CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
What is your classroom management profile?
50 Tips on the Classroom Management of Attention
Deficit Disorder
The
Switched-On Classroom Home Page
TeacherEd.
- Room Decor & Classroom Management
TEACHERS HELPING TEACHERS-Classroom Management
Beginning Teacher Checklist - Models for
Classroom Management
Discipline Associates - Discipline with Dignity
CLASSROOM
MANAGEMENT
CLASSROOM
MANAGEMENT FOR ADD/ADHD STUDENTS
Models for Classroom
Management and Discipline
Classroom Management A
Thinking and Caring Approach
Links to Attention Deficit Disorder sites
Jean Piaget
Tips on managing student behavior
Basic
behavior management tips
More
tips and a quiz on behavior management
Tips
for managing behavior with your instructional style
Tips
for managing the behavior of groups of students
Tips
for giving and getting respect
Great ways
to "catch 'em being good
Problems
with "catching them being good" (and how to do it right)
Figuring
out why youngsters misbehave and deciding what to do about it
A
checklist to assess your behavior management skills
Scenarios
for thought and discussion
"How to" pages
How
to set up a school-wide behavior management system
How to
use "I messages" when giving directions to students
How to
use "contracting"
How
to use "assertive discipline"
How to set
up a point system/token economy
How to
use "behavioral recording" (to accurately record of student behavior)
How to
make and use "sociograms" (to assess student interaction patterns)
How to "shape"
(build) a desired behavior that you wish to see the youngster display
How to use "DRO"
(differential reinforcement of other behaviors - a precise way to reinforce)
How to use "DRL"
(differential reinforcement of lower rates of behavior)
How to
use "non-directive counseling"
How to use "life
space interviewing"
How
to use "classroom counseling"
How to
use "play therapy"
How to use
"bibliotherapy" (the therapeutic use of reading)
How to use "the
IRS Plan" (a home/school cooperative behavior management plan)
Handling aggression
Tips
for working with aggressive students (preventing and defusing student rage)
"Bullet-proofing"
your school from students with guns
Interesting Readings
Need a good
laugh? Read this little ditty on behavior management.
HA!
Cartoons about behavior management
Inspirational
thoughts and funny stories regarding behavior management
Required
reading for card-carrying, dyed-in-the-wool, fanatic behaviorists
(and others who advocate for Applied Behavior Analysis)
Cultural
considerations in managing student behavior
Recognizing
and defusing tactics used by streetwise kids
Resources
Good
books regarding behavior managementWeb Resources for Behavior Management
www.proteacher.com
An excellent
site that provides links to other practical advice sites on behavior management.
Also has a directory for elementary school teachers, lesson plans for early
childhood through middle school, and resources for special education.
www.state.ky.us/agencies/behave/homepage.html
Provides
valuable resources for teachers, parents, or other professionals working
with youngsters who display challenging behaviors. Contains behavior
management do's and don't, articles, descriptions of programs implemented
by various schools/programs, information on special education law, and
a bulletin board on which parents and teachers can post their behavior
management concerns to seek advise (click on "BHP discussion" on the yellow
side bar).
http://sac.uky.edu/~cjiliau0/kyccbd/home.html
Provides
valuable resources for teachers, parents, or other professionals working
with youngsters who display challenging behaviors.
www.air.org/cecp/ccbd
The Council
for Children with Behavior Disorders provides web site links and literature
on topics such as: families, treatments and approaches for various conditions,
juvenile justice, early intervention, and school safety/violence prevention,
among others.
http://helpfrom.nea.org/esp/messages/66.html
You can enter your concerns about student behavior and ask for advise.
Unfortunately, not many colleagues respond.
www.proteacher.net/cgi_bin/dcforum/dcboard.cgi?az=list&forum=busy_board
Another site where you can write
in about your concerns regarding behavior. Again, not many colleagues
respond.
http://www.disciplinehelp.com/default.htm
A useful site that provides
suggestions for 117 different types of behavior. Also provides introductory
reading on behavior managment (based on the "MasterTeacher" model)
http://para.unl.edu/ServedDocuments/Behavior/Intro.html
Offers a nice starting place
for the new teacher of students with behavior disorders. Designed
as a self-learning course on behavior management for para professionals it is also of use to the
primary grades teacher. Allows you to place yourself in hypothetical situations.
http://www.pbis.org/
Provides a thorough introduction
behavior management issues and intervention strategies.
