ED 122 Management Plan

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Part I: Classroom Organization

A: Physical (Desk arrangements, learning centers, small group work area(s),

computers, audio-visual or instructional equipment, and bulletin boards, etc.)

*Classroom drawing is attached on the last page

Welcome to my third grade classroom!

The moment my students walk into my classroom they will be surrounded by a

friendly and welcoming learning environment. The goal of my classroom setup is for my

students to have the best opportunities to learn as possible. My classroom is organized,

which will give my students stability in their daily classroom routines, procedures, and

ultimately their learning.

Once a student walks into my classroom door, they will see the unit bulletin board. Ithink this is important to have right when they walk in so that every student knows what

they will be learning about, as well as sparking interest for the subject. I also have

bathroom passes right by the door so that students do not need to disturb instructional

time when picking up and dropping off their passes. My

classroom has a large whiteboard in the front of the classroom

where each student can see it. This is where I would teach all

of my major lessons. This is also where the projector screen is

located so that when I incorporate media into my lessons, it

will be an easy transition. I have a rolling cart with a projector

and an ELMO so that I can easily roll it to the front of the

projector screen for multimedia presentations. There is a largerug for students right in front of the whiteboard for when I

have an especially interactive lesson where student will come up to the board often. This

will take less instructional time to have them seated close to the board, instead of having

them walk all the way from their desks to write on the board. I have the windows against

one side wall, and not in the front of the classroom so that students dont stare outside

when they should be paying attention to a lesson.

My students desks are arranged in groups of four. Each student has a view of the

front the classroom, where the majority of the learning will take place, as well as the back

of the room, where there are maps and other helpful tools which will be used during

lessons. I have my students in small groups to make cooperative learning and group work

easier. This is also a great way for students to get to know each other and form a sense ofcamaraderie. I plan on putting a lot of thought into where I seat students based on how

they learn and I will switch them often enough so that they get to work with all of their

classmates.

The teacher desk is set in a back corner so that I have my own space, but I can also

see each and every child as they sit in their desks. I will have a view of the entire classroom

and I will be able to catch any troublesome behavior and keep students on task. My desktop

has a computer for my personal use, along with a bell to get students attention and a turn-


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in basket for any student assignments. I also have a lot of space behind my desk for storage,

as well as a filing cabinet so I can keep track of each students progress. I have a G/C/F

(grade/copy/file) organizer so that I can stay on top of all important documents. Next to

my desk is a bulletin board, which has the lunch count and the weekly job listings on it.

Each day when my students walk into my classroom before the morning bell, they will find

their name on the lunch count board and pin it under which lunch option they want for thatday (you can also do this with magnets) this is also a way to do attendance without wasting

any class time. Each week, students will have a classroom job to do in order to teach them

responsibility. These jobs will be rotated each week and are posted on the bulletin board to

combat forgetfulness. Next to this bulletin board I have shelving for student supply and

craft/art supplies. This is where students can find any classroom items such as scissors,

colored pencils, mini whiteboards, and glue sticks.

The reading center is surrounded by bookcases, which will hold a wide variety of

books to make sure that each students reading level is represented. Series of books or

books by the same author will be in bins so that students can easily access them. This

section of the classroom is meant to be a reading sanctuary, and students will be expected

to keep their voices to a whisper in this section of the classroom. There are also a couplecomfy chairs in this area so that students can relax and read their books during sustained

silent reading time. Next to this reading area, I have the read aloud area. This has a rug for

students to sit on while the teacher can sit and read out loud. I also have an easel in order

to be able to write out words or do mini lessons that may be necessary. Above this reading

space, there is a bulletin board named, The Star of the Show. Each week one student will

be highlighted and they will get to bring in pictures, keepsakes, or other images to decorate

their board for their week. At the end of each week, the star of the show will give a brief

presentation of the board and their classmates will be able to ask any questions they have

about this person. The teacher will model this process the first week of school.

Next to this is the cooperative learning/ reading table.

This is where small groups can work with the teacher to work onareas that they might need special attention on. It also works

great for the teacher to differentiate instruction and work with

groups who are at relatively the same level or have the same

need. This gives students a chance to really get that extra

attention that they often need from their teacher. Next to this are

some student activity and workstations. The first is an animal

and plant center. During different units, I plan on having students grow their own plants, as

well as having small animals, fish, or even caterpillars turning into butterflies in this space.

Students will learn about different forms of life and how to care for it. The next station is a

world center. This is where there will be a globe, along with maps of the world, the United

States, and also the state that I will be teaching in. It will give the students a perspective ofthe world and will help them with geography lessons. The next station is a

computer/technology station. I think that incorporating technology into learning and

teaching is very important, so I want my students to have access to media to use in projects,

and presentations, as well as to do research on. There are also tons of education game sites

for students to go on during free time to practice math or reading skills. Above this station I

have the school rules as well as the classroom rules posted so that each student knows


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what is expected from their own behavior and so that they can be held accountable for

their actions.

On the next wall I have a wheeling cart with a DVD and a VHS player so that I can

incorporate media from previous years that I might not be able to find on the Internet. This

can be a great way for students to learn. Next, there is a long counter with tissues, a pencil

sharpener, a sink, as well as a drinking fountain for student use. Underneath this counterthere is a cubby for every student. This is their take home cubby, so everything that goes

into that cubby during the day is either homework, or something to take home to their

parents. They can also store any books that they are reading and borrowing from my

classroom to take home to read. All other student materials should be stored in their desk.

Each student will have a locker outside of the classroom to put any coats and backpacks.

Above the long counter there are many cabinets for my own storage. This is where I can

keep any supplies that I might need during the school day. Next to the

counter there is a trashcan and a recycling bin. I want to teach my students

the importance of recycling so having a bin next to the trash can is a good

reminder to students to stop and think if what they were about to throw

away could be recycled. Next there is a telephone for teacher and studentuse, and an intercom for any office announcements. I plan to have an

American flag hanging over this area, along with the pledge of allegiance,

so students dont feel embarrassed if they do not know the words.

