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<p>About the Author xxiii</p> <p>Acknowledgments xxv</p> <p>Section One: Begin Your Professional Journey 1</p> <p>Section Two: Develop Professional Productivity Skills 35</p> <p>Section Three: Collaborate with Colleagues 69</p> <p>Section Four: Become an Inspiring Classroom Leader 85</p> <p>Section Five: Start the School Year Strong 125</p> <p>Section Six: Cultivate Positive Classroom Relationships 161</p> <p>Section Seven: Equity— Meeting the Needs of All 195</p> <p>Section Eight: Adapt Instruction Through Differentiation 223</p> <p>Section Nine: Design and Facilitate Learning 257</p> <p>Section Ten: Measure Student Progress with Summative Assessments 313</p> <p>Section Eleven: Classroom Management and Restorative Practices 333</p> <p>Section Twelve: Prevent and Minimize Disruptive Behavior 353</p> <p>Section Thirteen: Engage in Responsive Discipline 375</p> <p>Section Fourteen: How-To Quick Reference Guide to Common Behavior Issues 417</p> <p>A Final Word 441</p> <p>Index 453</p>

<p> <b>Michelle Cummings</b> has extensive experience as a teacher, principal, assistant superintendent, and as former Chief Academic Officer at Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT). She graduated from Brown University and earned her Ed.M. at Harvard Graduate School of Education. Michelle can be contacted for workshops and speaking engagements through her website (michelle-cummings.com) where she also shares insights on a wide range of educational topics.

<p> <b>Everything you need to survive and thrive in the first year of teaching, now in an updated fifth edition! </b> <p><i>The First-Year Teacher’s Survival Guide </i>offers updated strategies, tips, and tools new teachers need to face classroom challenges with confidence and thrive in the profession. Complete with downloadable forms, templates, and additional online materials, this must-have book will help you: <ul><li>Design and facilitate learning that will engage and inspire students </li><li>Prioritize self-care to maintain a sustainable work-life balance </li><li>Maximize the use of digital tools and teach effectively in an AI-enabled world </li><li>Collaborate with colleagues and expand your professional learning network </li><li>Cultivate positive relationships with students, families, and caregivers </li><li>Support student behavior to prevent and minimize disruptions </li></ul> <p>This is the ultimate companion for new teachers, empowering them to succeed in the modern classroom and greet each new school day with a smile. <p> “<i>The First-Year Teacher’s Survival Guide </i>has always been my ‘go-to’ book recommendation for new educators. Michelle Cummings has produced an invaluable support for teachers—and their students!” <BR> <b>—LARRY FERLAZZO, </b>author of <i>The ELL Teacher’s Toolbox </i>and <i>Education Week </i>teacher advice columnist <p> “Teachers could have no better guide than Michelle Cummings. For the new teacher looking for a veritable co-pilot, or the experienced teacher looking for a practical reference, this book is an absolute treasure.” <BR> <b>—JOE HOLLAND, </b>former CEO, Teachers Pay Teachers <p> “This book is what every new teacher and their mentors need and what every experienced teacher wishes they had. This book is a treasure chest that will empower teachers to succeed.” <BR> <b>—DR. ANGELA FULTON, </b>Regional Superintendent, Broward County Public Schools

