Good teachers know that a positive classroom climate supports student learning. They create such an environment by communicating high expectations and standards, conveying confidence in students' abilities and praising good performance. These teachers provide incentives, rewards and recognition to highlight appropriate behavior. At the same time, however, effective classroom managers must consider how they will respond when students misbehave.

This section provides tips, worksheets and interactive activities to help teachers become good classroom managers.

• Managing Your First Day of School
• Arranging Your Classroom
• Establishing Effective Rules & Procedures
• Defining Consequences for Behavior

Many of these strategies and tips discussed in this section are available in these colorful brochures, which are available for dowload.

• Classroom Tips: Before the Year Begins
• Classroom Tips: Behavior Management Techniques for Schools