Teachers give the highest marks to this bestselling classroom management guide—and now it’s better than ever! Developed by Tim Knoster, a behaviour expert and former teacher whose in-demand workshops have inspired thousands, this new edition is the friendly how-to book educators need to increase desired behaviour in today’s K–12 classrooms. The second edition weaves in timely new guidance for teachers implementing multi-tiered systems of support in tandem with positive behaviour interventions and supports (PBIS), though it’s still a great resource for teachers in more traditional school settings. With the time-efficient, research-based strategies—relayed with humour and vivid examples—teachers will unlock the mysteries of student behaviour, prevent disruptions to learning, and support better outcomes for every student.

HOW-TO STRATEGIES THAT HELP TEACHERS:



Successfully use multi-tiered systems of positive behaviour support
Decode the motives behind students’ behaviour
Develop rapport with students while maintaining appropriate boundaries
Establish clear expectations for behaviour in the classroom
Reinforce expected behaviour throughout the day with positive supports
Skilfully redirect inappropriate student behaviour
Apply proven Tier 2 RTI strategies with students who require additional supports
Use individualized, intensive Tier 3 strategies with students who pose special challenges


PRACTICAL MATERIALS:

Helpful tip sheets and classroom management tools, including an Expectations Planning Matrix, Behavior Progress Report, Behavior Contract, and more.