I am a new teacher and want to improve my teaching.

So you went into teaching to “Touch the Future” but you’ve discovered it’s not as easy as you thought!

You may feel alone and not know how to handle some of the challenges you face every day.

We can help!

North Carolina Online is your gateway to many resources that offer immediate value, such as

• LEARN NC, which offers extensive lesson plans aligned to the Standard Course of Study, a special feature for new teachers, as well as numerous continuing education opportunities, including Carolina OnLine Teacher, a program for learning how to teach online;

• professional development opportunities offered through UNC's schools of education;

• the rich resources of the the Southern Regional Education Board, whose Teacher Center is a treasure trove of good ideas;

• the Directory of Professional Development, which lists contact information for numerous professional learning providers; and

• the Department of Public Instruction's College/University Teacher Resources page, which provides links to teacher-support programs sponsored by both public and private NC universities.