Instructional Technique, Classroom Management, & Classroom Environment Resources

• EduToolbox
  • KNOWLEDGE INTEGRATION & RETENTION
  • LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
  • FOSTERING COLLABORATION
  • EARLY CHILDHOOD
  • ASSESSMENT FOR LEARNING
  • COMMUNICATION & PRESENTATION SKILLS
  • LITERACY DEVELOPMENT
  • MATHEMATICAL PRACTICES
  • MEANINGFUL FEEDBACK
  • PLANNING FOR INSTRUCTION
  • PERSONALIZED LEARNING
  • RIGOROUS LEARNING
  • RECOGNIZING TEACHING EFFECTIVENESS
  • REAL-WORLD RELEVANCE
  • STANDARDS ALIGNMENT
  • STUDENT MOTIVATION
  • THINKING SKILLS
• The Teacher Toolkit Courses 
  • Classroom Management
  • Opening Activities
  • Checks for Understanding
  • Partner Practice
  • Independent Practice
  • Closing Activities

Leadership in Education Resources

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  • COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
  • ACADEMIC CULTURE

Education Technology Resources

• Office of Educational Technology (Federal)
• EduToolbox
  • MEDIA LITERACY
  • TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION

Training & Clearance Resources

• Training that EVERY educator should have
  • Trauma-Informed Teaching Practices Training
    • PDE Recommended Trainings
    • The Trauma Aware Educator: Understanding the Science of Childhood Trauma and Its Impact on Students
    • Trauma Training For Educators
  • Mandated Reporter (Act 126) Training- (Required for all student teachers and some students in certain lower-stage courses)
    • Remember to save and submit your certificate
    • This training is free and PDE recognized
  • High Impact Strategies Training
• National Education Association Aspiring Educators Toolkit
  • STUDENT SUCCESS
  • YOUR RIGHTS & WORKPLACE
  • PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE
  • ADVOCATING FOR CHANGE
• PDE Trainings, Resources, & Toolkit
• Educator Ethics and Conduct Toolkit
• Self Care Resources for Educators
• Equity & Inclusion Toolkit (PDF)
• Marijuana Talk Kit
• Pennsylvania School Attendance Improvement and Truancy Reduction Toolkit
• Student Assistance Program in Pennsylvania

Local IU Information

• CAIU Events & Conferences Link

Clearance Resources

Clearance Information &  instructions

• Act 24 and Act 82 Arrest and Conviction Report Form
• Act 34 - Pennsylvania Criminal History Background Check - PowerPoint Step-by-Step Directions
• Act 114 - FBI Clearance - PowerPoint Step-by-Step Directions
• Act 151 - Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance - PowerPoint Step-by-Step Directions
• National Sex Offender Registry Clearance
• Physician Certification Form for TB Test

Career Advancement Resources

Entering into the workforce  can feel daunting, but the Shippensburg University Career Center has a variety of resources for students in our educator preparation programs. See below for links to resources fro current students, alumni, and any educator seeking to advance their career.

• Job Searches
  • The larges networking event for educators in our area is the "Teacher Recruitment Day Consortium Job Fair" hosted at Millersville University. Attend this in-person event to find the many opportunities available to you. 
  • The Career Center aids and assists all alumni and students in order to make job hunting resources more easily accessible, so request a Handshake account as soon as you are able.
  • The Career Center has many other resources under "Finding Opportunities & Employers" as well as "Network & Connect" available so that you can access the most education-relevant job listings. 

• Resumes & Cover Letters
  • Students & Alumni can create and submit a resume to the Career Center.  The "Create a Resume" section under the "Career Planning" navigation title has templates appropriate for all educator preparation program students.
  • Brand new is the University's access to VMock - an AI based program that helps you build a resume from a template, helping you to build a functional and relevant resume that will stand out in a crowd.
  • This section of the Career Center website also includes other valuable resources which will help to ensure you are ready for interviews and application submissions. 

• Interview Preparation:
  • Through Big Interview, students & alumni can practice their interview skills by responding to pre-recorded questions with their webcams. There are many interviews on the website, so students can choose one relevant to their major or the position they are applying for. After completing the interview, students & alumni will receive feedback from a Career Center staff member, and can schedule an appointment to review and practice answers in person.
• Professional Dress:
  • The Raider Ready Professional Dress Closet (RRPDC) at Shippensburg University is housed and managed by the Career Center. The RRPDC offers inclusive wardrobe options to all students as they prepare for professional meetings, such as interviews, internships, job shadow programs, career/job fairs, and more. The goal of the RRPDC is to help students make the best possible impression and feel confident during a professional meeting without having to worry about how to afford it.
  • A Pinterest Board as a visual aid

• Salary Negotiation