Association of Educational Publishers 2010 Distinguished Achievement Award This book contains the best concepts and teacher-tested strategies by the author plus new content. A special emphasis on the needs of new and struggling teachers includes practical actions for earning student respect and teaching them behavior management skills. The author also introduces a real-time coaching model and explains how to establish a schoolwide Assertive Discipline program. Section Becoming an Effective Classroom Manager Chapter 1: You Can Be an Effective Classroom Manager Chapter 2: Develop Your Teacher Voice Chapter 3: Hold High Expectations Section Developing Your Classroom Discipline Plan Chapter 4: Establish Rules Chapter 5: Determine Positive Support Strategies Chapter 6: Determine Corrective Actions Section Teaching Responsible Behavior Chapter 7: Teach Policies and Procedures at the Beginning of the School Year Chapter 8: Develop a Responsible Behavior Curriculum Section Utilizing the Behavior Management Cycle Chapter 9: Effectively Communicate Explicit Directions Chapter 10: Utilize Behavioral Narration Chapter 11: Take Corrective Actions Chapter 12: Teach Students to Manage Their Own Behavior Section Reducing Disruptive Behavior Chapter 13: Instructional Strategies That Reduce Disruptive Behavior Section Working With Difficult Students Chapter 14: Build Positive Relationships With Students Chapter 15: Develop Individualized Behavior Plans Chapter 16: You Can't Do It on Your Getting the Support You Need to Deal With Difficult Students Mentors, Coaches, and School Leadership Structures to Support Classroom Teachers' Behavior Management Efforts