This text can be used for establishing and maintaining a classroom management plan. Coverage encompasses organizing the classroom, establishing classroom rules and procedures, managing student work, planning and conducting instruction, and managing cooperative learning groups. Other areas covered include appropriate student behavior, communication skills, managing problem behaviors, and managing special groups. The text's b&w layout features b&w photos, bullet points, checklists, and frequent headings. A companion website offers quizzes, classroom management simulations, and teaching skills exercises. This ninth edition contains new vignettes, chapter summaries, and activities, plus new material on response to intervention (RTI), positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS), and technology in the classroom. Evertson is affiliated with Vanderbilt University. Emmer is affiliated with the University of Texas-Austin. Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)