February: Engaging Students in the Curriculum

Plan:  
When are you going to meet this month?  

Connect: 
What resources exist in your school and community that could assist new teachers in setting up their classroom?

Activities: 
 Your focus this month should be on  EVALUATION STANDARD I: Curriculum and Planning

Discussion Topics for February

This list is not supposed to be covered completely but instead is a suggestion of topics that might come up.  Resources are linked when available.  

Standard I: Curriculum and Planning

• Using varied teaching strategies
• Giving students choice to enhance learning
• How much time?
• Classroom management and behavior issues

Standard II: Teaching All Students

• Homework and opportunities for enrichment
• Looking At Student Work: Here is a video from RBT on looking at student work.

Standard III: Community and Parents

• Communicating With Parents

Standard IV: Professional Culture

• Observing yourself through active listening
• New Teacher Needs
• Preparing a professional portfolio

​​Reflect/Goals: 
 Fill out the monthly mentor log 

​Click here for High School Log
Click here for Middle School Log
Click here for Elementary School Log

Click here for the Nurses Monthly Discussion Topics.  
Click here for the Adjustment Councilors Monthly Discussion Topics
Click here for the Special Educators Monthly Discussion Topics
Click here for the Guidance Councilors Monthly Discussion Topics
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