Behavior Management in the U.S. Classroom™

Classroom behavior is often where new-to-the-U.S. teachers feel the culture gap first. This course gives you practical, research-informed behavior management strategies you can use from day one.

Teaching in the United States asks for more than strong instruction. U.S. schools expect teachers to prevent disruptions, respond to challenging behavior calmly and consistently, and protect learning time while building a safe, structured, student-centered classroom.

In this self-paced, 2-hour course (including workbook activities), you will learn the difference between proactive and reactive behavior management, how the U.S. three-tiered system of support (MTSS) applies to behavior, and how to use proximity, nonverbal cues, and behavior-specific praise to redirect students without stopping instruction. You will also practice a five-step conflict response framework so you can address student disagreements with calm, clarity, and confidence.

What You Will Learn

• Define behavior management and its role in effective instruction.
• Distinguish between proactive and reactive behavior management strategies.
• Identify and apply Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 behavior strategies.
• Use proximity, nonverbal cues, and behavior-specific praise to redirect behavior.
• Apply a five-step framework for responding to student conflict.
• Build your personalized Personal Tier 1 Toolkit, Behavior Response Script, and Proximity Practice Plan.

What’s Included

• Course video and Participant Workbook (PDF)
• Templates for your Personal Tier 1 Toolkit, Behavior Response Script, and Proximity Practice Plan
• Resource List
• Lesson quiz and Certificate of Completion

Who Should Enroll

• International and J-1 educators preparing to teach in U.S. K–12 schools
• New and early-career teachers
• Experienced educators transitioning into the U.S. education system
• Mentors, coaches, and induction leaders who support new teachers

Lead Your Classroom with Intention

Behavior management is self-leadership in action. Through the L.E.A.D. with JOY® lens, you will Decide with Intention—choosing how you will respond before a disruption happens—so your actions align with your values and learning keeps moving forward.

Want personal support? Add a 30-minute Classroom Coaching Call with Dr. JOY ($65) to build your classroom plan together.

If your sponsoring organization provides coaching, please use your scheduled sessions first.

Enroll today and walk into your U.S. classroom with a plan you can use.