Dr. Daniel Siegel's concept of the “Window of Tolerance” (1999) refers to the optimal state of arousal where a person is able to effectively cope with stressors and engage in daily activities. Practices that promote mindfulness, calming, and self-regulation can help expand this window of tolerance.
Read MoreBe curious (advises Ted Lasso) and use this handy 15-Item Checklist to rate service providers to see if they can meet the needs of a complete PBIS/MTSS system.
Read MoreAI, particularly ChatGPT, offers numerous benefits for teachers in schools, but also presents challenges that need to be addressed. While there is excitement about AI's potential to enhance education, concerns about risks and biases associated with AI also exist. Links to a plain English primer on AI, LLM’s., and more…
Read MoreThousands of schools have adopted comprehensive, appropriate, and effective programs such as PBIS that have demonstrated an ability to: (1) reduce disruption and misconduct; (2) support and reinforce positive behavior and character development; and (3) help students succeed. Successful programs may incorporate a wide range of strategies to reduce misbehavior and maintain a safe learning environment, including conflict resolution, restorative practices, counseling, and structured systems of positive interventions including PBIS and MTSS.
Read MoreNot all professional development (PD) or workshops are created equal. As educators, we have all been subjected to boring, irrelevant, or ineffective PD. I know I have! Instead, let’s learn from the past and demand Professional Learning that aligns with research and evidence-based practices.
Read MoreHow do you know what you need in order for PBIS to work? Use this handy 15-Item Checklist to rate service providers to see if they can meet the needs of a complete PBIS system.
Read MoreHere is a useful guide to Federal Funding Sources specifically for these types of programs. Keep in mind that many federal programs come and go with different administrations minding the White House or the DOE, so this is just a guide.
Read MoreEveryone is familiar with the phrase “Garbage in, garbage out”. Well, this phrase holds true for school data too. Especially student behavior incidents and office discipline referral (ODR) data. If the data going into our system is not consistent, predictable, and equitable, then schools will not be able to use it for data-based decision making.
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