ASCD Offers Professional Development Resources to Support New Teachers

Alexandria, VA (7/17/2014)—ASCD, a global community dedicated to excellence in learning, teaching, and leading, is pleased to offer a variety of professional development resources for new teachers entering the education profession this upcoming school year. Through ASCD resources, teachers will find support from leading experts and veteran educators who understand the challenges of the early years in the classroom.

“Becoming a teacher can be a rich and rewarding experience, but it can also be a challenging one,” said Judy Seltz, ASCD acting executive director. “That’s why ASCD is committed to providing teachers at every level with the tools, resources, and support they need to ensure their success for the upcoming school year and throughout their careers as educators.” 

ASCD Book Bundles for Teachers

ASCD has compiled several book bundles specifically for teachers’ professional development. Each bundle is packed with sound advice, strategies, and solutions for teachers seeking to improve their practices. 

• ASCD New Teacher Bundle—In this three-book bundle, each publication addresses common concerns and challenges teachers face during the early years of teaching ($63.88 for print; valued at $80). Read asample from the books in the bundle:
  • Never Work Harder Than Your Students and Other Principles of Great Teaching, by Robyn R. Jackson
  • The New Teacher’s Companion: Practical Wisdom for Succeeding in the Classroom, by Gini Cunningham
  • Where Great Teaching Begins: Planning for Student Thinking and Learning, by Anne R. Reeves
• ASCD Teacher Resource Collection—This collection of 10 titles explores effective instructional practices, classroom management, and student engagement ($202.88 for print; valued at $270). Read a samplefrom the books in the bundle.
• ASCD Teacher Resource Library—This library of 17 titles covers foundational concepts in an accessible way and emphasizes strategies that teachers can use immediately ($299.77 for print; valued at $428). Read a sample from the books in the bundle.

Enhance Your Professional Career

• Join ASCD—ASCD membership offers more information and ideas about learning and teaching than any other single source. Multiple membership levels offer an increasing number of valuable benefits and resources, including substantial savings on ASCD publications.
• Pathfinder—This new ASCD membership benefit offers a variety of practical articles for educators at any career stage who want to expand or redefine their jobs.

Join ASCD’s Social Networks

• #ASCDL2L Twitter chat—ASCD (@ASCD) invites educators to participate in a monthly conversation about learning, teaching, and leading during the Tuesday night #ASCDL2L Twitter chat. Held on the firstTuesday of each month using #ASCDL2L, the chat allows participants to submit questions, share insights, and offer resources that help all educators support the success of each learner.
• Pinterest—ASCD has added a new pin board to the ASCD Pinterest page that is specifically for new teachers entering the education profession. The New Teacher Resource board features practical articles, publications, and other professional development resources that will enhance new teachers’ practices in the classroom.
• Instagram—Follow ASCD on Instagram and get a glimpse inside ASCD events, read inspiring quotes from ASCD experts, learn about ASCD publications, and interact with our community through inspiring pictures and videos.

In addition, teachers can connect with ASCD via other award-winning social media channels including Twitter,Facebook, Google+, and LinkedIn. ASCD’s social media presence connects ASCD with educators and allows ASCD to share unique content that is dedicated to learning, teaching, and leading.

For more information about ASCD, visit www.ascd.org or read the 2013 Annual Report.

ASCD Welcomes New Teachers and Offers List of Educational Resources

ASCD, welcomes new teachers to the education profession and offers a variety of educational resources to ease new teachers into the teaching profession. 

“As a former teacher myself, I remember vividly the concerns and questions I had when embarking on my first year of teaching,” said Dr. Gene R. Carter, executive director and CEO of ASCD. “This is why we here at ASCD are committed to providing educators the tools they need to thrive this upcoming school year, and throughout their years as educators.”

Here’s a big list of resources that ASCD offers new teachers.

Complete Reading Assignments at Home
ASCD Books – ASCD has hundreds of books that address the biggest topics in education. For example, Robyn Jackson’s Never Work Harder Than Your Students shows how any teacher can become a master teacher and presents seven principles for getting started.    
ASCD SmartBrief – Sign up for this free daily e-newsletter that provides a briefing on the top stories in K–12 education, including policy issues, ASCD resources, and education employment opportunities.
Educational Leadership magazine – Written by educators for educators, this summer’s free online-only issue, “Reflect, Refresh, Recharge,” is intended to help teachers plan the upcoming school year. In addition to in-depth articles, readers will find video segments from ASCD authors. Educators can also download the new EL app from iTunes, Google Play, or the Amazon Appstore.

Continue Learning with ASCD’s Professional Development Tools
PD In Focus® – The award-winning PD In Focus online application provides educators around the globe with anytime access to high-quality, on-demand professional learning videos that show effective teaching in action. For new teachers, this platform provides instant tips and assistance through hundreds of videos, including, “Differentiated Instruction,” “Understanding by Design,” and a series on the Common Core State Standards.
Webinars – ASCD’s webinars provide free ongoing learning for new teachers by bringing in education experts to talk about timely topics, such as Common Core State Standards, 21st century learning strategies, and closing the achievement gap. Each webinar is archived so educators never have to miss a topic and can access the large catalog of past webinars. Educators can also access ASCD webinars through the association’s iTunes U Channel by searching “ASCD” on iTunes.
EduCore^TM – This free online resource portal has materials intended to build teachers’ knowledge around the Common Core State Standards. Here you will find current, relevant, and evidence-based tools and professional development to smooth your transition into a new era of teaching and learning.

Join ASCD in the Blogosphere
ASCD Inservice – As ASCD’s official blog, Inservice stimulates conversation by covering the biggest topics in education today and offers insights, information, and resources that empower educators. Readers will find policy updates, details of conferences, guest posts from education experts, and more.
ASCD EDge – Join ASCD’s free social networking tool and connect with friends, colleagues, peers, and mentors. This award-winning platform gives educators opportunities to network with colleagues through groups, join professional learning communities, share photos and videos, and read influential blog posts from other ASCD EDge members.
Whole Child Blog – The Whole Child Blog helps educators ensure that each child, in each school, and in each community is healthy, safe, engaged, supported, and challenged. New teachers can benefit from the free resources, contributions from experts in education and ASCD staff, examples of what a whole child approach in education looks like, and more.

Connect with ASCD via Social Media
Twitter – Connect with @ASCD and fellow educators on Twitter. Stay up-to-date with education happenings in real time through articles, blog posts, videos, and more.
Facebook – Like ASCD’s Facebook page to continue the conversation and connect with fellow educators through ASCD’s posts.
Pinterest—On this visual social network, you’ll find informative infographics, inspiring quotes, ASCD book recommendations, education technology tips, and more.
ASCD provides expert and innovative solutions in professional development, capacity building, and educational leadership essential to the way educators learn, teach, and lead. Like ASCD’s resources? Become a member and gain full access to all ASCD has to offer.
For more information on ASCD’s programs, products, and services, or to join, visit www.ascd.org.