The First Day of School in the Secondary Classroom:
Relationships First, Routines Second
Course Number:
MT194
PD Hours:
1 Hour
Credit Type:
Clock Hours, CPEs, CTLEs, Act48 Credits, Others
Content Areas:
Teacher Wellness, Social / Emotional, Teaching Strategies, Class Management/ Behavior, Lesson & Curriculum Planning, 21st Century Learning
Course Description:
(1 Hour) In this one-hour Quick Course, you will learn six key elements of a successful first day in your secondary classroom. A successful first day of school can help you set a positive tone and provide a strong structure for a successful year with your students. Though an ideal course for individuals new to teaching, this course can also be an excellent refresher for seasoned teachers who may enjoy some specific tips and strategies to help you revamp and structure your first day. This course teaches you how to initially welcome your students and their families, get to know your students, build classroom engagement, prepare your classroom, introduce your content, and more. You will leave this Quick Course with a planning resource that can help you plan for and structure your first day of school to ensure a successful school year.
What You Will Learn:
The importance of building relationships with students from day one
6 key elements to consider for your first day
Ideas and strategies to make your first day a success
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$15
Includes One year of Course Access, Fully Self-Paced & Online.
About Model Teaching Quick Courses:
Model Teaching Quick Courses are cost-effective, quick PD for teachers with action items, ready-to-go resources, and specific content that gets straight to the point. Our concise, in-depth lessons focus on a narrow topic that provides a holistic presentation of key concepts you can learn and be ready to implement in one hour or less. You can choose to watch the video lesson, read the downloadable article lesson, or both, giving you the flexibility to continue your professional learning in the format of your choice. While perfect for individual learning, these courses are also great for PLCs and other school-related staff development, training, and self-paced online instruction.
Quick Courses: Online, Self-Paced Content Delivered in Two Formats
All Model Teaching Quick Courses provide content via both video and text formats for your convenience. Teachers may watch a self-paced video presentation or download and print a self-contained article of the content. Our multi-format delivery allows for personalized individual learning or group learning for on-campus PLCs or other on-campus staff development.
Professional Development Credits
At the conclusion of the course, you will receive a certificate for 1 Professional Development Hours (Clock Hours, CPEs).
Model Teaching Professional Development Courses are pre-approved in many states.
If you are a teacher seeking license renewal and wish to verify acceptance of our Professional Development Courses, please view our PD STATE REQUIREMENTS PAGE to learn more about your state’s requirements.
Also, consider taking our UNIVERSITY-PARTNERED, ACADEMIC CREDIT COURSES to earn regionally accredited units or credits, accepted by most states for teacher re-licensing and salary advancement.
Approval Information About This Course for Teaching License Renewal & Continuing Education
Model Teaching has helped thousands of teachers across the country meet their relicensing requirements.
This course is Pre-Approved in the following states for License Renewal and Continuing education:
Texas – CPE’s, TEA-Approved
New York CTLE’s – NYSED-Approved
Pennsylvania DOE – ACT 48-Approved
Montana Office of Public Instruction (OPI) – Approved
Nevada DOE
Tennessee
Other States As Well
If you do not see your state listed here, this course may be pre-approved in your state as well. Chat with us or leave a ticket for our recommendations.
For More Information About Your Specific State Requirements, Please View Your State Requirements
Please confirm your specific district or state requirements for license renewal prior to registering, and feel free to reach out to us with any questions you may have about our courses.
