**Take back the classroom and make a positive difference in your
students' lives.
**
Many teachers today are facing problems and discipline issues they never
dreamed of when they decided to become teachers. Combine violence,
behavioral disorders, and downright defiant attitudes from students with
the age-old problems of bullying, poor attendance, and more, and the mix
is positively lethal. However, there are effective, positive
strategies for restoring order and turning the teacher-student
relationship into one of mutual respect.
Applicable to all grade levels, this comprehensive A to Z guide
addresses modern-day problems and practical solutions for establishing
an effective learning environment. Inside, you'll discover:
- The 17 fundamental tools of positive discipline
- Real-life stories of proven positive discipline strategies
- Suggestions for establishing and maintaining respectful, nurturing
relationships with students
- And much more!
"Overcome obstacles and get back to why you became a teacher in the
first place: to empower students with confidence, self-respect, and
resourcefulness."
**--Bill Scott, principal, Birney Elementary School, Murietta, Georgia
**
"An inspiring, information-packed book. All teachers--from those just
beginning to those with many years of experience--will find the tools of
positive discipline easy to use."
--Phillip Harris, Ed.D., director, Center for Professional Development
and Services, Phi Delta Kappa International