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"Fred Jones’ training rescued me when I was a young teacher, stressed out and ready to quit a profession I love. Today, I have been successful both in the classroom and as an administrator. Tools for Teaching has helped me as well as many of my colleagues."

–Shelley Streeter, Asst. Principal, NM


"Fred Jones taught me how to be consistent in my contact with students and how to teach the students to be responsible for their own behavior."

Marilyn Rosene, Alaska Teacher of the Year



Focusing on the Classroom

All of our efforts to improve education eventually come down to the classroom. Policies and mandates must be translated into better teaching practices, or they are of no use.

Tools for Teaching describes the teaching practices of highly effective teachers – the “naturals.” In addition, Dr. Jones has developed research-based methods of group management that are extremely cost-effective – that free the teacher to focus on instruction rather than discipline. Advanced skills of classroom management can produce dramatic increases in student learning while reducing teacher stress.

Topics include:

  • Exploiting Mobility and Proximity
  • Weaning the Helpless Handraiser
  • Visual Instructional Plans
  • Creating Motivation
  • Staying Calm and Staying Strong
  • Eliminating Backtalk
  • Building Cooperation and Teaching Responsibility
  • Dealing with Typical Classroom Crises