I am so happy that you are here! If you don’t already know it, this is truly one of the most exciting times in your life educational life!! During this season, you are more than likely filled with anticipation and excitement about what is next to come for you! But don't worry, I have a few tips to h
Stay organized during student teaching with this student teacher binder! It has everything you need and keeps it all in one place.
Congratulations on starting your journey towards becoming a licensed teacher! I wish you the best of luck during your student teaching experience. Student Teaching can be exhausting and stressful at times – but you will also find it very rewarding to work with students. By choosing to read this article, it means you
I hope you found my second set of tips useful! You can click on the picture above to see all the posts in this series. Once you...
Student teaching advice written by mentor teachers.
Creating a well-organized binder with everything you need is the key to staying organized in your role as a mentor teacher! I love having a go-to binder for mentor logs, observations, feedback tips, calendars, goal-making templates, and more.
Congratulations on starting your journey towards becoming a licensed teacher! I wish you the best of luck during your student teaching experience. Student Teaching can be exhausting and stressful at times – but you will also find it very rewarding to work with students. By choosing to read this article, it means you
Looking for a student teacher binder? Look no further! This student teaching binder is a simple organizational tool and is perfect for any student teacher starting their practicum experience! This resource includes: School Information Mentor Information Grade level information Classroom information Class list Schedule Technology Policy Monthly Calendar Week Lesson plans at a glance Note Taking Page Observation Notes Lesson Plans Template Cover pages & more!!
Hey everyone! So I have been busy designing more teacher binder resources after receiving such great feedback on my first binder bundle! I did however receive some suggestions for the next set of binders. My first set was NOT very printer friendly! 🙁 Even though I loved the design, it was heavy on the black
Ready to stay organized this school year? This teacher binder set is exactly what you need to organize all the teacher paperwork, and data!
Ready to organize your student data? Learn how to use a data binder to organize student data so it can be easily used & not just filed away!
Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed when it comes to tracking IEP goals? Do you wish there was a way to confidently monitor your students’ progress? Well, get ready because we are going to explore ways to take your IEP goal tracking skills to the next level. To truly master IEP goal tracking, it is ... Read More about Mastering IEP Goal Tracking: Tips for Special Education Teachers
Student teaching advice written by mentor teachers.
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I recently applied for a first grade position in a neighboring district. The employment in that district is highly competitive. I fortunately landed an interview at a school there and knew I needed something to take with me to showcase my talents and passion for teaching. I had read that teaching portfolios had helped many others in this situation. I have always kept a portfolio each year to meet our state's professionalism rubric, but I needed something a little more tailored to the needs of an interview. I decided to create my own that highlighted some important areas of teaching and that would serve as evidence to questions asked during the interview. Since I was going after a primary grade teaching position, I wanted the colors to be bright and colorful. I think it's also important to put your contact information on the cover, as well as your picture. They might want to keep your portfolio to look over while making their decision. Your picture will help remind them of you and your interview. I also wanted to take them on a tour of my classroom. They should be able to envision me in their building. Since I am a blogger, I have lots of photos of my classroom. I included a blog post after this page in the portfolio that took them through my learning space. You could even add a layout of your classroom from a website that allows you to create those. That would show them that you value classroom layout and like to plan ahead. Classroom management is an area they will definitely want to know about. What is your system? How do you ensure a smoothly run classroom? How do promote positive behavior and desired expectations in your classroom? I included information along with photos of these areas. Not only did I incorporate my latest strategies, I also added strategies of the past that I had tried with my students. Lesson plans should also be included. I have taught kindergarten and second grade, so I included examples of both. If you do visual plans, definitely incorporate those! They are attention grabbers and look great in your portfolio. I included a copy of my current classroom schedule. I wanted them to see that consistency and routine were vital to my learning environment. One section in my notebook was all about lesson plans and creative activities I had incorporated in my classroom. I divided that section up into some effective best practices. In each section, I included the strategy, brain research to support the practice, and photos of them being incorporated into my classroom. I also included some units I had created along with photos of students engaged in activities from those units. Another section in the portfolio highlighted assessment and data. Education is so data-driven these days that I knew I had to incorporate this. I listed all of the assessments I had experience with, included data from assessments I had administered (do not include student names), and showed how I used the data to drive my instruction. You may be asked about parent communication in your interview. In this section, I included newsletters and various other ways I communicated with parents and got them involved in their child's education. I also took the time to break down what my reading and math blocks looked like. I made sure to mention the five components of reading, curriculum I had experience using, and student work samples. I made sure to highlight how each of these areas drove student success. Finally, I had sections for professional development and important documents. You should include any professional development you have attended, as well as any you have led. Be sure to also include documents such as a copy of your teacher license, praxis scores, and a college transcript. There are many more components to my portfolio that you will have access to if you purchase this Editable Teacher Portfolio. I am confident it really helped me receive the first grade position. It provided easy evidence for me to refer to during the interview. The file is a PowerPoint, but you could also save it as a PDF when completed to send digitally to principals. Since it is editable, you can add or take away any pieces to fit your needs. It will definitely make you stand out in your teacher interview! I hope this portfolio is beneficial to you and lands you that perfect job! Happy teaching and best wishes!
