1. Tips for Effective Classroom Discipline

2. Have a Plan Be organized Minimize classroom rules (positive) Have rules clearly displayed Include both positive and negative reinforcement

3. Communicate Communicate with students – Communicate expectations – Develop a rapport – Develop trust Communicate with parents – Before there are problems – When positive things are occurring – When there are problems

4. Hierarchy of Discipline Cue student Change environment Issue detention Office referral ***** contact parents at every stage

5. Discipline Options Teacher Detention Lunch Detention Administrative Detention After School Restriction Inschool Restriction Out of School Suspension Long term options – Long term suspension – Alternate placement at DMMS/ Other – NREP

6. Important Notes Be Positive Develop Trust Be Consistent Have fun

7. Additional Sites http://www.humbolt.edu/~tha1/disciplin.html http:www.teacherfirst.com/do-don’t.htm http://www.teacherresourceguide.com/Classroom-Discipline.html great resource site http://www.teacherresourceguide.com/Classroom-Discipline.html http://www.nwrel.org/scpd/sirs/5/cu9.html School Improvement Research Series (SIRS)(SIRS) Research You Can Use Schoolwide and Classroom Discipline http://www.honorlevel.com/techniques.xml 11 Techniques for Better Classroom Discipline http://www.honorlevel.com/techniques.xml http://teacher2b.com/discipline/discistr.htm The English Teacher Methods and Practices of Classroom Discipline http://teacher2b.com/discipline/discistr.htm http://www.teachnet.com/how-to/manage/ General Classroom Pledge, Getting Down to Business: Tips for Starting the Day Getting a Headstart: Classroom ChoresClassroom PledgeGetting Down to Business: Tips for Starting the DayGetting a Headstart: Classroom Chores Behavior & Discipline http://www.myschoolonline.com/page/0,1871,18560-171462-22-17583,00.html Mrs. Schneider H OW I A CT Discipline System (Example of a plan) http://www.myschoolonline.com/page/0,1871,18560-171462-22-17583,00.html