The Really Big List of Classroom Management Resources
The Behavior Index ~ You Can Handle Them All
How Do I Handle Misbehavior
Michigan Teacher Network
Backflip Classroom
Management Sites EDUC
334 Principles of Testing, Assessment, and Ginny's
Educational Webpage Kathy
Schrock's Guide to
Educators Learning
& Behavior
Specialists Lingua
Estrangeira Los
Angeles Office of
Education About.com
- Elementary
Educators Dr.
Mac's Great Resources
for Teachers Sites
for Teachers Preventing Classroom Discipline
Problems Enforcing
Class Rules Helping
Students Succeed Back
To School: Getting Reconnected Classroom Design Discipline
Behavior Modification Classroom
Discipline Resources for Educators Setting The Stage
for Highs Standards - Elements for Effective School Discipline Practical
classroom management tips A High
School's Positive Discipline practice Brains.org on
Classroom Management Children and Adults with ADHD The Smarter College Classrooms Homepage Forum
discussion on classroom management Behavior Management
Strategies The Token Economy System Proactive Strategies
for Teachers University
of Washington's Center for Instructional Development: Classroom Management. Preparing
Teachers for Conflict Resolution Center for
Adolescent Studies at Indiana University - Classroom Management What is Your
Classroom Management Profile? (Take a Quiz) Tips for
Creating a Peaceful Classroom Tool
for Successful Management E.L. Easton Classroom Management
in the Language Classroom Clearinghouse
on Educational Management Essayboy - Essays on
Classroom Management. Ms. LeBeau's Webpage for
classroom management and discipline Rubric
on Classroom Management School
Discipline & Classroom Management Classroom Strategies Classroom
Management Tools for New Teachers Laura's Candler's
File Cabinet Odds and Ends Web-Based Interactive
Teacher Development In Classroom Management Working With
Second Grader's to Successfully Follow Directions Helpful article about fairness
and consistency in discipline 11
Techniques for Better Classroom Discipline Cooperative
Learning in Diverse Classrooms Procedures and
Routines Classroom
Management and Discipline Tips Mrs.
Melette's Third Grade Classroom Rules and Behavior Plan General
Strategies for Teaching Students with Various Learning Disabilities Welcome to Classroom Management Effective room
arranging Pro-active, positive
strategies for supporting and developing balance, structure and joy in
schools Wayne Summer's Classroom
management and more! Creating
Student-Generated Classroom Rules Classroom
Management Strategies Classroom
Jobs: How and Why to Assign Them How to
Manage Your Time for Teachers Elementary
Educators Classroom Management Ideas for the Beginning of the Year Kinder-L
Archives: Classroom and Behavior Management Looksmart
Resources Dr.
Mac's Behavior Management Advice Site Classroom
Scenarios for Discussion "I
Messages" (a non-confrontational way to address misbehavior) Figuring
Out Why Kids Misbehave Tips for Teachers
Who Work With ESL Students Classroom
Management Ideas from the First Grade Team Members Techniques
that Backfire Stages of
Discipline Four Steps for
Better Classroom Discipline Advice for Parents
and Teachers About Bullies and Victims Classroom
Behavior Strategies Cliff Notes to
Classroom Management? NEW classroom
management and discipline! Elementary
School Ideas Management tips for times
when weather or holidays may affect your classroom Statistics on
School Actions Towards Discipline & Violence Issues Strategies
for Classroom Management from the Florida Department of Education "Are
You With It?" Managing an Efficient Classroom Creating a
Positive Climate for Learning Tips for PE
teachers for a successful classroom Classroom
Management: Prevention and Intervention Hut one, hut two, hut three, GO!
