This document discusses classroom management, which refers to the variety of skills and techniques teachers use to keep students organized, orderly, focused, attentive, on task, and academically productive. Effective classroom management directly impacts students' ability to learn and a teacher's ability to teach. It creates an environment conducive to learning by influencing student behavior to minimize misbehavior and maximize appropriate conduct. The primary goals are to support a safe classroom community where students can stay focused and on task to reduce distractions from learning.