What is the source of disruptive behavior among students? What are the emotional triggers that escalate a situation into disruptive, disrespectful or violent behavior? What are the skills and strategies teachers need to de-escalate a potentially volatile situation with students? How can teachers and leaders help students more effectively process emotions that lead to disruptive behavior?

Through an understanding of Social Emotional Learning, this professional development series offers teachers and leaders practical steps, strategies, tips and tools to address these issues in their classroom management and school culture. It empowers them to transform potentially volatile situations into opportunities for character development, greater student growth, engagement and achievement.