Reducing Behavior Problems
Explore resources designed to help K-5 educators learn how many typical behavior problems can be prevented through classroom management, engaging instruction, and positive student-teacher relationships. 
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Explore the subtopics below to learn more about the recommended practices:
To learn more about the research underlying these practices, view the IES Practice Guide, Reducing Behavior Problems in the Elementary School Classroom.
Learning Together to Teach and Reinforce Appropriate Behavior Skills
Reducing Behavior Problems > Teach Skills > Overview & Tools
Use this planning tool to hold a workshop using DWW media to introduce key ideas about how to teach students socially and behaviorally appropriate skills. Related Media and Files: Teaching...
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Planning for Implementation and Tracking Schoolwide Behavior Strategies
Reducing Behavior Problems > Schoolwide Approach > Overview & Tools
This planning tool is designed to help school principals create a plan for implementing schoolwide strategies to reduce behavior problems and promote a positive school climate.
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Classroom Management Checklist
Reducing Behavior Problems > Modify Environment > Overview & Tools
This tool provides a checklist for teachers who would like to improve their classroom environment. The checklist is designed to ensure that all aspects of the classroom environment are considered:...
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Behavior Feedback Cards
Reducing Behavior Problems > Modify Environment > Overview & Tools
Use these worksheets to set behavior expectations in the classroom and provide feedback to students and their families regarding student behavior.
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Learning Together: Promoting a Positive Classroom Climate
Reducing Behavior Problems > Modify Environment > Overview & Tools
Use this tool to provide a workshop for teachers on improving the classroom environment. Workshop participants will learn approaches to making their classroom a more positive place and brainstorm...
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Problem Behavior Logs
Reducing Behavior Problems > Describe Behavior > Overview & Tools
This tool contains several behavior logs that can be used by a teacher or another staff member to gather behavior data. When used systematically, these logs can help ascertain patterns in problem...
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Teacher Self-Reflection: Describing Student Behavior
Reducing Behavior Problems > Describe Behavior > Overview & Tools
Use this self-reflection form to ensure that all aspects of collecting and analyzing behavior data have been covered. Related Media and Files: Describing Behavior Problems in the Classroom...
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Learning Together: Getting the Most Out of Behavior Data
Reducing Behavior Problems > Describe Behavior > Overview & Tools
Use this framework to provide a workshop about collecting and analyzing student-level behavior data. Related Media and Files: Teacher Self-Reflection: Describing Student Behavior...
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Reducing Behavior Problems Planning Template #3
Reducing Behavior Problems > Overview & Tools
Technical assistance providers and state leaders can use this template to systematically identify existing strategies or gaps in policies and then form a coherent statewide support system for...
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Planning Template
Reducing Behavior Problems Planning Template #2
Reducing Behavior Problems > Overview & Tools
Technical assistance providers and district leaders can use this planning template to review existing strategies, identify gaps, and establish a coordinated districtwide plan that addresses the...
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Reducing Behavior Problems Planning Template #1
Reducing Behavior Problems > Overview & Tools
School principals and leadership teams can use this template to identify school needs and establish strategies and practices for a schoolwide approach to reducing behavior problems.
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