DISCIPLINE! The Primary Page on Classroom
Management Cute
Classroom Management Ideas Responsible Thinking Process Discipline
Strategy (Using Perceptual Control Theory) Ripple Effects of
Classroom Management Indiana
State University - Classroom Management and Discipline Create a
Custom Classroom for Free Kathy
Schrock's Guide For Teachers with Great Categorized Bulletin Board
Suggestions Conflict
Resolution a Sample Lesson Plan Understanding Problem Behavior an
Interactive Tutorial Positive
Reinforcement: A Self-Instructional Exercise Classroom
Rules for Behavior and Seating Charts Teacher Caused
Discipline Problems Rules for Making Rules
that Work for You Checklist for
Teachers: Model for Classroom Management Classroom
Management Chatboard Educators
for Social Responsibility Presents Conflict Resolution Lesson Plans How to
Create and Enforce Classroom Rules Ideas for dealing with many different types of
behavior Proteacher
discipline plans Online Journal of Peace and
Conflict Resolution Class
Management: A Thinking and Caring Approach Why
Positive Reinforcement Works Behavior Analysis
Template Classroom Management School Psychology
Resources On-Line-ADHD Classroom Management Strategies Simple Ways
to Help Children with Special Needs Assertive Discipline
Information Setting the
Stage for High Standards Elements of Effective School Discipline AFT Back to
School Classroom Management Study Guide Making
Lemons Into Lemonade: Use Positives for Disciplining Children AskJeeves
for Schools "Teachers Analyze" PDF downloads for Effective Time
Management School
Manner's Madness Classroom
Accommodations D&W's
Classroom Management My
Classroom Discipline Plan A Middle School Teacher's
Web Site with a Lot of Behavior Management Information Ideas
for Many Areas of Classroom Management Setting the
Tone for the Year How To Simplify
Grading Workload Ways to
Energize Your Students Tips for
Getting Organized Displaying Rules Classroom Discipline
and Management Tips (Involving Students) Defiant Disorders in
Elementary Classrooms Instructional Strategies for
Classroom Teachers and Student Management ASCD Takes a Look at
Classroom Management Classroom
Jobs - Classroom Management Cambridge Center For Behavioral
Studies, Techniques For Teachers Dr. Mac's Behavior Management
Site Change Behavior in Schools Belinda Harris' Classroom
Management Page Teacher's fear of
losing control Campus
School on Classroom Management Classroom
Management Tips from the Busy Bee Thoughts on Teaching by
a Teacher Strategies for
Teaching Children With Behavior Disorders Classroom
Management Steps for Use of Technology in the Classroom School
Discipline for Students with ADD/ADHD IKE Project
Classroom Management Tips College of Saint
Benedict/St. John's University Consistency
Management & Cooperative Discipline About
Conducting Conduct: Classroom Management Program Discipline
In The Classroom Creative Classroom Online K-8 Adding Variety
& Fun to a Class Period Classroom
Management - CSRnet Classroom
Accommodations Classroom
Management Resources 101 tips for
Disciplining Students with ADD You Can Handle Them
All Classroom
Logistics for 7/8 grade Science Mrs. Dowling's
Classroom Info. Page A
Guide for Prospective Teachers Conventional
Classroom Discipline Misbehavior Techniques for You School
Discipline. ERIC Digest, Number 78. Managing
Inappropriate Behavior in the Classroom Handling
Peer Conflicts in the Classroom The Risks
of Rewards by Alfie Kohn How to
use Conflict Resolution in Your Classroom Who Really
Runs the School? Dewey,
Discipline, and Democracy Checklist
for Teachers- Models for Classroom Management NCEF Full
Text Online Classroom Design Resources. Rewards,
Rewards and More Rewards Advise for
First Year Teachers From the Principals Who Hired Them Playground
Pass Creates Recess Success Preventing
Classroom Discipline Problems: A Classroom Management Handbook Speaking of
Classroom Management Ten Web
Sites for Exploring Conflict Resolution in the Classroom Conflict
Resolution Education: Four Approaches How to know
when a discipline problem is really a problem Classroom
Management: Ten Teacher-Tested Tips! An Education World e-Interview with Classroom
Management Expert Fred Jones Pretzels:
A Weekly Activity to Develop Social Skills More
Icebreakers Simple
Tips for Successful Teaching Use
mini-lessons to fill in time to avoid behavior problems Fun
games to fill in small spaces of time to avoid behavior problems Folktales
of Cooperation for Your K-3 Class Computer
Rules Prevent Problems Pre-service
Educators: Classroom Management ADHD Owners Manual-Including
Behavioral Interventions Mr. Tim's Teacher Tips Clinical
Behavioral Research Educators for Social Responsibility Structure Before
Instruction Helpful Advice from Rookies Controlling Verbal
Confrontations Documenting
Student Behavior Behavior
Escalates Stop Unwanted
Behavior Management
Systems Omission
Training: The Obnoxious Student Who Doesn't Care Responsibility
Training Setting up a
structure before instruction for good management Time on Task How to handle
transition time in the classroom Mrs.
