1. CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT OrganizationOrganization Management skillsManagement skills Routines and ProceduresRoutines and Procedures Effective teachers MANAGE their classrooms. Ineffective teachers DISCIPLINE their classrooms. The First Days of School, p. 82

2. FIRST DAY SCRIPT Script or a plan readyScript or a plan ready Plan your dayPlan your day Names of your studentsNames of your students Dismissal proceduresDismissal procedures Script on a clipboardScript on a clipboard W HAT Y OU D O ON THE F IRST D AYS OF S CHOOL W ILL D ETERMINE Y OUR S UCCESS OR F AILURE FOR THE R EST OF THE S CHOOL Y EAR. The First Days of School, p. 3

3. ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES The first 2-3 weeks of school are criticalThe first 2-3 weeks of school are critical Introduce classroom procedures the first weekIntroduce classroom procedures the first week State expectationsState expectations Employ procedures that create consistencyEmploy procedures that create consistency Create a PowerPoint of your proceduresCreate a PowerPoint of your procedures Have students role-play proceduresHave students role-play procedures Rehearse as necessaryRehearse as necessary Effective teachers spend the first two weeks teaching students to be in control of their own actions in a consistent classroom environment. The First Days of School, p. 176

4. CONCLUSION In a well-managed classroom: Procedures and routines structure the classroomProcedures and routines structure the classroom Student engagementStudent engagement High expectationsHigh expectations Little wasted time, confusion, or disruptionLittle wasted time, confusion, or disruption Classroom climate is work-oriented, relaxed, pleasant, and welcomingClassroom climate is work-oriented, relaxed, pleasant, and welcoming Teachers and students are successfulTeachers and students are successful