Episode 2:32 What Actually Works in May

About this episode

This episode discusses the challenges and strategies for managing classroom behavior during the end of the school year.

If things feel a little harder right now in your classroom or school… you’re not imagining it. Late April and May bring a shift. Energy changes, routines get disrupted, and even strong systems can start to feel less effective. It’s not about losing control—it’s about navigating a different phase of the school year. In this episode of Interventions and Detentions, we break down: • Why behavior tends to shift at the end of the year • What’s really driving the change (it’s more than just “kids checking out”) • The most common mistakes schools make during this stretch • And practical, realistic strategies that actually work right now This isn’t about adding more to your plate. It’s about simplifying, staying consistent, and finishing the year strong. If you’re in the middle of the end-of-year push, this episode will give you tools you can use immediately.

People in this episode

Host: bradtarggart

Topics covered

• classroom management
• end of school year
• behavioral shifts
• educational strategies
• school routines

Keywords

• classroom
• behavior
• end of year
• strategies
• school
• April
• May

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