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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My child will have a teacher with about 1-2 years experience. Any tips or suggestions on how I can best help a new teacher and manage my expectations?[/quote]

[b]New teachers have had less time to build up things like classroom libraries and things like that--they may really appreciate things like new books donated to the class (or an amazon gift certificate) or target/container store gift cards for organizing and decorating items.[/b] And they may be spending more time developing lesson plans, and might appreciate help with the more busywork parts of the job (like copying worksheets, etc.) if you have time to help with that. [/quote]

This!  Keep in mind that newer teachers are at the bottom of the pay scale, and all of the books, rugs, cozy chairs, containers, decorations, and many supplies in general are paid for by the teachers.  As a new teacher, I would have loved for a parent to donate to the class -- in form of physical items, gift cards, or time -- especially after asking if there was anything I needed.  Another nice thing to do a few weeks into the year would be to give a gift card for a local eatery, along with a note of thanks for all of the hours you know s/he is putting in, hope s/he enjoys some time to relax, that sort of message.

With the public/private s/o, keep in mind that many private schools have the educational philosophy that one need not have a teaching degree or license to still educate students well.  If you don't agree with this mentality, consider public.[/quote]

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