“The mind is a wonderful thing. It starts working the minute you’re born and doesn’t stop until you get up to speak in public.” -Roscoe Drummond

Things We Cannot Change Social factors Developmental factors

“Don’t let what you cannot do interfere with what you can.” -John Wooden Looking Within

What Makes an Effective Educator? Enthusiasm, conviction, confidence Clarity of personal ethics Respect for differences Genuine appreciation of people and their innate desires and abilities Willingness to try new things Flexibility

An Effective Educator cont. Patience to accept that change takes time Acceptance of mistakes Belief in the constant possibilities in life Ability to relate to students with honesty, warmth, and sensitivity

Effective educators also… Speak loud enough and use clear, simple language Are comfortable with short periods of silence Can cope with any conflict when it first appears

The 10 “Demandments” 1.Treat with respect & preserve dignity 2.Always do what is in the students’ best interest 3.Seek solutions 4.Model tolerant, patient, dignified, respectful behavior 5.Least intrusive intervention

Demandments cont. 6.Connect with students 7.Instill hope for success 8.NEVER do anything you wouldn’t want done to you 9.NEVER give up on a student 10.CATCH THEM BEING GOOD… A LOT!!! from

Who Will Be There? Assisting Amanda Wavering Winnie Precocious Pamela Held Hostage Hank Class Clown Clyde Tough Girl Tona Sharing Sasha Pee Pee Pants Paul Monopolizing Morris The Cool Click Ants in the Pants Annie –Your worst behaved student will have perfect attendance!

“Knowing is not enough: We must apply. Willing is not enough: We must do.” -Goethe

What Can We Do About That? Ideas for specific problem behaviors

“If you want to feel secure, do what you already know how to do. If you want to be a true professional and continue to grow…go to the cutting edge of your competence, which means a temporary loss of security. So, whenever you don’t know quite what you’re doing, know you’re growing.” -Madeline Hunter, 1987