Director of Instructional Technology
Linda Brandon

Icebreakers, Volume 12
Getting to Know You Activities for the first days of school from Education World.

Icebreakers
Getting to know your students and help them feel at ease in your classroom can take time. Visit this site with ideas for different age groups and curriculum areas.

What I Wish I'd Known When I Was a New Teacher
A collection of articles compiled by teachervision.com offering advice and very helpful tips for new teachers.

What to Expect Your First Year of Teaching
Also from Amy DePaul, US Department of Education, 1998.

Beginning Teachers' Toolbox
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New Teachers Network
Join this online forum to connect with veteran teachers who can provide support and answers to your questions.

New Middle School Teacher Guide
Great resources for teachers of middle school students. Be sure to go to the link, "In an emergency, go straight to The First Days of Middle School."

Instructor Magazine
Excerpts from the monthly magazine in an online version.

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