I will make sure to have a clock in the back of the room so that I can see it while I am

teaching to make sure that I am on time, but also so that my students cannot see it while

they are focusing on learning. I hope that my classroom provides my students with a sense

of security as well as providing them with the best opportunities to learn. My classroom is

set up for the ultimate learning experience, now all it needs is a group of students who are

as excited about learning as their teacher is.

B. Operational

1. Record Keeping

Technology is becoming more widely used in schools and classrooms. Because of

this trend, I plan on recording all of my students grades on a computer system. All grades

will be recorded by subject, date, student, and specific assignment. By using this type of

system, I can easily enter grades as percentages, or as letter grades. At the end of each week

I will print out each students grades for that week and put them in their individual

portfolios so that I can easily access them. Printing them off at the end of the week will also

serve as a sort of back up system. Having these paper copies will help me if the computer

system ever crashes. Having the students gradesavailable at all times in these portfolios

allows students to keep track of their grades and take responsibility and ownership for

their learning. These portfolios will also be very useful during conference time. I can easily

pull out a students scores and grades to show their parents theirweekly progress. It will

also be helpful for me, as the teacher, to look at a students scores to determine what I need

to do in my instruction to cater to each of my students needs.


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2. Attendance and Lunch Procedures

My attendance and lunch procedures will be intertwined. I will have a magnetic

whiteboard right next to my desk with magnets for each student in my class. Each magnet

will have a student name on it. On this whiteboard I will have the lunch choices posted for

that day. There will be the lunch options that the school is offering, as well as a home lunch

option. Each morning, my students will get into the routine of coming up to this whiteboard,finding their name, and moving their magnet under the lunch option that they would like

for that particular day. This will be a classroom procedure that will be practiced. Each child

will be expected to move their magnet before the morning bell rings and class starts. I can

easily count up the number of lunches under each option to send down to the office as the

class starts their morning routine. This doubles as an attendance

procedure because I will easily be able to see who is not in my class, by

looking at who did not move their magnet. Of course, I will double check

to see if the students are actually not in class or if they just forgot to

move their magnet, especially during the first few weeks of school. This

allows me to take lunch count and attendance without taking any class

time away from my students, and it maximizes their learning time.

3. New Students

Being a new student can be a very scary experience, and it is the job of the

classroom teacher to help make their transition into a new classroom as easy and seamless

as possible. In the beginning of the school year, each student in my classroom will be a new

student to my class on the first day. To ease their transition into a new year and a new

teacher, I will send a letter home to the parents as well as to the students before the school

year starts. This letter will contain information on how to be successful in my class, along

with contact information, a list of needed school supplies, my classroom management plan,

a list of important dates to remember, and most importantly, my letter will say how excited

I am for the new school year to begin and to have each student in my class.On the first day of school, I will stand by the door and introduce myself to each

student who walks in with a smile. I will have nametags on their assigned desks so that

each student knows where to sit, and there will be a fun assignment for the students on

their desk for them to complete. I will make sure that my classroom is a welcoming and

safe environment so that each and every student feels at ease on their first day in a new

class.

For new students that enter my classroom throughout the year, I will be sure to

make this transition as easy as possible for them. Before they arrive in my classroom, I will

prep my class for having a new student. This will be a great way to have a discussion about

what it might feel like to be the new kid or how they could help this new student feel at

home in our classroom. On the day that the new student arrives, I will already have a deskset up in my room for them with a nametag on it. I will give them a folder of handouts of

classroom rules and procedures that the rest of the class talked about in the first weeks of

school. I will be sure to go over these rules with the student and it might even be helpful to

review this with the whole class if some students need some reminders of what is expected

of them. I will be sure to make the new student feel at home in my class by doing activities

that will let them be involved in the class and meet their new classmates. I will also make

sure to remember that this is a new student, and that they need time to acclimate to a new


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class. I will continue to help them and to remind them of the rules and procedures when

necessary until they have had enough time to get the hang of my classroom. I will make

each new student feel special and safe in my classroom so that they can learn and grow to

their fullest potential.

A place for everything and everything in its place.-Oxford Dictionary of Proverbs

4. Classroom Order

The best way to keep your classroom orderly is to make sure that there is a place for

everything in your classroom and that each student knows where everything should go. I

would do this by labeling. There would be labels on drawers, bins, and storage containers

that say exactly what is contained in them. This way students can find what they need, as

well as able to put everything back into the correct spot. Things that will be in labeledcontainers can range from art supplies and game pieces, to books and worksheets.

I will also be sure to give students enough time at the end of activities or at the end

of the day to make sure they put everything that they used away. Each student will be

expected to keep track of everything they borrowed from a labeled bin, and to put each

item back into the correct bin.

As the teacher, I will make sure that I am very orderly and organized in my

classroom. I will keep my records, lesson plans, and supplies where I can access them easily

and where they will not be lost. I will make sure that my classroom is organized. By

displaying my expectations for order and organization with my own actions, my students

will see the modeled expectations and follow my lead. If the teacher is organized, then their

students are more likely to be organized as well.Another way to keep order in my classroom is to keep a daily schedule visible to all

students. Having a daily routine is very important in an organized classroom, but daily

specials, such as gym class, or music/art, schedules are often different from day to day. This

is why I would have the schedule for the day posted so that each student knows what to

expect for the day and knows what they should be doing. This schedule will be in the same

spot in the classroom everyday so the students know exactly where to look. A spot on one

of the whiteboards in my classroom will be reserved for this schedule. This will minimize

confusion and help facilitate easy and smooth transitions between subjects and activities.

5. Student Desks

My students will be expected to keep their desks clean and organized. I will teachthem strategies on how to keep their desks as organized as possible, such as having

notebook and folders on one side, and books on the other. I will also require each student

to have a pencil case inside their desk to keep all of their pencils and other loose items. This

keeps the amount of lost items at a minimum as well as makes it easier to keep their desks

clean.

