Assertive Discipline: Positive Behavior Management for Today's Classroom

Lee Canter

ISBN 10: 1935249231 ISBN 13: 9781935249238

Publisher: Solution Tree, 2010

Synopsis

The fourth edition of Lee Canter?s teacher-tested classic Assertive Discipline® addresses how to become a successful classroom manager, set high expectations, and teach responsible behavior. The best concepts and strategies from the previous edition, as well as those from Classroom Management for Academic Success, have been validated by teachers and incorporated in this book.

In addition, new content guides first-time and struggling teachers through a step-by-step model for teaching students behavior management skills and how to develop a strong ?teacher voice? to earn the respect of today?s students.

The author introduces a real-time coaching model designed to provide teachers with immediate feedback and a deep understanding of how to implement Assertive Discipline® strategies into daily practice. He also explains how to establish a schoolwide Assertive Discipline® program.

Benefits

Assertive Discipline® explains:

• How to become an effective classroom manager
• How social developments have redefined the teacher?s role
• The benefits of using a proactive approach to help students succeed
• How to strike a balance between establishing a disciplined classroom while building trusting and caring relationships with students
• How to create a classroom discipline plan
• How to teach students the discipline plan
• How to motivate the majority of students to behave appropriately
• How to involve parents and administrators to support the most challenging students
• How to use the Real Time Classroom Coaching Model
• How to establish a schoolwide Assertive Discipline® program

About this title

About the Author

Lee Canter is a world-renowned expert on classroom management. His acclaimed Assertive Discipline® program has been the gold standard in the field since it was first published in 1976. Lee continues to develop cutting-edge coaching and training focused on establishing safe and orderly school environments that support closing achieve¬ment gaps. Known as one of the most dynamic speakers and trainers in education today, he has keynoted count¬less conferences and has been a frequent guest on noted television programs including The Oprah Winfrey Show, the TODAY Show, and Good Morning America. Cofounder of Canter and Associates, Lee has written more than forty books and training programs for educators, including Assertive Discipline®, Parents on Your Side®, Succeeding With Difficult Students®, The High-Performing Teacher, and Class¬room Management for Academic Success. In addition, he is known for developing one of the most successful distance learning master s programs for educators. Lee and his staff have trained more than one million teachers worldwide in his Assertive Discipline programs. Lee earned a bachelor s degree in history from California State University, Northridge, and a master s degree in social work from the University of Southern California.

Review

Lee Canter s update of Assertive Discipline is both comprehensive and visionary. He has refined time-tested management concepts while at the same time provided a powerful new model for enhancing teacher s pedagogical skills. --Robert J. Marzano, author and CEO of Marzano Research Laboratory

The 4th edition of Assertive Discipline should be required reading for all new teachers and for more experienced teachers who would like to improve the management of their classes. With its real examples and Lee Canter s classic and thoroughly enjoyable straight from the heart style, this book is a one-of-a-kind read. --Dave Levin, cofounder of KIPP Schools

The original Assertive Discipline changed the way I managed my students behavior and helped me create a positive classroom environment. This new, updated edition takes teachers into the 21st century and helps them set their students up for success. Lee Canter s approach works. --Janet Robinson, Superintendent, Newton Connecticut Public Schools

The 4th edition of Assertive Discipline should be required reading for all new teachers and for more experienced teachers who would like to improve the management of their classes. With its real examples and Lee Canter s classic and thoroughly enjoyable straight from the heart style, this book is a one-of-a-kind read. --Dave Levin, cofounder of KIPP Schools

The original Assertive Discipline changed the way I managed my students behavior and helped me create a positive classroom environment. This new, updated edition takes teachers into the 21st century and helps them set their students up for success. Lee Canter s approach works. --Janet Robinson, Superintendent, Newton Connecticut Public Schools

Edition details

• Publisher: Solution Tree
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1935249231
• ISBN 13: 9781935249238
• Binding: Library Binding
• Language: English
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 163