As a pre-service teacher, I have very limited classroom experience and rely heavily on the expertise of professors as well as a variety of books and articles published on education. I believe that a learner-centered approach to teaching is fundamentally important and will inform many of the instructional decisions I will need to make to become an effective educator. Knowing as much about students before school even begins will help structure content and guide teaching methods. Along with this, knowing what the school offers in terms of environment and materials will help formulate a plan to give students every possible chance of success and success. Wong (2005) defines classroom management as “everything a teacher does to organize students, space, time, and materials so that student learning can take place” (p. 84). This classroom management plan was created to meet the needs. of a first year class, general education, inclusion. The majority of students attended kindergarten at the same school, so they are familiar with the school grounds and know their classmates. Today's classrooms are the most diverse they have ever been; demographic changes have affected the predominance of social and cultural backgrounds; while inclusion has shifted towards mainstream students with more diverse needs and abilities. Emmer, Stough, Sugai, and Horner (as cited in Capizzi, 2009) assert that these changes require “well-managed classrooms to promote positive behavior and optimize learning and achievement” (p. 2). Classroom layout The first year marks the students' transition. in a more formal and structured learning environment. It is important that this change happens as easily as in the middle of a sheet of paper...at school (Freiberg & Driscoll, 2005). Organization and prework are essential skills that teachers, especially new ones, must use to prepare for life in the classroom. School programs may change, policies may change, technology will continue to advance, and unpredictable problems or crises will arise. Although a management plan will not prevent problems from impacting the classroom, creating a flexible and adaptable plan can give teachers a stronger sense of confidence in their work and abilities because they have think about solutions to resolve them. The aim is to create a supportive learning environment that is friendly, safe and effective; an environment where student achievement and success are central concerns; an environment in which students and teachers will feel more like citizens than tourists in their own classroom (Freiberg, 2005).