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Take control of your classroom

September 15, 2011 • 12:20 pm EDT

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It’s not too late! Managing your classroom is essential to helping students maximize their learning potential.

What message does your classroom environment send? How is it hampering or helping your classroom management?

On Oct. 12 at 7 p.m., join new teacher mentor Qiahna G. Williams for a 30-minute “Classroom Management Makeover” webinar. She will offer numerous tips to help you create a more structured environment.

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Tags: classroom, classroom management, evaluation, feedback, learning, teaching, technology, webinar

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