The safe room is the last stage of de-escalation, and only implemented because the student cannot be kept safe by a less restrictive means. It is only used, then, when …
Important Things to Remember About Memory
We all believe we're providing meaningful learning experiences for students, but if we don't have a clear understanding of the student's memory of the actual …
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Safe Room Progress
A chart for students: I Can Become Safe and Settled Please see other safe room articles here. direct link: Safe Room Progress …
Important Things to Remember About Establishing Relationships With Students In A Therapeutic Classroom
When students are convinced that teachers genuinely care about them and believe in them as individuals, students believe in and care more about themselves, they care …
Important Things to Remember About Restorative Breaks
Structured breaks are used to restore a productive mood. They are used to restore diminished tolerance and to provide relief within difficult tasks. They are also used …
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Break Flow Chart
Break, Think Time, Safe Room Flow Chart This is a flow cart that supports teachers in determining how and when to use breaks. Restorative break is a positive and …
A Drop in Student Functioning Prior to Vacations
Understanding the Phenomenon and Planning Accordingly The functioning level of students in therapeutic classrooms is particularly susceptible to decline the week …
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Engagement-Relationship
Engagement-Relationship: Guide to Articles Establishing Relationships with Students Attunement Communication for Better Classroom Management …
Time Out Guidelines and Training
Guidelines and Training Time out refers to the practice of excluding the student from ongoing classroom activities for a brief period of time. Time out may be used as …
Classroom Values And Behavioral Standards
Classroom Values For A Positive Classroom Culture: respect the ideas of others; be tolerant, patient; show thoughtfulness toward others; show sensitivity; respect the …
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Goal Sheet
Student Feedback Sheet Goal Sheet for Students. Includes crediting selected goals such as "student does not disrupt ongoing activities," "student is respectful …
Classroom Standards Student Feedback Sheet
Classroom Standards Student Feedback Sheet is for student use. Includes descriptions of desirable behavior and attitude for self-rating throughout the day; including …
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