<p>“<i>The First-Year Teacher's Survival Guide</i> has always been my ‘go-to’ book recommendation for new (and ‘newish’) educators.  With each edition, I thought it really couldn't get any better.  But Michelle Cummings has continued that tradition of exceeding those expectations and produced an invaluable support for teachers—and their students!”</p> <p><b>—Larry Ferlazzo, </b>author of <i>The ELL Teacher’s Toolbox</i> and <i>Education Week</i> teacher advice columnist</p> <p>“Teachers could have no better guide than Michelle Cummings. She knows what works, and her book <i>The First-Year Teacher's Survival Guide</i> is full of practical activities, strategies, and powerful questions for reflection. For the new teacher looking for a veritable co-pilot, or the experienced teacher looking for a practical reference, this book is an absolute treasure.”</p> <p><b>—Joe Holland, </b>former CEO, Teachers Pay Teachers</p> <p>“In this book, Michelle not only guides first-year teachers on how to survive, she also shows all teachers how to thrive! Everything from the step-by step-practicalities to the helpful reflection questions at the end of each section, she covers a variety of topics that help empower educators with the tools they'll need to be successful in the classroom."</p> <p><b>—Tanya Marshall, </b>founder and CEO of The Butterfly Teacher</p> <p>“<i>The First-Year Teacher's Survival Guide</i> is what every new teacher and their mentors need and what every experienced teacher wishes they had. This book is a treasure chest full of information, strategies, tools, and real-world activities that will empower teachers to succeed in the classroom.”</p> <p><b>—Dr. Angela Fulton,</b> Regional Superintendent, Broward County Public Schools</p> <p>"Michelle Cummings is a brilliant and committed educator who captures the essence of what new teachers need as they embark on their professional journeys. <i>The First-Year Teachers' Survival Guide</i> is a must read and will be an invaluable resource during the first year of teaching!"</p> <p><b>—Brian Shumate, </b>Superintendent, Troup County School District (GA)</p> <p>“<i>The First-Year Teacher’s Survival Guide</i>, simply put, belongs on the desk of every beginning teacher—especially those who want to hone the reflective and practical skills required for professional practice. Cummings wisely reminds us that what and how we teach depends on why we teach. With that in mind, she offers a one-of-a-kind treasure trove of resources and strategies for ensuring every child’s achievement. I just wish I had had access to this Guide when I started out!”</p> <p><b>—Vicki A. Jacobs, </b>former high school teacher and faculty director, Harvard Teacher Education Program</p> <p>“This latest edition of <i>The First-Year Teacher's Survival Guide</i> is a comprehensive resource rich with current, relevant, and invaluable content essential for every new educator. This book will be well-loved with dog-eared corners and starred passages that will stand the test of time.”</p> <p><b>—Tisha Richmond</b>, educational consultant, author, and international speaker</p> <p>“What an incredible gift to the next generation of teachers! This survival guide is overflowing with practical insights, easy to implement strategies, opportunities for reflection, and actionable advice for today’s classroom. As an educator for over twenty years, I can assure you that you will return to this invaluable companion again and again as you navigate the teaching journey, accelerating you and your students’ success.”</p> <p><b>—Erika Bare,</b> Assistant Superintendent of Ashland Schools and co-author of<i> Connecting Through Conversation: A Playbook for Talking with Students</i></p> <p>“Michelle Cummings breaks through the mold of prescriptive teaching advice, delivering a nuanced and flexible guide for educators. With a keen awareness of the diverse cultural landscapes in the U.S., her wealth of information becomes an indispensable asset for teachers navigating the intricacies of their profession.”</p> <p><b>—Clifton Wallace, </b>social-organizational psychologist and education consultant</p> <p>“<i>The First-Year Teacher's Survival Guide, 5th Edition</i> has thought of everything that new teachers will need to consider and implement. Where was this book when I started teaching twenty years ago? This fantastic guide is practical, easy-to-read, and designed for busy teachers. It will serve as an invaluable resource—full of oh-so-many tools, strategies, and templates that are sure to lay the foundation for every new teacher's practice.”</p> <p><b>—Tiffany Burns,</b> Elementary School Principal and co-author of <i>Connecting Through Conversation: A Playbook for Talking with Students </i></p> <p>“Thank you, Michelle Cummings, for opening up valuable space on my bookshelf. This is THE single book I will share with all of my new teachers, mentors, and administrators. Both a practical guide, and a trusted friend, this book feels like a warm, weighted blanket to calm the anxieties of new teachers and those who support them.”</p> <p><b>—Jennifer Jones, </b>Mentor Program Coordinator, Southern Oregon Regional Educator Network</p>

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