Behavior Management Resources

Articles, videos, and events by behavior management experts.
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These Were the Top Student Behaviors in the 22-23 School Year

A deep dive look into the trends and best practices of behavior rubrics within the LiveSchool community.
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Districts & the Connection Between Behavior, Social Media, & SEL

Jordan talks with Dedeeh Newbern, the Chief Student Support Officer for Fayette County Public Schools.
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What School Leaders Really Need to Know About MTSS

Hannah and Jordan chat with Cathy Emerson about the role of MTSS in improving school discipline.
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Student Voice, Rewards & Behavior Management

We believe the best behavior management strategies foster student’s inherent drive to achieve through different incentives.
Those incentives not only feed your school culture – they can also reflect it and the voices of your students.
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Little Wristband, Big Time School Pride
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All about that school pride.
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Because lunch is never long enough.
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The ultimate scavenger hunt.
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House Points, Student Behavior & School Culture

Speaking of behavior incentives, House Points build intrinsic motivation through competition and teamwork while also promoting community. The connection between Houses and culture start with the names you give them.
See the creative, meaningful, and fun names given to Houses by our LiveSchool community.
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More Behavior Management Resources

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Implementing Check-In/Check-Out with LiveSchool

If you need help managing the data your Tier 2 Interventions require LiveSchool is here to help!
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How Heritage Middle School Used 700K LiveSchool Points to Improve Targeted Behaviors

How to use LiveSchool data to drive your school towards a better learning environment for all students.
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How Caddo Hills HS Used 139K Positive Behavior Points to Reduce Referrals by 56%

How one high school turned around the behavior on their campus with LiveSchool – and you can too!
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Free Behavior Data Dashboard

Using this template you'll spend less time organizing behavior data so you have more time to brainstorm solutions.
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How Caddo Hills High School Decreased ODRs by 60% in a Year

Join Will on March 7th to discover the strategies his team used to improve behavior and academic outcomes.
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5 Ways Your District Office Can Support Behavior Management

A district leader shares five great ideas that district's can use to help schools decrease behavior incidents.
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The Only Behavior Management Resource You’ll Ever Need

Everything you need to improve behavior on your campus and create the culture your community deserves.
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Your Guide to Behavior Rubrics for Elementary School Students

Learn how to create a behavior rubric that focuses on positive reinforcement, clear expectations, and consistency.
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Del Valle Reduced Referrals by 82% and Suspensions by 93% with LiveSchool

Del Valle Elementary overhauled its behavior program to foster fidelity for students & teachers across the school.
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How to Propose, Plan, and Implement a House System Before Next Year

The story of how one teacher led a house system implementation in less than 8 months from idea to rollout.
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How to Build a Student-Led House Points Program

This school launched House Points 5 years ago. It's still thriving with students leading the program. Learn how.
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What is Behavior Management?

You need a plan to manage behavior, so you aren’t managed by the behavior.
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Building Your Behavior Program in LiveSchool

In the webinar, we'll tour LiveSchool and share strategies for building effective behavior management programs.
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7 Strategies to Squash Disruptive Behavior

Strategies that you can use to squash disruptive behaviors so that everyone can get back to learning.
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10 Ways to Get The Most From Your Behavior Management Plan

Let's take a look at key features you need in your Behavior Management Plan to keep your school safe and orderly.
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How Creekside Improved Student Interventions with Behavior Data

Kari Franchini, Middle School Principal, made behavior tracking easier and more impactful. This is how.
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How Friendship Woodridge Elementary Decreased Suspensions by 81% With LiveSchool

Friendship Woodridge School in DC reduced OSS by 80% when they adopted PBIS with LiveSchool.
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How Placer County Supports Positive Student Behavior at Alternative Schools

Alternative schools can promote positive behavior while reducing behavior incidents. This webinar will cover how.
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Exploring 8 Fun Token Economy Examples

Ready to have some fun with token economies? We've got the perfect examples for you!
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How to Use Google Forms and Sheets for Behavior Tracking

Teachers need easy-to-use behavior management systems to ensure students are demonstrating positive behaviors.
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How MCS Builds Student Camaraderie with House Points

Can we teach kindness? That question led Kelly Rodriguez, Principal, to implement a House Points system.
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What You Need to Start a Token Economy in Your School

Disruptive behavior, low engagement, and no motivation. Sound familiar? We're here to help!
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6 Behavior Management Strategies for Schools

Behavior management is a plan or set of actions that a teacher utilizes to ensure an optimal learning environment.
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18 Ways to Build Feedback Loops in your Points System

Feedback loops in your points system help make points "real" for students. Read on for practical tips!
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Creating Momentum for Your School Culture: 3 Fun Tips from the Pros

Ready to step up your school culture? Get the guidance you need from the pros!
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Tips on Creating a School-Wide Behavior Rubric

We spoke with VP Melissa Lime about how her team developed a powerful behavior rubric for Freedom Crossing Academy
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Expectations for 21/22: A Conversation with the LiveSchool Council

We talked with our advisory team about the upcoming school year and what it means for school wide culture.
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Student Buy-In: It's Key! 🔑

Student buy-in helps your PBIS system succeed. Use these 3 techniques to incorporate your students early and often!
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6 Teacher Tips for Student Buy-in

Motivate students with less guesswork using these practices. Try one out in your classroom this week!
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Measure Family Contact during Virtual Learning

Keep every student – and family – on track by tracking family contacts.
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Track and Increase Attendance in Virtual Learning

Start every lesson on the right foot with attendance points!
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Planning for 2020-21 with COVID-19 Uncertainty

During this strange and uncertain time, it's more important than ever to embrace flexibility.
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Create a Behavior Rubric for eLearning

At-home learning requires clear expectations. Learn how to create a rubric that is clear, achievable, and fair.
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8 Tips for Building An Online Community

Learn from other inspiring educators how you can create a more connected community through social media.
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Adapt your Behavior Expectations for At-home Learning

You might be surprised to find how easily your school's behavior rubric translates for at-home learning!
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What Is A Behavior Rubric?

Learn what behavior rubrics are, why they are important & how to use them correctly in your school.
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Recognizing Students' Positive Behavior Goes a Long Way

Improve your PBIS program by recognizing students' positive behavior. One teacher shares her success story!
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How to Create School Wide Incentives that are Educational and Fun

Create school-wide incentives that are both educational and fun. One school shares their story!
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Do You Need School-Wide Goals? One Master Principal Weighs In

See why LiveSchool leader Crystal Sorrells launched school-wide behavior goals at Tyner Middle Academy.
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4 Ways to Create a School-Wide Standard of Behavior

Follow this guide to help create a school-wide system of behavior that keeps students safe and focused.
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Crafting the Perfect Comment: 9 Tips for Improved Behavior

It’s time to learn how to give constructive feedback like a behavior pro.
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Organize Your Rubric

The right behavior rubric can transform the environment of your whole school.
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Flip Problems to Positives

Do you spend more time correcting or celebrating students' behaviors?
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Create A Rubric Your Team Loves

Getting feedback regarding behavior expectations can be overwhelming. Don't worry, we're here to help!
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LiveSchool Leader Spotlight: Cherri Byford of Fort Smith, Arkansas

Our LiveSchool leader for April is Cherri Byford, a School Counselor in Fort Smith, Arkansas!
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LiveSchool Leader Spotlight: Louise Lewis of Washington, D.C.

Meet our March LiveSchool Leader, Louise Lewis! Ms. Lewis is the Assistant Principal of Kelly Miller Middle School.
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