Tuesday, October 29, 2013

7+ Ways to Support Teachers

*** If you have questions or want elaboration on any of the ideas in this post, please leave your question in the comment section. ***
  1. Foster a parent support organization that believes in supporting and celebrating their teachers. 
  2. Brag on your teachers during informal interactions with parents.
  3. Have their backs when misunderstandings arise.
  4. Assume positive intent.
  5. Carve out time during the school day to work with teachers on developing lessons.
  6. Provide a sub for a few hours for teachers to work together on norming their grading and then time to grade these important assessments.
  7. Bring in a trainer to work with small groups of teachers (Yes, this and other ideas listed above and below may require resource allocation).
  8. Encourage a close working relationship between teachers and the librarian. 

What OTHER WAYS to support teachers can you place on the table? Comment below.


*** If you have questions or want elaboration on any of the ideas in this post, please leave your question in the comment section. ***

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