About Elementary Education: Teachers, It's Tax Time!

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Elementary Education Elementary Education Lesson Plans Teaching 101 Student Discipline From Beth Lewis, your Guide to Elementary Education Nobody likes to talk about the dreaded "t" word - taxes. But they can't be ignored, especially not this week in the United States. Teachers have special tax needs, so make sure you're maximizing your professional deductions. ~Beth Teachers, It's Tax Time! Hopefully you've already been following these Tax Deduction Tips for Teachers and saving all of the receipts that document any money you've spent on classroom materials. When filing your taxes this month, take out those receipts and make sure you're maximizing your tax deductions from the money you spend in your classroom in 2009. (And if you haven't been organized enough to keep your receipts in the past, start setting them aside right now for next year!)... Read more Design Your Educational Philosophy Why did you become a teacher? What do you believe about students learning? How do you see the role of teachers in a community? All of these questions, and more, are clarified in your statement of educational philosophy, a document you likely wrote in your credential program and haven't examined in awhile. I recommend you dust off your philosophy and refresh your ideals by refocusing on what you believed about teaching in the first place. ... Read more Top 8 Components of a Well-Written Lesson Plan Whether you're working on your teaching credential or being reviewed by an administrator or evaluator, you will often need to write out a lesson plan during your teaching career. Make sure it includes the eight essential components of a strong, effective lesson plan and you'll be on your way to achieving every teacher's goal: measurable student learning. ... Read more Professional Growth Tools Professional Development resources that help you be your best professionally. The best teachers are reflective, always striving to better themselves and their practices. Here's what you need to know to take your teaching to the next level! Elementary Education Ads Teachers Resources Cello Teachers Preschool Teachers ESL Teachers Gifts for Teachers Featured Articles Becoming an Elementary School Teacher Assessment and Testing Education Glossary Fundamental Teaching Strategies Lesson Plans Student Discipline Tips   More from About.com Disney Trip Planner Everything you need to plan the perfect Disney vacation -- from when to go and what to do, to saving money and picking a hotel. More > Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More> This newsletter is written by: Beth Lewis Elementary Education Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Elementary Education newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads How to Hold Class Meetings 3 Powerful Story Starters Banning Words for Creative Writing Scaffolding Techniques for Good Teaching Blank Lesson Plan Template Advertisement