Jillyne Keene

1. Management Plan Jillyne Keene

2. Physical Arrangement Procedures Bulletin Board Smart Board/White Board Unit Vocabulary Bulletin Board Door Motivational Posters Inboxes Student Desks Motivational Posters Student Folders TeacherDesk Bookcase Computers Supplies Wall of Fame Work Table Files

3. Materials List Expect students to bring their own materials to class whenever possible. Student List Three-ring binder College-ruled paper Section dividers Pencils and pens . • Highlighters • Composition book • Silent reading book .

4. Materials List Ask students to donate supplies that everyone may use. Classroom List Coloring supplies Index cards Dry erase markers Scissors . • Glue sticks • Tissues • Anti-bacterial hand soap .

5. Classroom Procedures Create a self-regulating learning environment. Examples Students must place completed work in inboxes. Students must retrieve absent work from their folders. Students must complete absent work within 3 days. Students must arrange for makeup exams. .

6. Classroom Procedures Create a diversified learning environment. Examples Self-directed, independent learning anchor activities Differentiated learning modules Student choice of assessments and products Modified assignments .

7. Classroom Policies Minimize disruptions and distractions. Examples Only issue hall passes during individual activity time. Only dismiss students after they have cleaned-up. Prohibit cell phones and I-pods in the classroom. Prohibit food and beverages in the classroom.

8. Communication Methods Invite parent participation and feedback. Examples Send parents newsletters at the beginning of unit. Schedule conferences with parents as needed. Share student concerns and successes with parents. Post assignments on school website. Send parent surveys.

9. Communication Methods Invite student participation and feedback. Examples Give students syllabus at the beginning of year. Provide overview and checklist at beginning of unit. Share concerns and successes with students. Post assignments on school website. Give students surveys.

10. Classroom Motto Ask students to create a classroom motto. Examples “I Can Do Hard Things” “Dare to Soar” “Attitude Determines Altitude”

11. Motivational Strategies Use intrinsic motivation. Examples Reward students with homework passes. Express appreciation for positive behavior. Display students’ work on Wall of Fame.

12. Motivational Strategies Use extrinsic motivation. Examples Activate students’ prior learning. Prepare authentic performance tasks. Give students choices for assessments.

13. Behavior Expectations Ask students to create a classroom code of ethics. Examples Be respectful. Be prepared to learn. Be willing to try new things.

14. Behavior Expectations Ask students to create a hierarchy of consequences for violating the classroom code of ethics. Examples First offense: Verbal warning Second offense: Note sent to parent/guardian Third offense: Referral to administrator

15. Intervention Strategies Maintain students’ dignity. Examples Use “I” messages rather than “you” messages. Use guidance rather than criticism. Give students ownership of their behavior. Teach them how to be self-regulating. Address misbehavior in private whenever possible.

16. Sense of Community Help students connect with each other. Examples Conduct getting-to-know-you activities. Hold weekly class meetings to share ideas. Model appropriate behavior.

17. Sense of Community Divide students into learning teams and rotate responsibilities. Examples Team leader Team scribe Team technology specialist Team resource coordinator Team quality control specialist

18. Cultural Diversity Teach students to cherish diversity. Examples Conduct student surveys. Celebrate holidays from students’ cultures. Use examples and images from various cultures. Invite parents to share their heritages with students.

19. Management Summary Create a community of learners and leaders. Goals Establish safe environment. Celebrate student successes. Encourage student initiative and responsibility. Foster culture of acceptance. Model open and caring communication.