{"product_id":"navigating-behavior-change-isbn-9781394282692","title":"Navigating Behavior Change","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA master class in preventing challenging student behavior with confidence\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNavigating Behavior Change\u003c\/i\u003e is a book for all the teachers and school professionals who struggle with the constant cycle of reacting to student behavior. This guide outlines universal practices which should be in place within every classroom to prevent challenging behaviors 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 behaviors and increase student engagement. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand the influence of executive functions, missing skills, and motivation on student behavior\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn the core components of classroom management, including class structure and high-leverage instructional practices\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEffectively and meaningfully embed reinforcement to increase student motivation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn how to effectively respond to challenging behaviors to assist students in de-escalating and re-engaging\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eManage your classroom in a trauma-informed way that maintains student dignity\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book will help K-12 teachers, special education teachers, school counselors, and other service providers, instructional coaches, and administrators of students with behavior challenges. Take a proactive approach to behavior and help students so you can spend more time teaching and they can spend more time learning. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eForeword xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Authors xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction xvii\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow It All Began xvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy We Wrote This Book xviii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to Use This Book xx\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormat xx\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActivities xx\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResources xxi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Foundations of Behavior 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Does Behavior Have to Do with Universal Supports? 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Brain: The Not-So-Big Elephant in the Room 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy We Do What We Do 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 So You Want to Manage a Classroom? 17\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDebunking Common Classroom Management Myths 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStarting with the End in Mind 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWe Ride “The Blame Train” 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWe Make Assumptions 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWe Opt for Compliance or Bust 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWe Get Cozy in Consequence Land 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eValues 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComponents of Effective Universal Supports 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Structuring Your Way to Success 29\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn Organized Classroom Supports Organized Behavior 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eArranging the Physical Layout 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat It Is 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy It’s Effective 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to Do It 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunicating the Message Through Visual Aids 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat It Is 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy It’s Effective 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to Do It 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdditional Considerations 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnsuring Predictability with Schedules and Lesson Agendas 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat It Is 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy It’s Effective 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to Do It 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdditional Considerations 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating Exceptional Expectations 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat It Is 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy It’s Effective 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to Do It 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdditional Considerations 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRoad Mapping Routines for Independence 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat It Is 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy It’s Effective 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to Do It 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdditional Considerations 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Leveling Up Your Instructional Practices 59\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing with Precorrection 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat It Is 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy It’s Effective 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to Do It 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdditional Considerations 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEncouraging Cooperation with Instructional Choice 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat It Is 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy It’s Effective 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to Do It 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdditional Considerations 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncreasing Opportunities to Respond 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat It Is 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy It’s Effective 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to Do It 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdditional Considerations 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Our Steps in with Active Supervision 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat It Is 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy It’s Effective 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to Do It 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdditional Considerations 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePackaging Up Your Lesson Delivery 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat It Is 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy It’s Effective 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to Do It 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdditional Considerations 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Reinforcing Desirable Behaviors 91\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRewards and Incentives and Bribery, Oh My! 