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The Litany
“Give specialized instruction for the hard of hearing, the blind, the developmentally disabled, the
mentally challenged, and the gifted (and be politically correct while doing so); develop special
programs for at-risk students; build respect for the worth and dignity of the individual; do eye
testing; schedule inoculations; assist bladder control; maintain health records and age
certification data; attend faculty department/grade meetings; attend professional workshops;
work on an advanced degree; volunteer to supervise extra-curricula activities; participate in
fund-raising; collect money to rebuild the Statue of Liberty; stress the prevention of drug, alcohol,
and tobacco abuse; promote physical fitness and good nutrition habits; eradicate head lice,
scabies and other diseases; inculcate morals, ethics and values; maintain order and teach selfcontrol; provide pregnancy counseling; monitor restrooms, playgrounds, hallways, parking lots,
and the cafeteria; discourage food fights; break up fist fights; pray that there are no knife fights;
develop individual and civic responsibility; eliminate gender bias and sex discrimination; promote
ethnic and racial tolerance; develop an appreciation of other people and other cultures; protect
civil rights; help develop political know-how; teach sex education and AIDS prevention; provide
suicide counseling; give First Aid instruction; train students in pulmonary-coronary resuscitation;
teach the principles of free enterprise; teach management of money, property, and resources;
assist in career planning; develop skills for entry into a specific field; teach etiquette and
telephone manners; do job placement; serve hot breakfasts and lunches; dispense surplus milk;
teach driver training; stress bicycle, automobile, and pedestrian safety; keep up with the latest
educational trends and be ready to implement them; know the latest education buzz words; assist
with bilingual language development; instruct in speed reading; encourage metric education;
promote computer literacy; purchase enrichment materials with your own money; counsel
students with small problems; counsel students with major problems; protect student privacy;
communicate with parents; detect and report child abuse; follow due process procedures; unteach the four food groups; teach the pyramid and that broccoli is good; build patriotism and
loyalty to the ideals of democracy; instill an understanding of our country’s rich heritage; develop
the ability to reason; encourage curiosity and a thirst for life-long heritage; develop the ability to
reason; encourage curiosity and a thirst for life-long learning; develop skills and the use of leisure
time; promote a feeling of self-worth; teach pride in work; avoid religion; and teach reading,
writing, and arithmetic.”
-Carolyn Warner
“Remarkably Effective Classroom Discipline Strategies
That Work”
An analysis of three comprehensive studies produced a list of 228 variables
affecting student achievement. Classroom management was rated as the
most important variable to building and sustaining a high achieving
classroom.
Presented by Margaret Paladino
Educator , National Trainer and Presenter
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Teachers have the most difficult job in
america
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3500+ decisions a day- more than a surgeon
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Principals are unable to supervise
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50% teachers quit in 1st 5 yrs
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3 types of students
Always
Sometimes
Never
Self Control
how to maintain
a steady and
calm mental set
in situations
Classroom
Arrangement
Refocus
how to firmly,
but fairly, carry
out accurate
and timely
consequences
Unconditional
Positive Regard
how to build
and maintain
strong student
and teacher
relationships
how to arrange
the classroom
for max student
performance
5 Non
Regimented
Components
Teach-Tos
how to teach-to
and enforce
classroom and
school rules
and behavior
 Can be used immediately!
 Can stand alone
 Can amplify other programs
How Is Time To Teach
Organized?
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"application based, not theory based."
we are not a program but a philosophy with
research based, proven strategies
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Don’t stop using what is working for you
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- we makes other programs work better
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we don't add paperwork to their already
overflowing plates.
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Kids don’t care about what you know unless
they know how much you care- Madeline
Hunter
Authoritarian
Permissive
Authoritative
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Conflict is inevitable
Combat is optional
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For them AND us YAY!
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Teaching can only be stopped if you allow it
◦ What message do you want to send to your
students
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one of the most unchallenged assumptions is
that children come to school ready to behave
and willing to learn
Pacing and pressure of curriculum
Hey, what
unit are you
on in math?
Oh yeah,
I’m
starting
Unit 4,
you?
( ), I haven’t
even started
2 yet
Oh, I’m just
about there,
too.
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Abandon gimmicks and multiple warnings
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Calm is contagious silence is powerful
Push asides vs walk aways
Diffusers
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“nevertheless”
“probably so”
“I’m sorry”
“I understand”
◦ Your teaching is priority right now
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Write down a statement or two that students
would say that could be answered by a
diffuser. As a group have one share their
statement and someone else answer with an
appropriate diffuser.
“My pencil broke”- “I’m sorry”
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John Wooden
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Direct Instruction
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Posting the rules is not enough
◦ I do perfect imperfect and almost but not quite
◦ We do
◦ You do
“What I hear I forget
What I see, I remember
What I do, I understand” – Chinese Proverb
PRACTICE MAKES PERMANENT
Academics cannot be taught effectively without
Behavior in place
DANCING
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What behaviors are negatively impacting your
teaching? What “should” they know that
drives you crazy?
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Relationships Matter
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Contingent Interaction
◦ Praise for what they DO
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Non-contingent Interaction
◦ Interaction for NO REASON but interest
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Honeymoon period
◦ Both are important
Refocus
Form
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Eliminating 90% low-level behaviors
◦ Early intervention
◦ multiple warnings and repeated requests
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3 Classroom Integrity Questions (CIQs)
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Start Up vs. Shut down
◦ Commands lead to rebellion
◦ Respect encourages respect
Gestures/Physical prompts are powerful
wait time to comply
space
Flow Chart
Example A
TO vs TI
Example B
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‘If it’s not broke fix it”
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Teaching Power Position
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Membership Loop
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Margaret Paladino
 Time to Teach National Trainer
 margaretpaladino@timetoteach.com
 (704) 254-4663
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