Educator's Network Inc.

Oftentimes, parents in the underserved communities are absent from the school scene. For whatever reason, parents are often too busy, too involved with other priorities, or just lack interest. Parents should know the name of their child's teacher, what grade the child is in and what the child has received for homework. If we want to produce competent students, parents must exemplify competent behaviors. Teachers and administrators should not only hear from parents when their children are at risk of academic failure. It is the job of the parents to stay abreast. It will inevitably take all stakeholders, parents, students, and community members to develop and inspire our kids.

Well it's that time again, when teachers "lay down the law." But in all seriousness, there is no time like the present to institute your classroom management methods in order to ensure successful instruction. Focus attention on entire class. Don't talk over shatter. Silence can be effective. Use a softer voice so students have to listen to what you are saying. Direct your instruction so that students know what is going to happen. Give students non-verbal cluse. Engage in low profice intervention of disruptions. Make sure classroom is comfortable. Move arount the room so students have to pay attention more readily. Monitor groups of students to check progress. Share some of your success stories and strategies with us.

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