Includes bibliographical references and index.

You can be an effective classroom manager -- Develop your teacher voice -- Hold high expectations -- Establish rules -- Determine positive support strategies -- Determine corrective actions -- Teach policies and procedures at the beginning of the school year -- Develop a responsible behavior curriculum -- Effectively communicate explicit directions -- Utilize behavioral narration -- Take corrective actions -- Teach students to manage their own behavior -- Instructional strategies that reduce disruptive behavior -- Build positive relationships with students -- Develop individualized behavior plans -- You can't do it on your own : getting the support you need to deal with difficult students.