Polly answers the question: “I am a Dean of Students and we’re having terrible problems with tardiness. Detentions make no difference. I’m trying to think outside the box – any ideas about how to combat habitual tardiness?”

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If you can build a relationship with a parent early on, it will be so helpful. Then, if you need to have a tough conversation, it’s within the context of that relationship.

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Polly answers the question: “We have some students who just don’t care about the consequences we give for their behaviors. What do we do then?”

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When a kid refuses to work in class, try this.

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Polly answers the question: “Do you have any strategies for helping students with autism who refuse to do non-preferred activities?”

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When a kid explodes into a tantrum, it’s NOT the time to say ‘use your words’!

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Polly answers the question: “I have a student who often lies and says she left her folder at home, but in fact she doesn’t want to turn it in because she did not do her homework. Help!”

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Is there a purpose to having our students be completely silent in line? Or is it just something we’ve always done?

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Polly answers the question: “Do you have tips to help my students calm their bodies and focus after lunch and recess?”

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Handling a kid’s behavior requires balancing intervention and accountability.

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