, you'll find advice on incorporating technology into your lessons and using social media to connect with others. You'll also find new Ask Yourself questions (following each of the 101 Answers) and Chapter Highlightsto help you apply the ideas in your own classroom. These resources are available in the book and on our website for easy download. Though written for new teachers, the book's practical, easy-to-implement strategies will appeal to teachers of any grade level, subject area, or level of expertise, as well as to mentors, induction coordinators, or anyone seeking to find answers to classroom challenges and improve teaching skills.

Now in its third edition, this bestseller has remained popular, relevant, and a must-read for new teachers, mentors, administrators, and staff development professionals. Appropriate for individual or collaborative study, this book provides simple, practical solutions to the challenges experienced by both new and veteran teachers, including: • managing the classroom; • handling discipline problems; • dealing with challenging students, coworkers, and parents; • planning lessons effectively and managing time wisely; • accommodating individual differences in students; • getting students excited about learning; • and much, much more. In this new edition, you’ll find advice on incorporating technology into your lessons and using social media to connect with others. You’ll also find new Ask Yourself questions (following each of the 101 Answers) and Chapter Highlights to help you apply the ideas in your own classroom. These resources are available in the book and on our website for easy download. Though written for new teachers, the book's practical, easy-to-implement strategies will appeal to teachers of any grade level, subject area, or level of expertise, as well as to mentors, induction coordinators, or anyone seeking to find answers to classroom challenges and improve teaching skills.

"A much-needed resource for teacher mentors. The new and updated strategies and practical approach will give mentors crucial support as they provide assistance and encouragement to new teachers. Portner has clearly demonstrated the importance of both theory and practice in this practical guide." —Priscilla Miller, Director Center for Teacher Education & Research, Westfield State College A comprehensive guide for developing successful mentors! Quality mentoring can provide the support and guidance critical to an educator′s first years of teaching. In the latest edition of the best-selling Mentoring New Teachers, Hal Portner draws upon research, experience, and insights to provide a comprehensive overview of essential mentoring behaviors. Packed with strategies, exercises, resources, and concepts, this book examines four critical mentoring functions: establishing good rapport, assessing mentee progress, coaching continuous improvement, and guiding mentees toward self-reliance. Tools and topics new to this edition include: Teacher mentor standards based on the NBPTS Core Propositions and validated by members of the International Mentoring Association and other practitioners Classroom observation methods and competency instruments Tools to assess preferred learning styles Approaches to mentoring the nontraditional new teacher A guide for careerlong professional development School leaders, experienced and prospective mentors, and staff developers can use this step-by-step handbook to create a dynamic mentoring program or revitalize an existing one.

Start the school year in a powerful way with this edition's new activities, tips for the classroom environment, and revised instructional materials in English and Spanish.

"An excellent tool for aspiring principals as well as those who find it uplifting to be reassured that they are doing the right thing." —Gerard Dery, Principal Nessacus Regional Middle School, Dalton, MA "This book serves as a valuable tool for districts seeking to enhance the skill level of their principals and would be ideal for professional development." —Carolyn Banks, Regional Director of Teacher Education University of La Verne A comprehensive guide to building successful relationships with all school personnel! Inspiring faculty and support staff to perform their best is a key factor in developing a school culture that helps students thrive. This resource provides principals with the policies, procedures, and techniques to lead and manage school personnel and create an effective work environment. The authors provide real-world scenarios and practical strategies to help define the principal′s leadership role and strengthen personnel management skills. The book also offers reflective exercises in each chapter to assist administrators in evaluating their own schools and practices. Based on ISLLC and ELCC standards for school leadership, this book covers: Shaping school culture to promote shared ownership of the school′s vision Recruiting, selecting, and retaining qualified personnel Effective communication and conflict resolution Handling challenging situations such as supervising marginal employees and addressing grievances The Principal′s Guide to Managing School Personnel is an indispensable reference for managing one of your school′s most important resources: your staff.

If youve been fortunate to attend one of Annette Breauxs speeches or have read her books, you know her heartwarming poetry is accompanied by profound lessons for teachers and students. This book is the long-awaited collection of her poems. Perfect for new teachers, veteran teachers, administrators, and staff developers, this book offers a creative way to improve teaching and learning. The Poetry of Annette Breaux is really two books in one: Poetically Speaking -- 25 Tips and Poems for Teachers No Adults Allowed -- 35 Lessons and Poems for Teachers and Students