Practical advice and real-life examples help teachers understand and apply the principles of classroom management in their own classroom situations. Comprehensive, based on the most current research, and supported through the examples of thousands of teachers already using these techniques, this popular resource helps K-12 teachers implement effective classroom management methods. The emphasis is on creating classrooms where students feel safe because they know they are respected and supported by their teacher and peers-and where classroom behavior standards have been developed with and agreed upon by students. Through detailed case studies, examples, and descriptions of specific strategies, the book also examines instructional methods that support high rates of student engagement and methods for responding effectively to minor as well as serious and ongoing situations where student behavior disrupts the learning environment. Included are numerous Pause and Consider questions and activities to help readers master and implement the methods presented. The Eleventh Edition expands its emphasis on data-driven, research-based approaches to classroom management, including a new focus on how brain research and trauma-sensitive classrooms can inform our understanding of student learning and behavior.