Each day my students will be expected to keep their desks clean.

They all have take home cubbies, so everything in their desks should be


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what stays at school. Everyday, before lunch and recess, my students will need to clean

their desktops. Everything that they might have used in the beginning of the day must be

put away in its correct place. The only thing that should be on the top of their desks will be

their planners. When they are at recess, I can check to see if their parents signed their

planners. This is just one way that I will use to communicate with parents. Students will

also be required to clean their desktops at the end of each day before they are able to leavemy classroom. I expect each student to be able to take care of his or her own space. I will

also set aside a few minutes of class time once a month (or every time the students move

seats) to do a big clean out of desks. This is where students can go through everything and

throw away stray papers or scraps. This cleaning process should not take long because my

students are expected to have their desks clean and organized everyday. Being organized is

very important and it will teach my students to take care of their own belongings and be

responsible for their own space.

6. Displaying Student Work

Displaying the work of your students is a very important aspect of a welcoming and

supportive classroom community. Every classroom should be a reflection of the studentswho learn in it, and this can be done by displaying students work both inside the

classroom, either on bulletin boards or hanging from the ceiling, as well as out in the

hallway. Having their work put up for everyone to see allows students to have pride in

their effort. Seeing their work gives them a sense of accomplishment and is a great

motivation technique to use in the classroom. Although I believe putting up students work

is important, the decision will ultimately be left up to my students. I will be sure to tell my

students ahead of time if I plan on displaying their work, and if a student does not want

their work displayed for some reason, then they can simply draw a small X by their name.

Displaying student work not only gives the classroom a sense of community, but it also

increases student enthusiasm and gives them satisfaction in their work.

Part II: Disciplinary Policies and Professional Ethics

A: Disciplinary Policies

1. Establishing Rules and Expectations

Classroom rules and expectations should be explained on the first day of school. I

will sit my students down and have a conversation with them about what kind of behavior I

expect out of my students and why these are so important. I think that having them discuss

the reasons behind my rules will help them see why they are relevant. In my classroom Iwill have my own set of rules and expectations that I will expect each of my students to

follow. I will keep this list short, and positive. In my classroom, I will call my rules,

expectations because these are things that I expect each student to do. My classroom

expectations are as follows:

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4. Stay on task5. Try your best

Each of these expectations are important, and I will go over each one with the students so

that they understand what each expectation entails. Many students might not understand

what be respectful would mean, and explaining this and having discussions with my

students is very important for them to be able to take responsibility for these expectations.I will also have my students create their own class expectations. I will guide their

discussion and help them blend their answers, but I want my students to be the thinkers

and decide what their own expectations for themselves and their classmates will be. This

allows students to take personal responsibility for their actions, and gives them a sense of

power over their classroom experience. These student expectations, as well as my teacher

expectations will be posted on my classroom wall, as a constant reminder of what behavior

should be like in my classroom.

I will also have the school rules posted in my room. I think

that this is important because a school is a community, and it is

important to obey the rules of the school in addition to the rules of

your individual classroom. These school rules set the expectationsfor every child no matter where they are in the school. These rules

are the same in the classroom, on the playground, and in the

lunchroom, and every staff member should know these rules so that

they are able to enforce them. This will give the students a sense of

consistency, and they will always know what is expected of their

behavior while they are in school.

2. Consequences

With every rule or expectation, there are consequences. In my classroom there will

be positive and negative consequences. Negative consequences will be dispersed because

of classroom or school rule infractions or misbehavior, and positive consequences orrewards will be given out for following both classroom and school rules.

My classroom behavior will be monitored by a clip system. Each students name will

be on a clothespin and each childs clip will start on the green section of the clipboard each

day. The clipboard has a green section, a yellow section, an orange section, and a red

section. The students will need to move their clip if they misbehave or break the rules of

my classroom. The yellow section is a warning. If the student moves their clip to yellow,

they know they have broken a rule and have gotten a warning to change their behavior.

The orange section means that the student will need to fill out a think sheet. Student will

have to sit at the back table until they have finished filling out this sheet. A think sheet has

three questions on it that force the student to think about their behavior and how they

could fix it. The first question asks them what their behavior was. The second asks them toexplain why this behavior is not acceptable in the classroom. The third question asks the

child to describe what they can do next time. In this section they can describe how they can

change their behavior or how they can handle a certain situation better next time. The red

section of the clipboard, or red zone is reserved for more serious infractions. If a student

has to move their clip to this section, then they loose their recess time. This is always based

on severity of the misbehavior. If the student needs a break from the classroom to cool

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are ready to rejoin my class. Multiple red zones in a day result in contacting the parents. I

will only involve the office as a last resort. I believe it is the classroom teachers job to

handle his or her class and the principal and office staff are a last resort for behavior issues,

and should be reserved for crisis of extreme behaviors.

Schools often have set consequences for their rules, and I will abide by those in my

classroom. If it is a school rule that a student gets a detention or a demerit if they arecaught texting in class, then it is my obligation to follow through on the determined

consequences. My classroom will also work together to earn class points. This creates a

sense of community and unifies the class towards a common goal. Once the class has

reached 100 class points, then they will earn a reward of their choosing. The class will be

able to vote on the class reward that they would like out of the options

that I give them. Some options will be a class party, pajama day, or extra

free learning time. If the class as a whole is misbehaving or breaking

classroom or school rules, then they will loose some of their class

points. This also works for positive consequences and reinforcement.

The entire class can earn points for good behavior and following

classroom or school rules. This way they are reinforced for their goodbehavior and get rewarded with something that they want.

Another way that I will give positive consequences to my students for following my

classroom expectations as well as the school rules is to give out behavior bucks. I will give

out these bills when I see a child following the rules and exhibiting positive behavior. This

will reinforce the behavior that I want to see in all of my students. When a student gets a

behavior bill, they will write their name on it and then put it in the behavior bank. At the

end of each month, I will draw three names from the behavior bank and the winners

receive prizes. This will motivate the students to follow expectations, as well as gives each

student something to strive for individually. This system is a great way to reinforce positive

behaviors and reward students for being start students.

