Practice Effective Guidance Strategies (PEGS) is a research based, research proven program designed to help adults who teach children become skilled classroom managers. The purpose of PEGS is to improve student achievement by providing adults with a way to acquire, through realistic practice, the skills needed to help children and teens participate fully in the learning process.

• Use positive strategies that help students participate in acceptable ways.


• Try new strategies in one-on-one and small groups situations.


• Apply the strategies to students with varying problem behaviors.


• Recognize your most effective classroom management strategies.


• Expand and diversify your skills to improve classroom behavior.