Focuses on providing support strategies for students facing behavioral challenges in a high school setting. This resource equips educators with the tools to create positive behavioral change through evidence-based practices.
davisd
Special Education Teacher
This lesson provides early childhood staff with a quick reference guide for responding to high-risk behaviors using a trauma-informed approach. It covers practical strategies for common challenging behaviors like hitting, wall-ripping, standing on furniture, and refusing to move, emphasizing safety, emotional regulation, and repair. This lesson is designed for Kindergarten staff and will take approximately 30 minutes.
Diane Everson-Riley
Principal
In this 90-minute Tier 3 professional learning session, teachers will develop individualized de-escalation strategies to manage and diffuse challenging student behaviors. By exploring evidence-based techniques and practicing through guided role-plays and reflections, participants will leave with a personalized action plan to create calmer, safer classrooms.
Alyssha Walker
Behavior Interventionist
This resource is designed to enhance clinical staff's proficiency in effective de-escalation techniques for students experiencing heightened emotional distress. The objective is to equip staff with a diverse toolkit of verbal and non-verbal strategies to safely and calmly manage crisis situations. The approach involves interactive role-playing, analyzing real-world scenarios, and guided practice to build confidence and refine response skills. The target audience is K-12 clinical staff. This lesson is for clinical staff to improve their skills in managing student crises.
Dana
Social Worker
This lesson focuses on practical safety measures adults can incorporate into daily routines, using proactive planning and scenario analysis to reinforce safe decision-making in personal and professional environments. Ideal for adult learners in a single 60-minute session.
Susan Richmond
Special Education Teacher
This resource provides targeted training for individual educators on effective de-escalation techniques, helping them manage intense situations with calm and empathy. It's crucial for maintaining safety and preventing further harm. Audience: Individual Educator Coaching. Duration: 45 minutes.
Christa Stevenson
District Administrator
In this 45-minute Tier 1 behavioral supports lesson for 3rd graders, students will learn and practice self-regulation strategies through interactive modeling, discussions, and reflection activities. This lesson helps students understand their emotions and equips them with calming tools to reduce classroom disruptions.
Aaron Kahle
English, Language Arts, History
This lesson focuses on helping students manage their responses to social and environmental triggers through cognitive exposure and practice. By using trauma-informed teaching, active learning, and project-based learning strategies, students will engage in activities that promote self-regulation and safe behavior responses. This lesson is crucial for developing emotional intelligence and resilience, enabling students to navigate challenging situations effectively.
Francesca Styles
Behavior Interventionist
This lesson engages students in a game-based activity to explore and practice positive coping strategies in a classroom setting. By participating in this experiential learning activity, students will learn how to remain calm and manage their emotions effectively, which is crucial for their behavioral development and success in school.
Shari Attebery
Counselor
A Tier 3, 45-minute individualized lesson for a 6th grade student to develop a personalized safety plan for moments of crisis, building preparedness, confidence, and behavioral supports.
Tanzie Carter
Social Worker
This 15-minute training for support staff provides practical, individualized behavioral strategies for managing and supporting students like Richard, Asher, and Mikey. It focuses on proactive engagement, clear expectations, and effective de-escalation techniques to foster a positive and productive learning environment.
Kymberli Magallanes
Behavior Interventionist
A small-group program offering targeted tools and strategies for students who need extra support in de-escalating emotions during crisis moments. This 30-minute Tier 2 (group) session for 7th graders helps them identify triggers, practice de-escalation skills, and create personalized safety plans.
Art Fergusson
District Administrator
This lesson focuses on equipping veterans and their family members with the skills to develop a personalized Crisis Response Plan for suicide prevention. By understanding the components of a crisis plan and actively engaging in its creation, participants will gain a sense of control and preparedness for potential mental health crises. This lesson is crucial as it empowers individuals with practical tools and strategies to manage crises effectively, fostering resilience and mental well-being.
Rachel Carpenter
Instructor
This 10-minute individualized lesson, designed for a 9th-grade non-binary student with an IEP, focuses on identifying and practicing healthy coping mechanisms for social conflicts. It aims to provide practical strategies to navigate challenging social situations more effectively. The lesson is tailored to the student's individual needs as a Tier 3 support.
