Read the policy statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) to learn more about the role pediatricians play in improving the care of young children with emotional or behavioral difficulties. Read More
Read this chapter excerpt to discover three different perspectives on intellectual and developmental disabilities and how these have influenced supports for people with disabilities. Read More
Read the excerpt and see a DATA sample instructional program for mealtime. Read More
In this video clip, Dr. Lucinda Kramer addresses the question “How did relationships come to be a core concept of skilled dialogue?” based on her observations of an early childhood educator who nurtured respect, reciprocity, and responsiveness in her classroom. Meanwhile, Dr. Isaura Barrera explains who has benefited from skilled dialogue training. Read More
As part of our fall 2014 inclusive education webinar series, author and inclusion advocate Whitney Rapp addresses behavior challenges in the inclusive classroom. Download her presentation slides here, then watch the recorded webinar at: https://brookespublishing.com/resource-center/webinar-series/inclusive-education/ Read More
Learn different Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) strategies for teaching your students with behavior issues to protest appropriately in this sample teaching plan. ABA is a highly effective, rigorously researched intervention for children with autism spectrum disorders. Read More
Partner Puzzles are a fun, creative method for grouping students for small-group activities. Learn how they work in this quick classroom tip designed to decrease behavior issues and increase student motivation! Read More
In this excerpt from Restore the Respect: How to Mediate School Conflicts & Keep Students Learning, author and school psychologist Ondine Gross explains mediation and how it is beneficial to both educators and students alike. Read More
This excerpt explains the most common ways in which a student may behave after the death of a loved one. For more information on how to support children suffering from a loss, consult The Grieving Student: A Teacher's Guide. Read More
Are you adamant about setting up a teacher-student mediation system in your school but are having a tough time persuading the decision-makers? Then use this one-sheet as a reference when explaining the many benefits of this common sense solution to conflict resolution as outlined in Restore the Respect. Read More
