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Featured February Resources @ shop.atoz

100th Day of School Math and Literacy This is 116 pages filled, filled, filled with many different ideas! I worked really hard at making this different from the rest. Every game is differentiated and will meet the needs of all your learners. By: Kinderglynn
Be My Valentine Math Centers (Common Core) These super cute Valentine centers will be a wonderful addition to your math centers. These centers are multi-leveled and there are several different activities suggested within many of the games. By Rebecca Anderton – Teaching First
Black History Super Activity Pack! by Tech Girl-Engaging Lessons
Dental Health Fun for Literacy and Math By Kristen Walsky
Groundhogs Literacy and Math Center Fun! By Kristen Walsky
Oh So Sweet Cupcake Glyph and Writing Craft! Perfect for Valentine’s Day! By Tech Girl/Engaging Lessons

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General Education

We need teachers!
We are going to be starting the school year without teachers. There are NO applicants out there. We have called universities. We are emergency certifying people. We still can’t fill positions. We start in two weeks, and I found out last night that I’m back in the classroom because a new hire left. Now I’m […]
Interview/job openings - reposting position and advice
I have interviewed for several positions since May. Several in my district of choice I didn’t get. Now I see the same position(s) open again. What gives? One position I got a rejection letter the same day the job was reposted on indeed. I don’t know if it was because I hadn’t resigned from my […]
Prep for unknown grade
I accepted a position that will be k-2, but unsure the grade yet. Admin has been on summer break. The board director said she’ll let me know ASAP. What can I do to prep in the mean time? I feel a bit lost. I’ve been teaching Prek-K for 3 years. Not sure how much of […]
Salary Guide MA+ 15, 30, etc.
Hi! Question- Why is is that my district that I am leaving was paying me for an MA+ 30....but the district I am moving to will only pay me MA+ 15? I have my BA. After my BA, I did a graduate ESL cert program of 12 credits. Then I got my MA. Then I […]
Free links! Lots of science, space, ELA, ESL, Music, Art, PD, Lesson Plans and resources. Enjoy!
It would be fantastic if we could share a link that is highly beneficial/useful, that doesn't cost a thing to use, no hoops to jump through. I encourage others to add to my links, creating some nice references to have on-hand. You can never have too many resources. I love free when it comes to […]
Salary guide placement/interviews/job offers
Hi all! I have been teaching for 10 years but recently was non renewed for no cause (principal.and I had some issues because he got upset I emailed my supervisor for a question instead of him..petty) and I chose to resign. I was non tenured and so that was it. I have 10 years in […]
What would you do?
I haven't posted in here in a very long time! I would love your advice. At my current school (K-8 independent school), my principal gave me the choice of grade level and subject area to teach next year. I chose 6th grade ELA. 4th and 6th grade are my favorite grades. I will work with […]