Disruptive behavior, power struggles, lack of motivation, attention deficit disorder--at times the list of obstacles to teaching seems endless. That's why thousands of teachers and child-care providers have turned to the solutions in Setting Limits in the Classroom. This fully updated and expanded third edition offers the most up-to-date alternatives to punishment and permissiveness--moving beyond traditional methods that wear you down and get you nowhere. Topics include: * Eliminating power struggles and handling disruptions quickly * Establishing an effective environment for learning * Using natural and logical consequences to support your rules * Conducting proactive, focused parent conferences * New research and techniques for supporting special-needs children With its new focus on younger students and special tools for handling "strong-willed" children, this edition offers schoolteachers the tools they need to gain control of their classrooms--respectfully and effectively.