Educator Onboarding

Classroom Setup

• • How to Set Up a Learner-Centered Classroom

Classroom Management

Videos

• Research-Backed Strategies for Better Classroom Management

• Making Connections With Greetings at the Door

Articles:

• Balancing Friendliness With Firmness

• 4 Proactive Steps to Avoid Misbehavior From the First Day of Class On

• Strategies for Managing Challenging Student Behaviors

• 3 Tips for Effective Classroom Management in Elementary School

• How Novice and Expert Teachers Approach Classroom Management Differently

• The Best Advice for New Teachers, in 5 Words or Less: 2022 Edition

First Year of Teaching

• For New Teachers, 6 Principles to Remember This Year

• 3 Rs for First-Year Teachers

• The First 5 Days: The Key to Success

• New Teachers: How to Start Your First Year With Confidence

Instructional Support

City Schools' Curriculum Landscape

• Pre-K Beginning of the Year Resources

• Computer Science K-8

• ESOL - Supporting English Learners in Content

• ESOL - Blackboard Content  | Sharepoint ContentHealth and Physical Education Resources

• Fine Arts

• Library Media Specialists

• Literacy -  Elementary/Middle | High School English

• Math

• Science - Elementary  | Middle | High School

• Social Studies

• World Languages

Understanding Students and Building Relationships

Videos:

• Fall-Hamilton Elementary: Transitioning to Trauma-Informed Practices to Support Learning

• Check-In / Check-Out: Providing a Daily Support System for Students

• The Power of Relationships in Schools

• Restorative Practices

• Social Emotional Learning & Cultivating a Supportive Learning Community

Attendance & Grading in Infinite Campus

• Grading/Grading Policy Required Training for all instructional staff 

  • To access the module, staff should log into Blackboard at www.bcpss.org and select the Staff Login Button.  Once there, select the Infinite Campus icon and then select Teacher Tasks.  The course link will be at the top of that page.  

  • Trouble logging into Blackboard?  See these directions for help with clearing the cache and logging into the site.

Infinite Campus Training:

• Complete attendance for a specific period - Video

• Complete attendance for a specific period - Simulation [.2032 - .2052]

• Taking Attendance with a Seating Chart

• Attendance Change Tracking Report

• Attendance Summary Report

City Schools Attendance Videos:

• 2.1 Attendance: Roster Verification

• 2.2 Attendance: List View

• 2.3 Attendance: Seating Chart View

Resources for Special Educators

• Overview of Specially Designed Instruction by MSDE

• Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Overview Video and Guidelines from CAST

• Universal Design for Learning Graphic Organizer

• MSDE Division of Early Intervention and Special Education Services Resource Hub

Educator Self-care 

• City Schools Be Well Page

• Educator Self-Care synchronous PD session recording (August 2021):