Mentoring Leadership & Resource Network (http://www.mentors.net/index.html)
Home page of MLRN, an affiliate of the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, includes much free mentoring information and links.
Mentor Teacher Handbook (http://apollo.gse.uci.edu/MentorTeacher/Contents.html)
This book is written for mentors and those who wish to serve as mentors, and for individuals who are responsible for establishing and evaluating mentor programs. It is a book of practical ideas about mentoring, directed towards the teaching profession. The design of the handbook follows a natural sequence of questions that are frequently asked by mentors and others interested in mentoring. Its emphasis is on mentoring strategies; but readers also will learn about the rewards of mentoring and how to avoid the risks.
EduCoachTM Training (http://www.educoach.com/)
Offers educators proven methods for accelerating the achievement of others. Educators learn the tools used by successful professional and personal coaches worldwide. Educators attain skills to more effectively promote the social, moral, cognitive, and academic development of others. Educators receive training over the Internet and telephone, from the convenience of their homes or offices. Costs money!
Learning From Mentors (http://www.educ.msu.edu/alumni/newed/ne66c3~5.htm)
A study of the National Center for Research on Teacher Learning. The senior researcher, Sharon Fieman-Nemser, is one of the best in mentoring.
ICI New Teacher Mentoring (http://www.teachermentors.com/MCenter%20Site/StateList.html)
International Center for Information about new teacher mentoring and induction. What's Happening in Mentoring & Induction in Each of the United States? A listing of programs by state with conclusions and recommendations for mentoring programs.
Beginning Teacher's Tool Box (http://www.inspiringteachers.com)
This site, by the veteran teachers of Inspiring Teachers Publishing Group near Dallas, Texas, USA, offers everything from an "Ask Our Mentor a Question" section where you can e-mail questions or concerns to a veteran teacher, to "Tips for New Teachers" (click "archives") that include inspiration, humor, and the top 10 things to do before school starts. Be sure to check out the Beginning Teachers Message Board where you can ask for, or offer, advice.
Teachers Helping Teachers (http://www.pacificnet.net/~mandel/index.html)
"By teachers, for teachers" is the goal of this site. Here, middle school teacher Scott Mandel and other contributing educators provide basic teaching tips to beginning teachers--things that they can immediately implement in the classroom. It offers lesson plans and has features like "Poem of the Week" and "This Week's Stress Reduction Moment." This site also has a list of education Web sites organized by subject area and topic.
Mentor Support Center (http://www.teachers.net Teachers.net:)
Beginning teachers will definitely want to check out the "Mentor Support Center" from Teachers.net. This feature (click "chatboards") brings together educators in category-specific chats, such as the chatboard specifically for beginning teachers. The site also includes lesson plans, live meetings, a bookshelf with a list of useful resources, and a newsletter.
I Love Teaching.com (http://www.iloveteaching.com)
Designed to encourage new teachers and those studying to be teachers, I Love Teaching.com offers the experiences and wisdom of a veteran teacher. Click "Tid-Bits" for a list of things a rookie teacher wishes that she had known before stepping into the classroom.
The New Teacher Page (http://www.geocities.com/~newteach/)
Geocities.com hosts this site, designed to help and inspire everyone from first-year teachers to people just thinking about becoming an educator. It offers useful and practical articles added monthly, information about becoming a teacher, and interactive pages where you can communicate with other teachers.
New Math Teachers (http://www.clarityconnect.com/webpages/terri/terri.html)
"What is often forgotten in math education is what is most important: You, the teacher." This site is geared toward new math teachers--but has information that all new teachers can use, including how to connect with your students, tips on classroom management, and other professional suggestions. Whether for class ideas or just for fun, be sure to check out the monthly math problem and the archive of "Most Loved Problems."
What to Expect Your First Year of Teaching (http://www.ed.gov/pubs/FirstYear/)
The U.S. Dept. of Education offers this FREE online book (in PDF format, requiring an Acrobat reader): a compilation of award-winning first-year teachers' experiences, challenges, and successes. It includes tips on how to have a successful first year, advice from veteran teachers, and a discussion about the things for which no training could have prepared new teachers.
Helpful Hints for Beginning Teachers (http://www.positiveparenting.com/jane4.html)
"When the door closes and all those faces are looking up at me, will I have something to say?" "Will I ever be able to fill all those hours until lunch?" "What if a parent comes to meet me and can only say, 'You're the teacher?!'" Positive Parenting On-Line answers these and other essential questions new teachers have--and shouldn't be afraid to ask.
Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators (http://discoveryschool.com/schrockguide/)
Kathy Schrock, who has recently moved to the Discovery Channel Online, provides a list of education Web sites so well organized that you don't have to be an Internet whiz to find something you can use. Click on one of Schrock's famous pencils to find info you can use.
Guide to the U.S. Department of Education (http://oeri.ed.gov/pubs/TeachersGuide/)
Every teacher, beginning or veteran, should know how to use the resources of the U.S. Department of Education. This site contains a wealth of FREE information, if you just know how to find it. This comprehensive guide can help you find your way around DoE. And it will probably even help you find things you didn't realize that you needed.
Education World "Where Educators go to Learn" (http://www.education-world.com/)
Over 6,500 education-related topics listing over 120,000 links, and growing all the time. Browse categories for Teachers, Administrators, Parents, and Students, plus a full Subject Guide with thousands of links to resources in Arts and Humanities, History, Math, Physical Education & Health, Science, and Social Science. The category tree makes it easy to find the resources you need.
George Mason University Library (http://library.gmu.edu/resources/edu/)
This is a site from George Mason University which contains electronic education resources including journals and electronic publications, government resource links, and a comprehensive list of bibliographic resources including print and links to education sites. This site is fairly comprehensive, and you could spend a lot of time clicking on this one.
Franklin Institute Education Hotlists (http://sln.fi.edu/tfi/hotlists/education.html)
This site contains useful links on professional development, lesson plans, curriculum resources, educational reform projects using technology, and "Featured Resources." These sources have been screened by the Franklin Institute for educational appropriateness.
Teachers Helping Teachers (http://www.pacificnet.net/~mandel/)
Look for teaching ideas and tips for many subject areas, including classroom management ideas. Check for weekly updates
Busy Teacher's Website (http://www.ceismc.gatech.edu/BusyT/)
An extensive and diverse list of subject areas: Archaeology, Chemistry, Ecology, Paleontology are a few of the interesting subjects offered. "Recess" section has games that can be played online during those dreaded rainy days.
Education World's home page (http://www.education-world.com)
This site offers lesson plans, articles, and discussion groups on a variety of topics and issues.
AskERIC Lesson Plans (http://ericir.syr.edu/Virtual/Lessons/)
These lesson plans are categorized by standard subject areas (math, science, language arts, social studies, etc.). A range of grade level lessons are represented, so there's plenty to choose from. This site also lists some special projects that you can do with your class.
Collaborative Lesson Archive (http://faldo.atmos.uiuc.edu/TUA_Home.html)
Lesson plans on this site are divided up by grade levels. When clicked on 3rd grade, there was a lesson on weather and one on insects. This site also encourages teachers to share their own great ideas with others by submitting their lesson plans on-line.
The New York Times Learning Network (http://www.nytimes.com/learning)
The free site offers a lesson plan each day: Monday-history; Tuesday-science; Wednesday- international; Thursday-math and technology; and Friday-language and fine arts. More than 270 lessons are available in the Network's archives. The site also allows students to post questions to reporters on various beats.
Teacher Tips by Trevor VanTine (http://edcen.ehhs.cmich.edu/~tvantine/)
This site offers some "teacher tips" on how to use the Internet in your classroom, provides resources for teachers of gifted and talented students, lists science and history resources, and provides links to sites that offer ideas for lesson plans.
MCRL Resources (http://mcrel.org/connect/lesson.html)
Part of Mid-continent Regional Laboratory's home page, this site also offers an extensive list of resources that provide lesson plans for all discipline areas, including "The Arts" and "Inter/Multi-Disciplinary." 121 links under science alone, so plenty of useful information.
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (http://www.ascd.org/)
Programs, products, and services on the latest instructional theories and techniques. A source for web sites on many different subjects are past issues of Education Bulletin. From homepage, click on Publications, then ASCD Education Bulletin. you can access issues dating back to 1995.
Georgia Department of Education (http://www.doe.k12.ga.us/)
Links to the Georgia Public Education Report Card, information on the makeup and scores for each district and school in Georgia, and The QCC On-line, final draft of the revision of Georgia's Quality Core Curriculum.
Georgia Learning Connection (http://www.glc.k12.ga.us/)
Lesson plans to correspond with all the QCC’s created by teachers from throughout the state!
Scholastic's Site (http://scholastic.com:2005/repact/index.html)
Scholastic's site includes free worksheets and projects on reading, writing, phonics, spelling, social studies, science, and math. The selections are categorized by grade level and subject.
Creative Teaching Press (http://www.creativeteaching.com/indexa.html)
Click on "Activities" to find the newest downloadable exercises (changed monthly). An archive of past featured activities includes a science project and a bulletin board idea, craft projects to help kids learn about the months, and exercises in reading and counting.
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