Yes, and here’s why.

Sometimes, we get overwhelmed when it feels like there is so much ahead of us that we feel paralyzed because we just don’t know where to start.

When you take this program, this is like us sitting down together at the child-sized table at the back of your new classroom so I can walk you through it all, step-by-step.

This is me breaking it all down into bite-sized, manageable pieces every week for five weeks so that you can take action and actually do the work you need to do to be fully prepared for the year ahead.

This is not about theory – you’ve gotten that in college. This is an action-oriented program.

That means that I’ve designed it in a way that I will teach you the first step, give you all of the tools and resources you can easily customize and then print and use for your own classroom, and then give you the next step –  and then wash, rinse, and repeat...

....until you’ve set up and organized your classroom, prepared a fantastic classroom management plan, got all your planning in order, and got those first week of school plans and your Meet the Teacher Night organized and ready.

No more overwhelm, just no-fluff action that you need to take to be prepared.   

I won't waste a second of your time or energy, and you'll know right away that EVERYTHING you're doing is taking you one step closer to being truly ready for the school year... and you’ll be able to enjoy all the relief and confidence that provides.

"Before exploring this program, I felt overwhelmed and uncertain about my first year. Now, I feel confident and I trust that I'll be great!" - Dominique Howard

"I absolutely love this program! I enjoy each module and lesson and am loving the downloads. It is definitely helping me be more ready for my own classroom." - Sarah Singleton

Absolutely. Like you, I struggled a lot with classroom management when I first started teaching.

I wondered why they didn't teach us a simple, streamlined, and effective way to manage our classrooms in university. 

That's why I've dedicated the past 20 years of my teaching career to truly understanding and perfecting how to create an incredible classroom community in the first weeks of school. 

And here's my promise to you:

I'll not only show you, step-by-step, how to create a customized, crystal-clear, and positive classroom management plan that works for your own teaching style (this is going to be SO empowering for you, and such a relief when you see how easy it really is), but then how to implement and teach your classroom management plan to your students in the first weeks of school so you can create that fun-loving, positive, streamlined vibe you feel in master teachers' classrooms.

"I love your models of the rules and routines. The examples that you have provided really help me think about how things will flow and I love that I am able to modify the ones that you have already written. 

I love your behavior management advice and I appreciate the visuals that you have created and how easy you have made thinking through this process." - Tiffani Huff

"Thank you! You lay out everything you need with examples and templates, definitely worth it!" - Briana McClusky

"I highly recommend this! Like to the moon and back!" - Alyssa Flanagin

Lucky you, this is one of my specialties. 😊

I'm still friends with many of the parents whose children I taught 20 years ago (yup, consider me your School Mom 😂). When I asked Bev Gallimore, a mom of one of my former students (& a volunteer in my classroom for years) what she would say about her experience, she wrote:

"If you were still here teaching, I would still be helping you.:) You were without a doubt the most fun, creative and caring teacher my daughters ever had. I loved every minute in your classroom." 

I'm not telling you this to brag. I'm telling you this because I did the work... and because Bev ended up coming back to volunteer in my classroom years later -  even when I wasn't teaching one of her children!

Over the years, I learned exactly how to intentionally and respectfully invite parents into our classroom community, and I can't wait to share all my secrets with you!

Just like classroom management, it's actually a lot easier than you think - but again, it all begins with being prepared. 

I'll walk you through, step-by-step, how to set up your streamlined classroom community so that you can manage parent volunteers like a pro (and never have them sitting around "just observing" ever again. Seriously, just this one tip is worth the cost of the entire program, in my humble opinion).

I'll show you how you can have chaperones for field trips lined up months in advance, and always have parents on hand who are willing to support you and your classroom in a way that suits both your needs and their schedule. 

And finally, I'll show you simple techniques to keep parents involved and in communication with you throughout the year (even if they have no access to technology) so you can experience what it's like to truly have parents involved as partners in their child's learning. 

You aren't alone. You have a pro at your fingertips, and I'm here to guide, support, and empower you every step of the way so you can make a fabulous first (and second, and third...) impression with parents.

"Thank you so much for all of the resources and tips for what to do on Meet the Teacher Night. Setting up and organizing all the parent involvement at the beginning will be such a relief for the rest of the year." - Allison Stout

"I loved your positive reinforcement and personal presentation templates. I feel that this will be a game changer when it comes to building a positive rapport with parents." - Leigh Albarran

If you're still searching for a teaching position and you don't know what grade you'll be teaching yet, this is the ideal time to enroll in the Academy because once you land that perfect position, you'll have all the tools at your fingertips in one place to set up your classroom.

Also - I don't mind telling you that when you show up to interviews with your customized Classroom Management Plan and your first week of school plans neatly laid out, strategies in place for how to involve parents, and your clear system for collecting and organizing student data - let's just say your chances of getting hired just went up significantly. 

I wish something like this had been available the summer before I was offered my first job. That's why I created it. And that's why it's called "READY" - not "Oh crap I just got hired now what do I do?" 

Plus, you have lifetime access to the Academy, so the earlier you purchase, the sooner you get to enjoy it!

But you don't have to take my word for it. Check out what some of my amazing graduates are saying:

"The Academy has made preparing for my first year of teaching extremely stress free. Without having a classroom, I know that I am set up for success. I know that I can easily fit everything that I have learned into any classroom grade K-5." - Rebekah Mann

"Thank you to Dr. Friesen for this program. While I do not yet have a contract, I am a substitute teacher who wanted to feel ready for interviews/when the time came that I did get a contract. I happened to hear about this program on Dr. Lori's Beginning Teacher Talk podcast and looked into it. It was well worth my money and time.

