Uncovering the Secrets to Understanding and Assisting Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders Presenters: Lindsey Dalesandro and Tara Donahue Purpose There are always new ways to assist students with emotional and behavioral disorders to succeed Provide various tips, strategies, resources, and other information beyond the books Different perspectives Behavior Behavior noun 11 a : the manner of conducting oneself b : anything that an organism does involving action and response to stimulation c : the response of an individual, group, or species to its environment What does it mean to you? First: Know Yourself Know what you will/not accept Philosophy Areas of strengths/improvements Next: Know Your student Interests/learning preferences Triggers/purpose Areas of strengths/improvements BUILD A POSITIVE RAPPORT Get parents, staff, and especially the student on your side Rules and Consequences Rules/Consequencesposted, practiced, reviewed PositiveConcise/Specific Avoid loopholes and confrontations Different approaches: Fit the Crime Individualized Waiting/Cool Down Love and Logic approach Choices, Choices, Choices! Students seek to have control May become anxious May display negative behavior PREVENTION Provide choices! Constantly = more positive environment Strategies and Tools We Have Tried Strategies Consistency! Follow Through Routines Picture Schedule Picture Schedule Individual Interests Behavior Contract Modified Simon Says Cool Down Cool Down Praise/Feedback Modeling Actions/Answers Bibliotherapy /Social Stories Self-Assessment Visualization Colored Cards Colored Cards I-Messages Breathing/Meditation Redirection Replacement Behavior Release Energy First______ Then______ Tools Timer IPad/Technology Resources Painters Tape Manila Folders Velcro Colored Emotion Strip Clipboard Assistive Technology Sensory Materials Journal/Index Cards Tickets/Coupons Peppermints Crackers Classroom Survey Interest Environment Triggers Learning Preference Bucket of Prizes Bucket of Prizes Organized Classroom Smile: Start the day right! Taking Data Student Self-Monitoring Student friendly charts Self-Monitoring with Teacher guidance Teacher Sticky notes Charts: Parent signed, kept as documentation Grade Book/Behavior Remember your ABCs! Make and Take! Unique, motivating, and cost effective ideas Incentive Dice Customizable Interchangeable Replaceable Shower Curtain Game Board Portable Versatile Allows movement Know that everyday is a new day Questions/Comments/ Suggestions? Thank you for coming! Lindsey Dalesandro: Tara Donahue: Resources Bianco, A. (2002). One-minute discipline: Classroom management strategies that work! San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass Austin, V. L. & Sciarra. (2010). Children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral disorders. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Pearson Education, Inc. Fay, J. & Funk, D. (1995). Teaching with love and logic: Taking control of the classroom. Golden, CO: The Love and Logic Press, Inc. Jensen, W. R., Rhode, G. & Reavis, H. K. (2000). The tough kid tool box. Longmont, CO: Sopris West. Rhode, G., Reavis, K., Reavis, H. K. & Jenson, W. R. (1993). The Tough Kid Book: Practical Classroom Management Strategies. Longmont, CO: Sopris West. Picture Schedule Back Cool Down Me Cube One student at a time Items in the cube: pencil, paper, timer, mirror, sheer cloth Always available Not a punishment, student choice Back Colored Cards (Flipping) Back Bucket of Prizes/Point System Back