“Hit him if he does that.”
It was hard to bring my son to school again. He had dutifully gone to school each day, unable to tell me about what he was being subjected to, never resisting or... Read more.
Neuroplasticity is our human superpower!
I am determined and hopeful to share a deeper understanding of social and emotional learning through the lens of the nervous system and brain development as we move... Read more.
“Do that again and I’ll lock you in the bathroom…”
One day in August 2013, I walked into the cafeteria of my son’s school, looking to speak with his teacher. The room was crowded and noisy, filled with disabled... Read more.
The Conflict Cycle for Educators
Moving From Nervous System States of Protection to States of Growth Today’s guest author is Lori Desautels PhD. Lori is an Assistant Professor in the College... Read more.
Behavior is communication, but what does the body tell us?
In this article, we are going to explore the meaning beneath the statement, “Behavior is communication.” These words have been ringing in educators’ ears... Read more.
Sanctioned Violence: Restraint Use in Indiana Medicaid Waiver Settings
Restraint is currently a hot topic with the media and lawmakers alike due to the recent deaths of people in custody at the hand of police officers. There are calls... Read more.
How Can We Center Equity and the Human Experience in 2021-2022?
Race and equity were key words in education long before America’s racial reckoning was re-sparked in the summer of 2020. If you work in education, you are probably... Read more.
Duality of Discipline Disparity
Horace Mann spoke in 1848 that “Education…is a great equalizer of conditions of men” however in today’s U.S. education system the only greatness to be witnessed... Read more.
This is Paige’s story
Restraints and seclusions are gateways to physical and emotional abuse, especially in the absence of adequate oversight. Unfortunately, our former school district... Read more.
Attention Ticket: A strategy to reduce attention scatter in remote and hybrid learning environments
This article aims to offer a tool to avoid losing students online when hybrid learning is the operative mode. To achieve that, first I’ll set the stage – or... Read more.