This easy-to-use reference―with hundreds of helpful, classroom-tested answers, ideas, techniques, and teaching tools―will help you on your way to a successful and productive school year. Designed to be flexible, the book offers a choice of ideas and approaches that best fit your classroom situation. Master teacher Julia Thompson shows you how to: 
<ul>
<li>Develop successful relationships with students, colleagues, administrators, and parents</li> <li>Manage professional responsibilities and develop career skills</li> <li>Create an orderly classroom where students are courteous and respectful</li> <li>Motivate students to become independent learners</li> <li>Use proven strategies to prevent misbehavior</li> <li>Design instruction that will appeal to every student</li> <li>Set up a classroom for maximum comfort and learning</li> <li>Thrive in the world of high-stakes testing</li> </ul>

The First-Year Teacher's Checklist: A Quick Reference for Classroom Success

Education & Teaching

Thompson, Julia G.

Schools & Teaching

Jossey-Bass

Ideas for creating an orderly classroom where learning can thrive This unique, hands-on book is packed with tested ideas and strategies to help you create a classroom environment where good conduct and high achievement are the norm and where students become self- motivated and take responsibility for their actions. The second edition is fully revised and updated to reflect changes in the past decade. <ul>
<li>Puts the focus on the teacher as a leader and coach who encourages students to buy into a classroom management approach</li> <li>Offers information about setting limits, safety issues, and protecting student's privacy</li> <li>Covers topics including technology; disruptions in the classroom form i-pods and cell phones; computers in the classroom; motivating, engaging, instructing students; and communicating with students and parents</li> </ul>
This must have resource offers a comprehensive and accessible guide to disciple in the school setting, complete with handy forms, checklists, and self-assessments.

Discipline Survival Guide for the Secondary Teacher

The best-selling First Year Teacher's Survival Kit gives new teachers a wide variety of tested strategies, activities, and tools for creating a positive and dynamic learning environment while meeting the challenges of each school day. Packed with valuable tips, the book helps new teachers with everything from becoming effective team players and connecting with students to handling behavior problems and working within diverse classrooms. 
The new edition is fully revised and updated to cover changes in the K-12 classroom over the past five years. Updates to the second edition include: • New ways teachers can meet the professional development requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act • Entirely new section on helping struggling readers, to address the declining literacy rate among today’s students • Expanded coverage of helpful technology solutions for the classroom • Expanded information on teaching English Language Learners • Greater coverage of the issues/challenges facing elementary teachers • More emphasis on how to reach and teach students of poverty • Updated study techniques that have proven successful with at-risk students • Tips on working effectively within a non-traditional school year schedule • The latest strategies for using graphic organizers • More emphasis on setting goals to help students to succeed • More information on intervening with students who are capable but choose not to work • Updated information on teachers’ rights and responsibilities regarding discipline issues • Fully revised Resources appendix including the latest educational Web sites and software

The First-Year Teacher's Survival Guide: Ready-To-Use Strategies, Tools & Activities for Meeting the Challenges of Each School Day (Jossey-Bass Survival Guides)

Reference

Jossey-Bass Inc Pub

This practical, hands-on resource is packed with tested tips, techniques, tools, and activities such as "27 Power-Packed Time-Management Tips for Students," "Monitoring On the Run: 20 Quick Techniques," "Missing Work Reminder List," and "50 Sponge Activities to Keep Students Engaged in Learning All Period Long." Includes over 50 ready-to-use-or-adapt forms, checklists and letters.

Discipline Survival Kit for the Secondary Teacher (J-B Ed: Survival Guides)

Increase your beginning teachers' chances for success with this comprehensive training package, based on Julia Thompson's bestselling book for new teachers. Dubbed a "mentor in a book," The First-Year Teacher's Survival Guide has helped more than 100,000 new teachers create a positive and dynamic learning environment for their students while meeting the challenges of each school day. This rich multimedia training package distills Thompson's practical approach to teaching and classroom management―honed over thirty years of real-world experience―with ninety-plus minutes of video instruction on such core topics as: <ul>
<li> Using proactive strategies to minimize misbehavior and encourage self-discipline </li> <li> Planning productive lessons </li> <li> Using class time and space wisely </li> <li> Delivering dynamic instruction to meet the needs of all learners </li> <li> Working as part of a collaborative school team </li> </ul>
The accompanying Facilitator's Manual offers a treasure trove for staff developers: a selection of workshop agendas for each video module (to fit a one-day workshop or ongoing training); insightful discussion questions to ensure lively workshops; suggestions for further reading on each topic; and a plethora of free downloadable forms to keep new teachers organized. Also included is a wealth of tips to ensure workshops stay engaging and productive. With this comprehensive training package, schools and districts can get an effective teacher induction program up and running for a fraction of the cost of hiring an outside trainer. People are Talking About The First-Year Teacher's Survival Guide "Thompson provides it all! This guide will help keep new professional educators focused on what is most important: the mutual positive development of their students and themselves."―Dr. David E. Hutt, superintendent, Buellton Union School District, California "Thompson has created an invaluable resource that will empower new teachers with its wealth of practical information, classroom-proven strategies, and wise advice." ―Robin Gardner, Uniserv director, Virginia Education Association, Richmond, Virginia "Helps beginning teachers―even those with no prior teaching experience―to understand the basics of effective teaching. I will definitely make this book required reading for my teacher interns."―Bill Snead, director of Alternative Certification Programs, Harris County Department of Education, Houston, Texas

The First-Year Teacher's Survival Guide Professional Development Training Kit: DVD Set with Facilitator's Manual

Thoroughly revised edition of the bestselling resource for new teachers--complete with discussion questions, downloadable handouts, and a staff development guide This award-winning book gives beginning educators everything they need to survive and thrive in the classroom. The third edition covers new material including working as a part of a professional learning community (PLC), teaching media literacy and social responsibility, incorporating Common Core State Standards, handling "homework push-back" from parents, changes in classroom technology, techniques for motivating students, seeking feedback, and much more. <ul>
<li>A fully revised edition of a trusted resource, offering solutions to challenges and typical scenarios encountered by new teachers</li> <li>Bonus CD features downloadable versions of the book's checklists, forms, worksheets, and self-assessments</li> <li>Includes Discussion Questions and a handy training guide for Professional Development providers</li> </ul>
This popular resource offers teachers an essential guide for knowing what to expect when they begin their career and ideas for solving classroom problems.

