This document is an introduction to a full-day workshop on creating respectful classrooms led by Barbara F. Adams, an educational consultant and trainer. The workshop covers communicating expectations to students assertively and respectfully, developing classroom discipline plans with rules and consequences, using positive reinforcement, and keeping records of student behavior. Attendees are encouraged to contact Barbara Adams for more details on the workshop.

1. Creating Respectful Classrooms Introduction to the full-day workshop Contact Barbara F. Adams Educational Consultant and Trainer for complete details barbarafadams@yahoo.com (585) 200-8769

2. Barbara F. Adams Educational Consultant & Trainer Guiding the Way to Success© barbarafadams@yahoo.com www.barbarafadams.com (585) 200-8769 Barbara F. Adams Educational Consultant & Trainer~Respectful Classrooms

3. Creating Respectful Classrooms Where Teachers Can Teach & Students Can Learn © Barbara F. Adams Educational Consultant & Trainer Guiding the way to success ©

4. Think back to a teacher who made you feel welcome in the classroom: How did she do that? What was his manner like? How safe did you feel in her classroom? How did he treat you and your peers? How did she react to misbehaving students? Barbara F. Adams Educational Consultant & Trainer~Respectful Classrooms

5. Communication~ 3 Basic Styles: Barbara F. Adams Educational Consultant & Trainer~Respectful Classrooms

6. Clearly communicates expectations to students Expresses disapproval of the specific, inappropriate behavior & immediately follows up with what is expected Does not jeopardize student’s rights Addresses inappropriateness of behavior while allowing student to maintain dignity The Assertive Teacher Barbara F. Adams Educational Consultant & Trainer~Respectful Classrooms

7. Knows the exact behaviors wanted and informs students of expectations Clearly and firmly communicates in a respectful manner Is centered, focused and exudes confidence The Assertive Teacher Barbara F. Adams Educational Consultant & Trainer~Respectful Classrooms

8. Teachers have a right to teach. Students have a right to learn. Barbara F. Adams Educational Consultant & Trainer~Respectful Classrooms

9. Hierarchy of Interventions Barbara F. Adams Educational Consultant & Trainer~Respectful Classrooms

10. Disciplining assertively and respectfully reduces the need for constant intervention, creating a classroom where~ Teachers Can Teach & Students Can Learn © Barbara F. Adams Educational Consultant & Trainer~Respectful Classrooms

11. Barbara F. Adams Educational Consultant & Trainer~Respectful Classrooms Disciplining Assertively & Respectfully

12. Effective discipline is a process that evolves over time. Seeking input, advice and support is a sign of strength and confidence, not a sign of weakness or lack of control. A vital part of an administrator’s job is supporting classroom management through dialogue with the teacher and through his/her presence throughout the building. Barbara F. Adams Educational Consultant & Trainer~Respectful Classrooms ALLIES~

13. The plan includes: Rules Disciplinary consequences Positive reinforcement Barbara F. Adams Educational Consultant & Trainer~Respectful Classrooms Develop & Post Classroom Discipline Plan

14. Barbara F. Adams Educational Consultant & Trainer~Respectful Classrooms Positive Reinforcements Use frequent praise. Be specific in noting the behavior that you are reinforcing. Choose rewards students like. Choose rewards with which you are comfortable. Never take rewards away as punishment.

15. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Barbara F. Adams Educational Consultant & Trainer~Respectful Classrooms Elementary Positive ReinforcementSome examples?

16. Severe Clause Any action that threatens the health, safety, or well-being of any person Willful disobedience Insubordination IMMEDIATE REFERRAL TO ADMINISTRATOR CALL OFFICE NOTIFY SECURITY Barbara F. Adams Educational Consultant & Trainer~Respectful Classrooms

17. Barbara F. Adams Educational Consultant & Trainer~Respectful Classrooms Secondary Rules~Example

18. Make plans available Follow up on sub’s notes of students who misbehave Enforce consequences Praise positive behavior ~ Be specific Barbara F. Adams Educational Consultant & Trainer~Respectful Classrooms Work with substitutes

19. Barbara F. Adams Educational Consultant & Trainer~Respectful Classrooms KEEP RECORDS! CLASS PERIOD _________________________________

20. So That Teachers Can Teach & Students Can Learn© FOR COMPLETE WORKSHOP DETAILS CONTACT: Barbara F. Adams Educational Consultant & Trainer (585)200-8769 barbarafadams@yahoo.com www.barbarafadams.com Barbara F. Adams Educational Consultant & Trainer~Respectful Classrooms Guiding the Way to Success ©