Young's page on classroom behavior! Friday's
Fun Discipline Plan Reach
for the Stars - Effective Classroom Management and Discipline Fred Jones Positive Classroom
Management Dealing with students that
drive you crazy New Teachers
Creating A Consistent Design For Discipline Classroom
Bulletin Boards Classroom
Discipline Research with a variety of Toolkits The Teacher's Desk Simple
ideas to successful classroom management Ginny's Virtual
Trips into Classroom Management Fun
ideas for management such as Lunch Bunch and Behavior conferencing Building A
Classroom Community Printable
"Behavior Report" for Use in Your Classroom Preventive
Discipline Management Preventive
discipline and management Classroom
Management Plan Dealing with
misbehavior quickly. A Beginning Teacher's
Diary (Behavior Management, Classroom Rules, Etc.) Assertive
Discipline in Schools Leads to Better Exam Results Canter and Jones
models of classroom management Creating a
Discipline Plan That Works For You Ideas and philosophies on classroom
management Classroom
Management- First Days of School The Innovative Classroom Beginning Teacher's Tool Box Teaching
Styles, Classroom Management and Lesson Development Skills Teacher
Behavior: Classroom Management Cooperative Learning
Strategies Encouraging
Friendship and Respect Among Classmates Instruction,
Motivation, Assessment & Classroom Management Center for
Talented Youth of Johns Hopkins University: Classroom Management Managing the behavior problems of
young kids in the classroom. Internet
Knowledge Exploration: Classroom Management Strategies Bulletin Boards
For All Seasons Keeping Peace:
Using Activities and Books To Promote Peaceable Behavior Promote
Self-Worth Positive
Classroom Management Hotlist Tips to maintain
classroom discipline Making Life Easy for Your
Substitute Teachers Helpful Hints for A Smoother
Classroom Classroom Discipline Fast
and Easy - Alberta, Canada Beginning
Teacher - Effective Classroom Organization Classroom
Management and Rules "Do's
& Don'ts: for Fostering Social Competence Teaching
Tolerance to Students Strategies
for Improving Children's Behavior Adjustments
in Classroom Management for LD and ADHD Children League of Peaceful
Schools! Need we say more? Teach
2000 Classroom Management School
Discipline Articles Books
for Teachers re: Classroom Management and Instruction Love and
Logic!! Token
Economy Classroom Discipline Discipline Without Stress, Rewards
or Punishment Raise
Responsibility and Promote Learning Instructional
and Management Practices Changes in
Classroom Management The
Honor Level System: Discipline by Design Techniques
for Better Classroom Management Teachers
Helping Children: The Gifts Project Classroom
Management Skilltalk Programs:
Addressing Disruptive Behavior Classroom
Management: Experience Speaks NAESP:
Classroom Management Plans Collaborative
Classroom Software to help
learn about classroom management Positive
Behavior Management: Fostering Responsible Student Behavior Handling Conflict Managing
Your Classroom The
Paper Chase Anger Management for
Youth: Stemming Aggression and Violence Classroom Management Net-TA Classroom Management Tools for
Teachers Five
Tips for Guiding Children's Behavior Personal
Classroom Management Plan Parent
Teacher Conferences The Institute of
Assertive School Discipline. Yup, it says it all! Anger Management Websites. Classroom
Management: What Every Teacher Needs to Know Characteristics and
Practices of Efficient Classrooms Schoolwide and
Classroom Discipline "NWREL's
Library In the Sky"-Information On Classroom Management Concepts
of Classroom Management Setting and
Maintaining Realistic Classroom Rules l
Guidelines For Good Classroom Management Practice Teachers helping
teachers Classroom
Management for ADD/ADHD Students Teachers
Helping Teachers Pennsylvania
Associations of Elementary and Secondary School Principals The Classroom Management Handbook Discipline Problems, Prevention,
Classroom Management Handbook Organization
and Management of the Classroom Use of
Classroom Rules & Procedures from Training Resources for Para-educators l
Parent's Place for school teachers How to manage your homework
policy Advice on how to stop unwanted
behavior Whole Class Self-Monitoring Positive Behavioral
Interventions and Supports Online
Companion to a PBS Special - School Violence - Conflict resolution Among
Students Organize your
classroom and make it look great Classroom
Management and Lesson Planning Resource for Training and
Preparing School Volunteers in Behavior Management Guidelines for
Managing the Middle School Classroom Literature On Classroom
