Beginning any new job, let alone a new teaching job with so many responsibilities, can be overwhelming. How do you know you're not forgetting something very important? How can you keep track of all the information you've been given so far? How do you find out what you don't even know you're supposed to know?

Relax. Take a deep breath. Remember that you are not expected to do this job alone. You have tremendous responsibilities, but you also have support and resources to help you, including this website. Besides reading through the information here, there are two simple things you can do right now that will help you make the most of the new information you are learning.
  1. Create a file for all your administrative paperwork and keep it in a safe place.
  2. Make it a habit to thoroughly read everything you receive. Then file it where you can retrieve it when you need it.
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