There are a wide variety of programs to support social and emotional learning (SEL). There is research that supports that schoolwide SEL can be very helpful for improving students outcomes. However, it sometimes can be difficult to identify approaches to match the needs of your students. When looking for SEL programs, it is best to look […]
Active supervision and student engagement matter
Active supervision and student engagement matter for students from elementary to high school. When I arrived at my son’s spring break program, few staff were engaged with the students. Most were sitting and talking to each other. A thirsty student asked a staff member where to find the water fountain (bubbler depending on where you […]
Give them a break, no, really..
If you have ever been in one of my classes or workshops, you may have seen something a little weird. About every 45 minutes, I am going to ask if there is a coach in the room..Then, we all get up and do some type of synchronized stretching. We also might use a web based […]
Two ways to increase student engagement
Two quick ways to increase student engagement We are looking for ways to make things work together. A great deal of focus in school is on integrating behavior and academic support. One area that naturally bridges both is student engagement or school connection. Researchers have found relationships between academic improvement and student connections (see for […]