Classroom management is not simply the absence of discipline problems, but an intentional set of practices that promote a positive environment for all students. This course is designed to help school personnel organize andmanage the learning environment.  The course will provide ideas, strategies and emotional objectivity to promote learning in the classroom setting.

The participant will:

• Identify the characteristics of effective teachers
• Demonstrate the ability to develop effective rules and procedures
• Demonstrate an ability to implement appropriate discipline strategies
• Practice several effective classroom management practices that support a positive classroom environment. 

*** NOTICE ***

Griffin RESA reserves space in professional learning classes and workshops for employees of our member systems (Butts, Fayette, Griffin/Spalding, Henry, Lamar, Newton, Pike, and Upson). In the rare event when classes are full or overbooked, slots must be made available for employees of member systems.  Priority of class availability is as follows:

1. Certified personnel under contract with a member system or RESA
2. Classified personnel of a member system or RESA
3. Certified personnel under contract with a system that is a member of a RESA outside the Griffin RESA area
4. Personnel of a state agency
5. Presently unemployed persons from the Griffin RESA area seeking renewal of certificate
6. Personnel employed by a system that is not a member of a Griffin, such as private schools or agencies
7. Out-of-State personnel

The fee displayed for the class is the fee for personnel in categories 1 and 2. Personnel in categories 3 - 7 are subject to an out-of-area fee, when applicable. Please contact our office if you have questions about fees.