Management (And Other Educational Matters) From Prentice Hall Do You Want to Role Play? This site
will give you scenarios and more! Positive Discipline Jane Nelson's
Positive Discipline Positive
Discipline on-line Positive
discipline to help classroom management Professional reference search and
author information on "Classroom Management." Classroom Management Tips
for Teachers Pro Teacher! Classroom
Management ideas for Elementary School Teachers Classroom Management:
Behavior Management Effective
Discipline Plans and Behavior Management Systems for Elementary Schools Classroom
management means thoughtful planning. In the Classroom:
Classroom Management Creating
Caring School and Classroom communities for All Students Teaching
Strategies provide the latest information on classroom management Professional development
strategies and classroom management, Report
Finders.com Reports on Classroom Management and Teaching Methods Creating A
Responsive Classroom What is your
classroom management profile? Improving Classroom
Management, School Discipline, and School Climate Classroom
Management Managing
Challenging Behavior of Children with Autism Managing
Challenging Behavior Classroom Logistics Fred Jones
Classroom Discipline Classroom
Management Plan Conflict
Resolution Ideas Classroom
Strategies for Inclusive Education ADHD
In The Class, Strategies For Behavior Management Teacher
Desktop Software What's
the climate for learning? Using
bargaining and bribes as management tool The
English Teacher's Classroom Rules for Behavior and Seating Charts Grade book
as management tool Philosophy
underlying discipline Teacher-Caused
Discipline Problems Southern
Poverty Law Center: Fostering Respect Among Students Classroom
Management Links Stop the
Bullies! The Dollar
Stretcher: Thrifty Classroom Decoration Ideas Organize yourself
before school starts Classroom
Discipline: Student as Enemy Courtroom,
Prison or Classroom Volunteers
in the Classroom Teaching
With Style Suite
101Classroom Discipline-A variety of Articles Lessons on
Talking Back, Respect, Time Out, Etc. Classroom
Management Chatboard Teachers.Net helps you create
your own home page! Teacher's
workshop on discipline Teacher Lesson Plans and Classroom
Management Teaching
Social Skills Tips
and Tactics from Teachervision Teacher Voices Chat room on
classroom management Fostering positive learning
through modeling behaviors and thinking strategies Teacher Tips Using management
techniques to decorate your classroom Teachnet's Classroom
Management Behavioral and
Disciplinary Ideas For The Classroom Managing
classroom chores with your students Justice
and discipline - let your students hold court Managing
Bathroom Break Requests Managing
grades-getting the students involved How
to deal with troublemakers Looking for A
Classroom Pledge Getting
Down to Business: Tips For Starting the Day Tips
on how to have a great start each day or class Space
Race game for better group behavior Keeping Kids In
the Classroom Managing
tattletales Organize
paperwork Teach-nology
Essays on Classroom Management Team Discipline Behavior
Management System Classroom
Management from Temple's Teachers' Connection Beat
the Clock Time Management Advice and tips for classroom
management. The Teachers
Guide to Classroom Management Grade book Application Software to
Help Teachers Manage Their Classrooms Classroom management info for elementary
teachers. SHHHHHH! Teachers Lil'
Secrets Can
Teach - Classroom Management: Discipline and Organization You CAN
TEACH classroom management A List
of Ways to Encourage Good Behavior Reward
Ideas Creating
a Random Seating Plan "I'm
Done, Now What?": A List of Things One Can Do After Seat Work Amazing
way to organize books, magazines, etc. in your classroom Taking the
Mystery Out of Classroom Management Want a positive approach to classroom
management? Classroom
Management A Positive Approach by Innovative Teaching Concepts Improve Classroom
Management by Improving Discussion Skills Classroom
Management School Climate and School Violence Tips
for Teaching High Functioning People With Autism Structured Teaching
(Tips for Teaching Autistic Children in the Classroom) Classroom
Management A Behavioral Approach Effective
Classrooms and Schools Behaviorally
Oriented Strategies Rules
are in. So is independent thinking Classroom management and
discipline resources D.O.R.O.T.H.Y Classroom Management
Software Rivertown consultants will tell
you what REALLY works in the classroom! Motivation and
Classroom Management Behavior
Influence Techniques Learning How To Reduce
