Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network

Classroom Management

Resources and Tools: An

Overview WebinarNovember 3, 2017

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Introductions

Purpose of the Webinar

To highlight and familiarize

participants with available

professional development

opportunities, as well as

resources and tools,

addressing the topic of

Classroom Management

Today’s Presenters

PaTTAN Pittsburgh

Ms. Elaine Neugebaur

PaTTAN Harrisburg

Dr. Laura Moran

PaTTAN East

Mr. Dennis Cullen

Agenda

• Access the Classroom

Management Toolkit

• Describe the Classroom

Management PLC

• Review the Classroom

Management Webinar Series and

Classroom Management Video

Resources

Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network

Classroom

Management

Toolkit

Think On It

How many of your

teachers have felt

this way?

Simonsen, B., Fairbanks, S., Briesch,

A., Myers, D., and Sugai, G. (2008).

Evidenced based practices in

classroom management:

Considerations for research to

practice. Education and Treatment of

Children, 31 (3), 351-380.

Meta-analysis of evidence

based effective classroom

management practices

Review of the Research

Prevention

80%

Intervention

20%

Maximize Structure and Predictability

Post, Teach, Review, Monitor and Reinforce Expectations

Actively Engage Students in Observable Ways

Use a Continuum of Strategies to Acknowledge Appropriate Behavior

Use a Continuum of Strategies

to Respond to Inappropriate

Behavior

Classroom Management: An Administrator’s Toolkit

Maximize Classroom StructureModule 1

Classroom RulesModule 2

Actively Engage Students in Observable WaysModule 3

Use a Continuum of Strategies to Acknowledge Appropriate BehaviorModule 4

Use a Continuum of Strategies to Respond to Inappropriate BehaviorModule 5

Module 1: Maximize Classroom Structure

Objectives:1. Describe the key elements of

minimizing distractions via

classroom structure including:• Strategies that will minimize crowding and

distractions in the classroom

• Teacher (adult) responses to student

behavior

• Routines and procedures

2. Explore various arrangements of

the physical environment

Module 2: Classroom Rules

Objectives:1. Write a purpose statement

defining goals of classroom

2. Develop 3-5 positively stated

classroom rules

3. Develop lesson plans and

schedule to teach classroom rules

4. Establish a system for monitoring

and rewarding positive behavior

Module 3: Actively Engage Students in Observable Ways

Objectives:1. Describe evidence-based practices

related to effective instruction

2. Explore effective teaching

strategies that actively engage

learners in instruction

3. Select 3-5 evidence-based effective

instructional strategies to

implement in the classroom

setting

Module 4: Use a Continuum of Strategies to Acknowledge Appropriate Behavior

Objectives:1. Describe 4 evidence-based

strategies for acknowledging

appropriate student behavior:

• Specific Contingent Praise

• Group Contingencies

• Behavior Contracts

• Token Economies

2. Explore various methods by

which to implement strategies to

acknowledge appropriate student

behavior.

Module 5: Use a Continuum of Strategies to Respond to Inappropriate Behavior

Objectives:1. Recognize and apply the

three-term contingency

of behavior

2. Describe and use

multiple behavior

reduction strategies

Unpacking the Toolkit: Materials

Overview PowerPoint

ActivitiesArticles and Resources

The Toolkit: Overview Document

The Toolkit: Core PowerPoint

The Toolkit: Activities

The Toolkit: Articles and Resources

Additional Resources: Overview and Supporting Materials

Domain 1: Planning and Preparation a. Demonstrating Knowledge of Content and

Pedagogy

b. Demonstrating Knowledge of Students

c. Setting Instructional Outcomes

d. Demonstrating Knowledge of Resources

e. Designing Coherent Instruction

f. Designing Student Assessments

Domain 2: The Classroom Environmenta. Creating an Environment of Respect and Rapport

b. Establishing a Culture for Learning

c. Managing Classroom Procedures

d. Managing Student Behavior

e. Organizing Physical Space

Domain 4: Professional Responsibilitiesa. Reflecting on Teaching

b. Maintaining Accurate Records

c. Communicating with Families

d. Participating in a Professional Community

e. Growing and Developing Professionally

f. Showing Professionalism

Domain 3: Instructiona. Communicating With Students

b. Using Questioning and Discussion Techniques

c. Engaging Students in Learning

d. Using Assessment in Instruction

e. Demonstrating Flexibility and Responsiveness

Domain 2: The Classroom Environmenta. Creating an Environment of Respect and Rapport

b. Establishing a Culture for Learning

c. Managing Classroom Procedures

d. Managing Student Behavior

e. Organizing Physical Space

The Framework for Teaching

Component A: Creating an Environment of Respect and Rapport

Component Characteristics:

•Teacher interaction with

students

• Student interactions with

other students

Modules

1 and 2

Component B: Establishing a Culture for Learning

Component Characteristics:

• Importance of the content

• Expectations for learning and

achievement

• Student pride in work

Module

2

Component C: Managing Classroom Procedures

Component Characteristics:

•Management of instructional

groups

•Management of transitions

•Management of materials and

supplies

• Performance of non-

instructional duties

• Supervision of volunteers and

paraprofessionals

Modules

2 and 3

Component D: Managing Student Behavior

Component Characteristics:

