The Classroom Management Mini-Course

Improve at the fundamentals of classroom management. Create enjoyable and productive learning experiences.

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Enjoyable and Productive Learning Experiences

Classroom management is about creating an environment where student behaviors make enjoyable and productive learning possible. This 10-lesson mini-course gives you the fundamentals without overwhelming you with a comprehensive deep dive.

You'll learn practical strategies grounded in the Five Key Beliefs framework from The Will to Learn: simple rules and consequences, authoritative teacher presence, preventive and responsive moves, procedures that create gentle urgency, efficient relationship-building through MGC tracking, and the CARE framework for creating classrooms students want to be part of.

Each lesson is 10 minutes or less with reflective application exercises. Perfect for individual professional development, new teacher mentoring, or small group PD sessions.

This course is for you if:

  • Classroom management feels like it's holding you back from teaching the way you want to
  • You want focused improvement in one critical area rather than trying to fix everything at once
  • You need practical strategies you can actually implement, not theoretical perfection
  • You're looking for sustainable systems that work long-term

This course is NOT:

  • A comprehensive deep dive (that's The Classroom Management Course with Lynsay Mills Fabio)
  • A silver bullet that fixes everything overnight
  • Focused on being the "cool teacher" or building relationships as the primary management tool


Taught by a teacher who's researched and tested these ideas for years.


Dave Stuart Jr.
Dave Stuart Jr.

Dave Stuart Jr. is a teacher and writer based in Cedar Springs, MI. His work (newsletter, videos, workshops) reaches a professional learning community of over 50,000 educators worldwide every month.

  • Teacher and Author: He teaches real rosters in a real high school classroom, every day. This is where Dave puts to the test the Five Key Beliefs methodology for student motivation.
  • Practical Researcher: Dave’s ideas aren’t just theories—they’re tested in actual classrooms and shaped by robust evidence.
  • Authentic, Down-to-Earth Style: Expect humor, humility, and plenty of real-world examples from his own classes and those of teachers he admires.

Dave believes that when students truly see the worth of learning, everything changes—classroom climate, academic outcomes, and yes, teacher morale, too.


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Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
The course is completely asynchronous. All videos will drop on February 1 and you can finish it at your desired pace.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact me in the first 30 days and I will give you a full refund.
How do the group viewing packages work?
The person who registers becomes the course leader. This is the person who will be able to log in and access the course content. The license you purchase indicates the number of people you intend to show the videos to. All I ask is for your honesty here -- it's 100% an honor system.
How do purchase orders work?
Step 1: Your financial folks probably need my W9 -- you are they can email me for this at [email protected]. Step 2: Your financial folks will then write up a PO for however many licenses you want. They may need a "quote," in which case refer them to the pricing laid out on this page. Step 3: You are then then send me the completed PO. Step 4: I reply with an invoice to match the PO and with instructions for you on how to register for the course. Step 5: Eventually your financial folks will fulfill the PO, typically by mailing a check.
I'm using a p-card and need the purchase to be tax-free. Can you help?
I sure can. Email me ([email protected]) and let me know what you're looking to buy and I'll create a custom invoice for you that you can pay by p-card.
How is this different from The Classroom Management Course?
That course is 35+ lessons taught by classroom management expert Lynsay Mills Fabio. This mini-course is 10 focused lessons from Dave covering the essentials through the Five Key Beliefs lens. If you want comprehensive, get Lynsay's course. If you want focused fundamentals, this is it.
How long does it take to complete?
The ten videos total about 90 minutes of runtime. With application exercises, plan for at least 3-4 hours total. But it's self-paced - go at your own speed.
Will this work for my grade level/subject?
I teach high school history and English, but these principles work K-12 across subjects because they address fundamental classroom dynamics, not content-specific issues.
What if my school has no administrative support for classroom management?
The course addresses this in the troubleshooting resources. Many strategies work regardless of admin support.

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