Transforming Student Behavior with Innovative Strategies
Solution Tree, a top provider of K–12 professional development resources, has recently launched a bestselling book titled Behavior Academies: Targeted Interventions That Work!. This insightful work has quickly gained traction, surpassing 10,000 copies sold after its release this year. Authored by experienced educators Jessica Djabrayan Hannigan and John Hannigan, the book acts as a guide to help educators transform challenging student behaviors into opportunities that foster essential life skills both in school and beyond.
Effective Interventions in Less Than Half an Hour
The authors present a practical behavior intervention method, allowing educators to implement effective targeted interventions within 25 minutes or less. By introducing eight predefined behavior academies, the authors equip teachers with the tools needed to create their own tailored solutions to behavioral challenges.
Key Benefits for K–12 Educators
Educators who embrace the principles outlined in Behavior Academies will gain valuable insights, including:
- Understanding their own beliefs regarding student behavior and its impact.
- Learning the eight behavior academies alongside the essential life skills they cultivate.
- Identifying the core components necessary for an academy's initial, ongoing, and exit sessions.
- Building their own customized behavior academy through a clearly defined process.
- Utilizing behavior rehearsal cards to enhance the ongoing sessions of their academies.
Insights from Renowned Educators
Mike Mattos, an internationally recognized author and educator, emphasizes the crucial shift from punitive consequences to proactive interventions. He states, "Once educators recognize that punitive measures are not effective, the challenge remains: How do we help students develop essential behaviors? This book is a comprehensive guide to that answer!"
Available for Purchase
For those interested in enhancing their educational strategies, Behavior Academies can be ordered directly from Solution Tree's website. This tool represents a significant step towards helping educators manage the complexities of student behaviors effectively.
About the Authors
Jessica Djabrayan Hannigan, EdD, is dedicated to working with schools and districts to craft effective social-emotional and behavioral systems. Her extensive knowledge includes Response to Intervention (RTI), Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), and restorative practices.
John Hannigan, EdD, has spent over two decades in various educational roles, from teacher to instructional coach and principal. His expertise spans key educational frameworks, including RTI at Work™, PLC at Work®, MTSS, PBIS, and social-emotional learning.
About Solution Tree
With a mission to transform education on a global scale, Solution Tree has impacted educators for over 25 years. The organization empowers teachers through professional development opportunities, with more than 60,000 educators participating in events and over 12,000 professional development days hosted annually. Their offerings include a catalog of over 600 titles, numerous videos, online courses, and innovative learning platforms designed to support educators' work.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main premise of Behavior Academies?
Behavior Academies focuses on replacing negative behaviors with life skills through practical interventions designed for educators.
How can teachers implement the strategies from the book?
Teachers can implement the strategies by using predefined behavior academies, allowing them to tailor interventions to suit their students' needs.
Who are the authors of Behavior Academies?
The book is authored by Jessica Djabrayan Hannigan and John Hannigan, both experienced educators in the field.
What are the available resources from Solution Tree?
Solution Tree offers a wide range of professional development resources, online courses, and publications geared towards enhancing educational practices.
How can I order Behavior Academies?
Behavior Academies can be ordered directly from the Solution Tree website, providing easy access to this valuable resource for educators.
