Incentivizing positive behaviors instead of punishing negative ones is an effective way to build school culture, but it’s also a powerful way to get teachers to practice PBIS When GEMS American ...

I’ve always used Class Dojo to give positive behavior points, and I’ve had a class store as well to cash in their points for activities and prizes. I’ve never felt great about flooding the kids with ...

In today’s schools, safety cannot rely solely on locked doors, surveillance cameras, or the occasional emergency drill. True school safety is a culture—one built through daily vigilance, consistent ...

'These schools not only meet best practice standards but also serve as inspiration for others,' Ashley Greenwald, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA, said. Across Nevada, 51 schools and eight school districts are ...

Contingency management (CM) is a behavioral therapy technique that encourages beneficial behaviors by giving rewards or positive reinforcement. CM incentivizes certain behaviors and discourages ...

Psychologist and behavior change expert Professor Thomas Webb and a team of researchers has developed a health pack to help owners manage their dogs' weight. The study is published in the journal ...

We usually know when we've missed a crucial window to prevent a problem or seize an opportunity. Sadly, it’s too late. The standard regret—that we should've been more proactive—offers a valuable but ...