Classroom Management Letter
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Classroom Management Letter
Student A. Name
College of Education, Grand Canyon University
SPD-400: Creating and Managing Mild to Moderate Learning Environments
Instructor Name
January 28, 2024
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Classroom Management Letter
Dear families,
Hello and welcome to the new school year! My name is Ms. Megan and I am your student’s teacher this year. I have a 19-year-old son, and we moved here about 4 years ago. I have worked with inclusive classrooms as a paraprofessional for 7 years and now have degrees in both Elementary and Special Education. I would like to take this opportunity to inform you of the classroom management plan.
Some students do not manage changes well. To encourage positive behaviors, I will use different evidence-based strategies in the classroom throughout the day. One of these strategies would be classroom routines. I use routines such as a visual and consistent schedule, lining up for lunch, and a certain way to dismiss students at the end of the day. When classroom routines are used, it allows for a schedule that is dependable and unsurprising so the students will always know what is happening (The IRIS Center, n.d.). This will help to keep changes to a minimum as
well as prepare students for transitions to different lessons or activities, thereby keeping behaviors more positive throughout the day.
In an inclusive classroom, we all must remain respectful of each other so that everyone can feel safe, supported, and culturally respected. I want each of my students to feel safe and comfortable when they enter my classroom. The classroom is where they will spend most of their
time, and they need to have a place where their physical and emotional needs are met for them to
feel safe and comfortable, have a sense of belonging, and be ready to learn the material (Hans, n.d.).
As we go through the year, the students will continue to push boundaries to see what they
can and cannot get away with. Due to this, I have set behavioral expectations that I expect every 2
student to agree to and continue to follow throughout the school year. Behavior expectations are vital to a classroom as they define how students are to treat the teacher and each other, as well as help to ensure a positive learning environment (PowerSchool, 2023). Expectations I will set include participating in the lessons and classwork, keeping our hands and feet to ourselves, and respecting each other. As we go through the year, there will be disagreements, but this can also lead to anger and hurt feelings. I plan to hold myself and all students to the expectation to respectfully communicate their thoughts, opinions, and feelings with others to ensure we can keep the environment positive. I will encourage relationships between the students and myself. Students who engage in fun and laughter together build a bond and see themselves as equals which can bolster each other, making them more adventurous (Lalagos, 2023). Respectful communication fosters encouragement and support between the students, helping to ensure they are all responsible for their own and each other’s success.
In this classroom, we have a diversity of students, and each student has their own beliefs, values, and experiences. This year, I will have opportunities for the students to share their experiences. I plan to encourage students to learn about each other, from each other, and about the world around them. Through this, I hope that the students will build a community of friendships that value each other’s different skills, gifts, and resources so they can continue to learn and grow after they have left my class.
As with anywhere, children need a reason to continue positive behaviors through a long school day. So, as I see students meeting classroom expectations, they will receive incentives. Incentives help to make the students excited and interested in meeting class expectations and make the room more positive and supportive of learning (Project IDEAL, 2013). While I will use
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incentives such as a treasure box, I would love to know what incentives you use at home so I can
try to use things that are more familiar to them.
Communication between school staff and parents/guardians is imperative to ensure that the students’ needs are met so that they can be successful in their education. I plan to collaborate with my mentor teacher at least twice a week and to work collaboratively with my fellow sixth-
grade teachers to ensure that my class stays on course throughout the school year. When parents/guardians participate in their child’s education, it increases participation, positive behaviors, and a successful school year for the student. We have at least two parent/teacher conferences a school year, and you can contact me during school hours by phone, email, or through Class Dojo. I will respond as soon as time allows as I would like to keep open communication with you throughout the school year.
For behavioral concerns, I have a three-strike system in the classroom. The first strike is a
reminder of the behavioral expectations in my class. The second strike is a warning of consequences should the behavior not stop. The third strike is when they receive the consequence and a phone call/email to a parent/guardian. This communication will only incur as needed. I hope that in the future, should your child behave in a way that causes me to contact you, we can work together on a solution to correct the behavior.
Sixth grade is a tough year for students. As they try to navigate the curriculum and build new friendships while sustaining the old ones, their physical and emotional needs change and it can be quite difficult. I look forward to being a brief part of their journey, having them feel as if they can conquer anything once they leave my class at the end of the year. I hope that we can all work together to make this an unforgettable school year for your students! Please feel free to 4
reach out to me if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. Again, welcome back to school, and have a wonderful year!
Sincerely,
Ms. Megan
(102) 555 – 3456 ext. 789
mstudent@wwes.edu
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References
Hans, J. (n.d.). Trust, support, and respect: Creating a safe classroom environment
. N2Y. https://www.n2y.com/blog/safe-classroom-environment/
Lalagos, N. (2023). 4 Key relationships to nurture in your middle or high school classroom
. Edutopia. https://www.edutopia.org/article/nurturing-positive-relationships-school/
PowerSchool. (2023). How to set classroom expectations to improve student behavior
. https://www.powerschool.com/blog/how-to-set-classroom-expectations/
#:~:text=Behavior%20expectations%20are%20procedures%20and,they%20operate
%20in%20the%20classroom
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Project IDEAL. (2013). Positive reinforcement
. Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities. https://www.projectidealonline.org/v/positive-reinforcement/
The IRIS Center. (n.d.). Classroom behavior management (Part 1): Key concepts and foundational practices
. Peabody College Vanderbilt University. https://iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu/module/beh1/cresource/q2/p06/#content
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