This session blends two of the most influential and practical frameworks in education—Harry Wong’s work on procedures and classroom structure and Todd Whitaker’s insights on teacher professionalism and behavior—into a single, highly actionable workshop. Rather than offering abstract theory, the session provides teachers with concrete tools, ready-to-use checklists, and real classroom scenarios that they can immediately apply. Attendees will leave with a clear and refined plan for their first day of school, a personalized professional behavior self-check, and several high-leverage strategies proven to increase student engagement, reduce management issues, and strengthen classroom culture.
What makes this session uniquely valuable is its dual emphasis on both strong procedures and the daily professional habits that define great teaching. Teachers will engage in collaborative reflection, scenario-based problem-solving, and practical planning that connects directly to their own classrooms. This workshop is designed to give educators exactly what they need to start the year with confidence: clarity, structure, and research-backed strategies they can use on Day One. It is not another program to learn—it is a set of simple, powerful practices that help teachers start strong and stay strong all year long.
