In every classroom, there is at least one student (or more!) who has trouble staying on task and engaged in the learning process. There are a variety of reasons for this, and every distracted student is different. You can work with these easily distracted students to improve their engagement by creating incentives for engaged learning. Gamify your classroom ... Read More
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Using PBIS to Improve School Attendance
Every once in a while, you’ll see a news report about a student who has had perfect attendance for the entire length of his or her school career. That student has been in school every single day from the first day of kindergarten through the final day of high school. The reason this kind of story makes the news is that it is relatively rare. The average ... Read More
Using PBIS to Improve School Culture
A positive school culture is a mixture of strong personal relationships, beneficial social skills, effective role models, and clear expectations. Teachers and administrators alike work to establish and maintain a positive school culture throughout the school year. The benefits of such an atmosphere can be significant - increased instructional time, reduced ... Read More
Rules vs. Expectations: How to Win the Whole School Year on the First Day
The first day of school is the most important day of the school year, at least when it comes to getting started on the right foot. Because of the importance placed on the first day, many teachers begin the year with a big list of rules. For some students, this can be intimidating, especially if they have experienced challenges in the classroom in the past. ... Read More