"When we learn how to teach, we must also consider what it will feel like to teach."
Book Study & COURSE
Reading I Didn't Sign Up For This alongside colleagues, friends, or a school cohort opens the door to deeply meaningful conversations and shared learning. Use the chapter breakdowns below to guide your discussions, validate your shared realities, and gain actionable strategies for navigating the emotional demands of the classroom together.
to start a book club with COLLEAGUES and FRIENDS
Deepen Your Reflection & Growth
Each chapter extension features targeted reflection questions, inspiring quotes, and curated supplemental resources—designed to help you unpack your own teaching journey, process classroom emotions, and build lasting resilience.
These resources are continuously updated with new tools, activities, and insights. Be sure to check back regularly to explore what's new!
Book Study and ACT 48 Professional Development
Explore different ways to engage with Diane Manser's I Didn't Sign Up For This—whether reading together in PLCs or earning ACT 48 continuing education hours.
Self-Guided and
Group Book Study
Ideal for personal reflection, school districts, PLCs, college course extension, and teacher book clubs. Use the chapter-by-chapter discussion questions, quotes, and extensions to empower your teaching.
Earn ACT 48
Hours online
Take a fully online, self-paced, interactive study course. Earn continuing education credits while learning to process your personal emotions and build resilience. Participants will connect and collaborate with the instructor and other educators through interactive journal responses and community discussion boards.
In partnership with the Bucks County Intermediate Unit
