This newly updated fix it manual by an award-winning educator and classroom management coach targets student disruptions and teaching inefficiencies that eat up instruction time. This realistic reference helps teachers solve behavior and classroom management problems on the spot, so time is spent educating rather than disciplining. Written primarily for those teaching in grades 6-12, Ultimate Classroom Management Handbook provides succinct, specific answers--plus backup plans--to the discipline problems and classroom management issues that plague all teachers. This edition offers new and expanded information on many critical topics, including how to talk to kids; handle the unseen disrupter; deal with stealing; work with senior high students; handle texting, cell phones, and the changing role of technology in the classroom; deal with plagiarism from the Internet; handle bullying; and work with parents. Praise for the First Edition: A wonderful game plan for success in the classroom. -- Dave Champion, Principal, Cadillac Junior High School Examples on what to do and say within the classroom…Great for new teacher programs and college education classes. -- Kathleen Clark, Teacher, Department of Family & Consumer Sciences, Charleston High School Filled with every possible scenario a teacher could come across…quick, easy solutions that keep your classroom running smoothly. -- Renee Gussert, Elementary/Middle School Teacher, Cadillac Schools Gems of knowledge on early teen behavior and classroom management. -- Laura Stewart, Masters of Education, Certificate of Advanced Study, from Harvard University Once I started this book, I could not put it down. The techniques are outstanding. -- Sherry Odom, Huntsville Independent School District, Special Education Department