Teachers' Desk Reference: Practical Information for Pennsylvania's Teachers

The Teachers' Desk Reference is designed to provide you  - the new teacher - with information you will need to know as you experience your first year in the classroom. Veteran teachers may find the Teachers' Desk Reference useful as a resource for proteges and/or student teachers.

The table of contents lists chapter topics for the 2009-2010 school year. Each chapter will provide a brief overview of the topic in an easy-to-read format that can be downloaded to a folder on your computer or printed and placed in a binder for future reference. To order hard copies, click here.   

Chapter 1: Classroom Management (August 2009)

Chapter 2: Effective Instruction (September 2009)

Chapter 3: PA Academic Standards (October 2009)

Chapter 4: Using Instructional Time Effectively (November 2009)

Chapter 5: Support Systems for Educating Students in PA (December 2009)

Chapter 6: Inclusive Practices (January 2010)

Chapter 7: Assessment (February 2010)

Chapter 8: Formative Assessment (March 2010)

Chapter 9: Your Role on a Grade Level Data Team (April 2010)

Chapter 10: Opportunities for Practice and Homework (May 2010)