Problems & suggestions for resolving them 

Bulletin Board Directory
(Postings on our web site bulletin board are categorized below by age and topic)

*Sorry!  I've been so darned busy, that the last update of where to find postings on different topics occurred on  6/8/02.    I will try to catch up with this task in November.
Dr. Mac
 
 
 
 
 

Directions:  Scroll down the page for categories that interest you  (Or click on one of the categories in the list below in order to go directly there).

    Identify specific postings that you would like to view (Write down the title, date, and author).  Then click on the link button at the bottom of the page to go to the bulletin board.  There you can read the posting and replies to it.  While you're there, why not offer some additional advice?
 
 

List of Categories
Preschool
Grades K-2 (ages 5-7)
Grades 3-5 (ages 8-10)
Grades 6-8 (12-14)
High School (ages 15+)
Academics (Teaching of subject matter)
ADD & ADHD
Aggressive, violent & destructive actions
Anxiety
Assessment & identification issues
Autism & Pervasive Developmental Disorders
Cafeteria, auditorium & hallway behavior
Comprehensive behavior management plans
Cultural issues, language, and behavior
Defiant, rude & oppositional behavior
Disruptive behavior & immature actions
First year & novice teachers
Hygiene/Health issues
Incarcerated youth/Kids in jail
Inclusion & mainstreaming
Interaction with other teachers & staff members
Kids who write to our bulletin board seeking advice
Lack  of self control & self directed behavior
Large group situations
Legal concerns
Managing the behavior of adults
Medications or Drug Use/Abuse
Motivation (lack of)
Multiple disabilities (behavior problems among students who are MR, Blind, Deaf, etc.)
Off task behavior and interruptions
Parents and guardian (concerns about their parenting by others)
Parents and guardians of students ask for advice and support
Peer relationships
Questionable professional practices
School-wide concerns
Self abusive behavior
Self-esteem, depression, & suicide
Sexuality, sexual behavior, orientation & related issues
Social skills, anger management, & peer mediation
Stress & burnout
Students with emotional and behavioral disorders
Substitutes and on-call teachers
Therapeutic interventions
Time out
 
 

