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| Introduction | |
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| Professionalism at its Best | |
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| Professionalism Defined | |
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| Becoming a Professional | |
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| Professional Classroom Environment | |
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| Reflective Decision-Making | |
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| Mentoring | |
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| Accountability | |
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| Technology | |
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| Effective Social Skills | |
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| Faux Pas | |
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| Professional Attire | |
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| Attendance | |
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| Developing Confidence | |
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| Communicating Effectively | |
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| Standard English Usage | |
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| Nonverbal Communication | |
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| Listening Skills | |
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| Telephone Etiquette | |
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| Telephone Tips | |
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| Written Communication | |
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| Newsletters | |
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| Importance of Proofreading | |
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| Spelling Errors | |
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| Email | |
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| Building Relationships | |
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| Teacher to Teacher | |
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| Managing School Politics Effectively | |
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| Being a Team Player | |
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| Supporting Your Colleagues | |
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| Teacher to Student | |
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| Students Are Your Focus | |
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| Teachers as Role Models | |
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| Student Conferences | |
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| Earning Respect | |
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| Being Fair | |
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| Teacher to Parent | |
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| Communication Is Key | |
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| Developing Partnerships | |
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| Parent Conferences | |
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| Responding to Angry Parents | |
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| When a Parent Is Uninvolved | |
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| Teacher to Administrator | |
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| Recognize the Role of the Administrator | |
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| Keep Your Administrator Informed | |
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| Follow Administrative Directives | |
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| Practicing Professional Responsibilities | |
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| School Responsibilities | |
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| Committee Work | |
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| After School Functions and Extracurricular Activities | |
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| When to Say Yes and When to Say No | |
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| Professional Development | |
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| Lifelong Learning | |
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| Contributing to the Community of Learners | |
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| Inservice Workshops | |
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| Professional Organizations and Conferences | |
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| Graduate Courses | |
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| Teacher Study Groups and Support Groups | |
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| Professional Development Plans | |
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| Professional Teaching Portfolios | |
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| Advice from Professionals | |
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| Principal, Emmett Sawyer | |
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| Principal, Janice Hogan | |
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| Principal, Randall Wallace | |
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| Principal, Carol Plumley | |
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| Teacher, Jamie Combs | |
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| Teacher, Patsy Bowser | |
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| Teacher, Gina Cowin | |
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| Teacher, Kate Companik | |
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| Teacher, Barbara Carnagey | |
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| Teacher, Lori Elliott | |
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| Teacher, Todd Varhalla | |
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| Summary: Keys to Being a Professional | |
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| Teachers' ABC's of Professionalism | |
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| Appendix | |
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| Sample Elementary Weekly Letter to Parents | |
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| Sample Middle School Introductory Letter to Parents | |
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| Sample High School Letter to Parents: Goals and Skills | |
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| Sample Letter to Parents and Students | |
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| Sample Classroom Policy | |
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| Sample Classroom Rules | |
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| Sample Newsletter | |
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| Internet Resources | |
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| Professional Education Organizations | |
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| Professional Organizations for Teachers by Subject Area | |
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| Related Educational Links for Teachers | |
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| Teacher Accreditation, Accountability, and Standards | |
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| Teacher Recruitment | |
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| References | |
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| Further Readings | |
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| Index | |
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| Postscript | |