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PBIS: Not just another “quick fix” There are many trends in education that have come and gone over the years. The reason most trends don’t last long is because they try to quickly fix the problem by taking a single trait factor approach to student intervention. As a result, educators [...]
There are many trends in education that have come and gone over the years. The reason most trends don't last long is because they take a single trait factor approach to student intervention. As a result, educators find themselves lamenting the following situations over and over again: “Johnny doesn’t seem interested [...]
As the beginning of a new school year looms closer, we start to think about things like test-taking, grades, and report cards. Although these conventional methods of measuring intelligence and academic achievement are necessary for compliance with state and national standards, they shouldn't be considered the be-all and end-all of a student's success. Over the years, research has proven that social/emotional intelligence is just as important as academics for achieving success in the classroom and beyond.
As we look ahead to the coming year, it's natural to think about what life has in store for us. One thing we can be sure of is that there will be challenges--perhaps even more so than in years past. That's why it's important to develop and strengthen our [...]
One of the most important skills that students need to develop during their school years is the ability to empathize and understand the feelings and perspectives of others. This skill is crucial for building positive relationships with others, and it can also help students develop a sense of social [...]
Interpersonal awareness is the ability to show a true understanding of yourself and others, and having a deep knowledge of your own thoughts and feelings. Interpersonal awareness is a cornerstone for social/emotional learning, and it's a skill that helps us get along with others. When you think about social skills, you probably [...]
Emotional awareness in communication is often misunderstood and seldom if ever discussed or taught. Feelings play a big role in communication. Emotional awareness, or the ability to understand feelings, will help you succeed when communicating with other people. If you are emotionally aware, you will communicate better. You will [...]
In a previous blog we discussed Improving Retention Using The Success Profiler®. In this study, the eleven scales of The Personal Skills Map® (a core assessment of The Success Profiler) were identified as critical factors in improving student retention and academic performance. This study takes a closer look at three [...]
From the very beginning, we knew our Personal Skills Map would go far, but it has actually exceeded our greatest expectations. There are now 120 masters and doctoral-level dissertations, papers and books published on this popular instrument. Not only that, but the Personal Skills Map now has over 8,500,000 (8.5 [...]
In light of the events of last week, it is with a heavy heart that I write this blog post. While I can’t imagine the level of pain and hurt that those families are experiencing, our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone whose lives are forever changed by the [...]
