Young Men leaders should meet individually with each newly called teacher (adviser or assistant adviser) 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 for the quorum and a roll listing every young man who should attend quorum meetings.

• Ensure that the teacher has copies of the "Gospel Teaching and Leadership" section of the Church Handbook of Instructions, Teaching, No Greater Call, and Preach My Gospel (item no. 36617). 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 the Teaching the Gospel course.

• Offer ongoing support.

• Encourage the teacher to contact him individually at least once every three months to counsel together about the teacher’s calling.

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