Effective leaders and teachers understand how students learn, classroom designs, and teacher strategies improve student learning. The theoretical basis of successful classroom management comes from many factors to build a learning environment. Students enter the classroom, according to Levy (2008), with different personalities, abilities, and learning styles. Educators educate all students to meet the standards of their district and state. Looking at the school mission will identify the values, curriculum, and goals that guide the mission statement and vision. The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB) is a safeguard implemented by the federal government to protect students' rights to learn. environment (http://www.ed.gov). This inclusive middle school is committed to excellence in teaching and learning for all students. The observational analysis will examine a typical day and discuss classroom climate and collaborative interaction. The observation checklist designed in Module 1 will reveal the analysis of the classroom environment, communication, interaction between students, teachers and administrators. The school environment will allow the observer to report the data collected to complete the project. Physical Layout of the Classroom Physical Features/Position of Desks The layout consists of a semicircle, with desks for two students facing the students. This arrangement is excellent for small group discussions, interaction, classroom work activities, and two teachers assisting students. There are desks for two teachers positioned at each end of the classroom to keep an eye on busy students. A desk sat alone at the front of the room diagonally labeled Sweet Seat. I suspect it was the timeout place.... middle of paper... positive behavior/style favors support staff; student and community can improve student outcomes in the teaching and learning arena. Works Cited Epstein, J. L., & Sanders, M. G. (2006). Perspectives for change: preparing educators for the partnership between school, family and community. Peabody Journal of Education, 87, 81-120. Retrieved from the Academic Search Premier database. Landrum, T. J., & McDuffie, K. A. (2010). Learning styles in the era of differentiated instruction. Exceptionalism, 18(1), 6-17. doi:10.1080/09362830903462441Levy, H. M. (2008). Meeting the needs of all students through differentiated instruction: Helping every child meet and exceed standards. Clearing House, 81(4), 161-164. United States Department of Education (2002). The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001. Retrieved from http://www2.ed.gov/nclb/overview/intro/execsumm.html