Classroom Management: Resources for Parents, Teachers and School-Based Professionals
Successful classroom management makes the most of student learning by organizing students, time, the classroom and materials. Learn about different classroom management philosophies and find resources on establishing and maintaining acceptable behavior in your classroom.
Expand All Guide SectionsClassroom Management Basics
Other teachers and education professionals are a great place to turn for information on classroom management basics. Use the Web to get advice from experienced practitioners.
Insights for Classroom Management Basics
- A professional development course in classroom management is a sure way to gain additional tools for your classroom. Use the Web to find courses available in your area.
- The Master Teacher has a point of reference for handling more than 117 behaviors at school and home.
Top Sites for Classroom Management Basics
Answers.com
explains what classroom management is and illustrates why it’s important in creating a learning environment and setting expectations, and what to do when problems occur.
Prince George’s County Public Schools
helps teachers get up to speed with effective classroom management strategies. Learn what effective classroom management is and how to achieve it in your classroom.
TeacherVision
devotes an entire section of its Web site to classroom management. Scroll down to find articles on specific topics like behavior management and classroom organization.
Proactive Classroom Management
Stop disruptive behavior before it starts with proactive classroom management techniques.
Insights for Proactive Classroom Management
- I Love That Teaching Idea offers practical ideas from real teachers on classroom management.
Top Sites for Proactive Classroom Management
Special Connections
explains what proactive behavior management is, why it’s important and offers examples of different types of preventive classroom management methods.
Sevier County Special Education
offers advice on proactive classroom management techniques.
Performance Learning Systems
presents four detailed tips on how to take a proactive approach to classroom management.
School-Wide Behavior Management
When administrators, related service personnel, students, teachers and parents all play a role, a school-wide behavior management system is an effective way to attain social and learning outcomes while preventing and changing problem behavior.
Insights for School-Wide Behavior Management
- If your school doesn’t already have a school-wide behavior management system, look at what other schools are doing. Visit the Web sites of other schools to get ideas.
Top Sites for School-Wide Behavior Management
Education World
has a lengthy article on school-wide behavior management and offers examples of schools that have implemented such programs. Find quick tips and links to more information at the end of the article.
BehaviorAdvisor.com
takes you through the steps needed to construct a school-wide behavior management system.
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
of Buffalo, N.Y. uses a school-wide approach to discipline. The school’s Web site explains the approach and offers a look at the expected behaviors for each child.
Learning Disabilities and Classroom Management
Learn how to incorporate students with different learning styles and learning disabilities into your classroom management program.
Insights for Learning Disabilities and Classroom Management
- When teaching children with learning disabilities, it can be immensely helpful to know their individual learning styles. Before you take steps to address behavior issues, get familiar with your students’ learning styles with a simple survey.
- FindingDulcinea’s Web Guide to Learning Disabilities links to the best Web sites with information on learning disabilities.
Top Sites for Learning Disabilities and Classroom Management
LD OnLine
offers tips to encourage positive behavior in a classroom with students with learning disabilities. Find strategies for dealing with skill-based deficits, social skills deficits and more.
WebMD
has advice on behavior management techniques for children with ADHD. Find suggestions for preschoolers, middle school children and teenagers.
The National Association of Special Education Teachers
has a behavior management guide for teachers. Learn what student behaviors really signify and how to respond to problem behaviors effectively.
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