Roberte Souverin
Counselor
This lesson teaches a 3rd-grade student respectful strategies for resolving conflicts at school and home. It's crucial for helping the student manage strong emotions, communicate needs effectively, and build positive relationships, especially given a history of PTSD and trauma. This is a single 30-minute session for an individual student.
Kemone Hedge
Social Worker, Counselor
In this 45-minute small-group lesson, 8th grade students learn to craft personalized mental health safety plans, building preventive strategies and coping tools. This lesson boosts self-awareness, empowers students to manage stress, and fosters peer support in a Tier 2 intervention.
Gabrielle Self
Social Worker
In this 45-minute small-group lesson, 8th grade students learn to craft personalized mental health safety plans, building preventive strategies and coping tools. This lesson boosts self-awareness, empowers students to manage stress, and fosters peer support in a Tier 2 intervention.
Gabrielle Self
Social Worker
In this 45-minute small-group lesson, 8th grade students learn to craft personalized mental health safety plans, building preventive strategies and coping tools. This lesson boosts self-awareness, empowers students to manage stress, and fosters peer support in a Tier 2 intervention.
Gabrielle Self
Social Worker
Work individually with a student to create a personal action plan for navigating and preventing bullying situations. This personalized lesson is essential for building resilience and personal safety strategies.
Patricia Wood
Counselor
This lesson helps a 4th-grade individual student develop a personal safety plan for challenging home situations. It focuses on identifying trusted adults, safe places, and communication strategies to ensure their well-being. This is a critical life skill for personal safety and resilience.
Jennifer Cattnach
Counselor, Special Education Teacher
In this 20-minute individual intervention, the educator uses a clear, consistent crisis response script to guide a 9th-grade student through self-regulation steps during an emotional crisis. This Tier 3 support ensures clarity, safety, and empowers the student with coping tools for future challenges.
Rae Britton
Counselor, School Administrator
This lesson is designed for a 7th grader with autism who has been exhibiting challenging behaviors such as flipping desks, hitting his paraprofessional, and using profanity. Over three 30-minute sessions, the student will learn strategies to manage emotions and behaviors effectively. This lesson is crucial as it empowers the student with tools to handle stress and frustration, promoting a positive and safe learning environment.
Joleen Shillingford
Counselor
In this 45-minute Tier 1 behavioral supports lesson for a high school class, students collaborate to co-create shared safety agreements that foster an inclusive and respectful environment. This lesson empowers teens to voice their needs, build mutual understanding, and uphold a positive classroom culture.
ddugre
Counselor
Dive into identifying common triggers and practicing targeted coping tactics through interactive scenarios, paving the way for proactive behavior management in a one-on-one setting with a 6th grade student. This Tier 3 behavioral support lesson helps students recognize personal triggers and apply coping strategies, fostering self-awareness and goal-oriented behavior over a 55-minute session.
Justine Wassef
Behavior Interventionist
This 30-minute Tier 3 individual lesson for an 8th-grade student with autism focuses on teaching positive ways to ask for attention and effective problem-solving strategies, addressing past challenging behaviors. This lesson will help the student manage emotions and communicate needs constructively.
Joleen Shillingford
Counselor
This lesson is designed for a 7th grader with autism to help them understand and manage their emotions, specifically focusing on not hitting others. The lesson will include interactive activities and a video to engage the student, and it will last for 60 minutes.
Joleen Shillingford
Counselor
This individual behavior support plan helps 6th grade students break challenging behaviors into manageable steps, celebrate incremental wins, and build momentum for positive change. Over one 30-minute session, students will learn a step-by-step strategy, track progress with a chart, reflect in a journal, and understand rubrics to self-assess growth.
Dianna Wyllie
Counselor
This lesson aims to help a student develop positive coping strategies to replace the behavior of making threats to avoid tasks or gain attention. Over two 15-minute sessions, the student will learn to identify emotions and practice alternative actions. This lesson is crucial for fostering emotional regulation and improving classroom behavior.
Lisa Duffey
Instructor
This lesson aims to provide social-emotional learning (SEL) support to high school students in the context of recent gun violence situations. By using trauma-informed teaching strategies, the lesson will help students process their emotions, understand the importance of seeking help, and develop coping strategies. This lesson is crucial in fostering a supportive environment where students feel safe to express their feelings and learn how to manage stress and anxiety related to traumatic events.
