Sometimes schools just need a little push to help them maintain their schoolwide positive behavior support (SWPBS) efforts. I often get to meet with high schools that have great support. They receive excellent training and coaching from outside of their school. These schools are just struggling to find a few additional supports to meet their […]
Managing behavior and redirection
My son’s summer day camp was not well organized. When we arrived, I noticed counselors playing games with friends, and campers pushing and shoving. I saw a few staff talking with kids, but they were the exception. I noticed a fight breakout out on the basketball court when I picked up my son that afternoon. […]
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 […]
High Schools and Hallways
You are not alone if you ever wondered if student tardiness was a chronic problem in high schools. According to (Spaulding, 2010), this is one of the leading discipline problems in high schools. So what are some solutions? Active supervisor may be one. This approach includes scanning the setting, acknowledging students, providing feedback, etc. Rather […]