Discipline in schools can be a tricky proposition. It would be great if every student was a model student and infractions were minor. But every student is an individual. Each one comes to school every day with their own goals, dreams, issues, and obstacles. Sometimes poor behavior can be effectively redirected and corrected. Other times, students are ... Read More
PBIS Rewards Blog
How do I improve teacher buy-in for my PBIS Initiative?
Dear PBIS Rewards – We’ve just run our first month’s PBIS Rewards points report. Not as many teachers are using the system as expected. What can I do to boost excitement for our PBIS initiative ? Signed, – Reluctant Buy-In From My Staff Dear Reluctant Buy-In From My Staff – You know and we know that PBIS can be a game-changer for your school ... Read More
Acknowledging Quiet Students
Acknowledging quiet students can change the dynamics of your classroom in profound ways. When Susan Cain’s book, Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking was published in 2012, it opened up a deep and lengthy discussion regarding individuals who are on the quiet side of the introversion-extroversion scale. Quiet and/or shy ... Read More
Beat the Mid-Year Slump
The beginning of a new school year is a heady time. Getting your room ready for your new class, preparing plans and goals for the year, and including what you’ve learned in professional development over the summer – you’re brimming with excitement. However, you know from experience that the mid-year slump is out there. Depending on when your school year ... Read More