Educators, parents, and community members are all focused on getting students ready for school. It's a new beginning, a time to set goals and expectations for the coming year. Check out these resources to learn what you can do to help students be more successful as they head back to school.
 

Educators
You're busy creating a welcoming, stimulating space for students. In those first few weeks you'll set the foundation for the rest of the year. Our resources can help.

NEA's Top 20 Back-to-School Resources
Lesson plans and activity ideas to start the school year, tips for welcoming students, arranging your classroom, reaching out to parents, and more.

Classroom D.I.Y.
Transform four bare walls into a powerful educational tool.

Works4Me
Quick tips on teaching techniques, organization, content areas, classroom management, and using technology.

Do the Right Thing
Ideas for teaching and demonstrating thoughtful, respectful behavior.

Order in the Classroom!
Check out these NEA resources full of practical tips and tools to get your classroom in order.

Grants & Resources
Grants, awards, web sites, diversity calendar, books, and more.

NEA Professional Library Books
Books written by teachers about their classroom experiences:

» Countdown to the First Day of School

» The First-Year Teacher

» Discipline Checklist

Parents & Care Givers
You're helping children get ready for classes. You play a pivotal role in seeing that children are prepared to learn. Here are some resources to help.

Back to School Tips
These factors will help your child be ready to learn on the first day of school.

Start the School Year Right
First-day jitters, meet the teacher, create a study place at home, and more.

Get Involved in Your Child's Education
Help your child achieve and succeed.

How Can I Talk to My Child's Teacher?
Helpful ways to approach the teacher about grades, absences, and bullying.

How To Make Parent-Teacher Conferences Work for Your Child
Things to keep in mind as you prepare for conferences with the teacher.

Children's Literacy: The Basis of Learning
Parents can start children on the road to success and help them enjoy the trip.

Education Support Professionals
You're working with everyone else, getting students ready to learn! Dave Arnold, head custodian at Brownstown Elementary School in Illinois, writes about:

• The importance of ESPs on the first day of school
• ESPs can help bridge cultural gaps between school and home
• Tips for bus drivers on keeping buses safe and orderly.