Classroom Management

This professional development series provides in-depth training on effective classroom management, grounded in evidence-based practices that reduce challenges and promote positive student behavior. Participants will explore six key evidence-based practices and gain practical strategies, tools, and procedures to design and implement a structured, engaging, and well-managed classroom environment. In addition, participants will have the opportunity to sign up for one-on-one classroom consultation supports.

Target Audience: General education teachers, special education teachers, English language teachers, interventionists & coaches, and reading specialists

Act 48 Hours:

• 5.5 Act 48 hours will be awarded per training for a total of 16.5 hours at the end of the training series
• Participants are HIGHLY RECOMMENDED to attend all sessions in the series, partial Act 48 hours offered

Registration Priority: Educators who work for LEAs in the AIU3 region will have priority registration

This training focuses on building a strong foundation for classroom management through an understanding of behavior, relationships, and proactive practices. Participants will explore the function of behavior, trauma-informed considerations, and key strategies such as active supervision, engagement, and opportunities to respond. Participants will begin developing systems that create structured, predictable, and supportive classroom environments.

Date: January 14, 2027

Time: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Location: IMS room, Allegheny Intermediate Unit, 475 East Waterfront Drive, Homestead, PA 15120

This training focuses on designing and teaching clear expectations, rules, and routines that support positive student behavior. Participants will learn how to explicitly teach and reinforce expected behaviors. The session emphasizes building systems that increase student engagement and reduce problem behavior.

Date: January 21, 2027

Time: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Location: Flexible Instruction room, Allegheny Intermediate Unit, 475 East Waterfront Drive, Homestead, PA 15120

This training focuses on using a continuum of response strategies to effectively address student behavior, from proactive supports to responses for repeated or escalated behaviors. Participants will learn de-escalation techniques, strategies for increasing structure and intensity, and variables that impact student compliance. Teams will leave with tools to respond consistently and effectively while maintaining a positive classroom environment.

Date: January 28, 2027

Time: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Location: Flexible Instruction room, Allegheny Intermediate Unit, 475 East Waterfront Drive, Homestead, PA 15120

Looking for more support after attending the Classroom Management Series. Check out Support for Struggling Students: Classroom Behavioral Interventions

Registration Questions:

Katie Stenger, Program Director, Training and Consultation

katie.mcbroomstenger@aiu3.net

Training Content Questions:

Crystal Vogtsberger, Training and Consultation Coordinator

crystal.vogtsberger@aiu3.net

Reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate individuals who have special needs as addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act and who need assistance at this event.