Conflicts And Aggressive Behaviors In Students Get the Facts About Other Schools Problem Kid Problem Solvers for When All
Else Has Failed. Youth Change - Change your
Problem Student into a Problem Solver You want to talk? Teachers lounge open for
discussion. Classroom
Discipline/Behavior Management (Mississippi State University) Teaching
Attitudes and Expectations Can Act as Self-fulfilling Prophecies Classroom
Management: Guidelines for Success Classroom
Management Team Yorktown
High School Classroom Rules, Goals and Grading Policies Teachers'
Toolbox Ideas on Classroom Management Connecting
With Your Students Offers
insight to relating to students such as accommodating diverse learning
styles. Also provides tips on how to arrange the classroom in
order to minimize distractions.
Teacher Focus In addition to some good resources, there are forums for teachers to discuss a variety of topics and professional concerns.
Center
for Adolescent Studies at Indiana University
This comprehensive site contains a wealth of guidelines for
classroom management. It includes an informative section on
student teaching with great tips for a successful experience. Clearinghouse
on Educational Management
This is an article published by ERIC digests providing quality
information on the topic of school discipline. It could be utilized by a
first year teacher or a 20 year veteran. The article explains the school
characteristics that are associated with discipline problems and then
offers ideas, thoughts, and strategies for decreasing disruptive
behavior. Web-Based Interactive
Teacher Development In Classroom Management
This site was developed to assist student teachers and first year
teachers with their classroom management skills. It has a classroom
management database which provides published articles and papers on
classroom management. Tips for
Creating a Peaceful Classroom
This a site that is very quick and to the point. It contains seven tips
for creating a more peaceful classroom. At the bottom of the site
is a useful link on school violence. Classroom Management
There are a number of good tips regarding the first day of school and a
list of 101 things to do the first 3 weeks of school. The site lists
many different categories you may need to someday address such as
failure to perform a task, failure to pay attention and lack of interest
-- all important issues when it comes to managing a classroom
effectively.
Welcome to Classroom Management
Appropriately titled,
this is an interactive and visually pleasing site. Offers an
abundance of information that is well organized and easy to
navigate. Most noteworthy is the information on how to be positive
in the
classroom. Ms. LeBeau's Webpage for
Classroom Management and Discipline
This is a very colorful and catchy website for ideas on classroom
management. This site includes a section for building confidence for
first year teachers. University
of Washington's Center for Instructional Development Having trouble with
testing and grading? At this site there are many new and innovative
ideas for teachers to develop new ways of testing and grading. Preparing
Teachers for Conflict Resolution
Have you experienced some tension between two or more students in your
class? With the new trend of legal issues in today's society this site
will give you ways to protect and prepare you for resolving the
situation at hand. Classroom Management:
Starting Off Right This site offers links to a variety of
topics including what to do the first day of school, icebreakers, and
many other practical tips for managing the classroom efficiently right
from the start. A useful site for veteran as well as novice
teachers. Ways
To Catch Kids Being Good
This website provides a unique idea for behavioral management. The idea
is to catch students while they are at their best behavior in the
classroom. A number of ways are provided on the website to catch
students being good. Techniques
that Backfire
In this website you are provided with a list of techniques that backfire
in the classroom. This link gives the educator eleven techniques that
you can use in your classroom that will help you achieve effective group
management and control. School
Manner's Madness
This website lists what annoys other kids and teachers. The lists are
extremely real and quite funny in many ways. After you check the
annoying annoyances, you can try some of the many activities listed at
the end of the website. One great activity is to have the students read
the lists and decide if they agree with them. Simple Ways
to Help Children with Special Needs This is a very handy website.
