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. […]
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 […]