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommon Statements and Misunderstandings Regarding Reinforcement 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImproving Feedback with Behavior-Specific Praise 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat It Is 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy It’s Effective 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to Do It 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdditional Considerations 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmbedding Reinforcement into the Classroom 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Responding to Challenging Behaviors 111\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreaking Tradition 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMisapplied 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOverused 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnresponsive 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommon Motivations for Ineffective Responses 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Mirror: Taking a Long, Hard Look 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResponding Rather than Reacting 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking Our Communication 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRegulating: The Art of Defusing 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy It’s Effective 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeveloping Your Response Framework 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdditional Considerations 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReflecting: Problem-Solving and Planning for the Future 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat It Is 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy It’s Effective 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to Do It 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdditional Considerations 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRestoring: Fixing Harm Done 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat It Is 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy It Is Effective 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to Do It 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRe-Engaging: Getting Everyone Back on Track 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat It Is 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy It Is Effective 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to Do It 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Putting It All Together 141\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommon Classroom Challenges 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTransitions and Tribulations 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCircle Time Circus 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWriting Retaliation 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDirect Instruction Disaster 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Problem-Solving Barriers 157\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFidelity of Implementation 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGaining Buy-In and Advocating for Change 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReproducible Forms 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 191\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAmanda Wilson, Ed.S., NCSP, BCBA,\u003c\/b\u003e is CEO of Navigating Behavior Change—a professional development company committed to assisting educators in teaching, working with, and improving the lives of students who exhibit challenging behaviors. A nationally certified school psychologist with twenty years’ experience in diverse public school settings, Amanda has significant experience assisting school teams in developing and implementing positive behavior intervention frameworks. Visit www.navigatingbehaviorchange.com to learn more. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDanielle Lindquist, M.Ed., BCBA,\u003c\/b\u003e is a licensed special education teacher and board certified behavior analyst. She has extensive experience teaching students with significant mental health disorders and extreme interfering behavior, as well as coaching staff in providing effective supports.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This book is perfect for professional learning communities, collaborating and coaching staff, and individuals that are seeking to create an effective classroom setting where learning happens in a safe and supported environment for everyone.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—KRISTA RICE,\u003c\/b\u003e School Psychologist, Anchorage School District\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“In a space filled with noise, Wilson and Lindquist deliver clarity. Their focus on universal supports as foundational—not optional—is a message we can’t repeat enough. This book reinforces many of the same principles I advocate for and does so with heart and precision.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—DR. PAUL \"PAULIE\" GAVONI,\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author and founder of Heart \u0026amp; Science International and The Behavioral Toolbox\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA transformative guide to preventing and improving challenging student behavior\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eNavigating Behavior Change\u003c\/i\u003e, school psychologist Amanda Wilson and educator Danielle Lindquist deliver proven strategies to help teachers and school professionals break the cycle of reactive behavior management. The book explains universally effective practices to implement in all classrooms to prevent challenging behaviors.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInside, you’ll find a comprehensive framework that creates an environment where students are regulated, motivated, and engaged in learning. As an essential resource for K-12 teachers, special education teachers, school counselors, and other service providers, this book will also help instructional coaches and administrators seeking to take a proactive approach to behavior that ultimately leads to more productive teaching and learning experiences for all.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eNavigating Behavior Change\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Amanda and Danielle bring together their lessons learned from years in educational settings to create an incredibly accessible and useful resource full of information, opportunities for reflection, and easy to apply strategies that span from preschool through high school. This book is perfect for professional learning communities, collaborating and coaching staff, and individuals that are seeking to create an effective classroom setting where learning happens in a safe and supported environment for everyone.”\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Krista Rice\u003c\/b\u003e, School Psychologist, Anchorage School District\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“This engaging and practical book offers educators powerful strategies that are easy to implement in the classroom. Whether you’re a general or special education teacher, a behavior support professional, or a school or district administrator, the insights shared by the authors—based on their own experiences—will enhance your ability to create a more positive, supportive learning environment. It’s a must-read for anyone committed to strengthening universal supports and improving school climate for students and staff alike.”\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Dawn Spurlock\u003c\/b\u003e, Director of Special Services, Caldwell School District in Caldwell, Idaho\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“In a space filled with noise, Wilson and Lindquist deliver clarity. Their focus on universal supports as foundational—not optional—is a message we can’t repeat enough. This book reinforces many of the same principles I advocate for and does so with heart and precision.” \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Dr. Paul \"Paulie\" Gavoni\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWSJ \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e USA Today\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author and founder of Heart \u0026amp; Science International and The Behavioral Toolbox\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“\u003ci\u003eNavigating Behavior Change\u003c\/i\u003e is a gem! It’s brimming with relatable wisdom and practical classroom strategies rooted in evidence-based practices focusing on universal supports for all students to enhance learning. Teachers, university faculty preparing teachers, and others supporting teachers will undoubtedly find the perspectives, strategies, and tools valuable in real-world situations and immediately actionable.”\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Michael F. Giangreco\u003c\/b\u003e, PhD, University Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Special Education, University of Vermont\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“\u003ci\u003eNavigating Behavior Change\u003c\/i\u003e provides a step-by-step roadmap for teachers, school psychologists, and other educators to effectuate positive behavior change in classrooms. It is a must-read for current school professionals as well as pre-service educators in higher education training programs.” \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Katherine A. 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