Ever had a general education teacher refer a student for an IEP, hoping for a classroom aide or a removal—but deep down, you knew that wasn’t likely to happen? 🙋♀️
In this episode, I’m sharing a real-life scenario where a gen ed teacher was struggling with a student’s behavior and looking for a quick fix. Instead of just saying “no” to the IEP request, I took a proactive approach to support BOTH the student and the teacher—without adding extra work to my plate.
You’ll learn:
✅ How I used an ABC recording form to track behavior patterns
✅ The simple frequency tracker I gave the teacher (and why she loved it)
✅ How a social story and positive attention shifted the student’s behavior
✅ What the real outcome looked like (ups, downs, and progress—not perfection)
✅ Key takeaways to use in your own classroom when behavior challenges arise
🎙 Mentioned in this episode:
- The ABC recording form for behavior tracking
- Simple data collection strategies that don’t overwhelm teachers
- Social stories and why they work for student behavior (hint: tune in next week for a deep dive!)
💡 Want to make data collection feel easier?
Check out these ready-to-use behavior trackers and intervention tools 👉 ABC Data Tracking Form
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