3. Student Disrespect

Disrespect will not be tolerated in my classroom. Each student will know this

starting from the first day of school. One of my classroom rules is be respectful and we

will have a discussion about what exactly being respectful entails. My students will know

what is expected of them and that disrespectful behavior will not be allowed in my class.

Student disrespect to other students, other teachers, or to myself will be handled swiftly

and fairly. I will start out by saying, that was very disrespectful, and it is NOT ok. I will

then have the student fill out a think sheet, describing their disrespectful actions or

comments, why this behavior is unacceptable, and then how they could have handled

things differently or how they will change their actions for next time. This allows the

student to reflect on their behavior, and realize that disrespect is not tolerated in myclassroom. After the student has filled out the think sheet, they will be expected to verbally

apologize to whomever they were disrespectful to. This could include other students (even

the entire class in certain instances), other teachers, or to myself. They will be expected to

make an apology for their actions and then say why they were wrong. This strategy of

handling disrespect will allow my students to realize quickly that my classroom does not

tolerate disrespectful behavior, and it will decrease the amount of this disrespect in my

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4. Student Conflict on the Playground

School rules and policies are very important for playground conflict. Each child must

be treated fairly regardless of what classroom or grade they are in. Schools should have

policies in place for what to do in the instance of a playground conflict. If a fight breaks out

on the playground, the first step is to remove all of the other students from the scene. Oftenthere will be students who are watching the fight, and removing

them from this danger zone is important. Have one of the students

run and get the authorized personnel who are designated to handle

crisis and physical behavior. Next try to calm the students down. Do

not try to solve the problem until both parties have had enough time

to cool off. Only after the students have calmed down can you try to

problem solve any further. If there is a conflict on the playground

that does not involve physical aggression, separate the students and give them time to cool

off, and then problem solve with them after they have had time to settle down. Keeping

each student safe on the playground needs to be a priority for all teachers and staff.

Students should know the playground rules that are put in place to keep them safe. Thereshould also be a school wide consequences for rule breaking on the playground so that

each teacher or staff member can be fair to each student.

5. Motivation

Good motivation techniques in the classroom can help students reach their full

potential and learn to the best of their abilities. Motivation helps to combat instances of

students not getting their work done, or not trying to get their work done. It also helps to

combat students inattentiveness. Motivation can successfully keep students on task

throughout the school day. One way that I will keep students motivated is by using a lot of

verbal inspiration. I will do this by using my words to encourage students and make them

feel good about their work. Kind words can do a lot to boost a students self esteem. I willbe sure to verbally tell a student if I like what I see. If they are working really hard and

staying on task, I will tell them that I am impressed. If I see them doing something positive

in the classroom, I will verbally tell them that I like their behavior. This will not only

continue to encourage the students who are doing well, but it will also promote positive

behavior in other students because they want the verbal recognition from their teacher.

Another motivation technique that I will use in my classroom is putting stickers on

students nametags. Every student will have a nametag on their desk, and every time that I

see this student following directions really well, or being a great helper, or if they get a

100% on a test, they will get a sticker. Once the student surrounds their entire nametag

with stickers, they get to choose a prize. Prizes can be things like fun erasers, pencils, or

notebooks. This will increase the childs motivation to be on their best behavior, to followthe classroom expectations, and to do their best academically.

I will require my students to get their planner signed by their parents every night. I

do this as a great way to get parents involved, and also to make sure that each of my

students takes out their planner each night to make sure that they finished all of their

homework. Every day, before my students head out to lunch, they will leave their planners

on their desks open to the previous day. I will give each student a sticker if they have their

parent or guardians signature in their planner. If a child gets a sticker for every day of the


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week, then they will get to choose a small prize, like a pencil or fun eraser. Students will

also have the option of putting off their rewards for larger prizes. For example, saving up

25 stickers would reward the child with a one-on-one lunch with their teacher. This will

really motivate kids, and helps to bridge the communication gap between teachers and

parents.

Another motivation technique that I will use in my classroom is awards. I havealready touched on behavior bucks and these rewards can be very motivating to students.

Awarding class points is also a great motivation technique for the entire class. This helps

the whole class work together as a community and work towards a common goal. This

motivates students to follow class expectations, be on their best behavior, and do their best

academically.

6. Classroom Disruptions

Classroom disruptions will be handled quickly and fairly. Learning time is extremely

valuable and disruptions take away from the rest of the class learning opportunities. Each

minute is a precious opportunity to learn. If a student is being disruptive in my class, I will

deal with the problem as quickly as possible so as not to take away learning time from therest of my students. If a student is being disruptive, I will calmly give them limited choices.

One choice will be to stop the disruptive behavior and join the rest of the class, and the

other choice will be the consequence choice. The usual consequence will be to sit for five

minutes at the back table where they wont disrupt the rest of the class. I will be sure to

follow through on the consequence choice if that is what the student chooses. If a student

has a certain behavior that is constantly disrupting the class, like blurting out answers

instead of raising their hand, I will require the student to come in for a recess academy.

This is simply a 3-5 minute session where I will have the student come in during the

beginning of their recess time to practice the skill that is disrupting the class. This will be a

quick lesson and it will include a lot of positive encouragement. This is meant to be a

learning experience for the child and to fix the disruptive behavior without using valuableclass time.

