Lack of Balance Leading Cause of Teacher Resignations

Released on = January 3, 2006, 5:45 am

Press Release Author = Max Impact

Industry = Education

Press Release Summary = Statistics from the State Boards of Education in Arizona,
Minnesota and Florida show that the number reason teachers are leaving the
profession is due to the heavy demands of teaching, mixed with the demands of their
personal lives.

Press Release Body = The rewards of a teaching career are numerous-same students
connect to a concept or theory, watching the growth as a child begins to explore,
and being part of a life that learns to think individually are tremendously
satisfying. Unfortunately the rewards come at a high price. educators carry a great
deal of their work into their private lives.

Recent statistics from Arizona, Florida, and Minnesota show that teachers are
leaving the profession because of the tremendous demands their job has outside of
the classroom. In all three states, the lack of balance in their life was the number
one reason educators were resigning to take up new careers.

Among the most common demands during the educators family time, are items such as
creating lesson plans, grading papers, parent-teacher conferences, and involvement
with school sports and other extra-curricular activities.

In Clinton Township, Michigan, Macomb Community College and Max Impact, a leadership
development organization, have developed an online class providing practical ways
for educators to take control of their personal life by finding the proper blend of
home life and school life.

The 6-week class allows teachers and others involved in the field of education to
learn the secrets of balancing life using the convenience of the Internet to earn
SB-CEU credit hours. SB-CEU are awarded by the State of Michigan and are good in all
50 United States.

Participants in the class take a self-assessment, to determine what areas need the
most attention. Then they will learn the six elements of violence why these elements
of balance present a special challenge. The online class also looks at
procrastination and five theories to overcome procrastination. A self-assessment,
taken as part of the class, shows participants, which theory would work best for
them, depending on the situation.

The class is being offered in the beginning, February 12, 2006. educators can
register by calling 586-498-4000 and request online class 30639. Tuition for the
class is only $99 in the class awards 2.4 credit hours.

Intermediary school districts or individual schools or teacher associations can
schedule classes, exclusive to their organization by contacting Max impact at
248-802-6138.

By understanding how to balance school life and home life, past participants in a
traditional classroom version of this class have found tremendous value in that the
principles being taught can be implemented immediately.

It is critical for teachers, principals, and others in the field of education to
completely understand and appreciate that it is possible to properly blend school
and home so that the benefits of a teaching career can be fully realized without
sacrificing family and friends.

Web Site = http://www.getmaximpact.com

Contact Details = Rick Weaver

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