There are different types of classroom meetings but all can be used to promote good communication, critical thinking, socialization, building trust and community. Some specific types include:

1. The Morning Meeting
2. Community Building
3. Planning and Goal Setting
4. Problem Solving

All types of meetings usually have three parts:

1. Defining the purpose or topic
2. Personalizing (relate to the students' world)
3. Applying ideas or solutions and/or reflecting on the experience