7. Tardiness

Tardiness in my classroom will result in a tardy slip, and

students will be expected to make up any work that they may have

missed if they do not have a valid excuse for being tardy. A parent

note or a note from the office is a valid excuse, but they will still

need to make up the work that they missed. Class time is very

valuable, and if a student misses due to tardiness, then they will be

expected to come in and make it up either during their free time,

recess, or even after school. I understand that things come up, andtardiness happens, and I am willing to work with students with what they have missed. If

the student does not have an excuse for tardiness three times in one week, then a call home

will be necessary. Parents should know if their child is not getting into the classroom on

time and missing precious class time. I can also talk to the parents about how to fix the

situation. Maybe leaving earlier for school is necessary, or having rewards at home for

tardy free weeks. Making it to school on time is of the utmost importance and I will be sure


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to help my students in any way that I can. My class will start with the bell and any missed

work will need to be made up.

8. Cheating

Cheating will not be tolerated in my classroom. In the beginning of the year, each of

my students will sign a no cheating agreement. This agreement will be explained anddiscussed in detail so that each student knows what the consequences for cheating are and

why cheating is wrong. If I see a child cheating I will give them a zero on the assignment or

test. After the initial cheating instance, I will call home to the parents to explain the

situation and explain why their child received a zero. The child will also have to write an

apology letter explaining why cheating is wrong, and what they can do better in the future.

For the first cheating offence, I will give the child the opportunity to retake the test or the

assignment for half credit. My students are still young and make mistakes.

This will be a learning experience for them, and I dont want one zero to

weight down their entire grade. This is why the first offence has the option

to retake for half credit. If they are ever caught cheating again, then there

will be no option to retake to test, quiz, or assignment, and they will have tocall their parents themselves to explain what they did. They will also have

to write an apology letter to the principal, explaining what they did and

why it was wrong.

9. Parent/Guardian or Principal Involvement

I believe that parent or guardian involvement is very important when dealing with

student misbehavior. They might have insight into why their child is acting out that I never

would have known otherwise. I also think that it is important for the classroom teacher to

work together with the parents or guardians to work towards a common goal for the

student. Parents will be notified if their child cheats, and also if they have multiple tardy

slips in one week. Other types of behavior problems that are persistent will also result in aparent notification. When parent/teacher conferences roll around, the parents should

never be surprised by anything the teacher says, especially with behavior issues. The

teacher should always be in contact with the parents or guardians and they should work

together to help the child in any way possible.

Principal involvement in student discipline issues should be reserved for extreme

circumstances. It is the classroom teachers job to control behavioral issues in his or her

own class, and principals should only be called for major issues. Principals have a lot to

worry about, and they should not be called into every classroom every time there is a

behavior problem. I would involve my principal if there was ever a crisis in my classroom

where my students are in danger. I would also involve my principal if a particular student

has had repeated problems that are detrimental to other students learning, but I wouldonly involve the principal after I had tried many interventions myself. Teacher should be in

charge of their class. Students respect their teachers much more when they see them

handling classroom problems on their own instead of constantly relying on their principal.

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1. Professional Behavior

I will always maintain a professional behavior while I am in school. Teachers are

held to very high standards, and I will always uphold my responsibilities as a role model, a

caretaker, and a teacher. Parents need to trust that their children are in good hands during

the school day, and I will always be professional and respectful to show them that I am a

very trustworthy teacher. I will always dress appropriately, andeverything that I say will be professional and suitable for the situation.

School is a place for learning, and that will be my ultimate priority as a

teacher. Everything I say or do should be to improve my students

learning and time in school. I will attend all professional meetings, and I

will always strive to do my best. I believe that teachers are life long

learners, and I will continue to learn as much as I can throughout my

career.

2. Lounge Gossip

I will not participate in any lounge gossip, whether it is about other teachers or

students. Gossip is not professional behavior and I will not participate in degrading ortalking about others. I think that the only instance where it is alright to talk about an

individual student is if you need help or ideas on how to make their learning experience

more productive or successful. Teachers have great ideas and it is wonderful to share these

plans with others. Talk among teachers should always be professional, and I will personally

not participate in any gossip if it occurs.

3. Colleague Disagreements

There will always be disagreements and differences in opinions in the workplace. I

understand this and I will always remain professional even if I do not see eye to eye with a

coworker. Compromise and understanding are great strategies to satisfying disagreements,

and I will always remember to respect my colleagues even if we have differences of opinion.Even if I might disagree with a coworker, I will only bring it to the attention of the principal

if I truly believe that my coworker is being detrimental to a students learning and the

situation is very serious. Every teacher has different ideas and different preferences of

teaching, and some methods may differ from mine, but I will still respect my colleagues and

I will never stop searching for new and interesting techniques and strategies that will

benefit my students.

4. Principal Disagreements

I understand that I may not agree with everything that my principal says or believes,

but I will always stand by him or her on their decisions. I will support my principal in any

way possible, and do whatever I can to help. If a disagreement occurs, I will voice myopinion, when I feel it is necessary, in a very professional and non-confrontational manner.

I will always respect and adhere to the final decisions made by my principal and I will

always value their opinions and knowledge.

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1. Student Sharing- Discussions and Presentations

Appropriate behavior during student sharing time will be discussed at length in the

beginning of the school year. This falls under the classroom expectation of being respectful

so each student will know what behaviors are acceptable, and what is not allowed in my

classroom. Students sharing can be informal, like during classroom discussion, or formal,

like during student presentations. All students will be expected to listen to each of theirclassmates opinions or presentations, and be respectfuland kind towards their classmates.

Inappropriate or disruptive behavior will not be tolerated. Each of my students will know

what their behavior should be during student sharing from day one, and I will expect them

to follow this classroom expectation. It is very important to me that my students feel like

their classroom is a safe place where they can share their thoughts and ideas, and in order

for my class to feel safe, my students will have to follow my expectations for respect. This

way each of my students can feel comfortable in my classroom, and everyone will be more

willing to share their ideas.