PRE SCHOOL 
Biting by Teacher on 6/4/02 (18 month old is biting classmates in daycare center)
B-mods with visuals by Amalia S. on 5/28/02 (Teacher looking for photos/pictures of students engaged in appropriate behavior to serve as cues/models)
No respect for each other by Tracey on 5/2/02 (Children are diruptive, aggressive toward each other, won't listen to teacher)
Stubborn, defiant 5 yr old with control issue by Candice on 3/31/02 (will not listen, tantrums,battles for control)
Concerned mum about problem child by Ann D. on 3/9/02 (concerned about school behavior of her 4 year old)
Very energetic 2 year old by Candy D. on 1/22/02 (Child says "no" to directions)
Odd behavior in six month old by Ann on 1/8/02 (handflapping?)
ADHD 3 year old boy just started taking meds by Kendra on 10/11/01 (Parent wants information on adderall and diet)
Behavior management for 3 year old by Lori M. on 10/3/01 (son has problems sitting still and keeping hands to self)
Three year old's tath(?) are very disruptive by Sarah on 9/6/01 (whole class is aggressive)
Don't ignore me by Michelle on 7/16/01 (child cries and withdraws in speech therapy)
Very active 16 month old with aggressive behavior by Nancy on 6/23/01 (Boy throws things and hits)
Four and 1/2 year old aggressive, defiant by Cloftis on 5/16/01 (how start behavior program for child who has been kicked out by 3 preschool programs?)
How to take the next step? by TQ2 on 5/7/01 (5 year old has no awareness of strength, volume or personal space)
Difficult parents by Missziss on 5/2/01 (Mentally ill biological mom wants her preschool child back from foster care)
Random hitting by Sharon W. on 4/27/01 (3 and a half year old hits everyone)
Grouchy attitude by 407 on 4/21/01 (4 year old boy refuses to participate in family activities)
Help for 4 year old by Jmeyler on 3/6/01 (disruptive/aggressive pre-k child)
Extremely disruptive behavior by Angy on 2/28/01 (Pre-K, abused, cries & whines)
Working with a pre-school staff by Ms. Ginny on 2/23/01 (special ed teacher called in to work with disruptive 4 year old, but staff won't change their ways)
4 year old attention seeker by Kristine on 2/9/01 (also disruptive and off task)
What to do...by Rockside on 2/6/01 (3 year old bites and spits at teacher)
Out-of-control preschooler by Kerie on 1/27/01 (aggression & defiance in day care center)
Problemed kindergartner by Lisa on 1/24/01 (5 year old, lack of self control & social skills)
4 year old throws fits by Deborah on 1/9/01 (child resists going to preschool)
How to tell class I'm leaving by Krisdee D. on 1/8/01 (long term sub must leave)
Aggressiveness in 3 year old posted by Rockside on 11/17/00 (bites, explosive)
Behavior management tech posted by Rockside on 10/14/00 (autism, self abuse)
Three-year old's behaviour by Lorie on 9/17/00 (time out, tantrums)
Managing a preschool class by Amy B. on 7/29/00 (behavior system)
Rule enforcement for ECE by Maureen on 7/26/00 (behavior system)
Behavior management for Pica by Maura on 6/27/00 (inedible objects)
Constant misbehaviour by Lucy on 6/8/00 (aggression)
Self mutilation by Sandy L. on 6/4/00 (also aggression)
PreK/K special education classwide behavior management plan by Sienna on 5/28/00 (EBD class)
Tattletaling by Maureen on 5/24/00 (interaction with colleague)
Lying by Lynn S. on 5/22/00
Children's social misperceptions by Mish on 5/16/00 (also new teacher, disruptive, aggressive)
Won't listen to mom by SS on 5/7/00 (also defiant, tantrums)
6 yrs old 1st grade boy behavior by Ms. S on 4/22/00 (also gifted, immature)
Pre school classroom management by Nicole B. on 4/2/00 (disruptive)
Biting 1.5 year old by Neiceree on 3/11/00
Keeping hands to self by Kristina on 2/28/00
Two year old runaway by TFM on 2/11/00 (also aggression)
Child hates school by Worried about Dave on 1/25/00
Helping a young girl learn to share by Sniffles on 12/21/00
Pre-schooler who avoids activities by Pooped out on 11/4/00
Self mutilation by Lisa P. on 9/19/99 (also defiant)
 

