Author: Jenny Barkac

Jenny Barkac has a Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education and a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education. She is a Conscious Discipline Certified Instructor and has been in the education field for over 25 years as a teacher of Infant and Toddlers, Preschool, Behavior Interventionist, K-6, and is an Adjunct Professor teaching a Behavior Management Course based on the Conscious Discipline methodology.

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Teach Social Skills with Academics for Optimal Learning (Lesson Included)

Posted on January 14, 2019 by Jenny Barkac

To transform our classrooms into optimal learning environments, we must teach more than academic skills. It’s vital to teach social skills to our students as well. If you’re thinking...

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Including Discussion of Behavior Intervention Strategies in the PLC Agenda

Posted on August 21, 2018 by Jenny Barkac

Effective schools create safe, engaging learning environments through high standards and clear expectations for students and teachers. The teaching and learning process is the core of the school, and...

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Leadership Strategies for Intentional Coaching

Posted on June 27, 2018 by Jenny Barkac

Research says that a school leader’s primary role is to coach and develop their staff. Maintaining this priority leads to an increase in student achievement, as well as a...

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Behavior Intervention Strategies

Behavior Intervention Strategies That Work

Posted on August 21, 2017 by Jenny Barkac

Problem behavior is always a call for help. It is the child’s attempt to express the need to be taught new coping strategies to handle upset or disappointment safely....

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