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Self-Regulation Success with Rhythm and CARE

Posted on June 16, 2023 by Jenny Shannon

Self-Regulation Success with Rhythm and C.A.R.E. There are plenty of noises one would expect to hear coming out of an I.S.S. (In-School-Suspension) room in an elementary school; a communal...

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Wishing Well at Testing Time

Posted on May 26, 2023 by Jenny Shannon

We’re all in this together! A testing ritual that unifies and heals Across the nation the spring season ushers in warm weather, signs of the academic year ending and…...

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Broward County Public Schools Reimagining Middle Grades with Conscious Discipline

Posted on August 14, 2019 by Ashley Cullins

(AUGUST 2019) Last year, Broward County Public Schools launched their Reimagining Middle Grades initiative. To promote safety and belonging for middle school students, BCPS implements Conscious Discipline. According to...

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Healing generations with connection and support

Preschoolers at an Arkansas Head Start See the Best in Others

Posted on March 31, 2019 by Ashley Cullins

(MARCH 2019) At the West Washington County Head Start/Early Head Start, preschool children are practicing seeing the best in others with a little help from Shubert and his friends....

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Conscious Discipline Promotes Kindergarten Readiness in Baltimore

Posted on March 7, 2019 by Ashley Cullins

(FEBRUARY 2019) The Hawthorne Judy Center in Baltimore, Maryland is a Title I program that implements Conscious Discipline to promote safety, connection, and kindergarten readiness. At the Hawthorne Judy...

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Conscious Discipline Consequences: FAQs and Common Scenarios

Posted on February 19, 2019 by Becky Bailey

This is Part Three of a three-part series on Conscious Discipline consequences. If you missed it, catch up on Part One and Part Two. In Part One of this series,...

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Teaching Missing Skills: The Power of Social Stories

Posted on January 29, 2019 by Becky Bailey

“If your child keeps on hitting his classmates, he will get a referral and as a consequence can be suspended. Please talk to him so that he stops the...

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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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The Three Types of Consequences and How to Give Them

Posted on November 27, 2018 by Becky Bailey

This is Part Two of a three-part series on Conscious Discipline consequences. You can read Part One here and Part Three here. In Part One of our consequences series,...

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