The Teacher's Pocket Guide for Effective Classroom Management, Second Edition

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 multi-tiered systems of support in tandem with positive behavior interventions and supports (PBIS), 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.

HOW-TO STRATEGIES THAT HELP TEACHERS:

• Successfully use multi-tiered systems of positive behavior support
• Decode the motives behind students’ behavior
• Develop rapport with students while maintaining appropriate boundaries
• Establish clear expectations for behavior in the classroom
• Reinforce expected behavior throughout the day with positive supports
• Skillfully redirect inappropriate student behavior
• Apply proven Tier 2 RTI strategies with students who require additional supports
• Use individualized, intensive Tier 3 strategies with students who pose special challenges

PRACTICAL MATERIALS: Helpful tip sheets and classroom management tools, including an Expectations Planning Matrix, Behavior Progress Report, Behavior Contract, and more.