Navigating Behavior Change

A master class in preventing challenging student behaviour with confidence

Navigating Behavior Change is a book for all the teachers and school professionals who struggle with the constant cycle of reacting to student behaviour. This guide outlines universal practices which should be in place within every classroom to prevent challenging behaviours before they start. When students are focused and ready to learn, educators can do the important work of teaching.

In this book, school psychologist Amanda Wilson and special educator Danielle Lindquist help you build your skill set, so you can create an environment where students are regulated and motivated to learn. Inside, you'll find a comprehensive framework of components that you can implement in any K-12 classroom to prevent challenging behaviours and increase student engagement.

• Understand the influence of executive functions, missing skills, and motivation on student behaviour.
• Learn the core components of classroom management, including class structure and high-leverage instructional practices.
• Effectively and meaningfully embed reinforcement to increase student motivation.
• Learn how to effectively respond to challenging behaviours to assist students in de-escalating and re-engaging.
• Manage your classroom in a trauma-informed way that maintains student dignity.

This book will help K-12 teachers, special education teachers, school counsellors, and other service providers, instructional coaches, and administrators of students with behaviour challenges. Take a proactive approach to behaviour and help students so you can spend more time teaching and they can spend more time learning.