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Yes, Virginia, There Is Life after the Classroom

Recognizing, Responding to Stress—Teaching or Not

Myths and Facts about Smart Money Management


Jobless Teachers: Dare to Hope, Work to Change

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Enhance Your Marketability in the Field

I’m Not Teaching . . . Now What?

Managing Stress, Recognizing when to Send an SOS

Six Steps for Managing Job-Search Stress

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“For a tree to become tall it must grow
tough roots among the rocks.”

Friedrich Nietzsche

Do you find yourself trying to grow roots between a rock and a hard place? It is an economically tough time, and many educators—at all levels—feel it. You are not alone, and you do not have to travel the rocky road completely alone. Even when your roots are among boulders, they still can be nurtured. Your KDP community is here to help.

In these difficult times with budget cuts affecting educators’ jobs and school programming, many changes are taking place at the state and federal level that have serious implications for our students. We hope you take advantage of our efforts to support you through the current and possible future challenges by participating in our special series of Webinars and articles. Together, we will work to create an extraordinary new future!
Faye Snodgress
KDP Helping You Find the Way Webinars
Podcast Yes, Virginia, There Is Life after the Classroom
What if you have to look for a job outside of teaching? Whether you are laid off, cannot find a teaching job in your area or, for personal reasons, must change your career objective, you can find life after the classroom! In this Webinar, Jeff Hurt, former kindergarten teacher and current Director of Education and Engagement for Velvet Chainsaw Consulting, shares insights on career options and how to make the transition, including tips on using social media to seek employment and enhance your career. Listen to this one-hour (approx.) Webinar.

Podcast

Recognizing, Responding to Stress—Teaching or Not
Are you more than frazzled on the job—or not having a job? How do you handle stressful situations? Tune into this presentation by Dr. Pamela Godt, Counselor of Distinction Award recipient, for help in identifying the three different stages of stress and burnout and to learn strategies for counteracting your worries, problems, and pressures. Dr. Godt guides listeners through relaxation techniques to enhance positive attitudes. Listen to this one-hour (approx.) Webinar.
Recognizing, Responding to Stress Slide Presentation

Podcast 10 Myths & Facts You Should Know about Smart Money Management
Dan Keady, Director of Financial Planning for TIAA-CREF, a 90-year-old financial product and services organization, shares strategies for managing money even in lean times. He also gives insights on how to avoid common financial pitfalls that can prevent people from reaching their investment goals. 1 hour. Listen to this Webinar.


Podcast Jobless Teachers: Dare to Hope, Work to Change
Graduating teacher candidates know it. Veteran teachers who have lost their jobs know it. It’s a tough job market for educators. How do you compete? What do you do? Longtime career service experts, Dawn Jones and Phyl Naffziger, share advice and insights.
Listen to this members-only Webinar.

Making the Most of Job Fairs
courtesy Northern Illinois University Career Services

Opening Doors to Opportunities
by Crystal C. Turner and published in 2010 AAEE Job Search Handbook


“When written in Chinese, the word "crisis" is composed of two characters—one represents danger, and the other represents opportunity.”
John Fitzgerald Kennedy