The First-Year Teacher's Survival Guide: Ready-to-Use Strategies, Tools & Activities for Meeting the Challenges of Each School Day

The Updated Fourth Edition of the Award-Winning Book that Offers Beginning Educators Everything They Need in Order to Survive and Thrive! Designed for new educators, this award-winning book covers the basic strategies, activities, and tools teachers need to know in order to succeed in the classroom. Now it its fourth edition, The First-Year Teacher's Survival Guide contains new and updated material on essential topics including: classroom management (how to prevent or minimize disruptions), sustaining professional growth, differentiated instruction, nurturing a growth mindset, and much more. The fourth edition also offers downloadable forms and worksheets, and video instruction on key topics. In addition, this must-have guide: <ul> <li>Offers ideas for dealing with homework and instructional concerns from parents and guardians</li> <li>Includes suggestions for helping new professionals maintain a successful work-life balance</li> <li>Contains guidelines to classroom technology and ideas for using digital tools to create engaging lessons</li> <li>Proposes proven strategies for forging positive, supportive relationships with students</li> <li>Presents recommendations for successfully managing the most common discipline problems</li> </ul> This must-have guide is filled with the information and tips new teachers need in order to face classroom situations with confidence.

The First-Year Teacher's Survival Guide: Ready-to-Use Strategies, Tools & Activities for Meeting the Challenges of Each School Day (J-B Ed: Survival Guides)

Jossey-Bass Inc.,U.S.

The Updated Fourth Edition of the Award-Winning Book that Offers Beginning Educators Everything They Need in Order to Survive and Thrive! Designed for new educators, this award-winning book covers the basic strategies, activities, and tools teachers need to know in order to succeed in the classroom. Now it its fourth edition, The First-Year Teacher's Survival Guide contains new and updated material on essential topics including: classroom management (how to prevent or minimize disruptions), sustaining professional growth, differentiated instruction, nurturing a growth mindset, and much more. The fourth edition also offers downloadable forms and worksheets, and video instruction on key topics. In addition, this must-have guide: <ul>
<li>Offers ideas for dealing with homework and instructional concerns from parents and guardians</li> <li>Includes suggestions for helping new professionals maintain a successful work-life balance</li> <li>Contains guidelines to classroom technology and ideas for using digital tools to create engaging lessons</li> <li>Proposes proven strategies for forging positive, supportive relationships with students</li> <li>Presents recommendations for successfully managing the most common discipline problems</li> </ul>
This must-have guide is filled with the information and tips new teachers need in order to face classroom situations with confidence.

The quick, comprehensive, and accessible guide that new educators need to make it through the first year and thrive in the profession. 
The First-Year Teacher's Survival Guide provides valuable strategies, activities, and tools you need to succeed in the classroom. Now in its fifth edition, this book meets the needs of today’s K-12 teachers, updated with the latest tools, techniques, and topics that aren’t addressed in teacher education programs. Inside, you will find practical information on classroom management, professional growth, trauma-informed practices, student engagement, social-emotional learning and more. You’ll also get an essential introduction to teaching and learning in an AI-enabled world, as well as maximizing the use of digital tools, devices, and apps. With downloadable forms, worksheets, and video instructions available online, this book truly supports you as you enter the challenging and rewarding profession of education. Get ideas for communicating with concerned parents and caregivers Learn tips for maintaining a comfortable work-life balance and prioritizing self-care Help your students succeed with tech-integration and personalized instruction Maintain a calm, safe classroom with classroom management techniques, apps, and restorative practices Discover proven strategies for creating a positive classroom environment and, supportive relationships with students 
This must-have guide is filled with the information and tips new K-12 teachers need to face classroom challenges with confidence and thrive in the profession.

CUMMINGS, MICHELLE

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The First-Year Teacher's Checklist: A Quick Reference for Classroom Success

Discipline Survival Guide for the Secondary Teacher

The First-Year Teacher's Survival Guide: Ready-To-Use Strategies, Tools & Activities for Meeting the Challenges of Each School Day (Jossey-Bass Survival Guides)

Discipline Survival Kit for the Secondary Teacher (J-B Ed: Survival Guides)

The First-Year Teacher's Survival Guide Professional Development Training Kit: DVD Set with Facilitator's Manual

The First-Year Teacher's Survival Guide: Ready-to-Use Strategies, Tools & Activities for Meeting the Challenges of Each School Day

The First-Year Teacher's Survival Guide: Ready-to-Use Strategies, Tools & Activities for Meeting the Challenges of Each School Day (J-B Ed: Survival Guides)

The First-Year Teacher's Survival Guide: Ready-to-Use Strategies, Tools & Activities for Meeting the Challenges of Each School Day

The First-Year Teacher's Survival Guide: Ready-to-Use Strategies, Tools & Activities for Meeting the Challenges of Each School Day