Viktoriya Mushailova
School Administrator, Special Education Teacher
In this individualized Tier 3 behavior support session, a 2nd-grade student will use a visual timeline to identify challenging behaviors, triggers, and plan alternative choices. This 25-minute intervention fosters self-monitoring and planning skills, crucial for developing positive behavior patterns.
Kylie Taniguchi
Counselor
This lesson plan is designed to help a 7th-grade autistic student manage challenging behaviors such as spitting, cursing, and kicking. Over four days, the student will engage in activities that promote self-awareness, emotional regulation, and positive behavior reinforcement. The lesson incorporates various teaching strategies to cater to the student's unique learning needs, ensuring a supportive and engaging environment.
Joleen Shillingford
Counselor
This lesson empowers teachers with practical strategies to support dysregulated students. It focuses on behavioral activation and problem-solving techniques, equipping educators to foster positive behaviors in the classroom. This single-session lesson is designed for teacher training and will run for 120 minutes.
Tony Kissell
Social Worker, Counselor
This resource provides a structured approach for small teams to develop and practice rapid, coordinated responses to escalating situations. A clear playbook ensures safety and consistency during critical moments. Audience: Adults. 1 session. 150 minutes.
Julie Young
Behavior Interventionist
Teaching 3rd-grade students about healthy coping mechanisms to manage stress and trauma.
Victoria Claas
Counselor
This lesson plan is designed to help a 7th-grade student manage their anger and reduce physical aggression when they don't get their way. Over three weeks, the student will engage in activities that teach them to recognize anger, understand its consequences, and practice coping skills. This lesson is important as it equips the student with essential emotional regulation skills, promoting healthier interactions and reducing conflict.
Michele Figueroa
Social Worker
This lesson engages a 3rd grader with impulsivity in a game-based learning activity to identify coping strategies in stressful academic settings. By using scenario-based activities, the student will learn to recognize stress triggers and apply appropriate coping mechanisms. This lesson is important as it equips the student with essential skills to manage stress, enhancing their academic performance and emotional well-being.
Ryan Holt Ph.D.
Psychologist
This individual Tier 3 lesson helps a 3rd-grade student with a mood disorder learn strategies to remain calm and avoid threatening language when frustrated. The lesson is designed for a single 15-minute session.
Lauren Williams
Counselor, Social Worker
This lesson focuses on equipping Tier III high school students with strategies to avoid negative behaviors such as cutting class and inappropriate conduct. By watching a short video on managing peer pressure and engaging in a guided discussion, students will learn practical techniques to make positive choices and resist negative influences. This lesson is crucial for fostering self-awareness and decision-making skills, empowering students to take control of their actions and improve their school experience.
Michael Clavin
Instructor
This lesson provides individualized support for a 4th-grade student to explore and develop a personal coping plan for managing specific emotions. It focuses on self-awareness and tailored strategies. Designed for a single 30-minute individual session.
Dior
Counselor
This lesson focuses on equipping students with practical coping strategies for various emotional challenges.
Cyndi Chadwick-De Bray
Special Education Teacher
This 20-minute lesson for 11th-grade boys teaches strategies to de-escalate fighting responses. It helps students recognize anger and frustration, redirect aggressive impulses, and choose constructive actions over reactive ones. Learning these skills is crucial for fostering healthier relationships and preventing conflicts in and out of school.
madeline.weight
Instructor
A guided small-group game that equips 10th grade peer support students with rapid-response cards to handle peer crises, build empathy, and practice supportive communication. This single 35-minute Tier 2 session strengthens crisis response skills and promotes emotional safety.
Heta Dalal
Social Worker
A whole-class lesson that introduces students to recognizing and responding calmly during a behavioral crisis, building a shared language and safety plan to foster a supportive classroom environment. This Tier 1, 45-minute lesson for 6th graders equips students with strategies to de-escalate and seek help, strengthening classroom safety and emotional resilience.
Rae Britton
Counselor, School Administrator
This lesson focuses on helping a student create a personal 'safe place' as a calming technique during times of anxiety. Through a one-on-one session, the student will design their own mental safe place, learn how to use it as a calming strategy, and reflect on its benefits. This lesson is important as it provides the student with a personalized tool to manage stress and promote emotional well-being.
