SHOW NOTES

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Key Takeaways:

• Public behavior charts and systems like clip charts, dojos, and others can harm student relationships and trust.
• These systems often rely on fear, causing temporary compliance but fostering long-term challenges.
• Fear-based strategies inhibit learning by pushing students into states of hyper or hypo arousal.
• There are better, more respectful ways to guide behavior while building relationships and supporting emotional regulation.

Highlights from the Handout:

The handout, “Nine Inclusive Ideas for Replacing Behavior Charts and Clips”, offers practical, compassionate alternatives to public behavior management systems.
Some strategies include:

• Changing your lens and language: Shift from “working on students” to “working with students.”
• Responding effectively in the moment: Model the respectful behavior you wish to see while addressing issues without escalating them.
• Examining the classroom, not the student: Look for environmental changes that could better support all learners, from engagement to emotional safety.

By focusing on these inclusive solutions, educators can foster environments where students feel seen, valued, and supported.

Practical Tips:

• (4:31) Avoid public consequences; handle behavior issues privately to maintain dignity.
• (7:54) Shift your mindset from “attention-seeking” to recognizing that students “need attention.”
• (14:33) Collaborate with students on creating solutions, like personalized success plans, instead of relying on rewards and punishments.
• (15:54) Assess and adapt the classroom environment to better meet student needs.

Resources Mentioned:

• Beyond Treats and Timeouts On-Demand Series [explore here]
• From Behaving to Belonging [book]