Teachers, Are You Ready to Go Back to School? | Cleveland Bradley County Teachers Federal Credit Union

Can you believe it’s that time already? We’re off to school once again!

Our team at Cleveland Bradley County Teachers Federal Credit Union wants to support our area teachers, which is why we have some tips to help you get the year started on the right foot.

Back-to-School Tips for Teachers

Set yourself up for success this year by taking these steps:

Establish Expectations Early

While you don’t want to be seen as the meanest teacher ever, you do want to make your classroom rules and procedures as clear as possible from the beginning. That way your students know what to expect.

The first couple weeks are really a time of getting to know each other. Use this time as an opportunity to share your expectations and get your classroom running smoothly.

If you have a model in place for routines and procedures for your classroom, then there will be less confusion throughout the year about what’s necessary for success.

Get Everything Ready to Go

From lesson plans to classroom rules to a seating chart, make sure you have everything ready to go for the first month of school before things get started. This will help ensure you get your bases covered and establish a strong foundation for the school year.

Make sure to also take time to get to know your students and their likes and dislikes. Since every class is different, it’s important to know how your students for the year operate and what works as motivation for them.

Make Time for Teacher Duties

Grading and lesson plans are a part of a teacher’s work. Therefore, set aside time each day to get grading done and lessons plans complete. That way you aren’t waiting until the last minute to do both, which can stress you out to no end.

Schedule in your time to plan and grade like an appointment—and set yourself up for success by not procrastinating.

Now that you have your classroom expectations ready to go, visit the Cleveland Bradley County Teachers Federal Credit Union website today to learn how we can help handle your personal finances for the year!