De-Escalation Strategies

In this episode, Alexis speaks with School Psychologist, Ashley Scott. Ashley uses her formal training as a school psychologist to inform a behavior and social-emotional learning environment at her school. She describes how multi-tiered support and interventions can positively impact the school environment.

For example, she describes her practice of greeting students by their name each morning as a quick relationship and rapport builder. She discusses the benefits to teaching coping skills when students are calm and regulated and why re-teaching those skills may be the missing link to success. Alexis and Ashley discuss the benefits of programs such as Zones of Regulation and how to implement that across an entire school.

Ashley shares why, post-pandemic, play is more important than it has ever been. Regulation of staff is also discussed. Ashley shares practical tips on how to keep teachers and support staff regulated during student escalations. The future of education depends on these issues. Alexis and Ashley end their conversation discussing the future of teaching and learning. Are we on the right track with students? Is the post-pandemic classroom what it needs to be for learners? Listen in to find out! 

 

Resources: 

Zones of Regulation

PBIS- Check in Check Out

How to Use Play for Learning by Jessica Arrow

10 Ways to Incorporate More Play in the Classroom