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FAQ's for New Teachers
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How do I request credit for outside courses in Strive?
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What are some options for teacher certification?
- Spring ISD has partnered with Harris County Department of Education as a part of Grow Your Own. HCDE offers a free certification program in SISD. More Information
- This site offers a list of EPPs (Educator Preparation Programs) and ACPs (Alternative Certification Programs) that are affiliated with TEA (Texas Education Agency).
- Inspire Texas - Teacher pays all fees with this program.
- Teacher Exam Preparation Programs: Certify Teacher and 240 Tutoring
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What is STAAR and why do we have it?
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What is the difference between a 504 Plan and an IEP?
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How do I talk to parents?
Here are some articles with tips for building relationships with parents:
New Teachers: How to Talk to Parents
Talking to Parents: What Every Teacher Needs to Know
The New Teacher’s Guide to Talking to Parents
Conversation starters for teachers to use with families
9 Ways to Improve Parent-Teacher Communication
Building Parent-Teacher Relationships
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How do I take attendance?
In your SISD portal, click on the eSchoolPlus TAC icon (see below).
Follow the directions in this file to take attendance: Attendance Directions
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How do I request a substitute teacher when absent?
When new employees are uploaded to frontline, frontline will automatically send an invitation email to employees for account activation. If, for some reason, you did not receive the email or missed activating your account after 14 days, please reach out to Amanda Mathias from Kelly Education and she will re-send the invitation. Her email address is amanda.gigante@kellyservices.com and her phone number is (281) 766-8035.
To access the instructions for using the Frontline system, click on the linked document: Frontline Education’s Absence Management Solution Reference Guide for School District Employees