Bedford Teachers Association
New Members
BTA Help Booklet for New Members, 2011
What You Need To Know About Protecting Yourself
Education professionals can find themselves in situations, some routine and some very rare, where they are vulnerable. Here are specific suggestions from NYSUT to help you ensure your professional and personal safety.
Ten Strategies For Success In A Parent Teacher Conference
New teachers are understandably nervous about their first parent-teacher conferences. So much to say, so little time! Even veteran teachers still may have qualms about upcoming parent-teacher conferences. To help you prepare, New York Teacher interviewed experienced classroom teachers, including master teachers who offer courses in the union's Effective Teaching Program. Here are their thoughts on 10 common mistakes, along with ways to have a successful session.
