Read the excerpt and learn about bully prevention in positive behavior support curriculum (BP-PBS). This excerpt includes desciptions of lesson sequences, supervision components, as well as the benefits of BP-PBS. Read More
Find out in this Q&A with the author of the new edition of The Teacher's Pocket Guide for Effective Classroom Management. Read More
Today's classrooms have changed significantly since many educators received their formal training. As inclusive classrooms become the norm, many teachers are hungry for insights that will help them ensure students with various abilities make strides individually while their classes progress as a whole. Here are five fresh approaches you can apply to create successful inclusive classrooms. Read More
In school campaigns against bullying, one topic that isn't often discussed is the uncomfortable question of bullying by adults. Before taking on bullying among students, consider these 4 crucial steps you can take yourself to ensure you are creating an environment of social acceptance for everyone in your classroom. Read More
Summertime is prime time for children to flex their social-emotional muscles: more free rein to express their emotions, interact with friends, negotiate play. A solid foundation of social-emotional skills also pays great dividends in the classroom. When you're ready to look ahead to next school year, consider taking a peek at the Strong Kids social-emotional program. With semi-scripted lessons for five different grade ranges, you'll give your students vital practice in identifying their feelings, managing their emotions, and regulating their behavior. Read More
As more extreme incidents of bullying and violence make the news, schools are searching for anti-bullying measures that work. Teachers often get tips on what to do if they encounter someone being bullied, but those tips may only defuse the situation at hand. What about longer-term solutions? To get to the root of bullying, try these three long-lasting strategies that will equip you to help the bullier, the bullied, and the bystander—and create a more conducive learning environment for all. Read More
View the sample teaching plans that strengthen communication, social interaction, positive behavior, independent play and daily living skills, cognitive skills, and participation in everyday routines. Read More
This introductory chapter explains the Response to Intervention approach to using assessment in instructional decision making. Read the excerpt to learn about the approach's origins, its defining features, evidence for its efficiency, and more. Read More
Read the excerpt and learn the guiding beliefs and principles behind Prevent-Teach-Reinforce for Young Children (PTR-YC). Discover the principles behind understanding challenging behvaior, the five step process of PTR-YC, and factors that promote the effectiveness of PTR-YC. Read More
Since the mid-1980s, PBS has flourished. Read the excerpt for an introduction to positive behavioral supports (PBA), and discover how PBA can be be interpreted as an applied science. Read More
