Now that Labor Day has passed, it’s time to think about back to school resources. Â Here are a few things I am planning to do to get a head start now to help to make this a fabulous school year!
- Creating/Maintaining a Classroom Library
To help my students get motivated to read, I try to have timeless favorites in my classroom library as well as add new titles. has that provide book suggestions. Several Â¥·ïÌìÌà journals also in every issue. - Staying Current with Trends in Education
By reading other’s posts and participating in discussions on the  and on the , I feel like I can gain easy access to each other’s best ideas. - Finding or Become a Mentor
Being provided with a mentor as a teacher is a wonderful benefit. Sometimes, teachers may need to find their own mentor or teacher with whom they can work and learn. The English Journal column “Mentoring Matters” has a focus on effective ways to support new English teachers and student teachers and is a great resource to all teachers. Check out ! - Plan for Professional Development
Now would be a good time to register for the ! Join thousands of educators, experts, authors, administrators, publishers, and others in St. Louis, Missouri, for the 2017 Â¥·ïÌìÌà Annual Convention! November 16-19, 2017
What else are you doing to plan for the upcoming semester?