There will always be problems in the classroom, and sometimes you can’t work on all of them at once. How do you decide which issues to ignore till later?…

Commanding Respect (Upper Grades)

Nathan Yoder December 13, 2022

In the upper grades, respect is tested in a new way as young people begin thinking on their own. We want them to choose to respect authority. We will discuss ways a teacher can command respect in…

Classroom Theater

Kyle Lehman December 13, 2022

Gail Godwin says, “Good teaching is one fourth preparation and three fourths theater.” This class will look at the similarities between teachers and actors and discuss ways to improve our craft.…

Classroom Culture

Verlin Miller December 13, 2022

What are some cultures that you don’t want in your classroom? What are some that you do? What are some tips to start out the year in a way to encourage a positive classroom culture?…

Communication in Specific Contexts

Ivan Martin December 13, 2022

All teachers at some point need to have difficult conversations with fellow adults: colleagues, authorities, peers. What are some things to remember when having those conversations? Session four of a…

Declutter

Nathan Yoder December 13, 2022

All teachers face potential for great amounts of clutter in their classroom. In this workshop we will explore practical ways for a teacher to stay organized, efficient, and decluttered in their…

Disorder or Discipline

Larry Martin December 13, 2022

Is my classroom disordered or disciplined? Children naturally crave structure and discipline, yet something keeps them testing the limits and pushing against the guidelines. My reaction to this will…