The secret to success as a middle school teacher is planning. This survival guide for new teachers is all about that planning—where to begin, what to include, how to organize, and how to simply survive. It includes timely ideas for preparing to meet students, work with colleagues and parents, and succeed as a teacher. Filled with practical advice, encouraging asides, and more, David Puckett has compiled just the right advice to help every teacher get off on the right foot.