The Classroom Teacher's Trouble-Shooting Handbook: Practical Solutions to Problems with Students, Adults and Procedures

This problem-solving handbook describes situations that can occur in any elementary or high school classroom and offers productive resolutions. It addresses the myriad problems that can arise with students, as well as those with colleagues, administrators, parents, procedures, and unions. One hundred and fifty different situations are examined, including what to do if a student is suicidal, a screaming parent comes storming into the classroom, or a superior makes an inappropriate advance. Here are concrete steps to be taken to resolve a variety of classroom problems in a positive manner, as well as a clear list of actions to avoid.