Develop first week of school activities to establish effective classroom management for the year to come with this professional development workshop for secondary educators who teach middle school students in grades 6, 7, 8 and high school students in grades 9, 10, 11, and 12.  

This first week of school professional development PD includes:

• Four video lessons that provide clear and easy to follow steps
• Slide deck for every lesson
• Course workbook to accompany each lesson featuring growth mindset journal prompts, action steps, 3 quick wins to implement now, and key takeaways 
• Workbook supplements include a classroom sign and resources to help you create seating charts and seat numbers and plan your professional wardrobe.

Here is the content and viewing time for each professional development lesson in Module 4, Mastering the First Week: Making First Impressions Count: 

Lesson 1: Establishing Authority Quickly and Communicating Boundaries (26:31, video run time)
Step 1: Dress Professionally to Convey Authority 
Step 2: Stand Tall and Make Eye Contact
Step 3: Speak In a Strong, Clear Voice
Step 4: Use Movement Intentionally
Step 5: Stay Calm and Collected
Step 6: Be Your Best Professional Self

Lesson 2: Communicating Clear Rules, Procedures, Expectations, and Consequences (26:34, video run time)
Step 1: Eliminate Uncertainty Whenever Possible
Step 2: Introduce and Explain the Classroom Rules
Step 3: Teach Procedures for Daily Routines
Step 4: Clarify Expectations for Behavior and Academics
Step 5: Explain Consequences and Use Reinforcement Strategies

Lesson 3: Practicing and Reinforcing Rules, Procedures, and Expectations (15:55, video run time)
Step 1: Model and Practice Expected Behaviors
Step 2: Strengthen Authority Through Consistency
Step 3: Reinforce Authority by Connecting to Your Classroom Rules
Step 4: Reinforce Expectations with Positive and Corrective Feedback
Step 5: Maintain Consistency and Adapt as Needed

Lesson 4: Building Trust and Respect from Day One (17:00, video run time)
Step 1: Foster a Positive Classroom Environment
Step 2: Show That You Care About Your Students as Individuals
Step 3: Communicate with Transparency and Fairness
Step 4: Encourage Student Voice and Ownership

*NOTE: An internet connection is required to view the videos*

This is Module Four in a multi-module classroom management professional development course for secondary teachers. The modules work as stand-alone mini-courses or workshops or you can complete them in order for a complete professional development course.  

The other modules in this series include:

Module One: Stepping Into Your Teacher Leadership Role with Confidence

Module Two: Setting Clear Rules, Procedures, and Expectations

Module Three: Designing the Learning Environment for Success

You can save money by purchasing the Classroom Management Professional Development BUNDLE that includes all four workshops and trainings!

All course content and resources are based on my real-life experience teaching middle-grade and high school students as well as on my work teaching pre-service and in-service teachers at the university level. I have spent a little over a year creating the classroom management course I WISH someone had given me when I started teaching! ❤️

✏️Questions? Please don’t hesitate to reach out!✏️
You can post in the Q&A or email me at LouelGibbonsResources [at] gmail [dot] com