212. Can't Miss Classic: The ATTA BOY Way to Plan a Better First Week of School

Update: 2025-07-31

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We’re bringing back a listener favorite that’s just as relevant now as when we first aired it! In this classic episode, we’re diving into the why behind your first week of school plans with a simple yet powerful framework called ATTABOY—affirming, training, teaching, and assessing. Instead of getting caught up in flashy Pinterest activities, we’ll help you focus on what truly sets your classroom up for success.

Prefer to read? Grab the episode transcript and resources in the show notes here: https://www.secondstorywindow.net/podcast/back-to-school-goals/

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212. Can't Miss Classic: The ATTA BOY Way to Plan a Better First Week of School

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212. Can't Miss Classic: The ATTA BOY Way to Plan a Better First Week of School

212. Can't Miss Classic: The ATTA BOY Way to Plan a Better First Week of School