Behavior Management

COUNSELOR SUPPORT

The counselor is highly involved in supporting behavior management on our campus. I work with students and teachers to tackle problem behaviors, find the root of the issue, and support healthy classroom management. Most of the time, behavior issues are related to social or emotional skill development. If you feel your student needs more support in social emotional learning and development, please reach out to the teacher or the counselor.

Restorative Practices

Restorative Practices are differentiated relational approaches to building and sustaining relationships and managing students' behavior. It involves making intentional efforts to build relationships in the classroom. This promotes positive interactions between all parties and helps to develop trust, empathy, and a sense of belonging in each classroom. Students and teachers participate in community circles, and all staff members have been trained to use Restorative Practices as a way to learn about one another, develop accountability, and restore relationships within the classroom.

The counselor is also available to assist in restorative practices as needed.

Nurtured Heart Approach

This relationship model is the standard for our staff when interacting with students. The approach focuses on setting clear boundaries and expectations, being intentional about focusing on the positive character traits, and avoiding the pitfalls of focusing on negativity.

Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS)

Our school is starting a new behavior management system this year specifically geared toward positive behavior interventions and supports (PBIS). In addition to using Restorative Practices to build relationships, PBIS seeks to reduce or eliminate poor behavior school-wide through encouragement of positive behaviors.