This protocol can help you get a better understanding of student thinking and make more informed instructional decisions.

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By seeking to first understand behaviors, teachers can better support their students receiving special education services.

To set up a system that works for you, come up with a key that makes sense to you. Perhaps a red star=admin, yellow=co-teacher, blue=grade level, etc. Use a red exclamation point for when a ...

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A classic follow-the-leader game can work for all kinds of classroom management tasks—from arrivals to transitions to cleanup ...

Teachers in all grades can apply these strategies for presenting concise, appealing, student-friendly assignments.

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There’s no magic formula for getting through your first year, but these pointers will help you keep perspective and carry on.