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Welcome to the Teaching with Valor Podcast. I’m your host, Don Fessenden, and today, we’re diving into one of the most common challenges teachers face in the classroom: How can I manage different behavior issues without losing instructional time?
Whether you’re working in an elementary classroom with energetic young students, a middle school where hormones are running high, or a high school with a diverse set of personalities, behavior management is a constant balancing act.

We’ve all been there. You’re halfway through an important lesson, things are flowing smoothly, and suddenly—a disruption. Maybe it’s a student acting out, maybe it’s two students engaged in an off-task conversation, or perhaps it’s a more significant issue that threatens to derail your entire plan for the day.
The big question is: How can you handle these situations quickly and effectively without sacrificing the learning time that’s so valuable?
Show Notes
For more information on this topic checkout the following resources:

• Responsive Classroom: www.responsiveclassroom.org - Resources on building classroom routines and creating a positive classroom culture.
• PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports): www.pbis.org - A framework for using positive reinforcement and intervention strategies.
• Teach Like a Champion by Doug Lemov: A practical guide to classroom management and instructional strategies.
• Edutopia – Classroom Management: www.edutopia.org - Articles and videos on effective classroom management techniques.
• Restorative Justice Practices: www.iirp.edu - Strategies for using restorative conversations to manage behavior and build accountability.

Stay tuned for more episodes, and remember, every student is unique, and every classroom can be a place where all students succeed. Keep teaching with valor!