Challenging Outdated Practices in Behavioral Assessment: A Call for Change
In an era where education must rise to meet the needs of all learners, the recently released guidance titled “Using Functional Behavioral Assessments to Create... Read more.
Unpacking “Do your best”: More Than Just Three Words
From a learning and brain science standpoint, "do your best" is a complex directive. The all too common classroom expectation of "do my best" is a staple in many... Read more.
The Dark Side of Rewards, Part 2: Why Incentives Do More Harm Than Good in the Classroom
In far too many schools today, the use of incentive programs to motivate students has become common practice. However, many research studies have shed light on the... Read more.
The Dark Side of Rewards, Part 1: Why Incentives Do More Harm Than Good in the Classroom
The use of rewards in the classroom has been a topic of debate for decades. While some argue they can be effective in promoting positive behavior and academic achievement,... Read more.
Teaching Through Trauma With the Applied Educational Neuroscience Framework
Today’s guest author is Connie Persike, M.S., CCC/SLP. Connie is a highly experienced Speech Language Pathologist and Educational Consultant. As founder of CP... Read more.
Beyond Behaviorism: A New Lens for Assessing Behavior
Now is the time to do better. It is time for those of us in the field who conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments to move beyond behaviorism and to incorporate... Read more.