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Winner--Association of Educational Publishers 2010 Distinguished Achievement AwardAssertive Discipline: Positive Behavior Management for Today s Classroom, Fourth Edition outlines a three-step approach for positive behavior management by creating a classroom discipline plan that includes: rules that students must follow at all times; positive support that students will receive consistently for following the rules; and corrective actions that the teacher will use consistently when students choose not to follow the rules. The book emphasizes the last two steps to help teachers provide nonjudgmental feedback to students in a way that recognizes their efforts but also corrects their actions. The book stresses the importance of building positive relationships with students, which is vital for their success.
About the Author
Lee Canter is a world-renowned expert on classroom management. His acclaimed Assertive Discipline® program has been the gold standard in the field since it was first introduced in 1976. Lee continues to develop cutting-edge coaching and training focused on establishing safe and orderly school environments that support closing achievement gaps. Known as one of the most dynamic speakers and trainers in education today, he has keynoted countless conferences and has been a frequent guest on noted television programs including The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Today Show, and Good Morning America.
Cofounder of Canter and Associates, Lee has written more than 40 books and training programs for educators. In addition, he is known for developing one of the most successful distance learning master's programs for educators. Lee and his associates have trained more than one million teachers worldwide in his Assertive Discipline® programs.
Lee earned a bachelor's degree in history from California State University, Northridge and a master's degree in social work from the University of Southern California.
Lee is the author of Assertive Discipline, Succeeding With Difficult Students Workbook, and Teachers Plan Book Plus #1-7. You can further explore his work at solution-tree.com
