Sara Austin

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Sara Austin is a freelance education writer and guest contributor to the former Classcraft blog, which is now part of HMH.

 
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PBIS and SEL: Similarities and Differences

Learn the similarities and difference of PBIS and SEL and how they can work together. SEL and PBIS unite for proactive prevention.

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Guide to PBIS Training for Teachers and Staff

PBIS training for teachers and staff bolsters your PBIS framework. Find tips to develop a PBIS professional development plan that empowers educators.

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How to Get Teacher Buy-In for PBIS

Learn how to get teacher buy-in for PBIS. For a PBIS initiative to be effective, getting staff buy-in is critical.

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A Brief PBIS Implementation Guide

Learn how to implement PBIS in schools. Explore our brief PBIS implementation guide to help you develop your PBIS plan.

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Strategies for Weekly and Daily SEL Check-Ins for Students

With daily and weekly social-emotional check-ins for students, you can foster the development of strong social-emotional learning (SEL) .

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Why Is RTI Important in Education?

Why is RTI important in education? Read about several benefits of RTI in the classroom.

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What Is a PBIS Game in Education?

PBIS games can be used to support learning in a variety of ways and can offer an opportunity to practice new skills in a supportive environment.

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Response to Intervention (RTI) Strategies for Each Intervention Tier

Explore response to intervention (RTI) strategies for each intervention tier. RTI principles provide a framework to assess student achievement.

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What Are Schoolwide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (SWPBIS)?

Learn more about schoolwide positive behavioral interventions and supports (SWPBIS), a framework for promoting positive behaviors and appropriate interventions.

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Why PBIS? Benefits of PBIS in Schools

Why PBIS? Explore the benefits of PBIS in schools, and how it can create a lasting positive change.

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8 Components of PBIS to Support Effective Implementation

Discover 8 components of PBIS to support implementation. Successfully implementing a PBIS program requires many different elements to be in place.

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How to Develop a PBIS Lesson Plan

Learn how to develop PBIS lesson plans. Explore the essential elements of PBIS lessons and templates by intervention tier.

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How to Become a Social Emotional Learning Specialist

Learn how to become a social emotional learning specialist. Discover the job responsibilities and requirements for becoming an SEL specialist.

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