Effective Classroom Management for Today’s Teachers K-12
3 credits / 45 hours
Instructor Katie Welch
Course Description
This course equips teachers and administrators with practical strategies to establish clear routines, create positive learning environments, and respond to behavior challenges with confidence. Participants will explore core principles of effective classroom management, including developmentally appropriate expectations, relationship-centered and equity-focused practices, and behavior prevention through strong instruction. The course emphasizes immediately applicable strategies such as teaching and reinforcing routines, using technology to support engagement and consistency, implementing positive behavior supports, applying de-escalation and redirection techniques, and using data and collaboration to strengthen classroom and school-wide culture and support student success
Price range: $285.00 through $580.00
Course Description
This course equips teachers and administrators with practical strategies to establish clear routines, create positive learning environments, and respond to behavior challenges with confidence. Participants will explore core principles of effective classroom management, including developmentally appropriate expectations, relationship-centered and equity-focused practices, and behavior prevention through strong instruction. The course emphasizes immediately applicable strategies such as teaching and reinforcing routines, using technology to support engagement and consistency, implementing positive behavior supports, applying de-escalation and redirection techniques, and using data and collaboration to strengthen classroom and school-wide culture and support student success
Course Objectives
Students that enroll in this class will...
Know
1. Identify foundational principles of effective classroom and school-wide management, including developmentally appropriate expectations, relationship-centered practices, and equity-focused approaches
2. Recognize the role of instructional design, routines, technology, and positive behavior supports in preventing and addressing behavioral challenges
3. Identify how data, collaboration, and family communication contribute to consistent and effective behavior systems across K–12 settings.
Understand
1. Explain how proactive management practices support positive learning environments, instructional effectiveness, and student engagement at both the classroom and building levels
2. Analyze the connection between instructional planning, classroom routines, and student behavior outcomes
3. Interpret behavior patterns and root causes to inform responsive and supportive decision-making
and Be Able To
1. Design, implement, and support clear expectations and routines that promote consistency within classrooms and across school settings
2. Apply positive behavior supports, de-escalation strategies, and appropriate technology tools to address behavioral needs and support staff and students
3. Use data, collaboration, and communication with families and support personnel to evaluate and strengthen classroom and school-wide management practices
