81. Preventing Challenging Behavior Before It Starts
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Josh and Charle discuss practical strategies for educators to prevent challenging behavior by creating supportive learning environments.
In this episode of The Language of Behavior , Josh and Charle explore practical ways educators can create environments that help students feel safe, supported, and ready to learn before behavior escalates. They discuss the power of predictable routines, clear expectations, visual cues, relationship building, and using fewer words when students need direction. Josh and Charle also talk about the impact of the physical and social environment. From lighting, noise, and classroom setup to tone of voice, personal space, and staff consistency, small changes can make a meaningful difference in how students regulate and engage. The conversation introduces a new segment, Myth or Meaningful, where they discuss a school that reduced behavior referrals by providing proactive regulation breaks and a sensory space for students. The episode is a reminder that prevention is not about controlling every behavior. It is about noticing needs early, building skills, and creating conditions where students can succeed. -- FREE The Language of Behavior Book Study Kit: https://thrivingeducator.myflodesk.com/lobbookstudy Bulk Book Discount: https://www.connectedd.org/bulk-orders Do you have any questions…
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Hosts: Joshua Stamper, Charle Peck
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