Effective leaders and teachers understand how students learn, classroom design, and teacher strategies improve student learning. The theoretical foundations of successful classroom management arise from many factors in building a learning environment. According to Levy (2008), students come to the classroom with different personalities, abilities, and learning styles. Educators require all learners to meet their district and state standards. Observing the school's 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 safety measure implemented by the federal government to protect the learning rights of students. environment (http://www.ed.gov). This inclusive college is committed to excellence in teaching and learning for all students. The observational analysis will examine a typical day and discuss the climate and collaborative interaction in a classroom. The observation checklist designed in module 1 will reveal the environment analysis, communication, interaction between students, teacher and classroom administrators. The school environment will allow the observer to report the data collected to complete the project. Physical Layout of the Classroom Physical Characteristics/Position of Desks The layout consists of a semi-circle, with a desk for two students facing the students. This arrangement is excellent for small group discussions, interaction, classroom work activities, and two teachers assisting students. Desks for two teachers are placed at either end of the room to keep a close eye on engaged students. A desk sat alone diagonally across the room, labeled Sweet Seat. I suspect it was the seat of time out ... middle of paper ...... positive behavior/style is conducive to support staff; the student and the community can improve student success in teaching and learning. Works Cited Epstein, JL and Sanders, MG (2006). Perspectives for change: preparing educators for the partnership between school, family and community. Peabody Journal of Education, 87, 81-120. Retrieved from Academic Search Premier database. Landrum, T.J. and McDuffie, K.A. (2010). Learning styles in the era of differentiated instruction. Exceptionality, 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. U.S. Department of Education (2002). The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001. Retrieved from http://www2.ed.gov/nclb/overview/intro/execsumm.html