Amy Peck
Counselor
Equip students with emotional coping skills for when they encounter personal challenges. They will learn practical strategies for immediate emotional support, fostering resilience and a positive mental health framework.
p adams
Social Worker
In this lesson, students will learn about the importance of safety planning and how to create their own safety plans. Understanding safety planning helps students prepare for emergencies and ensures they know what steps to take to stay safe.
Heidi Kiacz
Counselor
This individualized activity helps a 2nd-grade student develop coping mechanisms and alternative responses for impulse control. It focuses on personalized support over 20 minutes.
Margaret Green
Counselor
In this two-session, Tier 3 individual support lesson, students who struggle with biting and hitting will learn strategies to recognize and manage frustration. Each 20-minute session includes a targeted lesson plan, engaging activity, interactive game, and guided discussion to build emotional regulation skills.
Myriam Baquero
Counselor
This lesson focuses on helping students understand the importance of having an emotional safety plan and guiding them to create their own. This is crucial for their emotional well-being in various situations, fostering a sense of preparedness and confidence in managing their emotions.
Brian Anderson
Instructor
A dynamic group lesson focusing on de-escalation and conflict resolution skills. Over 60 minutes, adult participants will engage in practical scenarios to reduce tension and cooperate effectively. Tier 2 group supports enhance real-life workplace and community interactions.
Kyle
Social Worker
This lesson helps students understand and practice de-escalation techniques. It's crucial for managing intense emotions and resolving conflicts peacefully. Designed for small groups of middle school students, this 15-minute session provides practical strategies.
Cking
Behavior Interventionist
This 30-minute individual session for a 4th-grade student addresses the importance of school safety, helps the student explore their feelings, and develops practical strategies for ensuring safety for themselves and others at school. This lesson is crucial for fostering a secure and supportive learning environment and empowering the student with positive coping mechanisms.
Evan Linville
Counselor
This 30-minute individual lesson for a student with Bipolar Disorder provides strategies to identify triggers, understand self-harm urges, and develop alternative coping mechanisms to manage intense feelings. It's crucial for the student's well-being and emotional regulation.
Orissa Lavia
Counselor, Behavior Interventionist, Social Worker, Psychologist
This lesson introduces 7th-grade students to the Crisis Cycle, a tool for understanding and managing escalating emotions and behaviors. Students will learn to identify the stages of the crisis cycle in themselves and others, fostering self-awareness and strategies for de-escalation. This single-session, 30-minute lesson is designed for a whole-classroom setting.
Malorie
Special Education Teacher
This lesson is designed for a 3rd grade student, focusing on understanding the importance of avoiding threatening language when upset. Over two 20-minute sessions, the student will learn strategies to express emotions safely and constructively. This lesson is crucial for developing emotional intelligence and ensuring a safe environment for themselves and others.
Emily Russen
Counselor
This lesson engages participants in problem-based learning to address local safety concerns. By fostering collaboration between grassroots organizations and police departments, the lesson aims to develop actionable community safety plans. This approach not only enhances critical thinking and teamwork but also strengthens community-police relations, leading to sustainable safety solutions.
Richard Rice
Instructor
This one-on-one behavior support packet guides a 7th grade student through personalized coping strategies and emotional tracking in a 30-minute session. Building self-regulation skills fosters resilience, academic focus, and well-being.
Amanda Nickles
Social Worker
This 10-minute Tier 3 lesson is designed for individual students to develop coping skills for impulsivity and frustration. It aims to replace disruptive behaviors with positive strategies for staying focused, on task, and being kind to others. This will empower students to manage strong emotions and respond constructively in challenging situations.
nydame
Counselor, Psychologist, Social Worker, Behavior Interventionist, Paraprofessional, Parent, Assistant Principal, Principal, Elementary Teacher, Math Teacher
This individualized resource provides targeted strategies and practice for a student struggling with specific impulsive behaviors. It's vital for offering personalized support and building coping mechanisms for challenging situations. Audience: 3rd Grade Student. Duration: 25 minutes. 1 session.