• Expectations

•Monitoring of student

behavior

•Response to student

misbehavior

Module

4 & 5

Component E: Organizing Physical Space

Component

Characteristics:

• Safety and accessibility

•Arrangement of

furniture and use of

physical resources

Module

1

Accessing the Toolkit: PaTTAN Website

To access the Toolkit at

www.pattan.net

• Hover over the tab “Educational

Initiatives”

• Click on “Behavior”

• On the right-hand side under

“Classroom Management” click

on “Classroom Management

Toolkit”

• Scroll down to access all of the

materials in each of the modules

Accessing the Toolkit: papbs.org

To access the Toolkit at

www.papbs.org

• Hover over the Coaches Corner

Tab

• Click on Administrators Toolkit

• Click on the link with the

dropbox information

Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network

Classroom

Management

PLC

What Is the Classroom Management PLC?

• Series based on Classroom

Management: An Administrator’s Toolkit

• Provides teachers with evidence-based

practices to enhance their Classroom

Management skills

• Allows educators to engaged in

supportive and critical discussions of

classroom management techniques

Objectives of the Classroom Management PLC

Identify and discuss

evidence-based

classroom management

strategies

Establish ongoing

professional learning

community protocols for

classroom management

Explain the importance

of establishing a structured classroom

environment

Discuss strategies to

actively engage

students in observable

ways

Describe multiple ways to reinforce appropriate

student behaviors

Describe multiple ways to respond

to inappropriate

student behavior

Identify successes

and challenges of the CMPLC

Accessing the Classroom Management PLC

Classroom Management PLC Timeline

Module 6 PLC Meeting

Module 5 PLC Meeting

Day 3 Training and Module 4 PLC Meeting (Full Day)

Module 3 PLC Meeting

Day 2 Training and Module 3 Exploration (Full Day)

Module 2 PLC Meeting

Module 1 PLC Meeting

Day 1 Training and Intro to PLC (Full Day)

Implementing the Classroom Management PLC

Complete the Self-

Assessment (Post-

Survey)

• Allow participants to reflect upon the impact of the PLC

Hold the Trainings and

Meetings

• Remember that this is a PLC: no one person is the “expert;” we learn from each other

Prepare for the Trainings

• Assign roles and obtain necessary materials in advance

Schedule the Trainings and

Meetings

• Use the Classroom Management PLC Timeline to reflect upon how to schedule trainings and team meetings

Complete the Self-

Assessment (Pre-Survey)

• The Self-Assessment will help your team reflect upon current Classroom Management strategies.

Classroom Management PLC Self-Assessment

• Excel Spread Sheet

completed by all PLC

participants

• Assesses 5 Components– Classroom Structure

– Classroom Rules

– Active Engagement

– Reinforcement

– Decreasing Problem

Behavior

PLC Training Days

• Day One: Structure, Rule, and the PLC Format

• Day Two: Actively Engaging Students in Observable Ways

• Day Three: Continuum of Responses for Behavior

Module Overview Documents

Contents of Overview

Document (i.e., 1 Pager)• Course Objectives

• Materials

• Extension Activities

Leader Agenda

• Scripted document

• Provides timing cues

• Provides detailed

descriptions of

learning components

Participant Agenda

• Same format each week

• Includes opportunities for

self-reflection

• Uses dyad-based activities

• Dyad partners can observe

and consult each other

between PLC meetings

Handouts

• Relate to PLC content

• Allow for self-reflection

PLC Materials

Peer Observation/Consultation Sheet

Personal Action Plan

Role of the Challenger

Personal Action Plan

• Utilized at each meeting

• Allows for group feedback– What I tried

– Who observed/consulted

– What I learned

• Supports planning– What I will do before next meeting

– How

– What class/classes

– Potential Problems

– Support

– What I’ll do less of

Role of the Challenger

• Different challenger

each week

• Asks questions to

stimulate discussion

regarding Classroom

Management

Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network

Classroom

Management

Webinar Series

Classroom Management Webinar Topics

• Session 1: Structure and Predictability

• Session 2: Post, Teach, Review, Monitor and

Reinforce Expectations

• Session 3: Actively Engage Students in

Observable Ways

• Session 4: Contingent Praise and Group

Contingencies

• Session 5: Token Economy Systems and

Behavior Contracting

• Session 6: Establishing a Continuum of

Strategies to Respond to Inappropriate

Behaviors

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Additional Video

Resources

Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network

Closing Remarks

Review of Presented Topics

Classroom Management

Toolkit

Classroom Management PLC

Classroom Management

Webinar Series

Additional Classroom

Management Video Resources

Questions?

If you have any questions

pertaining to this

webinar, or Classroom

Management resources

in general, please take a

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questions into the

question box.

PaTTAN Behavior Publications

Contact Information www.pattan.net

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Tom Wolf, Governor

PaTTAN Pittsburgh

Kathryn Poggi, MS, BCBA

kpoggi@pattan.net

PaTTAN Harrisburg

Laura Moran, PhD

lmoran@pattan.net

PaTTAN East

Tina Lawson, EdD

tlawson@pattan.net