Understanding and addressing student behavioral patterns
Some students need more than universal supports and targeted interventions. For the 3-5% with intensive behavior needs, individualized, wraparound approaches are essential for success.
Effective classroom management isn't about controlling students—it's about creating environments where learning thrives. Master these proactive strategies to prevent problems before they start.
Behavior management often focuses on responding to problems after they occur. Social-emotional learning takes a different approach: building the skills that prevent problems in the first place.
Suspensions remove students from learning without changing behavior. Research shows they make outcomes worse, not better. Here are evidence-based alternatives that address behavior while keeping students in school.
Schools collect enormous amounts of behavior data but often struggle to use it effectively. Learn how to transform discipline records into insights that improve student outcomes.
When student behavior escalates toward crisis, the adult response often determines whether the situation resolves or explodes. Master these techniques to keep everyone safe.
Restorative practices offer an alternative to punitive discipline—one that addresses harm, repairs relationships, and builds a stronger school community. Here's how to implement them effectively.
Many challenging behaviors are trauma responses. Understanding how trauma affects the brain and behavior enables schools to respond in ways that help rather than harm.
Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) has become the dominant framework for school behavior management. Here's how to implement it effectively—and avoid common pitfalls.
Every challenging behavior serves a function. When we understand what students are communicating through their behavior, we can respond more effectively—and help them develop better ways to meet their needs.
