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ASSESSMENT ADVISOR
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The NEA encourages its members to use Assessment Advisor to rate the assessments they’ve used in their classrooms! 4,000 teachers in 40 states have checked out the site so far. Have you?

Read the NEA Today article.
MUST READS

Survey: Today’s teaching force is less experienced, more open to change
By Jackie Mader
Hechinger Report, October 23, 2012

Teacher-Leader Corps Helps Turn Around Schools
By Stephen Sawchuck
Education Week, April 20, 2011

New Teachers are the New Majority 
By Celine Coggins & Heather Peske
Education Week, January 19, 2011

Lesson Plan in Boston Schools: Don’t Go It Alone
By Mike Winerip
New York Times, August 8, 2010

 

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Memphis Network

Teacher Take-Off

Memphis City Schools, Shelby County Schools and Teach Plus are partnering together to provide opportunities for teachers to learn more about the continuing focus on teacher effectiveness as we prepare for the 2013-2014 school year. Join us for one of the “Teacher Take-off” sessions below, to hear from current teacher leaders and district staff for what you can expect when teachers return for the 2013-2014 school year.


Space is limited, so please RSVP today using the link for the session most convenient for you to attend. Registration will begin 20 minutes prior to the start of the program times listed above, and a reception will follow the program with light refreshments.

  • Wednesday, May 15:
    • East high School, Cafeteria, 4-5:30 PM. RSVP Now!
    • Collierville High School, Library, 3:30-5:00 PM. RSVP Now!
  • Thursday, May 16:
    • Colonial Middle School, Auditorium, 4-5:30 PM. RSVP Now!
    • Arlington High School, Library, 4:30 – 6:00 PM. RSVP Now!
  • Monday, May 20:
    • White Station Middle School, Cafeteria, 4-5:30 PM. RSVP Now!
    • Southwind High School Library, 4:30 – 6:00 PM. RSVP Now!
  • Tuesday, May 21:
    • Central High School, Cafeteria, 3-4:30 PM. RSVP Now!
    • Bartlett High School, Cafeteria, 2:30 – 4:00 PM. RSVP Now!

We look forward to seeing you at a Teacher Take-off event near you!


The Teach Plus Network is open to all current Memphis district and charter school classroom teachers.  We encourage you to bring all your results-oriented colleagues.


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