Katie Lewis
Instructor
This lesson focuses on helping a 7th-grade student with autism manage challenging behaviors and use coping strategies to decrease anxiety in the classroom. By engaging in a project-based learning activity, the student will explore different coping mechanisms and practice decision-making skills in a supportive environment. This lesson is important as it provides the student with practical tools to handle stress and anxiety, promoting a more positive classroom experience.
Joleen Shillingford
Counselor
This lesson plan is designed to equip parents with effective strategies to support their child's behavior management at home, fostering a consistent approach between school and home. By aligning strategies used at school with those at home, parents can create a supportive environment that encourages positive behavior and emotional growth. This lesson is important as it helps build a strong partnership between parents and teachers, ensuring that children receive consistent guidance and support in both settings.
Zachary Eden
Behavior Interventionist
This lesson engages a 3rd-grade student with impulsivity in a game-based activity to identify appropriate coping skills across various scenarios. By using relatable situations from the classroom, recess, and physical education class, the student will learn to apply coping strategies effectively. This lesson is crucial for helping students manage their emotions and reactions, fostering a more positive and productive learning environment.
Ryan Holt Ph.D.
Psychologist
This lesson teaches 1st-grade students appropriate strategies and coping skills to respond to non-preferred situations and avoid eloping. It's crucial for helping students manage big feelings and make safe choices in the classroom. This single-session lesson is designed for a 30-minute duration.
Sonnia Vera
Social Worker
This resource equips staff with practical, actionable de-escalation techniques to effectively manage challenging behaviors and reduce conflict in the school environment. Mastering these skills fosters a safer, more predictable space for everyone. Audience: Adults, 1 session, 90 minutes.
Julie Young
Behavior Interventionist
This individual lesson is designed for a student who has written threatening notes to peers. The goal is to help her understand the importance of being safe and respectful at school. Through engaging activities and discussions, the student will learn strategies to express emotions positively and understand the impact of her actions. This lesson is crucial for fostering a safe school environment and supporting the student's social-emotional development.
Lyndsey Galgano
Behavior Interventionist
This lesson is designed for a 4th-grade student who has written threatening notes to peers. The goal is to teach the importance of safety and respect in school through a personalized 20-minute session. This lesson is crucial for helping the student understand the impact of their actions and learn strategies for positive communication and behavior.
Lyndsey Galgano
Behavior Interventionist
An individualized 30-minute session for a 9th grade student focused on identifying personal risk factors, protective factors, and triggers, culminating in a personalized safety plan. This Tier 3 counseling intervention helps students gain self-awareness and equips them with tools to manage crises.
lgee
School Administrator
In this one-on-one session, an 8th-grade student will learn healthy strategies to recognize self-harm triggers, practice coping skills, and build a personalized safety plan. This Tier 3 intervention empowers the student to manage difficult emotions and reduce self-harm urges—crucial for their well-being and resilience.
Brian Anderson
Instructor
In this 30-minute lesson, 6th grade students will explore healthy ways to cope with difficult emotions and learn how to support peers experiencing self-harm thoughts. This Tier 1 classroom lesson helps build resilience, emotional awareness, and a supportive community.
Marcia Kinley
Math, English, History, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth Science, Computer Science, Health & Fitness, Art, Music, Language Arts, Counselor
In this 45-minute lesson for 8th graders, students will learn to recognize warning signs of suicidal behavior and practice appropriate response strategies. This Tier 1 classroom lesson is crucial for fostering a supportive environment where students feel empowered to help peers in crisis.
Lisa Wood
Counselor
In this playful Tier 2 group lesson, Middle School Advisors will reinforce and practice trauma-informed de-escalation strategies through a collaborative bingo game. Over 30 minutes, participants will recall key moves, build confidence under pressure, and reflect on implementing these strategies in real scenarios.
Brianne
Parent
This lesson provides a comprehensive behavior plan template for 7th-grade teachers to proactively address student behaviors. It outlines key components for creating effective classroom-wide support plans. Designed for a single 30-minute session.
Elizabeth Rollins
District Administrator
This 30-minute lesson for 7th-grade students focuses on empowering them with strategies to prevent violence and manage conflicts constructively. Students will learn to identify triggers, practice de-escalation techniques, and understand the importance of seeking help. This lesson is crucial for fostering a safer, more respectful school environment.