2. Classroom Jobs

Having the responsibility of a classroom job will help teach my studentsaccountability. I have many jobs that will help teach my students responsibility, as well as

allow them to contribute to our classroom community. I will have all of my jobs listed on a

job chart. Each students name will be on a clothespin. Each week, I will move each

clothespin over one space to the right. This way, there is no confusion on

who has what job, or whose turn it is to do a certain job. It is a simple

system that will be easy for me and my students to use. Before school

begins at the beginning of the week, I will change everyones name on the

job chart. Each students name gets moved one place to the right.These job

assignments will be the same throughout the entire week. Each student

will have a job every other week. My student jobs that I will have in my

classroom are:

Lunch manager: This student is responsible for putting up the lunch menu optionsfor the next day. This job is done at the end of the day, and the student is also

responsible for putting all of the student magnets back in place.

Line leader: This student will be responsible for leading the classroom line to allspecials, lunch, and recess. This student will be expected to demonstrate correct

hallway behavior.

Lunch carrier: This student is responsible for carrying the bin of cold lunches orlunches brought from home, down to the lunch room each day.

Date manager: This student is responsible for putting up the correct day, month andyear on the board at the end of each day. This way, when students come in the next

morning the date will already be correct. This helps students because they will

always know where to look to find the correct date, which eliminates the need for

them to ask. This helps save valuable learning time.

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Pencil manager: This student is responsible for sharpening all classroom pencils atthe end of each day.

Point recorder: This student is responsible for recording all class points that areearned and writing them on the board. This also helps with this students math skills.

Garbage collector: This student is responsible for picking up any visible trash that ison the ground at the end of the day and disposing of it in the trash can.

Recycle inspector: This student is responsible for making sure that there are norecyclable items in the trash, and no trash items in the recycling bin.

Light manager: This student is responsible for turning off the light every time theclass leaves the classroom for lunch, recess, specials, and at the end of the day.

Zookeeper: This student is responsible for feeding any animals that we may have inthe classroom and making sure that the animals have water throughout the day.

This job will also include watering plants that we have in the classroom during any

plant unit.

Messenger: This student is responsible for running messages to the office, nurse, orother teachers.

Librarian: This student is responsible for making sure that the books in the libraryarea of the classroom are neat and on the shelf.

This is a representation of what my classroom job chart will look like and how the jobs will be

rotated. (Based on a 25 student classroom, but can easily change to accommodate more or

fewer students).

Lunch

Manager

Off Line

Leader

Off Lunch

Carrier

Off Date

Manager

Off

Board

Eraser

Off Pencil

Manager

Off Point

Recorder

Off Garbage

Collector

Off

Recycle

Inspector

Off Light

Manager

Off Zoo

Keeper

Off Messenger Off

3. Free Time

In my classroom, free time is a reward for staying on task and finishing your work.

Every student will have opportunities for free time throughout the school day, but only if

they finish all that needs to be done. This is a great way of motivating students and keeping

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them on task. I will always have the tasks that my students are expected to accomplish

written on the whiteboard. Once they have finished every task that is written on the board,

then they can have some free time. I use free time as a fun way to continue the learning

experience for my students. Students will have many options to choose from during free

time, but they will all be educational options that are used to support their learning. Free

time options will include independent reading, word sorts, literacy centers, math centersand games, science centers, social studies centers, and educational games that are specific

to a certain learning area. All of these activities will be fun for my students so that free time

will be an exciting reward, but at the same time their purpose is for my students to

continue learning. Sometimes I will control free time a bit by limiting the subject that my

students can work on. For instance, if we are in our math portion of the school day and

some of my students have finished their math worksheet or homework, for their free time I

might require them to play a math game or go to the math center because that is the subject

that we are working on in class. If my students have free range of what subject they want to

use their free time for, I might tell certain students to work in a specific subject area

depending on what they need work on. Typically, my students will get to decide what

subject area they would like to spend their free time doing. It is important to rememberthat each free time activity is educational and will help my students to continue to develop

their learning.

4. Field Trips

I believe that field trips are wonderful learning opportunities for my students and I

hope to be able to take them on as many as possible. They allow students to learn in fun

and new ways and to connect what they know to real life examples. My students will

always know the rules on field trips. The day before we go on a field trip, the class and I will

have a discussion about appropriate field trip behavior. My students will know that all

school, and classroom rules will still apply on the field trip. My students will be

representing the school on these trips and they need to act, dress, and speak appropriately.This will be discussed with my students prior to the trip so that each student knows what is

expected of them.

Field trips also involve a lot of parent communication. One month before the

planned field trip, I will send home a letter to the parents explaining the logistics of the

planned trip. This letter will explain where we will be going, what we will be doing there,

and why it is be beneficial to their students learning. I will also ask for

parent volunteers at this time. If a parent has a problem or questions

about the field trip, they will have ample time to talk to me about them.

Three weeks before the scheduled field trip, I will send home the

permission slip that needs to be singed by the parent or guardian. This

slip needs to be returned to me at least three days before the trip so that Ican accurately plan for the trip and also find a place for students to go if

they will not be coming on the field trip. These students will most likely be

joining another classroom for the period of the day that the rest of the

class will be gone. If the field trip requires money from each student for bus fares or for

admission fees, I expect this money to be returned with the signed permission slip on a

minimum of three days before the scheduled event. If a family is unable to pay for the trip

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believe that every student should have the same opportunities regardless of monetary

limitations.

5. Homework

Homework is an important extension of classroom learning and is practice for my

students to work on their skills. For my third grade classroom, students will haveapproximately 20 to 30 minutes of homework a night. This will teach them responsibility

and also will get them ready for the rigorous homework in higher grades. My students will

be required to spend 20 minutes independently reading a book of their choice a night. This

will not only help with their fluency and comprehension abilities, but reading for 20

minutes will also help their stamina as well. Reading is an important foundation and should

be practiced on a daily basis. Students will also have spelling words to work on to make

sure that they are ready for our Friday spelling tests. Other homework will consist of what

the student did not finish in class. If students stay on task and finish their work during the

time that I give them, then they will not have additional homework on those days.

Occasionally, I will give students worksheets or other homework if I observe that they need

more practice with specific materials. Homework is an opportunity for students to practicewhat they have learned in class. It also teaches them responsibility and builds their work

ethic.

