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Do I Utilize Best Practices in My Classroom

The use of Best Practices is standard in most professions. Best Practices reflect the most current and effective strategies in a given field. As educators, we often receive district and/or state recommendations as it relates to curriculum. Often educators have little wiggle room as it relates to implementing district or school-wide curricula. However, we have provided a schmorgasboard of Best Practices for your review. Compare your present teaching practices to those listed. Pick and choose those you like. This is the perfect opportunity to shop till you drop. Browse, browse, browse. Select those that are a perfect fit. Discard those that are out of fashion. Enjoy this opportunity for guilt-free shopping. Everyone wins!

How Does ADHD Affect School Performance?

The school experience can be challenging for students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Students usually are identified only after consistently demonstrating a failure to understand or follow rules or to complete required tasks. Other common reasons for referral include frequent classroom disruptions and poor academic performance.
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Establishing a Positive Classroom Climate from the Beginning

According to research, students typically decide what kind of teacher you are and what kind of class it will be within the first 15 minutes of the first class. Here are some ideas to get the class off to a good start: Put the class name and number on the board before class so students can check if they are in the right room
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Discipline: One Size Does Not Fit All (Part II) The Solution is in the Process

In our previous issue, Dr. Johnson discussed challenges to effective disciplinary methods.
Here she discusses the solution process.

The process of youth and children becoming disconnected consists of at least four stages. These stages are investigating, drifting, recoiling and revolting. While all students may appear disconnected at times – someone who does not make the cheerleading team or breaks up with a girlfriend - only a portion will continue to escalate the stages of disconnection.