Include a variety of MPS professional development to enroll in through LMS, external sites offering PD and resources, and videos/books to further expand your school/classroom climate.
Overview of Universal Supports for a Positive Classroom Community
WI RtI Center Culturally Responsive Classroom Management Modules
Understanding Microaggressions module (WI DPI/ Dr. Newell)
Midwest PBIS Classroom Practices Modules
Missouri PBIS Classroom Practices Modules
University of Louisville Modules (select area of interest)
Jefferson County (Louisville, Kentucky) Public Schools Classroom Management Modules
Parent/Student Handbook on Rights, Responsibilities, and Discipline
Classroom Management During Centers (Teaching Channel)
Transitions Time Management (Teaching Channel)
How zero tolerance blurred the lines between schools and criminal justice
Why student voice is critical for managing discipline when schools reopen
These online learning tips will help parents prepare for a successful year, even if it is virtual
Teacher stress linked with higher risk of student suspensions / Does teacher emotional exhaustion and efficacy predict student discipline sanctions?
Respect: find out what it means to me... actually ask your students
In-school suspensions the answer to school discipline? Not necessarily, experts say
Schools are sending kids to virtual classes as punishment. Advocates say that could violate rights.
Chicago will limit when schools call police. Do changes go far enough?
Student voice is the most important one in the school (ASCD)
Five steps to a create a progressive, student-centric classroom
Praise improves behavior faster than criticism, according to a new study
8 ways teachers can support students' mental health during COVID-19 school returns
How novice and expert teachers approach classroom management differently
How unconditional positive regard can help students feel cared for
Why do we convince ourselves that students are misbehaving on purpose?
Let's stop assuming students are up to no good (PDF version)
I won't learn from you! Thoughts on the role of assent in learning
6 of 10 teachers experienced physical violence or verbal aggression during COVID
Guiding students to develop a clear understanding of their cell phone use
Teachers often cancel recess as a punishment. A growing number of states want to change that.
More police in schools are not the answer. It's up to educators to make schools safe.
4 proactive steps to avoid misbehavior from the first day of class on
How changing school's culture of discipline paves the way for inclusivity
A school replaced detention with mediation. The results are stunning.
What no one told me about "classroom management" as a new teacher
After I got shot, my school did nothing to save me from failure. I'm fixing that.
Preventing suspension: tackle discipline problems with empathy first
Improving student behavior in the classroom: lessons from a national study of training and support
School suspensions entrench disadvantage. What are the alternatives and how have they worked?
Habit stacking can help students transition to middle school
For students to get back to normal, they need support, not punishment
This teacher just gave a masterclass on helping kids regulate their emotions
Middle school is rough. Here's how Colorado's teacher of the year helps students find their voices
To help these school kids deal with trauma, mindfulness lessons over the loudspeaker
As a new school year begins, ensuring students feel a sense of belonging
5 research-backed strategies to reduce students' social anxiety
Stopping fights before they start: restorative practices in schools
PBIS Expert Instruction: The Teach by Design Podcast (multiple episodes)
ASCD Podcast- Prevention Interviews: A strategy for managing student discipline issues
This American Life: Is this working?
Mindshift: With classroom behavior issues on the rise, restorative justice offers solutions
Some books available on OverDrive through Clever
Invisible Classroom (mindfulness)- Kirke Olson
Better Than Carrots or Sticks (restorative practices)- Dominique Smith, Douglas Fisher and Nancy Frey
Fostering Resilient Learners (trauma sensitive strategies)- Kristin Souers and Peter Hal
Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Teaching and Learning- Sharroky Hollie
A Practical Introduction to Restorative Practices in Schools- Bill Hansberry
Courageous Conversations About Race- Glenn Singleton
These Kids Are Out of Control: Why we must re-imagine classroom management for equity- H. Richard Milner
Module 1 Engagement Using Opportunities to Respond
This module is focused on engaging students during instruction. When students are practicing the engagement is built-in. But when the teacher is delivering instruction it often is much more difficult to keep students’ interest. Teachers can use a variety of strategies and practices that provide students with opportunities to respond during instruction – thereby increasing their engagement.
Elementary Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ob0lPKWgrC8&t=10s
Secondary Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygz1537D3zw&t=3s
Module 2 Effective Instructional Feedback
This module is focused on providing students with feedback on their performance or behavior. Research is very clear that regular feedback is one of the most effective strategies we have in positively affecting student behavior. The keys are in providing feedback in a simple and consistent manner.
Elementary Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXquRmlTK28&t=7s
Secondary Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7OpIZVF_fU
Module 3 Building Positive Relationships with Students
This module is focused on building positive relationships with students. Research is very clear that students perform better when they believe the teacher genuinely cares about their well-being and success. It’s not about being best friends or being warm and fuzzy, it’s about communicating to students that you want the best for them and are willing to put forth effort on their behalf.
Elementary Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glOujhkgjtg&t=9s
Secondary Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_Crv_a9WoQ&t=492s
Module 4 Teaching School and Classroom Expectations
This module is focused on the development, teaching, and promoting of student expectations. School and classroom expectations start as the basic parameters we set for student behavior --things like respect for others and being responsible – but instruction requires more explicit examples of behaviors that clarify the expectations.
Elementary Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNzcSQDzpH0&t=11s
Secondary Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juTYP6TUmXo
Module 5 Creating a Positive Learning Environment
This module is focused on how teachers can create environments in ways that effectively maximize the probability of student success. Teacher have at least some control over scheduling, furniture, consistency, and proximity and can use these to create positive learning environments.
Elementary Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTUZiY18ufE&t=19s
Secondary Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcvCDF8RphA
Module 6 Effective Instruction for Behavior
In Modules 1 and 2 the focus was on how engagement and feedback are essential components of instruction. This module describes some other components of effective instruction for behavior. Fortunately, effective instruction for academics and behavior are absolutely identical in terms of the components that are essential to success.
Elementary Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKkw9Yg0YK8&t=6s
Secondary Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EnVgb6EOevw
Module 7 Using Prompts and Reminders
This module is focused on the teacher’s use of prompts and cues. In terms of having a positive effect on behavior, there is nothing more immediate than simply providing students with reminders. In fact, you probably use prompts more at the class level than you do for individuals. Think about all the times you put a finger to your lips, point to an expectation, or blink the lights to nudge students into appropriate behavior.
Elementary Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPOWLBx263c
Secondary Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOTomBa1CnM&t=5s
Module 8 Classroom Management Strategies
Previous Modules have discussed effective instructional practices, building relationships, and the instructional environment. In this Module the focus shifts to classroom management and discusses strategies for preventing problem behaviors within the classroom setting. All effective classroom teachers use some sort of management procedures to enhance student success.
Elementary Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdrduU_AVgE&t=5s
Secondary Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5jfAJsUu1k
Module 9 Escalating Behaviors
This module represents a bit of a departure from the previous modules as we shift our attention to students for whom the basis strategies we’ve discussed are often insufficient. The focus here moves to some special considerations necessary when student behaviors become highly emotional or escalate.
Elementary Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pjEB_r1diD8&t=7s
Secondary Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Egdz5_FXYQk
Module 10 Effective Responses to Common Misbehavior
There are no sure things when it comes to dealing with these challenging behaviors – nothing that works every time or for every student. However, there are strategies that are known to provide the highest probability of positive outcomes. These strategies will be the focus of this module with examples of disrespect, disruption, and non-compliance provided by JCPS teachers.
Elementary Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ozEr5oHTJM&t=7s
Secondary Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-4ExfGYPwc