Elders quorum and high priests leaders should meet individually with each newly called teacher (instructor) in their organizations, preferably before the teacher’s first lesson, to provide a brief orientation. As part of each orientation, the leader should:

• Help the teacher understand the importance of the call to teach.
• Discuss the principles of effective teaching outlined on pages 300-304 of "Gospel Teaching and Leadership," section 16 of the Church Handbook of Instructions, Book 2: Priesthood and Auxiliary Leaders (1998).
• Ensure that the teacher receives all the materials needed to be able to teach successfully, including the lesson materials and a roll listing every brother who should attend quorum or group meetings.
• Ensure that the teacher has copies of the "Gospel Teaching and Leadership" section of the Church Handbook of Instructions and Teaching, No Greater Call.
• Conduct a brief review of these materials to help the teacher understand how to use them effectively.
• Inform the teacher of Church-produced materials available in the meetinghouse library.
• Inform the teacher of teacher improvement meetings. Explain the benefits of these meetings. Encourage the teacher to attend.
• Inform the teacher of the Teaching the Gospel course.
• Offer ongoing support.
• Encourage the teacher to contact the priesthood leader individually at least once every three months to counsel together about the teacher’s calling.

After a newly called teacher has taught his or her first lesson, a leader should contact the teacher to answer questions and give encouragement.