"Let’s Not "Fall" Behind: Three Tips to Help You Stay Organized" gives practical strategies for maintaining organizational balance.

Though the author directs her suggestions to new teachers, the organizational tips can be helpful to any individual trying to stay away from being unprepared and disorganized. Create a method for organizing, write things down, and have support system with colleagues are good essentials to staying organized. Evernote is suggested as a  web-based tool for storing notes, presentations, and recording messages. Utilizing Google calendar, a desk planner, and a journal are also helpful for organization. 

For teachers, the purpose of being organized is to enjoy teaching and provide a positive classroom environment for their students. I agreed with the Dabbs that planning with a colleague or grade-level group is advantageous. The time spent planning is more productive with shared ideas and resources. The first tip, create your personal organization method, is more difficult to achieve. Some people are less skilled in organization then others or their personalities do not make them natural organizers. Falling behind is never a good feeling. Principals, instructional supervisors, and teachers need to support each other in ways to stay organized. Therefore the focus can more easily stay on educating the children.