On Being a New Teacher
Congratulations, You're a Teacher! (New Teacher Advocate, Fall 2003)

Welcome to a Profession (New Teacher Advocate, Winter 2002)

The Beginning Teacher Game (New Teacher Advocate, Fall 2002)

Getting Ready for the First Day
First Day Prep (New Teacher Advocate, Fall 2003)

The First Three Minutes (New Teacher Advocate, Fall 2003)

Evaluations and Principal Expectations
First Evaluation (New Teacher Advocate, Fall 2003)

What Principals Want (New Teacher Advocate, Winter 2002)

About Professionalism
The ABC's of the Profession Kappa Delta Pi Record, Fall 2003)

Navigating the First Year of Teaching Kappa Delta Pi Record, Summer 2002)

About Parent Conferences
What Parents Really Want Out of Parent-Teacher Conferences Kappa Delta Pi Record, Summer 2003)

Other Articles
Keeping Assessment, Criticism, and Learning in Perspective

Books
To Motivate and Inspire:
Clark, R. 2003. The essential 55: An award-winning educator’s rules for discovering the successful student in every child. New York: Hyperion.

Clark, R. 2004. The excellent 11: Qualities teachers and parents use to motivate, inspire, and educate children. New York: Hyperion.

Teaching Methods:
Marzano, R. J., D. J. Pickering, and J. E. Pollock. 2005. Classroom instruction that works: Research-based strategies for increasing student achievement. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.

Canter, L., and M. Canter. 2001. Assertive discipline: Positive behavior management for today's classroom. Santa Monica, Calif.: Lee Canter and Associates.

Clement, M. C. 2003. But high school teaching is different! Success strategies for new secondary teachers. Washington, D.C.: National Education Association.

Denton, P., and R. Kriete. 2000. The first six weeks of school. Greenfield, Mass: Northeast Foundation for Children.

Enz, B. J., S. A. Kortman, and C. J. Honaker. 2003. Ready, set, teach! A winning design for your first year. Indianapolis, Ind: Kappa Delta Pi.

Evertson, C. M., E. T. Emmer, B. S. Clements, and M. E. Worsham. 1997. Classroom management for elementary teachers. Boston: Allyn and Bacon.

Weinstein, C. S. 2003. Secondary classroom management, 2nd ed. Boston: McGraw Hill.

Wong, H. K., and R. T. Wong. 1998. The first days of school: How to be an effective teacher. Mountain View, Calif.: Harry K. Wong.

Wormeli, R. 2003. Day one & beyond: Practical matters for new middle-level teachers. Portland, Maine: Stenhouse.

Web Sites

Certification Information—All States:
http://professionalteacher.net

ESOL
http://iteslj.org/links/
http://www.esl-images.com
http://www.onestopenglish.com/esol-esl/

Assessment and Grading
http://rubistar.4teachers.org
http://www.rubrics.com
http://www.whaleygradebook.com/
http://teachers.net/gazette

Classroom Management
www.disciplinehelp.com
www.disciplineassociates.com
www.effectiveteaching.com
www.positivediscipline.com
www.safeschools.org
www.teachersworkshop.com

State Curriculum Standards
www.statestandards.com

Lesson Planning/Ideas
www.lessonplanspage.com
www.school.discovery.com
www.ali.apple.com
www.teachnet.com
www.brains.org

Professionalism
www.rnt.org
www.nmsa.org

Opportunities for Reflection