This student teacher binder and student teacher letter templates are perfect whether you're a mentor teacher looking to make a student teaching binder or a student teacher about to begin their student teaching journey. Please note: all student teacher binder templates and student teacher letter templates include a printable and digital version, all accessed through Google Slides. Two Google Slides resources in one: ➊ student teacher binder and ➋ student teacher letters including a student teacher introduction letter to parents and student teacher welcome letter templates for students to welcome their new student teacher. WHO THIS IS FOR ✿ Mentor teachers looking to put a student teaching binder together as a student teacher gift or who want to write or have their students write a letter to welcome their student teacher. ✿ Student teachers looking to put together a student teaching binder to get organized for their new teaching journey and to write a student teacher letter to introduce themselves to their mentor teacher and students' parents. STUDENT TEACHER BINDER TEMPLATES ✿ Cover pages (colour and black & white) ✿ Divider pages ✿ Class list ✿ Seating plan ✿ Student teaching timeline ✿ Important info ✿ Classroom routines ✿ To-do lists ✿ Class schedule ✿ Undated monthly calendars ✿ Lesson plan templates ✿ Daily plan ✿ Weekly plan ✿ Unit plan ✿ Student teacher reflection ✿ Mentor teacher feedback ✿ Ideas I love ✿ Questions I have ✿ Observation notes ✿ Anecdotal notes ✿ Meeting notes ✿ General note pages STUDENT TEACHER LETTER TEMPLATES ✿ Meet the student teacher letter for mentor teacher and/or students ✿ Student teacher introduction letter to parents ✿ Student teacher welcome letter from students and/or mentor teacher Tutorial videos are included for a smooth student teacher binder setup. ✨ DIGITAL DOWNLOAD ✨ This product is a digital download. You will receive a PDF with a link to download to access the student teaching binder within Google Slides. Follow my Instagram @learngrowblossom to see any product updates! Copyright © Learn Grow Blossom A purchase allows for one license of personal classroom use. You may not share my products with anyone else. You are not permitted to alter my designs or products in any way.
Home and school communication is so important! These sheets allow students to participate in sharing their day with their parents using visual supports, checklists, and/or sentences. Multiple levels are included for a variety of students. Print and go OR customize for your students! New 2018 version: ALL text is editable (in PowerPoint). Also includes updated b&w images. Original version (still included in the download): Only the checklists are editable (in PowerPoint) so that you can customize in order to easily check off the things you do each day. Customize for your class or for each student. (Symbols are not editable in either version, but ALL text is editable and blank pages (without symbols) are also provided in the newest update so if you need to you can add your own symbols.
Student data tracking is becoming a more important part of the classroom. Use this free collection of binder pages to make data easier to manage.
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Student teaching advice written by mentor teachers.
Substitute binders need to be complete and condensed. These are the 10 pages you should have in your substitute binder!
Download these Free Special Education Planner Inserts to create your own IEP binder. Perfect for parents and teachers handling IEPs.
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For the past couple of days I have been talking about how to prepare for maternity leave. I will be leaving for my second maternity leave at the end of September and I am kind of freaking out that it will still be back to school season. As soon as summer began, I dove into
One of the best feelings about starting a new school year is getting organized. Even if it is just for 0.2 seconds. That feeling that everything is one place and your paperwork is nice and neat. Yes, I know, that is a perfect world, but a girl can dream. Being a special education teacher, brings ... Read More about Summer Plan: Get Organized! Special Education Teacher Must Have Binder
These 3 pieces of advice for student teachers can help you work well with your mentor teacher, save time, and thrive as a student teacher...
