Starting but Not Sustaining

• Intermittent Reinforcement Using a Timer

  Set a timer at random intervals and award points to students who are on task when it sounds.

  NCIITemplate or formTry tomorrow

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• Student Goal Setting: An Evidence-Based Practice

  Learn what makes student goals work: specific, short-term, challenging, chosen by the student, and paired with feedback.

  Midwest Comprehensive CenterResearch summaryLearn more

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• Teach Self-Management (Self-Monitoring)

  Find steps, an implementation checklist, and links to rating, checklist, and count forms a student can use.

  Delaware MTSS TA CenterStrategy guideUse with a studentOne student

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• Brain Breaks: An Evidence-Based Behavior Strategy

  Follow four steps for a timed one to five minute break. Written for younger grades, so adapt the activities.

  UnderstoodStrategy guideTry tomorrowWhole class

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• Don't Stop the Movement

  Read why movement can help students with ADHD focus, with ideas for quiet fidgets and standing work.

  CHADDQuick readLearn moreOne student

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• Executive Function Challenges: 6 Ways to Help Your High-Schooler

  Borrow family-friendly ideas, such as chunking and planners, and share the article with a caregiver.

  UnderstoodQuick readUse with a studentOne student

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• How Productive Struggle Fires Up Learners

  A short research explainer on why confusion during hard problems can build lasting learning, and how to keep students in it. Transcript included.

  EdutopiaVideoLearn moreWhole class

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