Before I found this program, I was trying to research all of those 'things' that I feel I needed to know more about before I'd feel ready for interviews/knowing what comes after you get a contract. It was taking a lot of my time and it was overwhelming as I didn't know what exactly I should be reading about.

Dr. Lori's program gives a fantastic and in-depth look at the steps you need to take to set up a wonderful classroom (in layout, classroom management, planning, and parent communication) once you have a contract, and I am so appreciative of her for offering this program. Thank you Dr. Lori!" - Jenna Moase

Yes! When you complete this program and successfully pass a short assessment, you will receive a 10-Hour PD Certificate. Of course, schools reserve the right to determine what qualifies as eligible PD at each school. 

"The R.E.A.D.Y. For School Academy has helped me as a new first year teacher in so many ways. First I was able to see what I needed to have in my classroom along with how things should be organized within my classroom which in the end helped me save time and money! I also was given so many resources that will help me become and stay organized throughout the year in order focus more time on actually teaching my students.

THIS PROGRAM WORKS, and I am forever grateful to Dr. Friesen for creating this wonderful resource that I would recommend to any new teacher!" - Breanna Overholtzer

Just like TpT's (Teachers Pay Teachers) refund policy, due to the digital nature of this resource, we do not offer refunds.

Upon purchase, you will receive immediate access to all course materials and trainings and 80+ resources to set you up for success for the school year!

"I am not going to lie. My first year of teacher was very challenging. I knew that I needed to make some big changes but I just didn't know where to start!

Thankfully, I found out about Dr. Lori Friesen and decided to sign up for this academy. Wow am I glad I did! I feel so much more prepared for this school year and I have a clear idea of the things I need to implement in order to make my classroom run smoothly.

I will continue to listen to Dr. Lori's Beginning Teacher Talk podcast to keep filling my brain with positive teaching strategies." - Payton Hiscock

Most of the teachers in the Academy get their resources printed in one of three ways:

1. Reach out to your school and ask if they will print and laminate resources for you over the summer. Even though schools are closed, many districts will still offer this service to teachers (especially new teachers) over the summer break.

2. Invest in an HP Printer and an Instant Ink Subscription. For only $4.99/month, you can print 100 pages; for $11.99/month, you can print 300 pages! This will not only be a money-saver for you as you set up your first classroom, but throughout your teaching career when you need to do some quick printing at home inexpensively.

3. Get resources printed online. There are many companies that will do cost-effective color printing, and I include an updated resource of online printing options for you inside the Academy.

"I am definitely going to recommend this to my friends. I've only completed step one so far and I'm already starting to feel confident about my year ahead." - Valeria Vizcarra

"This is what I needed when I first started teaching. It goes over everything that I had to figure out on my own and it is amazing that new teachers can go through these steps and have a clear idea of what to do. As a semi-experienced teacher going into a new teaching environment, it helps me think about the different areas in the classroom and better organize it to help my students and my own sanity. So far, I am thinking about a more functional, organized and cohesive classroom."
- Lizeth Astorga

That was Shauni Derington's concern as well. Before she enrolled, she asked: 

"I am a K-5 Music teacher and am interested in your READY for School class. Is the course geared strictly towards homeroom elementary teachers or will the course be easily adaptable for music teachers? I know my classroom is a little different than that of a homeroom classroom due to the fact that I teach every student in the school. And in my particular situation every student at two different elementary schools. I have around 950 students. I would just like to make sure that this is a course that I can get a lot out of as an elementary music teacher before enroll in the class."

Here's what Shauni wrote after she completed the program:

"The R.E.A.D.Y. for School Academy with Dr. Lori Friesen has been absolutely incredible! It has truly made the start of my school year much smoother.

The entire course is very organized, and allows you to work at your own pace without adding any extra stress.

My favorite part of the course is the community that Dr. Friesen has nurtured and built within the course. I have learned so much since joining the R.E.A.D.Y. For School Academy! Thank you Dr. Friesen!"

I've stayed in touch with Shauni throughout the year, answering questions and supporting her along the way, and she repeatedly thanks me for helping her to be well prepared for music teaching position. I'm confident you'll feel the same way as a music teacher!

Are you a SPED Specialist and wondering if the course will apply to you? That was Jan Murdoch's concern as well, and here's what she says about her experience:

"Dr. Friesen has developed an amazing program! I was a bit worried that it wouldn't apply to me as a special education teacher, but all of this advice is applicable for ALL elementary school teachers. I am SO glad this was recommended to me before the closing window, because I am thrilled to have this opportunity, take a proactive step, and learn before my students' first day of school. Thank you, Dr. Friesen!"

YES! New this summer, I am adding in fresh, hot-off-the-press resources specifically for kindergarten and first grade. For the first time ever, I can confidently say that the Academy will set kindergarten and first-grade teachers up for success at the beginning of the school year!

These new resources will be available inside the Academy by July 18, 2023.

You will get complete access to all of the trainings, resources, and modules immediately upon purchase.

That said, you do not need to complete the modules inside the Academy all at once! This is a self-paced program, meaning that you can complete each step in the time frame that works best for you and for your schedule.

You have LIFETIME ACCESS to the Academy, so there is no need for you to race through it or feel behind, ever!

"Although this course is intended for first year teachers, this is helpful to ANYONE who needs to revamp their classroom. After going through my first year of teaching, I really wanted to reevaluate my methods, and come back stronger. This course gave professional resources and ideas that I am so ready to use. I feel so inspired for my second year, no matter what comes our way! Thank you Dr. Lori for creating this resource!" - Katrina Garcia