From crisis to connection: building effective mental health & behavioral wellness in schools with MTSS
Learn how schools can align a multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) for mental and behavioral health to move from crisis response to proactive connection. Explore real district examples and discover how Presence and Move This World help schools build sustainable, equitable wellness systems across all tiers. Strategies for Alignment, Prevention, and Student Success Based on […]
Demystifying student behavior: Understanding the goals of functional behavioral assessments
Challenging behaviors in schools are a complex issue with significant implications for students, educators, and the overall learning environment. These behaviors can range from disruptive outbursts to academic difficulties and often require specialized interventions¹. To address these challenges effectively, educators and support staff must investigate the underlying reasons for these disruptive student behaviors. Functional behavioral assessments […]
Why is your Kid a Bully? Probably for At Least One of These Five Reasons
The Shock of Your Life One morning you receive a call from your son’s school principal. She tells you that your son has been involved in an incident and asks you to come in for a conference to speak with her, together with his teacher and the school counselor. As you race to the school, […]
3 Signs That Your Child’s Speech or Language Delay Could Be Autism
Is Delayed Speech a Sign of Autism? Early intervention with online speech therapy can be key to helping any child with a speech or language delay, regardless of the child’s diagnosis. Clinical research has consistently indicated that early intervention is essential to helping a child catch up to peers and become capable of better self-expression. […]
5 Effective Methods for Building Self-Esteem in Children with Special Needs
Introduction While any child can suffer from low self-esteem, students with learning disabilities are particularly vulnerable. It’s not that these children are less intelligent than other children, but rather they learn differently. However, most learning programs are designed for neurotypical children. This mismatch between learning style and learning program can frustrate students and cause them […]
Praise: A Simple Yet Potent Way to Improve Student Focus and Behavior
The Breakthrough Study There is a growing body of research that finds praise can be an effective way for educators to effect better behavior and improve student focus as well as academic performance. This is particularly true when the praise that the teachers share both specifies and describes the behavior. Online school psychologists can help […]
From Punishment and Rewards to Problem-Solving Using Dr. Ross Greene’s CPS Approach
Many student behavior management strategies focus on consequence and reward; however, more and more research shows this approach can be detrimental to the child. MotherJones.com wrote an article about the drawbacks of traditional management strategies. According to the article, “consequences have consequences,” as they “sacrifice long-term goals (student behavior improving for good) for short-term gain—momentary […]
Expert Answers: Dr. Randy Sprick on the STOIC Framework for Behavior Support
Our final webinar in the “Eureka! Big Ideas for Big Changes in SPED” webinar series was with Dr. Randy Sprick. During “Aha! Misbehavior is a Puzzle, Not a Threat. Discover the STOIC Framework for Behavior Support,” Dr. Sprick discussed how a positive school and classroom environment can encourage better student behavior. After the webinar, our […]
Expert Answers: Dr. Lori Desautels on Big Ideas in Neuroscience: Brains, Behavior, and Engagement for Students and SPED Leaders
The first webinar in the “Eureka! Big Ideas for Big Changes in SPED” webinar series was with scholar, author, and speaker Dr. Lori Desautels. During “Big Ideas in Neuroscience: Brains, Behavior and Engagement for Students and SPED Leaders,” Dr. Desautels discusses how understanding neurodiversity is the first step to creating a positive learning climate for […]
Expert Answers: Dr. Ross Greene on What Works (and What Doesn’t) for Behaviorally Challenged Students
Last April, the final webinar in our Success for Every Learner: From At-Risk to Successful spring webinar series was led by author and creator of the Collaborative and Proactive Solutions (CPS) model Dr. Ross Greene. During “Lost and Found: What Works (and What Doesn’t) for Behaviorally Challenged Students,” Dr. Greene challenged listeners to change their […]
Addressing Behavior Issues With an IEP
In the Blog Talk Radio show “Your Special Education Rights with Jen and Julie,” special education advocate and parent Julie Swanson and special education lawyer Jennifer Laviano talk about common special education issues that both districts and parents face. This particular show covers the importance of using an IEP to address academic and behavior concerns […]