Strong Structure, Strong Engagement

This professional development series provides in-depth training on effective classroom management, grounded in evidence-based practices that help reduce challenges and promote positive student behavior. Participants will explore the six key evidence-based practices of classroom management and gain practical strategies, tools, and procedures to design and implement a classroom management plan that supports a structured, engaging, and well-managed learning environment.

Target Audience:

General education teachers, special education teachers, reading specialists, principals, curriculum directors, school counselors

Act 48 Hours:

• 5.5 (five and a half) hours per session, for a total of 16.5 (sixteen and a half) Act 48 hours will be awarded after the training series.
• Participants MUST attend all sessions in the series. No partial Act 48 hours will be awarded.

Cost: There is no cost to attend this training series.

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

This session will cover the following topics:
Foundations of Effective Classroom Management - Behavior Basics, Building Effective Relationships, Designing the Physical Environment, Teaching with a Strong Voice, & Establishing your Classroom Expectations, Rules & Routines

Date: February 05, 2026

Time: 8:30 AM- 3:30 PM

Location: Sullivan, AIU 475 East Waterfront Drive, Homestead, PA 15120

Proactive Strategies: Active Supervision, Teaching Expectations, and Reinforcing Positive Behavior

Date: February 24, 2026

Time: 8:30 AM- 3:30 PM

Location: Sullivan, AIU 475 East Waterfront Drive, Homestead, PA 15120

Responsive Teaching: Engagement, Participation, and Planning for Unexpected Behaviors

Date: March 02, 2026

Time: 8:30 AM- 3:30 PM

Location: Sullivan, AIU 475 East Waterfront Drive, Homestead, PA 15120

Training Content Questions:

Crystal Vogtsberger, Training and Consultation Coordinator

Registration Questions:

Jamila Robinson-Moore, Administrative Support

jamila.robinsonmoore@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.