At the start of your career or at the end of your rope…

Recognized for a nontraditional approach to classroom discipline that really works, Jane Bluestein demonstrates how to build student accountability and end frustrating power struggles with all students. This authoritative, research-based guidebook considers the impact of stress, brain functioning, learning styles, and social and emotional factors on student behavior. Examples, guidelines, charts, and anecdotes, along with practical, powerful, and effective ideas will help you:

• Avoid the "rules and punishment" trap
• Establish win-win authority relationships
• Build a successful, positive, and caring community
• Encourage student cooperation, motivation, self-management, and on-task behavior