📅 September Behavior Series – Week 3
Hey there, and welcome back to the Special Education for Beginners podcast! This is the third episode in our September series all about behavior—because if you’ve worked in special education for more than a week, you know behavior is part of the job. But how we respond makes all the difference.
In this episode, I walk you through what to do (and what not to do) when a student is escalating. Whether it’s shouting, shutting down, crying, pacing, or full-blown meltdowns—you’ll leave this episode with clear, actionable strategies to stay calm, respond wisely, and preserve your relationship with the student.
🔥 You'll Learn:
đź’ˇ Don’t forget: Even the best strategies fail if we don’t model and teach them during calm moments.Â
🎧 Mentioned in This Episode:
✅ Episode 226 – 7 Proactive Strategies to Prevent Behaviors Before They Start
✅ Episode 227 – How the Brain Impacts Behavior with Guest Sam Parmalee
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