ATC Classroom Management in Texas ATC 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which Texas statute governs a teacher's authority to remove a student from the classroom?
- Texas Education Code §37.002 (Correct answer)
- Texas Family Code §51.03
- Texas Government Code §551
- Texas Penal Code §22.011
Correct answer: Texas Education Code §37.002
TEC §37.002 authorizes teachers to remove students who substantially disrupt the classroom or who have committed a criminal offense, initiating a formal removal process.
Question 2: What is a Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) used for in Texas schools?
- To document individualized strategies for students whose behavior impedes learning (Correct answer)
- To track teacher absences and substitutes
- To create a schedule for classroom transitions
- To record grades for behavior-based courses
Correct answer: To document individualized strategies for students whose behavior impedes learning
A BIP, developed as part of the IEP process for students with disabilities, outlines specific strategies and supports to address challenging behaviors that interfere with learning.
Question 3: What does 'proximity control' mean as a classroom management strategy?
- Moving physically closer to a misbehaving student to deter off-task behavior (Correct answer)
- Controlling which students sit near each other
- Using a remote-control device to manage the classroom
- Monitoring students through a hallway camera
Correct answer: Moving physically closer to a misbehaving student to deter off-task behavior
Proximity control involves the teacher moving near a student who appears off-task or disruptive, using physical presence as a quiet, non-confrontational behavior deterrent.
Question 4: Which component of classroom management involves teaching students what behavior is expected rather than only punishing misbehavior?
- Proactive classroom management (Correct answer)
- Reactive discipline
- Exclusionary discipline
- Zero-tolerance enforcement
Correct answer: Proactive classroom management
Proactive classroom management focuses on explicitly teaching and reinforcing behavioral expectations before problems occur, reducing the need for reactive punishment.
Question 5: In Texas, what must a teacher document when removing a student under TEC §37.002?
- The reason for removal in writing submitted to the principal (Correct answer)
- A video recording of the incident
- A parent permission slip before removal
- A district-level disciplinary review form
Correct answer: The reason for removal in writing submitted to the principal
TEC §37.002 requires the teacher to provide a written account of the reasons for the removal to the campus principal so the student receives appropriate due process.
Question 6: Which strategy best helps an ATC teacher build a positive classroom climate from the first day?
- Establishing clear expectations collaboratively and using consistent, positive reinforcement (Correct answer)
- Assigning detention for any minor rule violation immediately
- Avoiding all structured rules to promote creativity
- Giving all students passing grades regardless of effort
Correct answer: Establishing clear expectations collaboratively and using consistent, positive reinforcement
Co-creating and clearly communicating expectations combined with consistent positive reinforcement establishes trust and a safe learning environment from day one.
ATC Classroom Management in Texas ATC 2
Which Texas statute governs a teacher's authority to remove a student from the classroom?