Classroom checklists

14 checklists

• 504 Plan Meeting Checklist Confirm the meeting date, time, location, and format with the 504 coordinator. Check that notice was provided to the family according to district procedures. Review the student's current 504 plan and accommodations. Clarify the meeting's purpose, such as initial plan, annual review, or plan change. Arrange an interpreter or translated materials if the family needs them.

  504 Plan Meeting Checklist

  Prepare for Section 504 meetings, gather information, and track consistent implementation, monitoring, and follow-up.

  IEP & 504 Support · PDF

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• Back to School Checklist Arrange student seating to support visibility, accessibility, and instruction. Organize and label supplies so students can find and return them independently. Set up learning centers or work stations with clear directions. Check that pathways, exits, and accessible routes are clear. Prepare a welcoming entry area with name tags or a seating guide.

  Back to School Checklist

  A complete start-of-year plan covering your room, first lessons, expectations, family outreach, and final readiness checks.

  Back to School · PDF

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• Classroom Safety Checklist Post evacuation routes and secondary exits near the door. Review fire, lockdown, shelter-in-place, and severe weather procedures. Know your assembly area and student accountability process. Plan support for students with mobility, sensory, or medical needs during emergencies. Practice procedures with students in a calm, age-appropriate way.

  Classroom Safety Checklist

  Prepare for emergencies, stock supplies, support health needs, reduce physical hazards, and keep supervision and reporting ready.

  Health & Safety · PDF

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• Classroom Setup Checklist Sketch a floor plan before moving furniture. Arrange furniture so you can see every student from anywhere in the room. Keep paths to doors, sinks, and supply areas wide and clear. Create a whole-group meeting or instruction area. Set up separate small-group and independent work spaces.

  Classroom Setup Checklist

  Plan layout and traffic flow, organize supplies, build learning spaces and visual supports, and run final room checks.

  Classroom Setup & Organization · PDF

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• Daily Teacher Checklist Review the day's schedule, including specials, meetings, and duties. Prepare materials, copies, and technology for each lesson. Check email, messages, and staff announcements. Review yesterday's notes on students who need follow-up. Update the visual schedule and daily agenda.

  Daily Teacher Checklist

  A full day's routine from morning prep through instruction, student support, family communication, and end-of-day reset.

  Daily, Weekly & Monthly · PDF

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• End of Year Checklist Celebrate student growth and achievements. Guide students to reflect on their learning and set summer goals. Plan meaningful end-of-year activities that keep routines in place. Write a personal note or certificate recognizing each student. Finalize grades and submit them by the deadline.

  End of Year Checklist

  Close the year with student celebrations, finalized records, family outreach, classroom pack-up, and planning for next year.

  End of Year · PDF

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• IEP Meeting Checklist Confirm the meeting date, time, location, and format with the case manager. Check that meeting notice was sent according to district procedures and timelines. Review the current IEP, including goals, services, and accommodations. Clarify the meeting's purpose, such as annual review, re-evaluation, or amendment. Arrange interpreter or translation services if the family needs them.

  IEP Meeting Checklist

  Prepare for IEP meetings, confirm participants, gather student data, and track implementation, progress, and follow-up.

  IEP & 504 Support · PDF

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• Parent-Teacher Conference Checklist Offer a range of conference times, including options for working families. Offer in-person, phone, or video options when possible. Send invitations and reminders in families' preferred languages. Arrange an interpreter in advance when needed. Build a schedule with buffer time between conferences.

  Parent-Teacher Conference Checklist

  Plan accessible scheduling, prepare data and work samples, lead strengths-based conversations, and follow up on next steps.

  Parent Communication · PDF

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• School Counseling Program Checklist Review school data such as attendance, discipline, and achievement. Survey students, staff, and families about needs and priorities. Set measurable program goals aligned with school priorities. Align the program with a recognized framework, such as the ASCA National Model, if your district uses one. Build an annual calendar of lessons, groups, and events.

  School Counseling Program Checklist

  Plan a data-informed counseling program: needs assessment, lessons, groups, referrals, crisis readiness, and evaluation.

  School Counseling · PDF

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• Special Education Caseload Checklist List every student on your caseload with grade level and key contacts. Record annual review and re-evaluation due dates in one calendar. Store caseload lists securely and limit access to authorized personnel. Set reminders well ahead of each compliance deadline. Record service minutes, settings, and providers from each student's IEP.

  Special Education Caseload Checklist

  Organize caseload deadlines, services, accommodations, progress monitoring, collaboration, and confidential documentation.

  Special Education · PDF

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• Student Routines Checklist Teach how to enter the classroom calmly and greet the teacher. Teach the steps for unpacking, storing belongings, and turning in folders. Establish a predictable morning work routine. Model how to check the visual schedule. Teach a consistent attention signal and how to respond to it.

  Student Routines Checklist

  Explicitly teach, model, practice, and positively reinforce the routines that run your day, from arrival to dismissal.

  Student Management · PDF

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• Substitute Teacher Checklist Provide the daily schedule with bell times, specials, and lunch. Include current class lists and seating charts. List assigned duties such as recess, bus, or hall supervision. Explain arrival and dismissal procedures, including bus and pickup lists. Note pull-out services or schedule changes for individual students.

  Substitute Teacher Checklist

  Build a complete sub folder: schedules, clear plans, routines, confidential support needs, safety procedures, and contacts.

  Substitute Teacher · PDF

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• Teacher Paperwork Checklist Submit attendance on time. Record late arrivals, absences, and make-up work. File notes from family communication. Document behavior incidents according to school procedures. Log accommodations provided when your school requires it.

  Teacher Paperwork Checklist

  Stay on top of daily, weekly, and term paperwork with reliable filing systems and secure handling of student records.

  Administrative Tasks · PDF

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• Weekly Planning Checklist Review last week's assessment data and anecdotal notes. Identify students who need reteaching, extension, or extra support. Note which lessons and routines worked and which need adjusting. Check progress toward unit goals and pacing. Write a clear learning objective for each lesson.

  Weekly Planning Checklist

  A weekly routine to review data, plan differentiated lessons, prepare materials, update calendars, and wrap up the week.

  Daily, Weekly & Monthly · PDF

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