Get your DATA BINDER DUNN! ;) This Editable Data Binder for teachers and students is NOW DIGITAL! You can now access these files on GOOGLE DRIVE!! Use these DATA Graphs and Forms to keep track of your class all year!! Make an organized (and cute) TEACHER BINDER or STUDENT BINDER and keep all your important documents in one place. You can track your students DATA or have them track it themselves in their own Student Data Binders!! Great for student conferences!!! What's Included? Printable PDF Editable PowerPoint options (not all pages are editable) Digital! -> Google Drive Access *NEW* GoodNotes Compatible!! You can use this Data Binder in your GoodNotes App. Details: Binder Covers (for teachers & students) Editable Binder Spines (to add student names) Reading Level (Fountas & Pinnell) Graph Reading Level (DRA) Graph Oral Reading Fluency Graph Running Record Form Class Data (open ended graph by date/week) Status of the Class (overview of Below/On/Above Grade Level) Status of the Class Checklist for standard/focus (demonstrates understanding/needs more practice) Student Data at a glance IEP at a Glance IEP Goals Intervention/RTI Form Progress Monitoring Anecdotal Notes #GOALGETTER Forms (3 options for setting goals) Pre/Post Test Data graph Test Data Forms 10%-100% (math, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, reading, writing, science, blank) Sight Word Superstar (for graphing up to 220 words) **NEW -> Math Facts (for addition/subtraction or multiplication 1-12) **NEW -> Mastering the Standards Data Sheet **NEW -> Student Progress Quarterly Table **NEW -> Digital Data (students can log their online program data) *EDITABLE FORMS/TEMPLATES ---> While there are EDITABLE options included, please note that the HEADINGS are not editable as they come in the featured font PB DUNNOBSESSED which is a commercial font I have purchased from A Perfect Blend. If you want to make your own headings, you can do so in your own font choice or you can purchase the font directly yourself from A Perfect Blend. Looking for MORE Farmhouse themed resources? Click the links below: Farmhouse Teacher Planner Farmhouse Classroom Decor BUNDLE Farmhouse Parent/Teacher Conference Set Farmhouse Back to School Kit
The edTPA binder includes printable section dividers, contact log, pacing guide, task checklists, etc. This listing provides you with a PDF to print at your own leisure.
Whenever my students meet with me for an Orton-Gillingham lesson plan, they have a few supplies handy. I, of course come towing my large O-G bag,
Want to know one thing that makes my teacher heart happy? Feeling organized with all the DATA! DATA…DATA…DATA! Data tracking is something that we will never be able to escape in education, especially in special education. So, might as well get on board with it and find an organizational system that fits you! Data collection ... Read More about Your Lifeline for IEP Goal Tracking
Have you considered using a Student Data Binder as a progress monitoring tool? They will help you to be more effective and efficient. Be sure to download the FREE student data reflection forms!
Student Binders are the perfect way to keep students organized. See how I use student planners as agendas, student data trackers and more!
Secondary Teachers get your students to track their own data! This product is for students to keep track of their data by standard. It was made for them to track throughout the unit and after the unit is completed to help them prepare for midterms and/or finals. This mini bundle also has two pages for test reflection. These sheets are perfect for inserting in student data binders! Standard Outlook Standard Check-Ins Standard Test Reflection (2 pages included) Check out the Secondary Data Tracking Binder Bundle that includes data tracking sheets for both students and teachers! This data tracking bundle is perfect for middle school and high school data tracking. If you are a Biology Teacher you might really enjoy these student data tracking by standard inserts specifically for biology! They already have the objectives filled in for each standard and are completely editable! Cells Unit Standard Data Tracking DNA Unit Standard Data Tracking _______________________________________________________________ You may also enjoy: Editable Data Tracking Class & Individual Student- Teacher Data Binder Inserts Editable Student Led Conference Sheets for Secondary
Anecdotal notes are beneficial to help drive your instruction as you develop an awareness of students’ strengths and areas of need. This digital file will help you keep track of student observations without lugging around a giant notepad or binder! You can use these forms as a reference during parent-teacher conferences, to assist with writing report cards, or to share with other teachers who work with your students. This organizer is intended to be used on a tablet or iPad with the Goodnotes app. *how to use video coming soon!* INCLUDED IN THE ORGANIZAER: Index · Clickable links to all pages Three Different Student Observation Templates Blank Pages · Blank · Lined · Grid · Dotted PLEASE NOTE: I use the organizer with the Goodnotes 5 app, an iPad, and an Apple Pencil. The download of this product DOES NOT include the Goodnotes app - that is a separate purchase through the app store. This file is a PDF. ________________________________________________________________________ ★Please remember to click the follow button and you can review this purchase for free money/credit to spend on TPT!★ To open the files, you will be required to have a PDF Reader such as Adobe Acrobat Reader DC installed on your computer. To edit the files, you must have access to Goodnotes (sold separately). Please ensure your software is up to date to avoid any compatibility issues. Please contact me at [email protected] for any specific questions. Please check the Teachers Pay Teachers FAQ section on your dashboard if you are experiencing any other tech issues. Please contact [email protected] for any further issues. TERMS OF USE YOU MAY: · Use free and purchased items for your own classroom students, or your own personal use. · Reference this product in blog posts, at seminars, professional development, workshops, or other such venues, ONLY if both credit is given to myself as the author, and a link back to my TPT store is included in the presentation. · Purchase licenses at a great discount for other teachers to use this resource YOU MAY NOT: · Claim this work as your own, alter the files in any way, or remove copyright / watermarks. · Sell the files or combine them into another unit for sale / free. · Post this document for sale / free elsewhere on the internet (this includes Google Doc links on blogs). · Making copies of purchased items to share with others is strictly forbidden and is a violation of the TOU / law.
Student teaching: Here are 6 ways to make the most of your student teaching experience and four things you'll want to avoid.
Boost accountability by having students track their own data with student data folders. Peek inside one teacher's classroom and see how she has students use them.
Today I'll be sharing why I think substitute binders are so important and what information you should include in your "sub tub."