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Six Sigma was first introduced in 1986 by an engineer at Motorola named Bill Smith . Six Sigma is a methodology that focuses on measuring quality and aiming for perfection. The techniques and tools used for process improvement and eliminating defects are the core of Six Sigma. While the methodology began in the manufacturing industry, today the Six Sigma techniques are used in virtually every type of industry. Note - no one is saying that we should treat students like products. The intent of using some of these systems in education is to streamline processes and remove errors and issues.  Six Sigma can also be used in Education. Back in 2012 I wrote an article entitled " Business/Manufacturing ideas applied to education " in which I detailed how United Technologies' "ACE" system could be applied to Education and Six Sigma is similar to that. There are three primary elements in Six Sigma: Process Improvement – Process improvement is used to eliminate root causes...

Apperson Offers New Free eBook of Back-to-School Tips and Resources for Teachers. This is a great, free, eBook that offers more than 50 ideas and free, downloadable activities to help teachers kick off the 2016-17 school year. To download the eBook, visit http://www.apperson.com/lp/back-school-ebook . These are teacher-provided strategies, tips and activities, organized into an informative, easy-to-read PDF file that teachers can download and share. Some of the eBook’s highlights include: Back-to-school must-haves for the classroom  Tips on how to build strong relationships with students and parents from day one Seven ideas to make test prep fun 10 books to help students understand their feelings Classroom activities that teach social-emotional skills and promote positive attitudes Free resources and tips on nutrition, organizational strategies, apps, and more Download for free and take a look. Related Resources: Welcome Back to School - tips, resources and more to help y...

Welcome back to school! I hope everyone had a great summer and was able to relax and recharge. Most schools around here start next week, with new teachers starting this week. The beginning of the year is always a little crazy for all teachers. Getting your room setup, implementing new ideas into your lesson plans, getting to know your students, and just settling back in to the routine can be busy and stressful. Remember to not over do it and take time for yourself. One thing I've done in the past that helped me is using a check list of everything I have to do when school starts, including setting up my room (computer, bulletin boards, etc), things I want to post in my room, lesson ideas and more in Evernote. I modify it each year, adding new things for the following year. Here are some more tips, resources, and help to get your school year started on a positive note, and keep it that way. Advice to New College Graduates about to enter the Teaching profession Summary of new teacher ...