Real-World Resources to Help Overcome New Teacher Challenges

Need some help with a specific issue or just some fresh ideas on how to address a situation? Here are just a few resources created by KDP members that may help. 

• Sailing Through Your Early Years addresses issues surrounding new teacher burnout. (Webinar)
• 6 Strategies to Social–Emotional Care for COVID-19 and Beyond gives you ways to creatively engage your students in a supportive SEL format. (Webinar)
• A Deep Dive Into the Smithsonian Science for Global Goals Learning Framework shows teachers how to use the Smithsonian’s free resources to help students understand the world’s most pressing issues and to become agents for change in their own communities. (Webinar)
• How to Create Clear Objectives to Assess Student Learning teaches you how to create observable and measurable content and language objectives. (Webinar)
• Mirrors, Windows, and Ceilings: A Look at Equity in Education explores diversity and equity in education, including a look at historical data, diversity of classroom and staff, the importance of equal opportunity for advancement and promotion, and how to put it into action. (Webinar)
• New-Teacher Polish: 4 Changes You Can Make
• These practices can make a novice teacher look like a polished practitioner. Read more
• First-Year Teacher Survival Kit: 7 Things to Help You Succeed
  The first year as a classroom teacher can be overwhelming. I was fortunate to have a supportive mentor as my principal, and I remember clearly the advice he gave me—not just the words but the carefully selected items that he handed me. Read more 
• 6 Keys to Creating an Assertive and Constructive Teacher Voice
  Understanding and implementing these six nonverbal and verbal teacher communication skills results in the most improvement and an effective teacher voice. Read more
• 5 Things Teachers Need to Know About Assessment
  We look at different types of assessments, how they work, and what teachers need to know about each. Read more 
• How to Involve Parents at Home
  Getting parents on board with home-based learning can begin in small ways but can produce big outcomes. Read more

Find even more great resources on our Teacher Advocate page and in our webinar library.