Countdown to the First Day of School : A K-12 Get-Ready Checklist for Beginning Teachers, Transfer Teachers, School Administrators and Mentors, Teacher Educators, Student/Preservice Teachers

Does the thought of the first day of school give you that sinking feeling because you're afraid you're not as prepared as you could be? You're not alone, and help is at hand in this perennial best-seller - now expanded with 16 brand-new pages and content for educators in all grades, K through 12. The time-saving checklist format features extensively updated tips that can help the beginning, transfer, or student teacher, as well as the paraeducator, prepare for the first day of school, and the entire year. It's a handy addition to the principal's or administrator's bookshelf, too. You'll find practical advice for getting acquainted, making management preparations, determining procedures and rules, making instructional preparations, planning for the first day, and organizing your classroom and materials.

Also available:

The First-Year Teacher: Teaching With Confidence (K-8) - ISBN 0810620146
Peer Support: Teachers Mentoring Teachers - ISBN 0810629135

The NEA Professional Library is the book publishing arm of the National Education Association. Our books are enjoyed by teachers, education students, education support professionals, higher education faculty and retired educators. Our mission is to provide timely and topical titles that enhance the professional lives of our members.

Some of the areas we publish in include:

-Classroom Teaching Skills - The NEA Checklist series
-Student Achievement
-Professional Development
-Peer Support
-Classroom Management
-Assessment & Standards-Based Education
-School and Classroom Resources

Does the thought of the first day of school give you that sinking feeling because you're afraid you're not as prepared as you could be? You're not alone, and help is at hand in this perennial best-sellernow expanded with 16 brand-new pages and content for educators in all grades, K through 12. The time-saving checklist format features extensively updated tips that can help the beginning, transfer, or student teacher, as well as the paraeducator, prepare for the first day of school, and the entire year. It's a handy addition to the principal's or administrator's bookshelf, too. You'll find practical advice for getting acquainted, making management preparations, determining procedures and rules, making instructional preparations, planning for the first day, and organizing your classroom and materials.