GRADES K-2 (ages 5 to 7) 
Noise level by Dot on 5/2/02 (1st & 2nd graders are too loud)
Kinder class out of control by Lee on 4/22/02 (kids won't listen to teacher, are disruptive)
Whole class behavior by Arlene on 3/17/02 (most of class misbehaves)
Stealing by Diana A-G on 3/11/02 (items missing in first grade class)
1st grader must be first by Ali on 2/8/01 (Boy cries when not called upon, tattles, and refuses directions)
Noise making by Linda A. on 2/6/02 (Eight year old is active and makes noises/comments)
2nd grade daydreamer by Beth on 2/6/02 (Daughter daydreams in class)
First grade boy is bully and shows no remorse/emotion by Michaela on 1/31/02 (Bright child is mean to others)
Manipulative 2nd grader by Kathryn on 1/28/02 (Girl brings items to school, viewed as mean by other kids, and manipulates mother for rewards)
Kindergartener who has multiple behavior and learning problems by Jennifer M. on 1/4/02 (defiant and aggressive student)
Inherited 2nd grade class by Frank S. on 1/4/02 (Theft in the classroom by 4 students)
Kindergarten child constantly denies by Mrs. C. on 12/19/01 (child lies when caught misbehaving)
First grade fidgets by Julianne M. on 12/15/01 (3 week sub is having difficulty with 3 pesky and defiant students)
Oppositional 2nd grader by Mrs. M. on 12/14/01 (argumentative girl lacks empathy for others)
1st grade music class with disruptive kids by Maria on 12/11/01 (3 boys are disrupting class)
Non-compliant and aggressive kindergartener by Lisa on 11/26/01 (child repeating kindergarten tantrums is doesn't get way)
Inattentive kindergartner by Amy F. on 10/26/01 (Son may have ADD)
Masturbation in 1st grader by Linda on 10/25/01 (girl bounces in chair to stimulate self)
Constant crying by Marged on 10/11/01 (7 year old boy will cry all day long in school)
5 year old with a lack of educational behaviors by Kim P on 10/10/01 (impulse control problems)
Attention getters?? by Lori on 10/2/01 (3rd graders won't be quiet)
Selective mute with bizarre behavior by Debbi on 9/30/01 (6 year old girl with attention seeking behavior)
Boy who laughs at everything by Pam on 9/30/01 (7 year old student with mild MR)
Temper tantrums in 1st grade by E1st on 9/29/01 (student has long, loud tantrums)
1st grade ELL by Jessica on 9/28/01 (Non-English speaker is aggressive/non-compliant)
Mean students by Lori on /23/01 (needs tips on how to get 3rd graders to be nicer to each other)
2nd grade student with outrageous behaviors by Davis on 9/12/01 (aggressive girl not yet identified as BD...how to serve her needs?)
First year teacher by Molly on 8/30/01 (Looking for ideas on supplies to buy for primary grades)
Twins in class by Kristen on 8/23/01 (Both siblings retained in 1st grade are unmotivated and pester each other)
Spitting by Anne C. on 7/20/01 (Kindergartener with LD in regular class spits)
Multi-grade by Gene on 7/20/01 (Seeks suggestions for self contained class, 1st to 3rd grade)
5 year old aggressive and abusive by Emma on 7/16/01 (Aggressive boy in class)
Simple behavior plan for 3rd graders by Peg on 7/16/01 (Teacher wants easy to use behavior management system)
6 year old showoff by Sue H. on 7/4/01 (Son misbehaves in public)
1st offense by Becky on 6/21/01 (8 year old 1st grader suspended for 1st offense)
1st grade - Out of seat...by Darlene on 6/19/01 (Student won't stay in seat)
Student refuses to work by Allison on 5/21/01 (3rd grader refuses to complete academic work)
Soft-hearted Kinder teacher by Christina on 5/16/01 (can't bring self to discipline children)
Aggressive/impulsive 6 year old by Mrs. C on 5/8/01 (1st grader with sleep disorder is often aggressive in unstructured situations)
6 yr old needs much reassurance/pouts by Radar on 5/7/01 (1st grader resists activities he can do)
Parental influence by TQ2 on 5/7/01 (two young girls are tardy to school)
Johnny's angry by honee posted on 5/4/01 (3rd grader in wheelchair bites, is rude)
Student depressed and disruptive by Pamela on 5/4/01 (3rd grader verbally and physically attacks others)
7 year old, disruptive behavior by Jeni P. on 4/30/01 (leadership skills but also bully and clown)
EB 2nd grader by Mary on 4/29/01 (student gets "F" grades, parent doesn't care)
Behavior by Sharp on 4/29/01 (2nd grade boy with EBD hits, stares, cries, may be depressed)
8 year old who refuses to stay in his seat by Denise A. on 4/27/01
Impulsive but sensitive 6 year old boy by Kim on 4/23/01 (Kindergartener is bright but bored and rude/truthful)
