The First-Year Teacher’s Checklist is a quick, concise, and easy-to-use reference for new teachers.  It offers a wealth of valuable information, practical tips, and helpful resources that will get beginning teachers on their way to a successful school year.  The material is organized into the following sections:

1: Professional Development Begins with You
2: Learn to Work with Other Educators
3: Create a Link between Home and School
4: Make Your Classroom a Productive Learning Environment
5: Forge Positive Relationships with Students
6: Create Opportunities for Student Success
7: Take a Proactive Stance to Prevent Misbehavior
8: Minimize Disruptions Caused by Misbehavior
9: Plan Effective Instruction
10: Deliver Effective Instruction
11: Assess Your Students’ Progress
12: Twenty-first Century Issues for All Teachers
13: Resources to Help You Become a Better Teacher
14: Resources to Help You Work with Students