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Randy Sprick

Professional Experience

Randy Sprick is an educational consultant and trainer in Eugene, Oregon. Each year, he presents practical and entertaining workshops to over 15,000 teachers and administrators throughout the United States and Canada.

Much of his work involves helping teachers, principals, and other staff set up schools and classrooms that encourage student responsibility and motivation, while humanely and effectively helping misbehaving students learn to behave in more responsible ways.

As the primary author for the Safe & Civil Schools Series, Randy has produced numerous articles, books, audiotapes, and videotapes that assist school personnel in dealing with the issues of discipline and classroom management. His most recent publications include START on Time! Safe Transitions and Reduced Tardies (2003) and Foundations: Establishing Positive Discipline Policies (2002, rev.ed.).

For five years, he was an assistant professor at the University of Oregon and is currently an adjunct faculty member at that same institution. He is a past president of the Association for Direct Instruction.

Randy is the director of Teaching Strategies, Inc. and the lead consultant for Safe & Civil Schools.

Education

M.S. in Special Education, University of Oregon

Ph.D. in Curriculum and Supervision, University of Oregon

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