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Managing the Cycle of Acting-Out Behavior in the Classroom
7 Steps for Developing a Proactive Schoolwide Discipline Plan: A Guide for Principals and Leadership Teams

This book provides the "what's," "why's," and "how's" for establishing an effective positive discipline program.This powerful resource presents a seven-step process to assist administrators and teachers in working together to develop and implement a practical and proactive schoolwide discipline plan:
 • Define the purpose of the plan
 • Establish schoolwide behavior expectations
 • Teach behavior expectations
 • Maintain behavior expectations
 • Correct problem behaviors
 • Collect and utilize data
 • Sustain the plan for the long haul.
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$29.95
"Should be mandatory reading for all who plan to enter the teaching profession. Colvin's proactive approach has transformed our schools into positive places for teaching and learning."

Carol Comeau, Superintendent, Anchorage School District, AK
Managing the Cycle of Acting-Out Behavior in the Classroom
The Successful Bartender: Putting People Skills to Work

This book is written for bartenders and servers of alcohol on how to prevent problem behavior in bars and how to defuse problems when they arise. The book is full of: practical strategies for bartenders to work well with people, details on what to look for to catch problems early, and effective strategies for defusing volatile situations. More...
$16.50
"This book addresses the long overlooked topic of customer behavior in the hospitality industry. I highly recommend that all owners, managers and those in personnel preparation require their staff to be familiar with the topics in this book.”

Zorah M Rose, Owner
Premium Pour Bartending School
Eugene, Oregon, U.S.A
Managing the Cycle of Acting-Out Behavior in the Classroom
Managing the Cycle of Acting-Out Behavior in the Classroom

Presents an insightful model depicting acting-out behavior in terms of seven phases. The characteristics of each phase are fully described using many examples. Strategies are then presented in detail for interventions that can be used for each phase. More...
$28.00
"Geoff Colvin is a pioneer in the field of behavior management. His effective strategies, based on years of research and practice, WORK. This book is a must-have guide for all principals and teachers."

Patricia McRae, Executive Director of Elementary Education, Anchorage School District, Anchorage, Alaska
 
The Effective Elementary Classroom: Managing for Success
The Effective Elementary Classroom: Managing for Success

Provides practical classroom management procedures for assisting instruction and keeping problem behavior to a minimum. This easy-to-use book provides the nitty-gritty details to teach effectively. More...
$19.50
"Geoff Colvin is one of the few professionals who can clearly articulate the relationship between quality instruction and behavior management. This book is a gem for teachers wanting to design their classrooms to maximize student learning and behavior control."

Drew Braun, Ph.D. Director of Curriculum, Bethel School District, Eugene, Oregon.
 
Rubric for Identifying Authentic Direct Instruction Programs
Rubric for Identifying Authentic Direct Instruction Programs

This new book co-authored by the founder of Direct Instruction, Zig Engelmann and educational consultant Geoff Colvin, articulates and illustrates most of the major principles followed in the development of Direct Instruction programs. More...
$19.50
"Direct Instruction programs have an impressive track record for producing significant gains in student achievement for all children. This book provides the reader with an understanding of the critical details involved in developing these effective and efficient programs."

Doug Carnine, Ph.D., Professor, University of Oregon