It seems that classroom courtesy at the K-12 level is on the decline, oftentimes changing the mood or dynamics of the classroom and disrupting the learning process. Many teachers assume that by the time a student reaches middle school, high school or college they would have learned how to behave appropriately in a classroom setting and are capable of exhibiting civil behavior. This eye opening and interactive workshop session will review the general types of incivilities experienced at K-12 level and the role teachers play in classroom management. Learn preventive and proactive measures to minimize occurrences or reoccurrences of incivilities in the classroom. (1.5 -3.0 hours)