CreativeMathLessons

The beginning of the school year is a stressful time for everyone. One of the common requirements for most teachers is to have a class outline of expectations. No need to reinvent the wheel...use this letter and simply alter it to your specific class needs. It is important to set the tone in terms of expectations early on. This letter could work almost any age group and content area. All you have to do is personalize it for your class. Introductory Class Letter by Dana Burrows is licensed

After ten years of teaching, graduate classes, serving on various district committees, mentoring new teachers and student teachers I have come up with this six-page list of suggestions for any new teacher. They are NOT about how to create lessons or how teach. These are no-nonsense tips about how to get a job, keep a job, excel at your job and develop good professional relationships along the way. I have been told by people I have mentored that this list has been extremely helpful and that is