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Dear [member_name_first],
Here We Go Again!
For educators, August and September are months when we greet new students and welcome back those who are returning. The new school year always holds great promise, but to achieve our academic goals it’s sure nice to know that help is only a click or two away. Of course Virtual Education Software is here to serve you with the tools necessary for your own continuing education, but that’s only the beginning of the many services to be found on the web. For example, many excellent classroom management tips can be found there as well. Perhaps you have a student in need of de-escalating angry feelings. Did you know that if a student draws a picture that expresses his/her angry feelings, followed by a happy picture, it can often reduce the angry feelings? This and many other classroom management tips have been compiled by Kendell Luthy, Elementary Counselor, Cape Horn Learning Center, Lincoln IU and can be found here. VESi also offers a course called "Advanced Classroom Management."
September's Bizarre Holidays May Offer
Great Classroom Activity Ideas
We all know that in September Labor Day is probably the best known holiday, but did you know that September also includes many lesser-known bizarre and unique holidays? Perhaps one or more of your classes could benefit from National Play Doh Day, which happens to fall on September 16th. Discover more of these unique "holidays" at Holiday Insights and The Teachers Corner.
Professional Development Resources for Teachers
TeachersProfessionalLearningUnits.com - Need PLU's? Go to this website and find all the latest workshops, conferences, and courses that will help you meet your professional development requirements.
TeacherClockHours.com - Need clock hours? This is the resource where you can find everything you need to know about workshops, conferences, and courses that provide clock hour credit for teachers.
TeachersContinuingEducationUnits.com - Need CEU's? Go to this website and find all the latest workshops, conferences, and courses that will help you meet your professional development requirements.
Need graduate or undergraduate credit and want to take your courses in the comfort of your own home? Check out the universities section of our website to see a list of all our partners who offer the kind of credit you need in your state. Just select the university you want to go through and find a list of all the courses offered, type of credit offered, and total cost per course.
Grants & Scholarships for Teachers
National Board Scholarship Program
NBTC offers a list of scholarships for teachers who are pursuing National Board Certification.
Education Week
EdWeek provides an ongoing stream of education grant opportunities.
NEA Foundation
The National Education Association’s Foundation for the Improvement of Education offers many grants and awards for educators.
Grant Wrangler
Grant Wrangler makes it simple (and free) for teachers to find grants and awards for arts, history, mathematics, science, technology, and more. Search for grants online and/or sign up for their bi-weekly bulletin to stay informed of the latest k-12 school and teacher grants.
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