First Days of School

Made by teachers, for teachers. Complete your teaching journey with us.
Course overview

First Days of School

First Days of School is a practical, classroom-focused course designed specifically for teachers who want to begin the year with clarity and strong systems in place. You’ll learn how to establish routines, build positive classroom culture, set clear expectations, and create a learning environment where every student feels safe, supported, and ready to learn.

Through bite-sized video modules, ready-to-use planning tools, and practical classroom strategies, you’ll gain techniques for teaching procedures, building relationships, and preventing behaviour issues before they start. Whether you’re a new teacher or a seasoned educator looking to refresh your approach, this course will help you start the year feeling organized, confident, and prepared with strategies you can use from day one.

50 Videos
& E-Books

Bite-sized easy to digest videos paired with E-Books to help you track your online resources.

50 Quiz Questions

Quiz questions are available at the end of every module to test your understanding.

Learning Journal

A customizable Learning Journal designed to help you build their own strategies, planning templates, and organization tools. 

Completion Certificate

Earn your certificate of completion to show the growth of your professional teaching career!

Quality, you can trust

Our courses are approved by the advisory board and made by educators with 20+ years of teaching. Below are guided steps to maximize your learning journey.

Watch Videos

Our bite-sized videos are organized into easy-to-follow lessons. Each one is engaging, led by experienced instructors who understand real classroom challenges.

Open your Learning Journal

Follow along with your personal Learning Journal as you move through the course. Every EA receives a customizable journal to record strategies, planning tools, and organization systems they can use in their daily work.

Complete the Quizzes

At the end of each module, you’ll complete a short quiz to check your understanding. Move through the course at your own pace to revisit lessons anytime.

Earn your Completion Certificate

Once you’ve finished all modules, you’ll receive a Certificate of Completion recognizing your professional learning and commitment to supporting students!

Educators Involved

This course has been reviewed and approved by our advisory board and developed by experienced educators with decades of classroom and student support experience. Every strategy, tool, and example is grounded in real school environments, not just theory.

Meet our team!

Kurtis Hewson

Board of Trustee, Teachers Linked | Co-Founder, Jigsaw Learning

Kurtis brings deep expertise in collaborative leadership, inclusive school culture, and system-level change. He supports Teachers Linked in ensuring our courses are practical, evidence-informed, and grounded in the real challenges educators face every day.

Lorna Hewson

Board Trustee, Teachers Linked | Co-Founder, Jigsaw Learning

Lorna is an educational leader with in-depth experience working alongside schools and districts to build inclusive and responsive learning environments. She helps guide Teachers Linked to ensure our resources are research-informed, educator-focused, and designed to support both staff and students.

Farhan Virani, CA, CBV

Board Trustee, Teachers Linked | President, Kanvi Homes

Farhan brings expertise in leadership, governance, and long-term organizational sustainability. He helps ensure Teachers Linked is built on a strong, responsible foundation so we can continue providing meaningful, high-quality support to educators as well as school communities in Edmonton.