Audience Approved by PEP for regular classroom teachers in grades 1-9. Also intended for administrators, regional educational labs, state departments of education, and school staff developers who wish to design and deliver professional development workshops. COMP provides teachers with management ideas and materials and involves them in activities directly relating these to classroom management.
Program validated goals include improved student behavior and academic achievement.
Evidence of Effectiveness In evaluation studies, students who were in classes of teachers trained in the classroom management workshops made significantly higher gains on achievement tests than students in control group classes. Teachers who participated in training workshops used the effective practices to a greater extent, and students had significantly less off-task, less inappropriate and disruptive behavior, and had greater success in lessons. All training must be conducted by certified trainers. Materials must also be purchased. Materials must also be purchased.