First-Year Teacher Support

Your first year of teaching can feel overwhelming. We're here to help.

ConnectED is a program designed specifically to support first-year teachers to ensure they are in touch with not only resources and tailored learning, but also others in their field. You'll experience connection, growth, and work with an experienced teacher mentor teacher throughout the year.

Resources

Teaching is overwhelming. How do we make it easier?
How do you diplomatically handle a burned-out/overly negative team member?
Small group time - Where do I get the time? How do I build it in?
Classes with high SPED/LEP populations - Classroom management - How do I help them when I am having discipline issues?
- Connect with specialists for help with planning/differentiating. Let us know your needs and we can connect you with a planning partner!
- Labeled seating charts for reminders of specialist learning needs.
- English Language Learner (ELL) specialist by campus
- Seek out professional learning opportunities
What do you do when a student is pulled out and is missing instruction?

This situation is unique for each campus and student.

Response to this depends on the reasoning, timing, and frequency of the pull-out. Directly contacting the individual or group conducting the pull-out to discuss the matter is a powerful first step. Be kind, ask questions and advice.

You are not the first teacher to deal with this issue, nor the first to ask for support on how to handle it instructionally. Seeking the advice of your mentor and team lead is an appropriate part of the process as well.

Reach out to those who have navigated these waters before!
How do I help my newcomers who are just now learning the language?
- An English Language Learner (ELL) specialist can help! Contact us and we can connect you.
- Professional learning opportunities