Homework from the previous night will be due when the morning bell rings. I will

have a turn in basket on my desk and every child is expected to put any worksheets or

other assigned homework in this basket. This is a great way for me to stay organized, and

also helps give my students a reminder to turn their work in.

Homework is expected to be turned in on time for full credit, unless

there is a valid reason why it is not completed. Each day that an

assignment is late will result in one point docked from their

assignments grade. I only take off one point because my students

are still young and are learning how to handle the responsibility ofhomework. I want to teach them the importance of turning in their

homework on time and keeping track of their own work.

6. Handing In and Passing Out Papers

Each of my students will know exactly where to turn in any papers from the first day

of school. I will have a turn in basket on my desk and this is where students are expected to

turn in homework, in class work, permission slips, projects, and any other assignments that

need to be turned in. This way, I can keep track of who has turned things in, and it is a great

way for me to stay organized. It will help me to keep all papers in one place and I will not

loose any students assignments. Each student will know exactly where to turn in their

papers and this stops any confusion about how to turn in homework, tests, etc.To keep myself organized, I will have a G/C/F (grade/copy/file) organizer so that I

can stay on top of all important documents. Once my students have turned in their

assignments, I will separate them and move them into my grade drawer on my G/C/F

organizer. Once I have graded all of these papers, I will put each paper in my students take

home cubbies. My students will know to look there for any of their graded work, and they

can take them home to show their parents. If I am passing back a test, I will pass them out

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students and answer any questions that they might have. Any other papers, such as

announcements or permission slips, will also go into the take home cubbies. Each student

will know to look in their cubbies and make sure that they take these important papers

home. I will always tell my class when I have put a paper into their take home cubbies so

that they know to look for them.

7. Bathroom Procedures

My students will be advised to use the restroom before they come to school in the

morning, and also to use it at lunch or recess so as not to take away from their learning

time in class. I will never keep a child from using the bathroom. If they have to go during

class time, they need to check the bathroom pass and see if it is available. This does not

require any interruptions because the passes will be very visible by the door to my

classroom. There will be a pass for the boys bathroom and for the girls bathroom. Each

pass is a labeled clothespin so that the students can clip the passes onto their shirts in

order to lessen the chance of forgetting the pass in the bathroom. If the student needs to

use the bathroom during quiet work time or free time, then all they have to do is go and clip

the pass onto their shirts and come up to me. They do not need to ask verbally because thiscould interrupt other student learning, especially if I am working with a small group. They

will stand next to me quietly holding the clip to their shirts, and all they need is a simple

nod of the head from me for permission. I want to know where each of my students are in

order to keep them safe so this is why I require my students to ask for my permission.

If I am in the middle of a lesson, the bathroom procedure will

start off by the child visually checking to see if the bathroom pass is

available. If it is then they will silently give me the bathroom sign in

sign language. This is a simple sign that all students can memorize

easily. You make a fist with your hand, and then put your thumb in

between your middle and pointer finger. Then you rotate your first

from left to right. If I see a student signaling this sign to me I willknow that they are asking my permission to use the bathroom. This

way they do not disrupt the class or my teaching. If it is a good time for the child to use the

restroom, then I will give a silent nod towards that student. If it is not a good time to use

the bathroom, instead of a nod, I will respond by holding up my fingers to signify how many

minutes to wait. If I am explaining an assignment, I might want the students to wait to use

the bathroom until after I have finished explaining. In this instance I would hold up two

fingers towards the student to signify that I would like them to wait two minutes. After the

two minutes and I give the student a nod, then they can go get the bathroom pass and use

the restroom.

8. Getting a DrinkStudents should have plenty of breaks during the school day to get a drink so they

should not need to quench their thirst during class time. This takes away from their

learning. I will let my students know from the first day of school that getting a drink should

be done before school starts, during lunch, or at recess. I will allow my students to bring

water bottles into school but these must be kept in their take home cubbies. Students can

go and get a drink from their water bottles during any free time or independent work time

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and use the drinking fountain, like if they are dehydrated or if they are having coughing

trouble. In these types of instances, getting a short drink from the water fountain would be

alright. I just dont want my students to use getting a drink as an excuse to get out of the

classroom or get out of doing an activity. This is why I will prefer my students to get drinks

at designated times during the day.

9. Hallway Behavior

I think that appropriate hallway behavior is very important,

because I do not want my class to disrupt student learning in other

classrooms. I will have four simple rules for my class to follow in the

hallway. These rules are:

Zero voices (mouth closed, and no noise) Arms at your sides (If students have trouble with this, I will have them clasp their

hands behind their backs)

One straight line (to keep track of all students) Eyes forward (less chance of a behavior problem)

If my students follow all of these rules, they will get class points as a reward. If some of mystudents are struggling to follow the hallway rules, they may need to come in for a short

recess academy to review the proper behavior. I can also award stickers to certain students

nametags if I see exceptional hallway behavior.

10. Dismissals

Dismissals happen several times each day for lunch, recess, specials, and at the end

of the day. It is very important to have procedures put in place so that these dismissals and

transitions run smoothly. For each dismissal for specials, I will have students get

everything that they need (i.e. sneakers for P.E. etc.) and stand at their desks quietly. Once

each student is ready and standing at their desk, I will have students start lining up at the

door by tables. The table who is entirely quiet first, gets to line up first so this is anincentive to get ready and quiet as quickly as possible. Once my students are ready and

exhibiting appropriate hallway behavior, then I will walk them to their specials. For recess

and lunch, students will need to make sure they have everything that they need, such as

lunches, coats, hats, gloves, boots, etc, and their desktops need to be clean. This is a great

way to keep my classroom clean and for students to keep track of their belongings. Before

they leave for lunch and recess, they will put their planners on top of their desks so that I

can check them for parent signatures. Then they will line up by the door by tables, just like

how they are dismissed for specials. Once my students are showing the correct hallway

behaviors, I will bring them to lunch and recess. Dismissal at the end of the day is very

similar to lunch and recess dismissal. Students will get their books and homework that

needs to go home, and everything out of their take home cubbies. They will need to clean

their desktop, and make sure that their classroom job is done. Once they are completely

ready to leave, they will stand at their desks and wait to be dismissed by tables. The table

that is quiet and ready first will be released first. These students will then line up by the

door, hand me their exit slips, and go to their lockers to pack up. I will dismiss tables until

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transitions are crucial pieces of classroom management, and it helps students to stay in a

mindset of learning and respect.

