Scholastic sets first-year teachers up for success with professional learning resources just for them.
New Teacher Training and Resources | Grades PreK–12
Professional Learning for First-Year Teachers
New Teacher Training and Resources | Grades PreK–12
Professional Learning for First-Year Teachers
Scholastic sets first-year teachers up for success with professional learning resources just for them.
Invest in New Teacher Success
Prevent Burnout
Practical guidance on managing stress and workloads.
Improve Retention
Teachers are more likely to remain in the classroom when they feel supported.
Strengthen Instruction
Classroom-tested practices and strategies improve teaching effectiveness.
Explore Our Courses
We offer courses and coaching tailored to the unique needs of teachers who are entering the classroom for the first time.
New Teacher Success Series
The Foundations of Teaching Excellence professional learning series equips new teachers with the three most important skills they need to succeed:
- Strong Relationships: Discover best practices for fostering class community and professional relationships.
- Classroom Management: Learn practical strategies to maximize class time and respond to student behaviors.
- Well-Being: Develop structures that promote healthy habits and effective workload management.
Instructional Coaching
Virtual or In-Person
Fostering continuous professional growth through targeted and ongoing coaching is the best way to transform good teaching into great teaching, embed the latest research into practice, and inspire new teachers to reach their individual goals.
The Scholastic Coaching Cycle
Our coaches partner with first-time educators to build a continuous, repeatable cycle of improvement.
- Plan lessons and set goals.
- Practice new techniques.
- Refine skills and confidently implement new strategies.
- Repeat!
Recommended Reads for New Teachers
Professional books deliver practical strategies on the topics first-year teachers need to know about: classroom management, effective instruction, and student emotions.
The Go-To Guide for Classroom Management
A nuts-and-bolts guide to effective classroom management.
7 Mighty Moves
A no-nonsense guide to research-based reading instruction.
Rock Your Literacy Block
Integrating research-backed instruction into daily routines.
Small Groups, Big Results
How to set up small groups and make the most of them.
Strive-for-Five Conversations
A framework for meaningful classroom conversations.
Anxiety in the Classroom
How to understand, detect, and help students with anxiety.
Anger in the Classroom
How to manage opposition, defiance, and aggression effectively.
Essential Resources for New Classrooms
These must-have tools help every first-year teacher get their classrooms up and running.
Additional Resources
Start the first year off right with easy-to-use resources perfect for new teachers.
Scholastic Magazines+
Enhance your core curriculum with current texts aligned to your standards and students’ interests.
Teaching Resources
Ready-to-go classroom materials created in collaboration with trusted educators and literacy experts.
Scholastic Teachables
Round out any lesson with access to thousands of teacher-created, expert-vetted printables.
Quick Tips for New Teachers
Advice from experts and experienced teachers.
Creating a Positive Learning Environment
Learn how to navigate and approach classroom management.
Tips for Organizing Your Classroom
Maximize your classroom with first-rate classroom organization.
Promoting Student and Teacher Well-Being
Learn how to promote wellness in your learning environment.
The Science of Reading in Practice Series
Learn how to put research into practice in this popular webinar series.
