Kimberly T. Strike, Ph.D., has experience in many educational sectors: public, private, and parochial; urban and rural districts; and adult and child. She has been a teacher, principal, professor, consultant, and guest speaker.

This book is an excellent resource for the beginning teacher. It contains invaluable information in vast areas to assure success as new teachers begin their teaching careers. Experienced teachers will also find this book useful.

• 1 Introduction2 What New Teachers Need to Know3 The School Year4 Professional Aspects5 Connecting the Classroom to the Real World6 Appendix A: Internet Resources7 Appendix B: Parent-Teacher Communication

Kimberly T. Strike, Ph.D., has experience in many educational sectors: public, private, and parochial; urban and rural districts; and adult and child. She has been a teacher, principal, professor, consultant, and guest speaker.

This book is an excellent resource for the beginning teacher. It contains invaluable information in vast areas to assure success as new teachers begin their teaching careers. Experienced teachers will also find this book useful.

• 1 Introduction2 What New Teachers Need to Know3 The School Year4 Professional Aspects5 Connecting the Classroom to the Real World6 Appendix A: Internet Resources7 Appendix B: Parent-Teacher Communication