When we think about student regulation in schools, it’s easy to default to behavior management strategies: visual schedules, token systems, consequences. But they often miss an important point: student regulation isn’t just about compliance or sitting still. It’s about creating the internal conditions students need to actually learn. As related service providers and special education […]
When a child reacts intensely to a sound, a fabric texture, a crowded hallway, or bright lighting, adults often wonder why. What is the relationship between sensory over-responsivity and behavior? Research published in the Journal of Neurodevelopmental Disorders offers important insight into what is happening inside the brain during these moments of sensory overload. For […]
It can be challenging for students to stay focused and engaged all the time. For some students, a behavior checklist can serve as a helpful tool to promote self-awareness and provide gentle reminders for developing key skills. This self-assessment checklist includes common areas where students may need extra support, or you can customize it to […]
Behavior IEP goals are an important part of any student’s Individualized Education Program. These goals help to ensure that a student is able to succeed in school and get the most out of their education. These goals may be more challenging to set than goals for students in the general education setting. There are a […]
Are you looking for strategies to learn how to improve behavior in school? Perhaps you’ve tried visual supports, classroom rules, and more. Have you ever considered aerobic exercise to improve self regulation and behavior in your students? This is an evidence based strategy that can help your students succeed! What Does the Research Say About […]
Classrooms can be stressful for students and teachers, especially now during these difficult times. Over stimulating environments or unrealistic academic expectations are two examples of what can make stress levels start to rise. Not to mention, the fear of illness right now or difficulties at home for students and staff. Here are 5 suggestions on […]
Improve Participation with this ONE Simple Idea Do you struggle to get children to participate in certain activities? Do you find it hard to engage children in non-preferred or difficult tasks? Perhaps the children do not follow your directions or do not remain on task. This makes it difficult for children to learn new skills […]
Do you have behavior problems in the classroom? Recent research indicates that increasing physical activity may help. Sounds easy right? Well, how much physical activity? What kind of physical activity? These are all important details that need to be looked at closer when we look at strategies for behavior problems in the classroom. Previous research […]
One Simple Strategy to Improve Behavior and Increase Engagement Do you occasionally have students with noncompliant behaviors that negatively affect the learning environment? Most teachers, therapists, and school staff would answer yes to this question. There can be “bad days” for any student resulting in an unproductive learning atmosphere affecting a students’ ability to stay focused and […]
The Teacher Education and Special Education journal published a review of the literature on creating and managing effective classroom rules and behavior. Teachers report that verbal disruptions, noncompliance, and being off-task are the most frequently observed challenging behaviors. Ineffective classroom management changes the overall classroom environment, affecting students’ social and academic outcomes and teachers’ self-efficacy, attrition, and burnout. Teachers […]