It provides useful tips to teachers regarding special needs students in
a simple format. These tips are arranged under a variety of headings
including modification, inattention, impulsivity, hyperactivity,
academic success, organizational skills. Ideas
for Many Areas of Classroom Management This website carries a vast
collection of ideas on teacher related topics. These ideas range from
innovative teaching strategies, classroom decor and class organization
for enhancing classroom management. Classroom Discipline
and Management Tips This website is about involving students in the
classroom management plan. It also places a heavy emphasis on character
education and offers the reader numerous links on this topic. Managing
the Parent-Teacher Conference This website answers the basic,
essential questions about parent-teacher conferences, a comfort for new
teachers. Ways to
Energize Your Students
This site is filled with fun ways to energize and motivate students. It
includes games and activities that will get your students out of their
seats and encourage them to work together as a team to complete fun
games or projects. Classroom
Jobs - Classroom Management
This site lists lots of great ideas on how to get your students involved
in the everyday activities in your classroom. Great tips such as
assigning a "class librarian" and a "classroom helper of
the day" can motivate your students to be involved in running a
smooth classroom. Best of all, the ideas on this page come from
experienced teachers! Strategies for
Teaching Children With Behavior Disorders
This site is incredibly informative with information and strategies for
dealing with students in many different situations. This site could
serve as a great reference tool for teachers at any experience level. Dr. Mac's Behavior Management
Site
There are tons of links to sites on behavior/classroom management,
including how to access behavior problems to how to manage these
problems! Classroom
Strategies and
Implementation
Classroom Management: Strategies and Implementation: This article by
Allen Truell summarizes some of Alfie Kohn's strategies contained in:
"What to look for in a classroom" Advise for
First Year Teachers From the Principals Who Hired Them
Also a link for more great advice from teachers who have survived their
first year of teaching. Check it out and get a confidence boost prior to
that first important day in the classroom. (The site comes up looking a
bit blank. Don?t give up! You have to scroll down a bit to get to the
article.) Are you an Educator for Social Responsibility
A great resource for current issues that are on the minds of students
and teachers. Lesson plans are included which are designed to help
teachers and students discuss and understand current issues such as:
war, peace, conflict, retaliation, prejudice, discrimination,
propaganda, and a range of divergent points of view. An extremely
relevant and timely site. Teaching Help -
Classroom Management Topics Do you consider teaching a profession or
just a job? If your answer is a profession, check out this site. Useful
to pre-service teachers, student teachers, substitutes, current teachers
and parents, it includes a good amount of information on the topics of
planning for and starting out the school year, classroom management and
instruction ideas. Includes observations of Dr. Fred Jones (Positive
Classroom Discipline and Positive Classroom Instruction) and Dr.
Madeline Hunter (Clinical Teaching). Classroom
Management- First Days of School This site is divided into three
sections: first days of school, discipline, and miscellaneous classroom
management and classroom organization. First days of school is a great
section for new teachers to look at because it discusses common
mistakes, positive expectations (ways teachers should act with both
colleagues and students and ways teachers can act professional), and
classroom management, a very important aspect of the learning
environment. Ideas and Philosophies on
Classroom Management
This website is an excellent resource for both beginning and experienced
teachers. It is full of information on a variety of topics ranging
from information for education majors to mentoring. Mrs.
