Before you begin your first day, you should have systems in place to deal with the housekeeping issues that arise. If you have to play catch-up and devise these once the school year has begun, they will not be nearly as effective. This chapter will help you to get organized and to prepare some tools that will make your life easier in the long run. You don't have to follow every one of these strategies, but you can use this information to help you determine which will work for you.