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Navigating Lockdowns: 5 Key Takeaways for Teachers

Posted on October 8, 2019 by Becky Bailey

This article was adapted from the podcast episode Navigating Lockdowns from an Educator’s Perspective with Dr. Becky Bailey, preschool teacher Tiffany Taylor, and fifth grade teacher Kristin Abel. Read...

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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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Funding Opportunity for Teachers or Districts Implementing SEL Initiatives

Posted on March 5, 2019 by Ashley Cullins

We’d like to share an exciting SEL funding opportunity from the NoVo Foundation. The NoVo Foundation is accepting applications from teachers and districts who will implement SEL initiatives in...

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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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Managing “Scared” at the Start of School: How Parents and Teachers Can Help

Posted on September 27, 2018 by Diane Phelan

The start of school can be scary for students, parents and staff. How do we manage this powerful feeling of scared? Understanding this feeling is important as we adjust...

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