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For a student that struggles with emotional outbursts, I will have a pre-set plan with the student so that if they feel themselves starting to get upset, they can go to a designated part of the room, or go get a drink of water out in the hallway to cool down before coming back into the classroom. My mentor has a "reflection desk" that is a study space with walls around the desk to minimize distractions from others so that the student can focus on what they need to do to calm themselves down.

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For a student with anxiety, I would break down assignments/ big projects into smaller chunks so the assignment seems less daunting and more manageable.

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Finding ways to de-escalate the situation

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Finding ways to de-escalate the situation

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Nick G
With Emotional and behavioral disabilities, students have the possibility of going from 0-100 within 5 seconds. It is always helpful to understand how to de-escalate, but it is especially true with these students. For these students, it can be incredibly difficult to back down from a situation, and it can be hard for us to not give an immediate reaction; by understanding and having good strategies to de-escalate situations, we can begin to build a relationship with students with emotional and behavioral disabilities that is based on trust and understanding, rather than one that is focused on authority and forced order.

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Emotional Outbursts

I will allow the student to step away from the situation in order to have time to collect themselves. I could have the student go for a walk through the hallway and take a short break.

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I will work with the student to make sure they are on track with their work and are not overwhelmed. I will work one- on- one with the student during class and suggest the student come in before or after school to prevent them from becoming overwhelmed or shutting down. I will also create a classroom environment where they can feel comfortable asking myself or a classmate a question if they don't understand something.

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In a classroom setting, Depression often manifests through grades and engagement. While clinical depression can be difficult to identify, look for grade changes over time and consistent moods during class. Guidance and school psychologists should be made aware immediately if you believe a student is suffering from depression or suicidal thoughts, but steps can be taken otherwise. In the classroom focus on positive feedback and take care not to draw attention to things that the student has shown aversion to. Give the student the opportunity to vent or escape from situations that may make them uncomfortable or anxious.

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Building a sense of community in the classroom could help foster a safe and comfortable environment for students with Emotional Disabilities, making them feel more welcome and encouraging them to engage more openly with the class. This could be done by facilitating small group activities and other collaborative work while being careful to ensure that group interactions remain positive and productive. At the same time, students with EBD might also need time to work independently in order to develop a sense of agency and control. They should be allowed to take breaks or excuse themselves from group work if they feel that it might lead to an outburst.

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Patrick

As we saw with Charlie, maybe setting up a system where a student with EBD can take themselves out of a high anxiety situation where they can feel themselves reacting inappropriately would be effective. This way, students can self-regulate and avoid large outbursts that disrupt the class.

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Set up regular meetings with the student where a structured plan can be generated. The plan can address strategies and timelines for academic achievement, and strategies for coping with social stressors. Follow up with the student regularly and promote self-accountability. Offer reinforcement if you observe that the student is effectively implementing the generated strategies.

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Reinforce positive behavior.
Sit with student one on one and work with them to help them complete classwork.

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Don't just comment on and punish the inappropriate behavior. Focus on figuring out WHY a behavior is occurring. If you just try to punish outbursts, the student will never learn the skills they need to persevere and self-regulate.

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Master the art of distraction. It is important to withdraw the student's attention away from the stressor.

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Apathy and lack of motivation

EBD students unfortunately typically have negative experiences in school and the learning environment because they do not feel supported. As an educator, I plan to give these students a sense of self and a drive to succeed. Specifically, I will use motivation techniques like candy or other reward systems to take the extra steps to motivate towards success.