How to Make ISS Work!

Date: January 22nd, 2020
By: Polly Bath

Ever have a kid want a couple days in In-School Suspension to catch up on work? That’s not the point of it!

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A Social Emotional Mess…?

Date: January 19th, 2020
By: Polly Bath

Are we failing to address the causal factor or skill deficit for why a student is failing in class?

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1 in 8 Kids Are Living in Trauma or Abuse

Date: January 15th, 2020
By: Polly Bath

When you put kids in unstructured settings, remember that a huge number live with trauma or abuse.

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She Was Tardy All the Time!

Date: January 11th, 2020
By: Polly Bath

Consequences need to make sense, student by student.

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If I Destroyed the Bulletin Board…

Date: January 8th, 2020
By: Polly Bath

A logical consequence when a child destroys a bulletin board is to have that child give back to the school’s community, on his/her time!

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Teachers in Hallways CHANGE Everything!

Date: January 1st, 2020
By: Polly Bath

Teacher presence in the hallways during class change can CHANGE the CLIMATE!!!

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Kid Likes to Run Out of the Room?

Date: December 28th, 2019
By: Polly Bath

What are you doing with the kid who likes to run out of the room?

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Don’t Reward Attention-Seeking Room Trashing

Date: December 25th, 2019
By: Polly Bath

I’ve seen kids trash a classroom because they know they’ll be able to go talk to the counselor.

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Too Much Praise and Reward Will Backfire

Date: December 21st, 2019
By: Polly Bath

Praise is not a bad thing, but it matters how and when you use it.

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Behavior: Tattling on the Playground?

Date: December 18th, 2019
By: Polly Bath

Tattlers can be needy kids — this is how I handle it.

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