Proactive Classroom Management, K-8

Dr. Louis Denti, a former special educator and administrator, is currently the Lawton Love Distinguished Professor of Special Education and Director of the Center for Reading Diagnosis and Instruction at California State University, Monterey Bay. His research focuses on student behavior, special education, inclusion, and literacy. Lou has dedicated his life to helping those who struggle to learn. Educators across the country have benefited from his research, publications and presentations. In 2009 he delivered the keynote address at the annual meeting of the Ohio School Speech Pathology and Educational Audiology Consortium and received the organization's Annie Glenn National Leadership Award. The award is named for Annie Glenn, wife of former astronaut and Senator John Glenn, and an adjunct professor in the Department of Speech and Hearing Science at Ohio State University.

Introduction Preface Quick Glance Part 1: Proactive Teaching and Student Empowerment 1. Proactive Teaching 2. Boundaries 3. Teacher Self-Esteem 4. Teaching and Rewarding Responsible Behavior 5. Responsible Instruction 6: Nine Features of Effective Classroom Management The IeAM System Data Collection Classsroom Procedures and Routines Checklist Teacher Classroom Management Self-Check School Behavior Checklist Class Meeting Cooperative/Collaborative Learning Conflict Resolution Classroom Manager Roles Part 2: Activities to Promote Positive Classroom and Student Behavior Website Resources Appendix

"This text offers all sorts of practical ways to promote student well-being and learning." -- Sandra Moore, High School English Teacher "A child-centric toolbox for educators wanting to empower students, manage behavior, and get to the important task of delivering quality instruction." -- Darron Laughland, Education Coordinator "This book is practical, easy to read, and focused on the 'real' world of the classroom. The author recognizes that teachers have different teaching styles and allows them to choose what will work with their personality." -- Donna Adkins, First-Grade Teacher "This book will show teachers how to empower their students to become lifelong learners, and capable adults with the best possible future." -- Renee Peoples, Third Grade Teacher "This book is well researched and has a good variety of strategies that are clearly written and can be implemented easily." -- Sandi Phair, Second Grade Teacher