Things in The Classroom
Journey to Teaching
Teachers in Pop Culture
Schools Pros
Teacher Acronyms
100

This tool helps to hold papers together 

Stapler

100
What certification or license is required to legally teach in public schools?

A teaching credential

100
In what movie does Jack Black play a substitute teacher who starts a rock band with his students?

School of Rock

100

This person handles student discipline, supports staff, and leads the school

The principle
100

ESL

English as a Second Language

200
This location is where group discussions and reading time happen

The class rug/carpet/dots

200

What experience is required for a teaching program?

Full time student teaching

200

Which teacher mistakenly assumed her black student was from Africa?

Ms. Norbury (Mean Girls)

200

This person helps students with emotional, academic, or social concerns

The school counselor

200

SEL

Social-Emotional Learning

300

This tech tool projects documents, student work, or live demonstrations

The doc cam (or projector).

300

What medical clearance is needed to work in schools?

The TB test on the forearm
300

What is the relationship between Miss Trunchbull and Miss Honey?

Miss Trunchbull is Miss Honey's aunt
300

This person works behind the scenes to support the principal with scheduling, communication, and budgeting

The school secretary (or the office manager)

300

PBIS

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports

400

Visual supports created during a lesson to record key concepts and vocabulary to help reinforce instruction

Anchor charts

400

What are 3 exams you need to become a teacher?

CSET, CalTPA, RICA

400
What movie is based on a real teacher who used journals to help students express themselves?

Freedom Writers

400

This person analyzes test data, supports teacher with curriculum planning, and helps improve instruction school-wide

The curriculum specialist (or instructional coach)

400

IEP

Individualized Education Plan

500

Small objects used to support learning

Manipulatives
500

This term refers to teaching credentials that allow educators to teach in different languages and support bilingual students

Bilingual authorization (or dual language credentials)

500

What is Miss Frizzle's motto?

"Take chances, make mistakes, get messy!"

500

This person supports newcomer students and their families with translation services, enrollment, and orientation

The bilingual community liaison (or the family engagement specialist)

500

MTSS

Multi-Tiered System of Supports