The Teacher's Pocket Guide for Effective Classroom Management

The Teacher's Pocket Guide for Effective Classroom Management

<DIV><P>Teachers give the highest marks to this bestselling classroom management guide—and now it's better than ever! Developed by Tim Knoster, a behavior expert and former teacher whose in-demand workshops have inspired thousands, this new edition is the friendly how-to book educators need to increase desired behavior in today's K–12 classrooms. The second edition weaves in timely NEW guidance for teachers implementing <B> multi-tiered systems of support in tandem with positive behavior interventions and supports (PBIS), </B> though it's still a great resource for teachers in more traditional school settings. With the time-efficient, research-based strategies—relayed with humor and vivid examples—teachers will unlock the mysteries of student behavior, prevent disruptions to learning, and support better outcomes for every student. </P><br><B>HOW-TO STRATEGIES THAT HELP TEACHERS:</B><br><UL><LI> Successfully use multi-tiered systems of positive behavior support </LI><LI> Decode the motives behind students' behavior </LI><LI> Develop rapport with students while maintaining appropriate boundaries </LI><LI> Establish clear expectations for behavior in the classroom </LI><LI> Reinforce expected behavior throughout the day with positive supports </LI><LI> Skillfully redirect inappropriate student behavior </LI><LI> Apply proven Tier 2 RTI strategies with students who require additional supports </LI><LI> Use individualized, intensive Tier 3 strategies with students who pose special challenges </LI></UL><br><B>PRACTICAL MATERIALS: </B> Helpful tip sheets and classroom management tools, including an Expectations Planning Matrix, Behavior Progress Report, Behavior Contract, and more. </DIV>