Here are some tips to get you started. Schools and school districts will provide you with all instructional materials. You should receive copies of all teacher materials as well as all student materials before you begin teaching. Notify your administrative supervisor or department head immediately if you do not have all your instructional materials. Any auxiliary or support instructional materials may be requested through your supervising administrator, your subject area leader or department chair at your school. Your subject area specialist (reading, social studies, middle school, etc.) at the district level may also provide you with support instructional materials. Information about professional development, special training, professional organizations, grants, job openings and other special events for educators is usually available through the district newsletter or electronic newsletter e-mailed to you at your school. Check your local newspaper for information about museums, civic organizations and other organizations that may also offer field trips, guest speakers or programs for your students. Your newspaper may also be part of the 'Newspaper in Education' program that offers free curricula to teachers. Get acquainted with your school media center staff. Let the personnel there know what types of materials you are looking for or what subject area you would like more information about. They can also assist you in ordering materials through interlibrary loans. If there is something specific you need, don't be afraid to ask other teachers, your school office staff and/or administrators.