Training For Educational Professionals

Tired of Classroom Chaos? We Have the Answer

Are these questions echoing in your mind?

How do I get my students to listen and follow instructions?
I’ve tried everything…why won’t this behavior stop?
Is it even possible to teach in this environment?

If you’re nodding along, you are not alone. A solution exists to reclaim your classroom’s harmony and reignite your passion for teaching.

Unlock the Power of Positive Behavior Support Strategies (PBSS)

Backed by the science of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), PBSS is your key to unlocking a calmer, more productive, and joy-filled classroom. We understand that every classroom is unique, which is why PBSS isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach. Instead, it’s a flexible framework that equips you with the tools and strategies to address the specific challenges you face.

Imagine a classroom where…

Students are eager to learn and participate.
Disruptions are quickly and calmly addressed.
Positive interactions and cooperation flourish.

This isn’t just a dream – it’s the reality you can achieve. PBSS is a proven framework that empowers you with the tools and strategies you need to transform your classroom.

How PBSS Works

PBSS shifts the focus from reacting to unwanted behavior to proactively teaching students the skills they need to be successful in the classroom. By understanding the reasons behind challenging behaviors and implementing targeted interventions, you can create a classroom environment where all students feel safe, supported, and empowered to succeed.

With PBSS, you’ll learn how to:

Build a positive classroom culture: Foster strong relationships, establish clear expectations, and create a sense of community.
Understand the root causes of behavior: Learn to recognize the triggers and underlying factors that contribute to challenging behaviors.
Teach replacement behaviors: Empower students with the social-emotional skills they need to communicate effectively, manage their emotions, and resolve conflicts peacefully.
Use positive reinforcement strategically: Increase desired behaviors and create a more positive classroom climate.

POSITIVE BEHAVIOR SUPPORT STRATEGIES

Positive reinforcement isn't just a classroom strategy—it's something we all use every day, often without even realizing it. Our comprehensive course will take your innate understanding of reinforcement to the next level, empowering you with the knowledge and skills to intentionally and effectively shape positive behavior in your students. This course will empower you to harness the transformative power of positive reinforcement.

You'll learn to identify opportunities for reinforcement in everyday interactions, skillfully apply a variety of techniques tailored to individual students and track your progress to ensure your strategies are yielding optimal results. By the end of this course, you'll be equipped with the knowledge and skills to create a classroom environment where positive behavior flourishes and students thrive.

Use Reinforcement Strategies to Transform Your Teaching:

Elevate Everyday Moments with Positive Reinforcement: Catch your students in acts of kindness, cooperation, or focus, and reinforce those behaviors. Watch as sharing, turn-taking, and other positive interactions flourish!
Smooth Sailing through Transitions: Are transitions from recess, lunch, or other activities a constant struggle? Learn to sprinkle reinforcement throughout these challenging routines, turning them into opportunities for success and cooperation.
Boost Student Engagement and Compliance: Increase student participation, focus, and willingness to follow instructions by strategically using reinforcement.

Empower Students with the Power of Choice

Giving students choices isn't just about making them happy – it's a powerful strategy to foster positive behavior, increase engagement, and create a more peaceful classroom environment. When children feel a sense of control over their activities and routines, they're more likely to cooperate, participate, and stay on task.

In our course, you'll discover how to effectively utilize choices to:

Diffuse Challenging Situations: Turn potential conflicts into opportunities for cooperation by offering alternative choices. When faced with disputes over toys or activities, present children with a selection of other engaging options, empowering them to find a solution that works for everyone.
Redirect Unwanted Behavior: Gently steer disruptive behavior in a positive direction by providing choices for appropriate alternatives. A child who's roaming around the classroom might be happy to choose between building a block tower or reading a book in a quiet corner.
Extend Learning and Engagement: Keep the momentum going by offering choices that complement existing activities. If children are engrossed in building with blocks, suggest adding toy animals or vehicles to their creations to spark new ideas and extend their play.

Master the Art of Effective Instruction Delivery: The Key to Student Success

Do you ever feel like your instructions are being completely ignored? Giving instructions doesn't guarantee that students will follow through. In this course, you'll discover the secrets to crafting and delivering instructions that not only capture your students' attention but also motivate them to take action.

Unlock the Power of Instructions:

Break Down Tasks for Success: Transform overwhelming tasks into achievable steps. By breaking down complex activities, like self-care routines or multi-step projects, into smaller, more manageable chunks, you'll set your students up for success and boost their confidence.
Navigate Challenging Activities with Ease: Support students through less preferred tasks, like cleaning up or completing challenging assignments, by providing clear, concise instructions and offering encouragement along the way.
Increase Compliance Without Raising Your Voice: Discover positive and effective strategies to gain cooperation and ensure your instructions are heard and followed. No more yelling or repeating yourself!

Redirect, Reconnect, and Restore Classroom Harmony

The classroom is a dynamic environment, full of energy and potential distractions. When a child veers off task, it can quickly disrupt the entire learning atmosphere. Our course empowers you with proactive strategies to redirect off-task or disruptive behavior, fostering a calm and focused classroom.

Learn to Redirect with Purpose and Positivity:
Redirection isn't about punishment; it's about gently guiding students back to engagement. You'll discover how to:

Intervene Early and Often: Recognize the subtle signs of disengagement and intervene before minor distractions escalate.
Choose the Right Approach: Tailor your redirection strategies to the individual child and the specific situation.
Maintain a Positive Tone: Guide students with warmth and encouragement, avoiding negativity and criticism.

By mastering these simple yet effective redirection techniques, you'll be able to quickly and calmly address off-task behavior, keeping your students engaged and your classroom running smoothly.

Redirect and Reconnect: Mastering Classroom Redirection for Calm and Focus

In the bustling classroom, a single off-task student can quickly trigger widespread disruption. Don't let it derail your lesson plans! Our course equips educators with effective, positive redirection techniques to gently guide students back to focus, preventing escalation and fostering a calm learning environment.

What You'll Learn

Proactive Redirection: Spot the early warning signs of disengagement and step in before disruptions derail your lesson.
Personalized Strategies: Tailor your approach to each child's unique needs and the specific situation at hand.

Respond to Upsets with Calm and Confidence: De-Escalate and Reconnect

Emotional outbursts in the classroom are inevitable, but they don't have to derail your day. Our course teaches you how to respond effectively to upset children, fostering a calm and supportive learning environment where everyone feels safe and understood.
What You'll Learn:

Assess the Situation: Learn to recognize the signs of escalating emotions and determine the best course of action.
Provide Space and Time: Discover when to give children a moment to calm down before engaging with them.
Utilize Redirection Techniques: Learn how to gently guide children away from heightened emotions and back to a state of calm.
Follow Through with Instructions: Once calm is restored, help children re-engage with the task or instruction that triggered the upset, fostering a sense of accomplishment and resilience.

Proudly Serving the Following Minnesota & South Carolina Locations

Behavioral Dimensions is currently providing Intensive Behavioral Intervention Services in the following Minnesota areas: The Twin Cities metro and surrounding suburbs including Isanti, East Bethel, and Cambridge areas, Duluth, St. Cloud, and Alexandria. We also proudly provide services in the following South Carolina Counties Greenville, Anderson, Spartanburg, Pickens, Oconee

Currently seeking to fill positions in the Twin Cities, Sauk Center, and St. Cloud areas