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Christina Meline, M.Ed introduces a back-to-school checklist as a starting point to consider what next steps need to be completed to get ready for the school year!
Preparing your classroom at the beginning of the school year can feel both exciting and overwhelming—especially when you are not yet sure what questions to ask or where to begin. This video introduces a practical Beginning-of-the-Year Checklist designed to help early career teachers think through important tasks, identify priorities, and start productive conversations with mentors or teaching teams.
The checklist is not meant to be completed perfectly or all at once. Instead, it offers a starting point for reducing the uncertainty of a new school year. As you prepare, remember to give yourself grace, focus on what truly needs to be ready, and allow some parts of your classroom to grow and take shape alongside your students.
Beginning of the Year Checklist
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Christina Meline, M.Ed introduces My Teaching Vision Blueprint, a free reflective and intentional resource for new teachers.
June 2026
My Teaching Vision Blueprint
Before the school year begins, take time to cultivate your roots. The My Teaching Vision Blueprint guides you through six thoughtful sections — from your core identity as a teacher to the commitments that will anchor your year — helping you build a strong foundation for the work ahead.
Think of it as your personal compass: something steady to return to when stress, comparison, or the daily demands of the classroom start to feel loud. This is a living document, meant to grow with you as you learn, reflect, and continue becoming the teacher you’re called to be.