Zoie Shupe
Physical Education Teacher, Counselor
This lesson aims to provide students with coping strategies and create clear channels for communication to help them process recent unsettling events. By engaging in a trauma-informed discussion and inquiry-based activities, students will learn to express their feelings and concerns in a safe environment. This lesson is crucial in helping students feel more secure and supported, both at school and at home.
Corey Maloney
School Administrator
This lesson aims to provide students with coping strategies and create clear channels for communication to help them process recent unsettling events. By engaging in a trauma-informed discussion and inquiry-based activities, students will learn to express their feelings and concerns in a safe environment. This lesson is crucial in helping students feel more secure and supported, both at school and at home.
Corey Maloney
School Administrator
A small-group training designed for school counselors to recognize early warning signs of student distress and practice de-escalation strategies through guided scenarios. This Tier 2 workshop equips adults with trauma-informed practices to enhance school climate in a 40-minute session.
Mina Bradley-Belcaid
Instructor
Investigate common triggers and stressors that lead to disruptive behavior and develop strategies to manage them. This lesson helps students understand their emotional responses and equips them with tools to handle stress effectively. It's designed for a classroom setting as a Tier 1 behavioral intervention, suitable for students of all ages.
Gina Guerrero
School Administrator
This lesson aims to help a middle school boy with intellectual needs learn to replace the physical act of pushing adults when angry with more appropriate behaviors. By focusing on emotional awareness and alternative actions, the lesson will provide practical strategies to manage anger constructively. This is crucial for fostering positive interactions and ensuring a safe environment for both the student and those around him.
Lisa Krempa
School Administrator
This resource provides a small group with rehearsed strategies to react calmly and constructively to common impulse-triggering scenarios. This lesson is designed for small groups (Tier 2 MTSS) and will take approximately 45 minutes across one session.
Alexandra Destasio
Counselor
This lesson focuses on reinforcing coping skills that the student has previously learned, with an emphasis on practical application in the classroom setting. By engaging in a hands-on activity and reflective discussion, the student will better understand how to apply these skills in real-life situations, ultimately enhancing their emotional regulation and classroom behavior.
Erica Carlos
Psychologist
This lesson is designed for a Pre-K classroom to help children understand and practice effective strategies for managing big feelings while maintaining a safe body. It's crucial for young children to learn how to express emotions in a healthy way, especially for those with ADHD, as it fosters emotional intelligence and self-regulation. The lesson will be conducted in one 30-minute session and includes a lesson plan, script, activity, warm-up, and cool-down.
Heidi Kaufman
School Administrator
This interactive 45-minute session guides all school staff through recognizing trauma triggers and practicing real-time de-escalation using peer-led scenarios. Essential for creating a safer, more supportive school climate.
Mina Bradley-Belcaid
Instructor
A personalized safety plan for 9th-grade students returning from hospitalization to support their emotional well-being and successful reintegration. This single-session, 30-minute plan is designed for individual student support.
Rebecca Tragarz
Social Worker
A dynamic lesson to reinforce physical and emotional safety norms, helping the whole class feel secure and supported. This Tier 1 lesson for a 5th grade class consists of a 40-minute session focused on establishing safe space protocols and emotional check-ins. Students will engage in role-plays, create personal safety plans, and practice calming techniques to boost classroom climate.
Stephanie Munoz
General Education Teacher
This 30-minute Tier 3 lesson helps an individual student with ASD, ADHD, impulsivity, and empathy learn to recognize their behaviors and understand their impact on others and themselves. By identifying specific behaviors and exploring alternative choices, the student will develop self-awareness and strategies for positive classroom interactions.
Brooke Anderson
Counselor
This lesson focuses on helping students understand and manage impulsive behavior through engaging activities. It includes a video, a collaborative game, and a worksheet to reinforce learning. The lesson is designed to accommodate non-verbal students, ensuring inclusivity and engagement.
Sheila McKnight
Instructor
This lesson aims to equip 8th grade boys with the skills to de-escalate situations and verbalize their emotions instead of resorting to physical altercations. By using trauma-informed teaching and restorative practices, students will learn to recognize their emotions and express them in a healthy manner. This lesson is crucial in fostering emotional intelligence and conflict resolution skills, which are essential for personal development and social interactions.
