Learn how to keep your students on task and involved in learning.
Middle school students can present a challenge in terms of attention and behavior. Teachers often struggle to keep students in line and on task. In order for teachers to have control of their classroom, they must understand what issues their students face at this time in their lives and use techniques to get them involved in classroom learning and activities.
Classroom Management for Middle School is a 60-minute seminar that focuses on middle school classroom management strategies designed to help students succeed academically amidst their preoccupations with typical adolescent concerns about physical growth, maturity, and social issues. The strategies are designed to help students connect with your class, stay on task, and feel comfortable expressing their ideas in a safe environment.
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After viewing this seminar you will be able to:
- Identify issues important to middle schoolers
- Design classes to minimize the impact of this age group’s diminished attention span
- Use specific strategies to minimize disruptive behavior
- Use strategies that help students connect with their class
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About the Presenter: Suzanne Tingley
Suzanne Tingley began her career in education by teaching English in Paraguay, South America as a Peace Corps Volunteer. She was a high school and middle school English teacher and Department Chair for 10 years before becoming the Academic Dean at a private school. Returning to public education 5 years later, she served as an elementary school principal for 3 years and then became a superintendent of schools, retiring in January 2008 after 15 years in that position.
Tingley has published over 60 articles in education journals including seven Commentaries in Education Week, the education journal of record. One of her essays was included in The Last Word: The Best Commentary in American Education (Education Week Press 2007).
She is an adjunct professor for the State University of New York in the Department of Education Administration and was recognized by the university with an award for her “unique contributions” to the program. She is an “Outstanding Administrator Award” recipient, given by the New York State School Library Association. In 2007 she was named a “Woman of Distinction” by the New York State Senate. She has served on many boards, including the Board of Trustees of the local college.
She has taught many workshops and seminars and currently works as an education writer and consultant. Her book, How to Handle Difficult Parents: A Teacher’s Survival Guide (Cottonwood Press 2006) received very favorable national reviews and was praised by nationally syndicated columnist John Rosemond in his column shortly after the book appeared.
She holds a BA from The Ohio State University and an MS from the State University of New York at Oswego.
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Available in CD or print transcript format. The CD contains an audio presentation with PowerPoint and can be viewed on any standard computer equipped with Windows Media Player. Our CDs are not compatible with Macintosh computer systems. Presenter’s handouts are included as a PDF on CDs and in hard copy with transcript purchases. For a discount, you can receive both the CD and transcript in a convenient binder package. 
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Cost:
CD: $199
Transcript: $99
CD/Transcript: $249
