Book excerpt: This First Year Teacher Notebook provides an in-depth exploration of the essential content and skills all new teachers need as they begin the journey of becoming an effective master teacher. This resource is organized around 10 foundational content areas such as, classroom management, that all teachers need to master and is infused with Gingers passion for teachers and teaching. The content and processes are based on current induction research, effective teaching for learning practices, and Gingers extensive experience with new teachers and mentors. It can be used as a stand-alone resource, workshop manual, or classroom textbook.