Alicia Wilson
School Administrator
This resource helps Pre-K students identify and utilize a personal calm-down strategy for managing strong emotions. The objective is to teach children to recognize when they need a break and to use simple tools to self-soothe. The approach involves creating a designated classroom 'safe space' and practicing sensory-based coping techniques. This lesson is for Pre-K students and is designed for one session of 30 minutes.
Jacqueline Cueroni
Behavior Interventionist
This lesson combines occupational therapy and social work to teach 3rd graders about self-advocacy and self-regulation. Students will learn how to express their needs and manage their emotions effectively, which are crucial skills for their personal and academic growth. The lesson is designed for a single 30-minute session, providing classroom-wide support.
mesullivan
Counselor, Social Worker
This 20-minute Tier 2 lesson helps small groups of students, including those with severe learning disabilities and nonverbal autism, identify and practice simple coping skills. It focuses on visual cues and sensory strategies to build a 'calm kit' for managing emotions.
Melissa Premo
Counselor
This lesson aims to help young nonverbal autistic students understand and reduce biting behavior through engaging activities. By using active and game-based learning strategies, students will learn alternative ways to express themselves and manage emotions. This lesson is crucial for promoting a safe and supportive environment for all students.
Sheila McKnight
Instructor
This 45-minute Tier 3 lesson provides an individual middle school African American male student with strategies for de-escalation and anger management. It addresses increased aggressive behaviors following the loss of private counseling, offering practical tools to manage emotions and reactions. It's designed for one 45-minute session.
gra
Psychologist
A personalized plan to help a student identify triggers and self-regulation strategies, promoting emotional balance and on-task behavior. Perfect for an 8th grader needing Tier 3 individualized support, one 45-minute session.
Destony Stewart
School Administrator
In this 90-minute Tier 1 professional development session, teachers will learn effective de-escalation strategies to manage classroom conflicts and behavioral challenges. This lesson equips educators with practical tools to maintain a positive learning environment, strengthen teacher-student relationships, and reduce disruptions.
Alyssha Walker
Behavior Interventionist
This lesson provides individualized support for a Kindergarten student to understand and manage disruptive behaviors by recognizing triggers and practicing positive coping strategies. This lesson is designed for one 15-minute session.
Alisa McCallum
Special Education Teacher
This lesson guides 10th-grade students through creating a personalized one-page regulation plan. They will identify triggers and cues, develop two coping strategies, and craft a help-seeking script. This is important because it equips students with practical self-regulation tools for managing stress and advocating for their needs. This lesson is designed for a single 30-minute session.
JOYCE PURCELL
General Education Teacher
In this 30-minute Tier 3 training, clinical staff will learn to design and implement personalized behavior support plans for individual students. This session covers assessment, strategy selection, and monitoring progress, empowering clinicians with practical tools to improve student outcomes.
phuckaby
Psychologist
This 30-minute Tier 1 lesson for 5th graders introduces classroom-wide strategies to help students with autism manage defiant behavior and outbursts. Students will learn self-regulation tools, practice calming techniques, and engage in supportive activities that foster empathy and a positive learning environment.
kjohangiry
Counselor
Engage students in scenario-based discussions to practice emotional regulation in hypothetical challenging situations. This lesson is important as it helps students develop critical emotional regulation skills, which are essential for managing stress and making thoughtful decisions. Designed for 9th-grade students, this lesson is intended to be completed in a single 25-minute session and is classified as Tier 3: Individual support.
Alissa Wright
Counselor
This 15-minute Tier 3 individual lesson helps a 15-year-old male student understand and practice appropriate peer engagement and self-regulation strategies to manage distracting behaviors. It focuses on personal responsibility and positive social interactions.
kylee.hanks
Social Worker
This template helps educators create personalized behavior support plans for individual students. It outlines target behaviors, strategies, goals, and monitoring methods to foster positive student development. Designed for targeted support (Tier 2/3), it promotes student self-regulation and a positive learning environment.
Kristen O'Brien
Counselor
This 30-minute Tier 3 individual lesson helps a 9th-grade student with a Multiply Disabled - Specific Learning Disability and ADHD develop conflict management skills. It focuses on identifying conflict triggers, expressing feelings effectively, and seeking support when overwhelmed, aligning with their IEP goals for self-awareness and social-emotional learning.
