If 20 years of serving educators has taught us anything, it’s that a return to the fundamentals of sound practice is always a worthwhile pursuit. As schools and teachers enter into a new school year marked by uncertainty and the ever-present possibility of sudden change, this foundational approach feels especially relevant.
In this spirit, the IRIS Center has just posted one new module and completed significant updates to two others that personnel in schools and districts can use for professional development and personalized learning. And, yes, these resources emphasize a back-to-basics method.
Classroom Behavior Management (Part 1): Key Concepts and Foundational Practices (revised module) lays the groundwork for setting up a classroom behavior management plan, covering topics like creating a positive climate, a structured classroom, culturally sustaining practices, and more. New “Returning to School” boxes address unique issues related to the transition back to in-person learning (e.g., the effects of grief, trauma, and anxiety on student behavior). The module also provides a brief overview of rules, procedures, consequences, action plans, and crisis plans, with more in-depth information on these topics to be found in the modules below.
Classroom Behavior Management (Part 2, Elementary): Developing a Behavior Management Plan: (revised module) A companion to Part 1 and specific to [...]