Teacher retention is a big topic across the nation today. While many
teachers have retired early, quit in the first few years, or even in mid-career,
there are many strategies to up one's classroom management game -- NGSS-style.
Beyond that, we want to ensure that we are also taking care of ourselves and
planning for our future. This presentation will go over a list of things we can
do to stay sane now, and plan for the time when we do transition out of
education. It will also give teachers, administrators, and others ways to
address the root causes of the exodus. For instance, one school district worked
with parents, the community, teachers, and students to implement an almost-total
restriction of phone use during the school day (through the use of Faraday
bags), with the result of all their schools returning to animated happy kids,
eager to learn and participate in class. Other "future focused" strategies will
be featured in this guided discussion of options for teachers and
schools.
TAKEAWAYS:
Teachers will take away strategies for successfully staying in teaching, reducing stress, and engaging in one major strategy for staying in-- planning for the future! De-stressify, and get ready for the next chapter in your life, while staying sane where you are!
SPEAKERS:
Julie A. Smith (Lennox Middle School: Lennox, CA)