Monique Jones

Fredric H. Jones & Assoc., Inc.

At the core of Fredric H. Jones & Associates, Inc., is Tools for Teaching. Tools for Teaching focuses on the crucible of learning - the classroom - and describes the fundamental skills of classroom management. Our sole objective is to put this expertise into the hands of teachers and we will walk with you every step of the way. Tools for Teaching is the culmination of over four decades of research and collaboration with teachers by Dr. Fredric H. Jones. Dr. Jones has studied the "natural" teachers - the ones who get the "good kids" every year and produce two years of learning in one. What do they do? In answering this question, we describe the fundamental skills of classroom management in great detail. Teachers say, "This is the first time someone has told me exactly what to do rather than just giving me generalities." Just as importantly, the book is both enjoyable and down to earth. When you give it to colleagues, they read it. We conduct multiple two-day training workshops each year. In addition to hosting workshops quarterly in Santa Cruz, CA, we travel throughout the United States working directly with schools and districts to improve teacher and student experiences. While many attendees are individual teachers, at least half are members of training teams from school sites or school districts. Not surprisingly, teachers who are preparing to train colleagues report a greatly increased comfort level after experiencing the practice exercises and getting "hands-on" training. Our Video Toolbox is designed to provide small group follow-up training as skill development requires practice. Learn to implement the program in pieces and share experiences with your colleagues as you perfect Tools for Teaching together. Our Parent Edition outlines the skills of Tools for Teaching that translate into the home. Help parents parallel the behaviors and expectations that are emphasized in your classrooms at home.