Five School Behavioral Interventions That Really Work
Sure, you know there is a problem at your school, but what is the solution? Here’s a look at five behavioral interventions that I have found …
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Keeping Schools Safe for Everyone: Crisis Prevention & School Intervention
When considering a school intervention program or crisis prevention, the first rule is to keep the innocent safe first and foremost, then offer help …
Continue ReadingInterventions for Violent Behavior in Schools: Tips for Teachers
In order to prevent violence at your school, the best method is to be vigilant of signs before any violence occurs. Be involved with at-risk kids and …
Continue ReadingTeaching Students who Have a Criminal Record or Behavior Problems
Teachers will sometimes encounter a student who has gotten into trouble or even may have a criminal record. Students get into trouble for a number of …
Continue ReadingWill the Common Core Resolve Problems with No Child Left Behind? A Teacher's Opinion
As the vast majority of states are making the transition into the Common Core Standards, educators may be questioning this transition, or even …
Continue ReadingImproving a Problem Student's Behavior in All Areas
If you can improve a student’s behavior, this not only makes your own job easier, it helps the student prepare for a more productive life. The …
Continue ReadingRewarding & Punishing Student Behavior: Moving from External Rewards to Intrinsic Ones
We know that reward and punishment works and there is nothing wrong with using it to a point. However, at some point we need students to start …
Continue ReadingGetting Through to the Rebellious Student: Abandon the Us vs Them Mentality
As the saying goes, “If you are not part of the solution, you are part of the problem.” I believe this should be said in reference to …
Continue ReadingTeaching Ricky Bobby Style: 3 Ways to Pick Up the Pace and Hook Your Students' Interest
If you are familiar with the movie Talladega Nights then you remember the mantra of Ricky Bobby who had one focus - “I wanna go fast.” Boredom is the …
Continue ReadingThe Secret to Behavior Management in your Classroom: Genuine Caring
Behavioral theories and psychology will help you gain a lot of ideas and insights in understanding your students. However, the best way to reach them …
Continue ReadingUse the Summer to Plan Your Next Teaching Year
Ah, summer! Time to kick back, relax, read a book, and NOT think about work. This is one of the best parts of our job after all. However, it may be …
Continue ReadingAre Charter Schools Helping if They Can Just Expel Problem Students?
Education, like every other industry is constantly changing. The field of education as a whole is at an interesting point as charter schools are …
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