The Responsive Classroom approached to teaching and learning fosters safe, challenging, and joyful classrooms and schools, K-8. This approach consists of practical strategies for bringing together social and academic learning throughout the school day. Components of the program included in this upcoming set of workshops include: • Morning Meetings (greeting, sharing, activity, news and announcements • Rules and logical consequences • Social conferencing • Classroom organization • Introduction to the first 6 weeks of school outcomes: • Increased social skills and academic engagement • Establishes positive classroom climate • Increases learner investment and interdependence • Decreases disruptive behaviors Targeted Audience: Middle school & classroom teachers, Admin. & TA’s

The Responsive Classroom approached to teaching and learning fosters safe, challenging, and joyful classrooms and schools, K-5. This approach consists of practical strategies for bringing together social and academic learning throughout the school day. Components of the program included in this upcoming set of workshops include: • Morning Meetings (greeting, sharing, activity, news and announcements • Rules and logical consequences • Social conferencing • Classroom organization • Introduction to the first 6 weeks of school outcomes: • Increased social skills and academic engagement • Establishes positive classroom climate • Increases learner investment and interdependence • Decreases disruptive behaviors Targeted Audience: Elementary classroom teachers, Admin. & TA’s

The Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Program is a safe, non-harmful behavior management system designed to aid professionals in the management of disruptive and assaultive people, even during the most violent moments.

The Nonviolent Crisis Intervention program is a safe, non-harmful behavior management system designed to aid professionals in the management of disruptive & assualtive people, even during the most violent moments. It has been developed & taught by the Crisis Prevention Institute, a training organization devoted to training staff in the safe management of potentially violent individuals. *CPI re-certification is to take place annually. In order to maintain certification, participants are required to complete a refresher course annually per policy of the Johnston Public Schools. *Participants are eligible for CPI refresher courses no earlier than 6 months before & no later than 12 months after their certificate expiration date per the policy of the Nonviolent Crisis Prevention Institute.

What teacher behaviors distinguish effective classroom managers from less effective managers? Research has shown that Effective Group Management is not maintained solely by establishing rules and procedures. A combination of instructional considerations (lesson design) and managerial considerations (in-class teacher behaviors) must also be included. What do effective teacher managers do to keep students actively involved, accountable, and prevent boredom? What are the strategies of effective teacher managers who minimize student misbehavior? Come to this workshop for some answers and ideas. (AFT ER&D workshop) Audience: Teachers; Administrators pK-12

The responsive classroom approach to teaching and learning fosters safe, challenging, and joyful classroom and school, K-8. This approach consists if practical strategies for bringing together social and academic learning throughout the school day. Components of the program included in this upcoming set of workshops include: • Morning Meeting • Rules and Logical Consequences • Classroom Organization Outcomes: • Increase social skills and academic engagement • Establishes positive classroom climate • Increases learner investment and interdependence • Decreases disruptive behaviors Targeted Audience: Elementary, Middle, classroom teachers Administration & Teacher Aides

The anti-social actions of a small but powerful number of students in school not only put their own academic success at risk, but also threaten the learning environment for everyone. This course presents research on emotional and behavioral problems of students who consistently act out. Participants will learn strategies to reduce and/or prevent the accordance of disruptive or dangerous outbreaks. In accordance with the Board of Regents, this workshop will address professional development focusing on personalization. (AFT ER&D workshop) Administration & support staff are welcome.

This workshop is designed to provide a foundation for comprehensive research-based practices in establishing an environment for optimum learning. Teaching and learning is not limited to the classroom or to the classroom teacher. Cafeteria, playgrounds, and hallways also need to be safe and orderly environments. Creating and implementing a clearly defined set of rules and procedures is key to promoting optimum performance of not only the students, but also the faculty and staff. This workshop series will incorporate an interactive format with opportunities for participants to read, discuss and work with other colleagues to share ideas for establishing positive learning environments in all areas of our schools. (AFT ER&D workshop) Audience: All levels; teacher aides; teachers