Apply a trauma-informed lens to classroom management with the timely third edition of this bestselling book--soon to be a go-to guide for every K-12 teacher. Developed by experts on trauma-informed and positive behavior support, this new edition offers practical guidance for creating a safe, supportive, and smoothly functioning classroom…

Teachers provide today's youth with the tools to become a positive part of society. Whether they are successful or not determines the fate of our civilization. Unfortunately, teacher training does not completely prepare the individual for this crucial role. All teachers need to: Know the student and their community; Respect the student as a…

The purpose of this study was to understand a school-based mentoring model that uses school staff as adult mentors. This study presents existing literature on school-based mentoring models along with a case study of one teen parent high school. The report also includes step-by-step guidance for implementation. At the case study school, all school…

In October 2015, the Kansas State Board of Education announced a new vision for education in Kansas. The Kansans CAN Vision - "Kansas leads the world in the success of each student" - became the branded theme for Kansas education. This initiative motivated the creation of this document. Kindergarten Readiness is one of five Kansas State…

In October 2015, the Kansas State Board of Education announced a new vision for education in Kansas--the Kansans CAN vision. "Kansas leads the world in the success of each student" became the branded theme for Kansas education. The Kansans CAN vision for education calls for a more child-focused system providing support and resources for…

Proposes a model of classroom management that provides four levels of restriction--the more undisciplined a student is, the more restrictive are the measures applied. (PGD)

Students who chronically misbehave may respond to the field-tested anecdotal record technique. The teacher keeps a daily record of the student's positive and negative behaviors and the teacher's responses, and shares progress with the student daily. (PGD)

Before teachers can assist students with behavior problems, they first need to reach them. One way to help students help themselves is through counseling conversations, which require teachers and counselors to recognize students' feelings, suspend judgments, and guide them toward appropriate behaviors. The paper explains preferred settings for…

An academician and a physical education teacher present a guide for controlling elementary students. They identify the need for established structure in the gymnasium and offer exercises to achieve it, noting the key is planning and practicing of rules, behaviors, and procedures with active monitoring and early teacher intervention. (SM)

Poor self-concept is identified as a cause of underachievement in gifted students. Teachers can build students' self-worth by building trust and acceptance through positive communication, by redirecting and modifying inappropriate and nonproductive behaviors, and by providing opportunities to explore interests. Classroom activities in each of…

Academically successful schools need to master student discipline and accept that character development is as important as academic development. Provides recommendations on how schools can do both. (MD)

This paper explains that an in effective classroom discipline program, students are taught self-discipline, students know what the classroom standards are, and teachers' standards for behavior fit the occasion and environment. It offers eight steps for teachers having problems with an entire class (e.g., look at oneself, talk to the department…

Outlines a study of class size among first grade-students in the Metro Nashville (Tennessee) School District. This study looked at the effects of reducing class size from 1:25 to 1:15. Initial results favor the smaller size in pupil achievement. Includes two tables and an item list. (MD)

Based on results of work from British schools, this article identifies ten effective ways of responding to challenging behaviors of pupils with severe learning disabilities, including helping the pupil to establish positive relations with one adult, focusing on teaching language and communication, allowing the pupil to opt out of activities, and…

Children with dyssemia, a social disorder, cannot properly express or understand certain nonverbal language. The article examines six types of dyssemia and offers suggestions to help teachers interpret the signs and assist dyssemic students. Help includes making the child aware of the problem, having the child practice exercises, and monitoring…