What is your approach to IEP goal writing? How do you determine the appropriate goal for each student?

How do you manage difficult parents that seem to blame teachers for their child's behavior and absences?

How do you know when to and how to refer a student to a study team?

What advice do you have for the job search for new teachers? How can you stand out in a sea of potential candidates to help land an interview and what are there hidden "rules" to remember while applying for jobs?

How do you use and implement behavior plans in your class?

How do you structure your prep time to get through all of your tasks?

What are ways you recognize and reinforce positive behavior? Do you have consequences for poor behavior?

What advice do you have for early career teachers on time management?

Many schools are switching to the CGI math curriculum this year. For those of you familiar with it, what advice do you have for teaching students who are entering below grade level?

What are some steps you take to engage with parents at the beginning of the year?

How do you motivate disengaged parents to take on more active roles in their students' education?

What advice do you have on building a good relationship with my administration? How often should a newer teacher be communicating with them? About what?

How do you teach math to a group of students of different levels?

What are some of your favorite instructional strategies in ELA?

What should prospective new teachers include on their resumes?

How do you teach reading to a group of students of different levels?

How do you find a mentor as a new teacher, without overburdening experienced teachers at your school?

What are some common accommodations & modifications you make in your classroom?

How would you rate your self-efficacy skills as a teacher?

Teachers who believe in their abilities ( handling tasks, obligations and challenges) increase their level of self-efficacy.

Do you value the importance of continuous professional development?

Do you use reflection to improve your teaching practice?

Do you set attainable goals?

Do you maintain a strong academic focus throughout your lessons and provide
constructive feedback to students?

Do you demonstrate resilience and view knockbacks as temporary stumbling
blocks?

Answering yes to these questions, shows powerful predictors of a teacher’s effectiveness. Self-efficacy means believing in your ability to succeed in any situation.

I'm having a lot of anxiety about starting the school year! What are some tactical things I should do over the summer to feel more prepared, and what can I deprioritize?