Behavior Management

From environmental considerations to behavior programs – our resources will help you in this key area.

v Awards and Certificates
Use positive feedback to help students maintain proper behavior.

v Behavioral Contracting
Using behavior contracts to prevent poor behavior can be an effective behavior technique.

v Behavior Management Forms
Make use of these charts, forms, and contracts to outline expectations and monitor students' behavior.

v Behavior Management – Proactive Measures
A list of proactive measures that can be taken to keep order in your classroom. Examples include how to arrange furniture in your classroom, and selecting a peer-group leader.

v Behavior Techniques
Three behavior techniques to help with disruptive classroom behavior.

v Bully-Proof Your Classroom
Some great suggestions on how to stop bullying before it goes too far.

v Catch Them Being Good
Included in this technique are ways to focus on the good behavior a child displays.

v Characteristics of Effective Behavior Managers
Read about techniques that contribute to successful behavior and classroom management.

v Charting and Reinforcing Behaviors
Track student behavior with handy charts and review a list of possible positive reinforcers.

v Class Forms
Find ready-to-use forms for communication, organization, assessment, and management.

v Controlling Aggressive Behavior
These references describe how behavior and classroom management are interrelated. Included are strategies for success.

v Convey Acceptance
This handy list of techniques will help you recognize and appreciate individuality and establish a positive environment in your classroom.

v Decision-Making Sheet
Help students write about and organize their behaviors in a productive, positive manner with this convenient sheet of guided questions.

v Elementary Classroom Survival Tips
Find sound advice on management issues in content area classrooms.

v Environmental Interventions
Adapting the environment to the learner is a key to managing disruptive behavior. This list details some basic environmental interventions.

v Establishing Trust
Effective behavior management is built on a foundation of establishing trust. This article details the keys to facilitating a trustworthy environment and developing positive relationships.

v Expeditionary Learning
Read how one teacher pushes his students to their limits in order to build their self-esteem.

v Getting to Know Your Students
This collection of activities will help students get to know one another and you.

v How to Manage Disruptive Behavior in Inclusive Classrooms
Techniques for managing disruptive behavior in the classroom are examined in detail.

v Laying the Foundation for Positive Classroom Behavior
Practical tips on creating an environment that fosters positive behavior.

v Peer Pressure
Learn some techniques for changing peer pressure from a negative experience to a positive one.

v Personalizing the Secondary Classroom
These excellent resources from Educators for Social Responsibility (ESR) will provide you with ideas and activities for the classroom.

v Positive Descriptions of Student Behavior
Here's an extensive list of verbs and phrases that will help you to prepare positive, descriptive statements about a student's behavior.

v Room Arrangement
It's important to consider the arrangement of class space for all students; and it's crucial when dealing with disruptive students.

v Setting Limits
Here are general guidelines for setting limits with all children.

v Teacher-Tested Classroom Management Strategies
Handling challenging behavior is a crucial skill for all teachers. Read a large collection of teacher-tested strategies for a variety of behaviors.

v Tough Love
Be firm and caring at the same time - read about the approach called "tough love."

v What I Wish I'd Known When I Was a New Teacher
Valuable and effective words of advice from experienced teachers.