Jada Murray
Social Worker
This 30-minute lesson for 7th-grade students will equip them with practical de-escalation techniques, fostering a more peaceful and understanding classroom and school environment. Students will learn and practice key strategies like managing tone, using space effectively, employing time-out signals, and self-regulation to navigate conflicts constructively.
Shannon Loving
General Education Teacher
A 30-minute individualized lesson for a 5th-grade student with a low IQ and demand avoidance symptoms, focusing on practical coping strategies to manage challenging situations and reduce avoidance behaviors. This lesson is important to empower the student with tools to navigate demands more effectively, fostering a sense of control and reducing anxiety.
Stefanie Biunno Gray
Counselor, Social Worker
This lesson is designed for a Pre-K classroom to help children understand and practice effective strategies for managing big feelings while maintaining a safe body. It's crucial for young children to learn how to express emotions in a healthy way, especially for those with ADHD, as it fosters emotional intelligence and self-regulation. The lesson will be conducted in one 30-minute session and includes a lesson plan, script, activity, warm-up, and cool-down.
Laina Abolfazli
Instructor
In this foundational professional development module, staff will explore key factors that shape school climate and learn trauma-informed de-escalation strategies. This 60-minute Tier 1 session builds shared language and empathy, equipping all staff with practical tools to support students and calm behavioral storms.
Brianne
Parent
This 30-minute, individual lesson for a 7th-grade student with ASD focuses on developing and practicing coping skills to manage emotions and behaviors related to workload, peer interactions, and classroom outbursts. It will equip the student with practical strategies to navigate overwhelming situations.
Scott Parent
Special Education Teacher
In this 45-minute individual session for a 4th grader, the student will explore feelings behind wanting to run away, learn healthy coping strategies, and practice alternative solutions. This lesson fosters emotional awareness and equips the student with safe, constructive actions.
Theresa
Counselor, Social Worker
This lesson aims to help students identify and replace self-harming behaviors, such as cutting, with healthier coping strategies. Through a guided discussion, experiential activities, and art therapy, students will explore their emotions and learn practical techniques to manage stress and emotional pain. This lesson is crucial in providing students with the tools they need to handle difficult emotions in a safe and supportive environment.
Jennifer Chace
Counselor
This 15-minute, Tier 3 individual lesson is designed for a 6th-grade student with an emotional disability and history of trauma. It helps the student identify and utilize coping skills when faced with unexpected situations, fostering emotional regulation and self-management. This is important because it empowers students to navigate challenging emotions and situations effectively, promoting well-being and academic success.
Allison Russell
Counselor
This lesson aims to provide a safe space for middle school students to express and process their emotions regarding political events, specifically if they feel upset or unsafe. By using trauma-informed teaching strategies, the lesson will help students articulate their feelings and learn coping mechanisms. This is important to ensure students feel heard and supported, fostering a sense of safety and community in the classroom.
Alicia Wilson
School Administrator
This lesson introduces 7th-grade students to effective coping strategies to manage stress and emotions. It's crucial for students to develop these skills to navigate the challenges of adolescence and build resilience. The lesson is designed for a single 30-minute session, providing practical techniques and fostering a supportive classroom environment.
kerrianne.fraser
Counselor
This 25-minute Tier 3 individual lesson helps a ninth-grade student with ADHD and autism develop impulse control strategies, specifically focusing on managing verbal threats and throwing objects when dysregulated. The lesson will empower the student with actionable techniques to make better choices when strong emotions arise.
Sarah Byrne
Psychologist
This Tier 3 intervention is designed for a 9th-grade student exhibiting verbal aggression towards staff, class refusal, and academic failure. Over a single 30-minute session, it aims to empower the student to identify triggers, understand consequences, and develop coping strategies for managing emotions and improving school engagement.
kscorzella
Social Worker
This lesson helps 10th-grade students identify and apply appropriate coping skills or problem-solving strategies in three common stressful classroom scenarios. It's designed for individual support, lasting 30 minutes.
Ryan Holt
Psychologist
This individualized plan helps a 2nd grade student use a calm-down corner with step-by-step prompts to regulate emotions independently. Developed as a Tier 3 MTSS intervention, it includes a clear blueprint, visual supports, hands-on activities, and a self-regulation rubric for a 20-minute session.
VANESSA GUTIERREZ
Special Education Teacher
