The First Days of School

10" x 8", 352 pages, two color text, full color cover, Retail Price $29.95, Publisher-Direct Price $24.95

Over 3 million copies of this book have been purchased by new and veteran teachers, from kindergarten to college instructors. No matter what page you turn to you’ll start reading and find it difficult to put the book down. The graphic layout, with 254 photos and illustrations, is partnered with a text that flows silken smooth. You will learn about classroom management, teaching for mastery, and creating positive expectations as The First Days of School helps you to become an even more effective teacher. Click here for quantity pricing for 20 or more copies

Chapter Titles

Why You Need to Succeed on the First Days of School	How to Post Your Assignments
What Is an Effective Teacher?	When and How to Take Roll
How You Can Be a Happy First-Year Teacher	How to Maintain an Effective Grade Record Book
How You Can Be an Effective Veteran Teacher	How to Have an Effective Discipline Plan
Why You Should Use Proven Research-Based Practices	Part 1:  Rules
Why Positive Expectations Are Important	How to Have an Effective Discipline Plan
How to Help All Students Succeed	Part 2:  Consequences and Rewards
How to Dress for Success	How to Have Students Follow Classroom Procedures
How to Invite Students to Learn	How to Increase Student Learning and Achievement
How to Increase Positive Student Behavior	How to Get Your Students to Do Their Assignments
How to Have a Well-Managed Classroom	How to Get Your Students to Pass Their Tests
How to Have Your Classroom Ready	How to Get Your Students to Work Cooperatively
How to Introduce Yourself to Your Class	How to Achieve Happiness and Success as a Teacher
How to Arrange and Assign Seating	How You Can Become a Professional Educator