Young's Page on Classroom Behavior! This site is extremely informative
for all teachers for a variety of topics of interest. Some topics
included are lesson planning, specific subject areas, classroom
management, special needs, multiculturalism, multiple intelligences and
many others. Although not all of the topics discussed are related
directly to classroom management, they can prove to be very useful for
all teachers. Beginning Teacher's Tool Box
Student teachers, substitutes, and first year teachers, feeling
overwhelmed? Well this site is sure to help you ease into the wonderful
and rewarding challenge of being a teacher. Check out how to be a
?Survivor.? Also, find diverse ways to get connected in this world
with in-service opportunities. Teach
2000 This is a great site for any teacher to use in helping to teach
them how easy it is to successfully integrate technology into their
classrooms. This site even lets you post feedback and questions, and
allows you to talk with professionals. Differentiated
Classroom This is a unique website devoted to helping teachers learn
how to effectively prepare for and manage the diverseness of all their
students. Positive
Classroom
Management
This site is dedicated to a book of the same name. There are several
great links to sites relating to disabilities. The Innovative Classroom
Links to many sites, the classroom
management part is very helpful and includes many interesting
tips.
This sight is great for those special education teachers or
elementary level teachers who integrate thematic units. You
Can Handle Them All! Johns
Hopkins University site with suggestions, tips and links for class
management. Also includes other educational resources. A great
source.
New
Teachers Read This! Helps new
teachers with classroom management. Discusses teaching styles, effective
guidelines and procedures.
Hotlist
on Classroom Management
Classroom management, classroom discipline and management for students
with special needs. This site was created using a free service called
"Filamentality."
Managing
Your Classroom
Tips on behavior, attendance,
basic organization. Seems like a great source for all teachers. This
is a great site to see that you are not all alone in the classroom. Managing
Children's
Behavior Link to the National
Network for Child Care. The information is pretty basic but easy to
follow and understand. Procedures for time-outs and steps to follow for
managing the classroom.
Southern
Poverty Law Center: Fostering Respect Among Students
There are many possible opportunities to enlighten yourself about
raising the consciousness of young people at this website. Classroom
Management
This site describes how to organize your classroom for a child with
autism. Classroom Management Chatboard
This site offers teachers a great way to communicate with others from
around the country (or world) about managing classrooms. Philosophy
Underlying Discipline
Contains pithy, informative, of the "why didn't I realize that
before" variety of "How To" articles. Thrifty Classroom Decorations
Hits a new teacher wear it counts-in the pocketbook. Practical, useful
list of ways to obtain free classroom materials. Stop the
Bullies! A listing of excellent K-8 novels to enlist when a teacher
needs help addressing this painful issue. Tips
and Advice for Teachers on Handling Discipline This is a great site
which teaches alternatives to violence, perspective taking skills for
younger students, alternatives to bad behavior, and other behavior
modifications strategies for students. The site offers good advice and
has a questions and answers section for teachers who may be confronting
similar discipline problems in schools. The author offers other
resources and other links for more information. Getting
Down to Business: Tips For Starting the Day
This is a cute site that offers teachers tips on really nice ways to
start the day for teacher and students. Some examples are playing
calming instrumental music, journal writing, singing and clapping, a
personalized good morning (high five or personal acknowledgement),
eating breakfast or lunch in the classroom, joke of the day or riddle of
the day written on the board and discussed. Classroom Management
and More Very good overall teacher site. The site?s resources
include classroom management information, lesson plans, teacher?s
tools and store, newsletters, and a professional development link. Teaching
Tips To Have a Great Year This is nice site that talks about
classroom little classroom jobs and activities for students, tips on
grading papers, activities for speedy finishers, leaving sub plans,
grading advice, and other small tips for teachers to ensure that the
year goes smoothly and is fun for everyone. Managing a Computer in the Classroom
Great information for a teacher that needs to know how to integrate a
computer into the classroom. This site includes links to web based
educational resources. Can
Teach Lists many common questions and necessary information pertaining
to successful implementation of classroom management skills. Tips for Teaching Autistic Children in the
Classroom The site offers good and sound guidance. It is a bit wordy
and not graphically interesting, but practical and informative. Tips
for Teaching High Functioning People With Autism
This site is practical and to the point. Key concepts stand out nicely
and clearly. Classroom
Management School Climate and School Violence This site is reliable,
credible, interesting and has a large variety of links (the links are
all credible too- links to pages that are university sponsored and
places like "Education World").
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