INSPIRATION & IDEAS

Dress to Impress
You've gotta look the part to be at the head of the class.
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A Cheer Me Up File
Keep a folder of glad tidings to yourself.
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Caring for Students
It's not in our job descriptions.
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Find Out Who Your Students Are
High school counselor's perspective.
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Parental Expectations
Give parents a homework assignment: Write a letter about expectations for your child in the coming year. Include emotional & physical needs, academic areas, & any information about past experiences that did or did not work well. - Patti Donnelly (Chapel Hill, NC)
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IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Articles
Respectful Conversation
Using 'accountable talk' when expressing your opinion.

You're in Control! Right?
You can tackle discipline problems.

The 'Write' Way To Behave
Students write about their misbehavior.

Handling Anger
Teacher helps students manage their anger.

Stories & Blogs
Shawn Johnson: Triple-Impact Competitor
Improving herself, her team-
mates, & her sport. From PCA.

Teaching Honesty & Friendship
Peek into preschool program.

Research
10 Dimensions of Good Teaching
Reflecting emotional, organizational, & instructional support. From Harvard Education.

Resource
Dealing with Feelings
Cliques, cheating, & more. From Kids Health.

Coping with Bullies
Tell students to yell when confronted in a violent way by another student so that a teacher can hear and help.

High Hopes for Her Students
Fourth grade teacher JoLisa Hoover (Leander, Texas) tells her students she wants them to be able to pull their own weight. She encourages them to "Be a lifter not a leaner." Watch her video (51 sec). From the Department of Education.

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RESOURCES

Event
Character Counts Week October 19-25
Register for free materials.

Web Site
Positive Coaching Alliance
Promoting positive, character-building experiences for young athletes.

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