Start Strong: A Teacher’s Guide to Back-to-School Success

You’re not alone, and you don’t have to figure it all out by yourself.

Start Strong is a self-paced course designed to help you launch the school year with clarity, confidence, and connection. Through a series of focused lessons, you’ll:

• Reflect on what worked and what didn’t last year.
  
• Reset your systems and plan with purpose.
• Design a learning environment that supports student engagement.
• Co-create classroom norms that invite students to take ownership.
• Access downloadable templates and classroom-ready tools.
• Receive a certificate of completion for your professional learning hours.
  

This course is built to help you create the kind of classroom culture where students feel safe, seen, and supported—and where you can sustain your energy throughout the year.

Whether you're new to teaching or just ready for a fresh start, Start Strong will help you lay the foundation for your best year yet.

Catlin Tucker is a bestselling author, international speaker, and passionate educator dedicated to reimagining what learning can look like.

With years of experience in the classroom and a deep commitment to student agency, Catlin helps teachers design learning environments that are inclusive, sustainable, and student-led. She’s known for making complex concepts, such as blended learning, differentiated instruction, and authentic assessment, feel actionable and accessible.

The Starting Strong course reflects Catlin’s belief that the first days and weeks of school are a powerful opportunity to build the foundation for everything that follows. Through this self-paced experience, she guides educators in designing systems, routines, and relationships that allow them to release responsibility to students throughout the year gradually. Whether you're new to the profession or looking to reset your practice, Catlin’s work offers the clarity, structure, and inspiration needed to start the year with confidence and purpose.