1. Uncovering the Secrets to Understanding and Assisting Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders Presenters: Lindsey Dalesandro and Tara Donahue

2. 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

3. “Behavior” Behavior – noun –1–1 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?

4. 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

5. Rules and Consequences Rules/Consequences—posted, practiced, reviewed Positive—Concise/Specific Avoid loopholes and confrontations Different approaches: – “Fit the Crime” – Individualized – Waiting/Cool Down Love and Logic approach

6. Choices, Choices, Choices! Students seek to have control – May become anxious – May display negative behavior PREVENTION – Provide choices! Constantly = more positive environment

8. 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 – Painter’s 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!

9. 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!

10. Make and Take! Unique, motivating, and cost effective ideas – Incentive Dice Customizable Interchangeable Replaceable – Shower Curtain Game Board Portable Versatile Allows movement

11. …Know that everyday is a new day…

12. Questions/Comments/ Suggestions?

13. Thank you for coming! Lindsey Dalesandro: ljdalesandro@gmail.com Tara Donahue: tmh0629@yahoo.com ljdalesandro@gmail.com tmh0629@yahoo.com

14. 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.

15. Picture Schedule Back

16. 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

17. Colored Cards (Flipping) Back

18. Bucket of Prizes/Point System Back