Start the school year strong—and set the tone for success all year long.

In this dynamic, practical course, you’ll explore The First Days of School by Harry and Rosemary Wong and learn how to build a classroom that runs smoothly from day one. Discover proven, research-based strategies for establishing clear procedures, setting high expectations, and creating a positive, productive learning environment where students thrive.

You’ll gain real-world tools to organize your classroom, streamline routines, increase student responsibility, and maximize instructional time—without the chaos or guesswork. Through reflection and application, you’ll turn these strategies into actionable plans you can use immediately.

Walk away with the confidence and systems you need to lead your classroom with clarity, consistency, and purpose—so every student is set up for success.

Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to:

• Critically analyze the classroom management principles and organizational practices presented in The First Days of School and evaluate their impact on teacher effectiveness and student success.

• Apply strategies for establishing classroom procedures, routines, and expectations that promote an orderly, respectful, and productive learning environment from the beginning of the school year.

• Design and implement classroom management plans and instructional routines that support consistency, maximize instructional time, and encourage student responsibility and accountability.

• Examine the relationship between teacher preparedness, classroom structure, and student achievement in order to identify practices that contribute to a positive and effective classroom climate.

• Reflect on, assess, and refine personal classroom management and instructional practices to create a structured, supportive, and achievement-oriented environment that fosters success for all learners.