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  • First Day of School FAQs

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    FAQs for the First Days of School

    Find answers to some of the most common concerns for the start of a new school year. This article for teachers includes…

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    Seating Arrangements

    The basic seating configurations for a classroom are described.

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  • Discipline Must Be Logical

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    Discipline Must Be Logical: Teaching Advice

    In this excerpt from Teach Like Your Hair's on Fire, Rafe Esquith discusses discipline and how punishments should fit…

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    Ten Guiding Principles for the Beginning of the Year

    The Ten Guiding Principles were developed to help teachers start the new school year off right with specific ideas for…

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  • Preparing for the First Day of School

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    Preparing for the First Day of School

    Discover great ideas on how to introduce yourself to your new middle grade or secondary students and their parents.

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  • Thinking About the First Day of School

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    Thinking About the First Day of School

    Excellent tips on how to set your first day goals and find your most effective teaching stance.

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    Establishing Trust

    The key to effective behavior management is establishing trust. This article details the key points to facilitating a…

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    Structure of learner-centered classrooms

    A description of learner-centered classrooms can be found on this page.

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    Offering Students Choices from Day One

    Here are some suggestions on specific choices to give your students.

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    Convey Acceptance

    This handy list of behavior management techniques will help you build trust and establish a positive environment in your…

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    Replace Fear with Trust: Teaching Advice

    In this excerpt from Teach Like Your Hair's on Fire, Rafe Esquith explains how to establish a sense of trust with your…

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  • You Are a Role Model: Teaching Advice

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    You Are a Role Model: Teaching Advice

    Learn how to be a good role model in this excerpt from Rafe Esquith's Teach Like Your Hair's on Fire.

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    Children Depend on Us, So Be Dependable: Teaching Advice

    Rafe Esquith, gives advice on being dependable in your classroom, in this excerpt from Teach Like Your Hair's on Fire.…

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    Variation of the Good Behavior Game

    This behavior management technique focuses on helping control students who thrive on acting out to gain peer attention.

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    Setting the Stage for Conflict Resolution

    Set the stage for good conflict resolution within your classroom with these quick lessons.

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    Title VI Grants: A Source for Educational Funding

    If you're looking for a source of funding for projects, consider Title VI Innovative Program Strategies grants.

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    Bibliography for Including Students with Disabilities

    Find the latest books and articles on inclusion.

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    Universal Design for Learning

    A definition of universal design for learning.

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    Fire in the Classroom: Teaching Advice

    This excerpt from Teach Like Your Hair's on Fire will introduce you to Rafe Esquith and his advice on being a successful…

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  • Intervention Strategies for Disruptions

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    Intervention Strategies for Disruptions

    Complete descriptions of a District Management Plan, a Crisis Team, and a Crisis Plan.

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    Catch Them Being Good: Additional Suggestions and Considerations

    Additional suggestions and considerations to go with the Catch Them Being Good behavior technique.

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    States with Corporal Punishment in School

    Corporal punishment is legal in 22 states. Would you support its use at your child's school?

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    Creating Opportunities When You Only Listen

    Taking the time to listen to your students is an extremely important part of your relationship with them. These tips are…

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    Helpful Bits of Advice from Veteran Teachers

    Veteran teachers share small bits of invaluable advice to make classroom life easier.

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