Differentiation Policy

Differentiation is a very important aspect to any successful classroom. Differentiatedinstruction means that the teacher provides students with multiple ways to receive

information, or content, as well as different ways to process that information, as well as

how they show that they understand the information, or product. Each child is different

and will need different ways of learning so that they can perform to the best of their

abilities. Differentiation is so important because every child has different interests and

backgrounds that affect their learning. It is the teachers job to give each student a way to

learn that will help them to succeed. Advanced learners may become bored without

differentiation. They need to be challenged and given support to raise their self-efficacy.

Struggling learners might need extra help or accommodation. The might need different

ways to process the information. Teachers need to provide students with varied

opportunities in content, process, and product. The teacher also need to plan, organize,

facilitate, and manage differentiated instruction. Teachers need to provide the scaffolding

that each child will need to be successful. Understanding that each child is different and will

learn in different ways is key to being a successful teacher.

1. Struggling Learners

Some students may need some extra assistance or scaffolding to be successful. I will

be sure to provide that for any student who needs it. I will always be willing to go the extra

mile for my students and I will make sure that each student is learning and being successful

in my classroom. When teaching struggling learners I will make sure to be very clear on

what the students must know. I will also help the students to set appropriate goals forthemselves and then provide the scaffolding needed to help them reach these goals. I will

also be sure to plan my teaching using many different modes such as visuals, audio, and

hands on activities. I also think that it is important to tell your students that you believe in

them, and I will be sure to do that in my classroom. If some

students in my classroom have IEPs then I will be sure to

cater my instruction to their needs. I know that being a

teacher means being flexible, and I will be sure to make my

instruction differentiated for these students. My goal will

always be for each of my students to reach their highest

potential.

2. Advanced Learners

Some of my students will need to be challenged more than usual to reach their

highest potential. For my advanced learners I will not simply give them extra work, but I

will give them different work that is going to challenge them and make them better

learners. I will raise the expectations so that advanced learners are competing with their

own potential instead of with the norm. If the level of challenge is right, then I will need to

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and challenging work with fun and joy so that learning is still an enjoyable experience. For

every student in my classroom I will have folders in alphabetical order so they are easy for

the students to find. Inside these folders, there are some differentiated activities and work

for my students to do. They might be extra work in a subject area that they need more work

on, or they might be an opportunity for them to dive deeper into a subject that they are

interested in. This will help my struggling learners, and advanced learners, as well as mymiddle ground learners. These folders will always be stocked with differentiated materials

for my students to work on in order to continue growing in their learning.

Parents

Parent communication and involvement will be a very important aspect in my

classroom. I always want my students parents to know what is going on in my classroom

and how their child is doing. I believe that it is very important to keep up this constant

communication with parents so that my students can grow and learn in the best way

possible. Parents can always contact me, and I will do my very best to answer any

questions that they may have. I will be a very accessible teacher and I am willing to work

with parents in order to give their children the best learning opportunities possible.

1. Communication

Communication with parents is a key aspect of any successful classroom. Parents

need to know what their child is doing during the school day. I will always be willing to

communicate over the phone, through email, or in person. I understand that many parents

are very busy, so I will make sure that I respond promptly to any questions or concerns

they may have regarding their childs schooling. I will start off communication with parents

before the school year starts. I will send home an introductory letter explaining a bit about

myself, and how I run my classroom. I will also give them my contact information so thatthey will know that I am always willing to correspond with them. During the first week of

school, I will call each household of my students to talk with each parent briefly about one

great thing that their child had done that week. Opening with a positive phone call will

show the parents that you are always willing to communicate, and it starts off the year on

good terms. I will also be able to communicate with parents via my blog.

I will set up a blog to explain to parents what we will be studying in

class that week and what the planned homework is. I will also update

this site with important information that parents need to know such as

filed trip information or permission slips. Having this blog, and

updating it often, allows parents to get a glimpse into what their child

should be learning in school, and it should help keep all parentsinformed about school wide news as well.

2. Conferences

I will prepare for parent conferences throughout the year as part of my daily routine.

I will record student grade on my online system and print them off at the end of each week

to put in each students folder. These folders will be used during parent/teacher

conferences. In addition to these folders, I will keep a record of student projects and


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participation to show parents. I will make sure to keep track of the benchmarks and

standards that each student has met and each that they need work on to show parents the

progress that their children are making. Parents will also be able to see what assignments

their children did not complete or did not turn in.

I will always start off parent conferences on a positive note. I will tell them

something good about their child and what I am proud of them for. Each child is special,and their parents should know that. I will then go over test scores, and grades with the

parents and share with them notes that I have taken on their students progress and

abilities in each subject area. If a student is struggling in a certain area, I will share with

parents what solutions we have tried and what has worked and what has not. I will then

tell them my plans for their child and what methods I will try to improve their

understanding. After explaining grades and standards, I will talk to parents about things to

work on. Every child has something to improve on, and this is when I will discuss this with

the parents. This could be something very small, or it could be a problem that has been

occurring in the classroom. I will finish each conference by asking the parents if they have

any questions for me and I will answer them to the best of my ability. I will thank the

parents for coming and remind them that if they have any questions of concerns they canalways contact me. Conferences are an important aspect of being a teacher and they should

be taken seriously, and prepared for well.

Teachers who love teaching, teach children to

love learning.

Documents

ED 122 Management Plan