This two-part course equips beginning teachers with navigation tips for a successful school year, from building warm and trusting parent partnerships, to starting preschool students off in an inviting classroom environment. Part 1: The Parent Partnership Playbook - Audience: Open to All Grade Levels Before the school year kicks off, invest in parent relationships! This session equips you with strategies for positive communication before Day One. Leave feeling confident about your initial contact with parents that builds instant rapport. Part 2: Setting Up Basecamp - Audience: Preschool Teachers and Educational Assistants With parent partnerships secure, it's time to pitch the tent! This quick-paced session helps beginning teachers map out a functioning environment including daily schedules, teaching routines, learning centers, and a positive behavior management continuum. You'll get survival tips on yearly assessments and preschool learning continuums mapped out for a better understanding of how young children learn.
