Your new vocation -- Develop your professional expertise -- Begin the school year with confidence -- Become a valuable team player -- Connect with your students -- Design effective instruction -- Deliver effective instruction -- Evaluate your students' progress -- Motivate your students to succeed -- Help your students become successful learners -- Make the most of your instructional time -- Classroom management through early intervention -- Handle behavior problems effectively -- Solutions for some widespread problems -- The diverse classroom -- Stress management for educators -- Appendix: Helpful resources for teachers.