“That’s helpful information, but next time, could you please talk about high schools?” This comment was feedback from a school where I had given a presentation. All of the content was from high schools, but I just forgot to be explicit that all of it was from and for secondary schools. That is where I […]
Four ways to make better data decisions
I once worked with a school that was great at collecting data. When I asked to see the data they had, they brought out reams of paper with tiny numbers on it. They also were able to share social and emotional screening data that had been sitting in a desk drawer for a while. I […]
Starting the year off right
Do you ever feel like you’re just moving from one meeting to another? Do you ever wish that you could plan in advance for key events. For these reasons, we all need a 10,000 foot view of our year. Life happens, but it tends to favor minds that are prepared. For schools implement a multi-tiered […]
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. […]
Acknowledgement in Secondary Schools
“People should not be paid for doing the right thing! I should not be teaching people basic social skills at this point!” These are a few things I have heard from secondary teachers about teaching and acknowledging students. We know that acknowledging students is a key component of schoolwide supports for improving school climate. In his book […]