Jean Apfelbeck For some buildings, this fall has been a mix of positive and negative emotions. We are so happy to have our students back with us in a face to face setting after months of hybrid or virtual learning. But with that comes the issues of all students being in the building at the same time, … Read more
Recently, in both our Tier I training and Tier I coaching sessions, we have focused on Responding to Challenging Behaviors. A number of factors can effect behavior, from returning to buildings from remote learning to becoming antsy as the weather gets warmer and the year winds down. Whatever the cause, it is important to remember … Read more
Embedding Student Voices in PBIS Implementation Entire blog post quoted from: https://www.pbisapps.org/community/Pages/Including-Student-Voice-in-Your-PBIS-Implementation.aspx The Center on PBIS’ Cultural Responsiveness Field Guide says for there to be authentic student, family, or community engagement, schools must provide “families, students, and community members with meaningful opportunities to be heard, voice their opinions, and exercise leadership within the school system.”2 Your students need … Read more
5 Reasons Why Student-Teacher Relationships are Important (thank you to albert.io) Relationship building with students has been shown to be instrumental in student success, and it may be one of the most underrated skills for educators today. Here are a few reasons why student-teacher relationships are important: 1. Building positive relationships with students can lead … Read more