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 * [[image:teachingwithteachnology/GREAT.jpg]]Teachers. Net **

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This website by Teachers.Net, is full of great resources for any teacher. They have resources for every subject, topic, and grade level. The amount of resources found on this site is just amazing. Some resources include, chat boards, live chats, project ideas, and lesson plans. The site even has a mailing list that you can sign up for and a section for current job openings. This website also has specific links for teachers in each state. The site is very easy to use and I would highly recommend checking it out! =====

=﻿National Center for School Engagement=

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==﻿This website is a great resource for how to bully proof your school, reduce absenteeism, and improve the general culture of your school. Although this may be more of an administrators resource, there are still ideas and processes the individual teacher can apply to his or her classroom.==

Learning Disabilities Association of America

Class Dojo
This is great site to keep track of behavior in classrooms. You can choose the positive and negative behaviors that you want to target and it keeps a running total of point or use it only with a daily total. Each class can be stored individually and you can print of results any time you need it. It is great with a Smartboard and has a mobile app for phones and iPads so you can use it on the go or as a remote as you move around the classroom []

NWEA math and reading skills link
This is a great link for schools who use NWEA testing for students. Mr. Fraser at Belle Plaine Schools has taken NWEA information and made it easier for teachers to take a students RIT score and give them activities that fit their skill levels. This website has activities that match a students skill level in reading and in math, and it is great for anchor activities or for kids who need just a little extra help to increase their scores.