Teachers enrolled in this course will...

Know

1. unique ways to prepare for a new school year.
2. procedures for keeping good relations with parents.
3. the characteristics of effective behavior managers.

Understand

1. how to promote positive classroom behavior and maintain a discipline policy.
2. how to differentiate work using a variety of new techniques.
3. how to handle challenging situations in the classroom.

and Be Able To

1. Reflect on parent-teacher communication and employ a variety of new ideas.
2. evaluate current management strategies and implement new ideas from forums and class readings.
3. motivate students with a variety of new tools and resources.