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As far as anyone knows right now, there is a moratorium on Act 48 until June 30, 2013. This means you can continue to teach without obtaining any more Act 48 credits. While we do not know what the future holds for Act 48, it is a good idea for you to keep current on this. Check out the FAQs on Act 48.
Email the education department contact in the footer below.
View the resources below for books and articles that may be helpful to you in planning high-impact lessons for your students.
Visit our helpful links to find links to PA, NJ, or NY state certification information.
Many districts in PA have websites that list openings. If you are interested in specific districts, their websites are the place(s) to start. Here is one website listing vacancies all over the state: http://www.teachinginpa.com/
Because there are many areas where teaching positions are in short supply, however, you may want to consider expanding your search to other parts of the country. If you need help finding job listings in other areas, contact the department for guidance.
You can check out our “Classroom Management” suggestions on the links page. You can also click over to Discussions and browse through the Classroom Management discussion forum. If you don’t find anything helpful, you can log in (with your Facebook, Google, Wordpress, etc. information) and post your own question. Other participants in the discussion are new teachers like yourself, Marywood alumni who are veteran teachers in the NEPA area, and Marywood faculty.
Resources
Books for Teachers
- This is a popular book how-to book: The First Days of School by Harry Wong
- Feeling contemplative? This is a favorite memoir: Teacher Man by Frank McCourt
- Need guidance? Letters to a Young Teacher by Jonathan Kozol
- For inspiration: Teach Like Your Hair's on Fire by Rafe Esquith; The Excellent 11 by Ron Clark
- A little humor never hurt: The New Yorker Book of Teacher Cartoons
Teacher Supplies
- Hoban's in Dunmore
- Online Teacher Supply Store
Contact
Dr. Christine L. Fryer
Professor, School of Education
csfryer@maryu.marywood.edu
570-348-6211 Ext. 2138