Category Archives: Networking

Theresa: Where Would We Be Without Mentors?

From Anna over on Reality 101: CEC’s blog for new teachers. What defines a new teacher? According to the school district I work in, you are considered a new teacher for the first two years. (And here at Reality 101, … Continue reading

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Sheena: Our Passions as Our Professions

From Anna over on Reality 101: CEC’s blog for new teachers. As the end of the school year quickly approaches, I realize that attending the CEC 2011 Convention & Expo was exactly what I needed at this stage in my … Continue reading

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Megan: CEC in Action

From Anna over on Reality 101: CEC’s blog for new teachers.  Whoever ceases to be a student has never been a student. ~George Iles It has been an interesting week back at school! My first day back after the … Continue reading

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Melissa: FAQs

From Anna over on Reality 101: CEC’s blog for new teachers. After talking to so many people at the CEC 2011 Convention & Expo, I thought I would compile a list of the most frequently asked questions about being a … Continue reading

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Sheena: Add CEC’s 2012 Convention to Your Calendar Now!

From Anna over on Reality 101: CEC’s blog for new teachers. I am in awe and I don’t want to leave! The CEC 2011 Convention & Expo has truly been one of the best professional development opportunities that I have … Continue reading

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Megan: My Turn! Greetings from CEC!

From Anna over on Reality 101: CEC’s blog for new teachers. “Oh, the places you will go…” ~ Dr. SeussGreetings from the CEC 2011 Convention & Expo! A few years back, I had a professor who went to a CEC … Continue reading

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Melissa: Blast from the Past

From Anna over on Reality 101: CEC’s blog for new teachers. Hello all!I am totally blown away by the CEC Annual Convention! I am having an absolute blast! First of all, it was amazing to meet my fellow bloggers Tuesday … Continue reading

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Brad: Greetings from the CEC 2011 Convention & Expo!

From Anna over on Reality 101: CEC’s blog for new teachers. When I joined the Council for Exceptional Children, I did so because I believed that the organization was consistent with my personal mission as a special educator. Like any … Continue reading

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Megan: Let The Job Searches Begin…

From Anna over on Reality 101: CEC’s blog for new teachers. “Real success is finding your lifework in the work that you love.” ~ David McCullough It’s finally spring! A time when thoughts turn to sunshine, flowers, Cubs games, and … Continue reading

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Brad: Plugging into Advocacy

From Anna over on Reality 101: CEC’s blog for new teachers. Like most teachers, I usually try to spend school breaks “unplugging” from the world of structured academics. But during my most recent break, I am proud to say I … Continue reading

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