Preventative Practices Lab
Develop proactive classroom management systems through peer coaching and co-design to reduce disruptions and foster a positive environment.
Instructor: Emily Dills
About the course
A collaborative course centered on proactive classroom management. Through peer coaching and co-design, teachers develop preventative systems and routines that reduce disruptions and foster a positive learning environment. Participants implement these strategies in their classrooms, collect real-time data, and return to the group for reflection and problem-solving.
Cómo funciona
Te unirás a un grupo de 2 a 5 colegas, y como grupo se reunirán 4 veces, de forma presencial u online, en el horario que ustedes acuerden.
1
Únete a un círculo
Organiza tu grupo de estudio con colegas durante el período de match.
2
Acuerda un horario
Decide el momento más conveniente para tus sesiones, online o en persona.
3
Únete y colabora
Cuando llegue la sesión, conéctate con tus colegas y completen las actividades juntos.
What's included
2 live tutoring sessions with expert
Personalized feedback per session
Access to Circles platform
WhatsApp support
Verifiable digital certificate
Weekly reports for leadership
Requirements
- Current teaching position or educational role
- Basic computer literacy and reliable internet access
- Willingness to engage in interactive group learning
- Openness to implementing new strategies in classroom practice
Course syllabus
Session 1: Foundations of Preventative Practices
- • Understand the principles of proactive classroom management
- • Identify patterns and triggers of common classroom disruptions
- • Begin designing a preventative system or routine tailored to your classroom needs
Session 2: Collaborative Design of Systems and Routines
- • Co-create effective classroom routines and management systems with peer input
- • Align preventative strategies with classroom values and student needs
- • Finalize an implementation plan to pilot the new system in your classroom
Session 3: Implementation Insights and Data Reflection
- • Share classroom data and observations from implementing the system
- • Reflect on what worked and what needs adjustment
- • Analyze patterns and receive coaching on next steps
Session 4: Troubleshooting and Sustainability Planning
- • Identify and address remaining implementation challenges
- • Refine the system for long-term success and adaptability
- • Develop a sustainable plan for maintaining preventative practices and tracking impact
Conoce a la instructora
Emily Dills
Emily Dills is an experienced educator, EQ coach, and founder dedicated to transforming how adults engage with kids. With almost 20 years in education, she brings a unique Dual-Generation EQ Model that equips caregivers, educators, and youth workers with practical emotional intelligence tools to better support children’s development. Emily’s work blends research-backed strategies with real-life experience to create confident, emotionally healthy adults who can help kids thrive.