Back to School

Everything you need to start strong

Lesson plans, classroom setup ideas, and first-week activities to help you hit the ground running. Browse the collection, download what fits, and bookmark the rest for later.

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Three notecards each with one word on them are taped to a red wood wall. A hand reaches in from the side to tape one more notecard on the wall.

One Word for the Year

20-30 minutes

DEV A Refreshing Staff Send-Off

15 min
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You Said, We Did Board

Ongoing throughout the year
Someone writes on a piece of paper on a table with a piece of paper next to them.

Establish Your Team Values

30–45 minutes

DEV 6 Habits for High-Impact Meetings

15 min

DEV Staff Meetings That Spark

15 min
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Habits for High-Impact Meetings

Varies by meeting length

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