Brilliant but lonely by 9565 on 4/23/01 (3rd grade bossy gifted girl has no friends)
Gun games on the playground by OH27 on 4/21/01 (Is it OK to allow K-5th graders to pretend to shoot each other?)
Kindergarten napping by Valerie on 4/118/01 (how long should children nap as year progresses?)
Talkative GT student by MBT15 on 4/13/01 (gifted 2nd grade girl talks too much in class)
Silliness after lunch by Heather on 4/12/01 (3rd to 5th graders laugh constantly in afternoon)
Behavior management for Downs syndrome student by Virginia on 4/9/01 (7 year old girl in MR class takes things and hits others)
FAS kiddo by Sue on 4/8/01 (2nd grade boy with fetal alcohol syndrome is too "touchy")
Wet pants in elementary schoolers by Karen on 4/7/01 (three sons ages 5-7 wet pants at school & home)
Son tells mother he wishes she were dead by NVR on 4/7/01 (7 year old boy says hurtful things to divorced mom)
Kindergarten behavior/not motivated by Heather on 4/2/01 (a number of students are unmotivated/disinterested)
Autistic biter by glopez on 3/30/01 (8 year old deaf/autistic girl bites)
Refuses to do work by MBT15 on 3/25/01 (7 year old 2nd grade boy will not work, is neglected and abused at home)
6 y.o. running the show by Becky on 3/25/01 (Kindergartener with ADHD displays many inappropriate, destructive and aggressive behaviors)
Parents power struggle over their child by 1961 on 3/24/01 (2nd grader's poor motivation and aggression may be due to bitter divorce)
Students take control of classroom by Jodi on 3/15/01 (New kindergarten teacher, disruptive and defiant children)
Missing book by Bill on 3/12/01 (1st grade, book missing/stolen)
7 year old with LD by JR on 3/10/01 (demands attention form teacher, aggressive toward peers)
Bedwetting at age 5 (mother seeks advice)
Student moving by Teacher on 3/8/01 (how to help 2nd grader adjust to moving away?)
Compulsive swearing by Tamie R. on 3/7/01 (autistic 7 year old cursing)
2nd grade flasher by 1961 on 3/3/01 (boy exposes himself, sexual abuse?, parents non-cooperative)
Processing problems by svoshell on 2/23/01 (bright 2nd grader has problems processing language, but tests reveal no problems)
Distracted & frustrated reader by MBT15 on 2/24/01 (2nd grader gives up on reading/writing)
5 year old challenging his teacher by Chris R. on 2/13/01 (loud, attention seeking kindergartener)
Is inclusion a confusion? by Susie on 2/9/01 (K-5, looking to make inclusion successful)
5 year old accused of lying by Momma on 2/5/01 (daughter took too much candy from class jar , lied, and got penalized)
New teacher...by Louie on 2/5/01 (wants to gain and maintain attention of kindergarteners)
Refusing to complete class assignments by 1961 on 2/4/01 (2nd grader doesn't do assignments)
Student with anxiety by Iceman on 2/4/01 (student complains of illness)
Mediation program by Mrs. P. on 1/30/01 (seeking conflict resolution lessons for grades 2-3)
3rd graderpulling out her hair by Chris E. on 1/25/01 (ADD, OCD, on medication)
Problemed kindergartner by Lisa on 1/24/01 (5 year old, lack of self control & social skills)
Disruptive first grader by Valerie on 1/24/01  (throws things, refuses to leave)
Behavior contract by Frustrated mom on 12/21/00 (Teacher doesn't like student)
Puzzles & brain teasers by Sandra on 12/16 (seeking academic activities)
Frustrated 8 year old boy by Frustrated mom on 12/16/00 (picked on by teachers)
Pinching/grabbing by MFL on 11/30/00 (deaf & physically impaired 5 year old)
Sexual abuse by Ann M on 11/30 (baby talk common among abused kids?)
2nd grader with Down syndrome in inclusive class by Charlyne O. on 11/28 (non-compliant)
Help me with behavior problems in 1st grade by Andrea on 11/11/00 (general disruption)
At risk elementary students by Jenny on 11/11/00 (grades 2-6, motivation, home/school)
New K student posted by Lisa on 11/1/00 (avoids groups, doesnt' participate)
Sound effects posted by Janeflip on 10/22/00 (animal noises)
ED posted by Angela on 10/20/00 (new teacher facing defiance)
End of my rope posted by Tracy F. on 10/17/00 (also ADHD, ODD)
OCD by Susan on 9/17/00 (also ADHD, dual diagnosis, aggression)
Phonics game vs. Hooked on phonics by Jim on 9/15/00 (reading, also LD, ADHD)
Talking by Raisen on 9/14/00 (disruptive)
First grade student who throws up daily by Jenn on 8/28/00 (defiance)
Classroom and behavior management by Lori on 8/17/00 (behavior system)
Classroom rules by Sabrina on 8/13/00 (behavior system)
How to build a kinder kid? By K.D. on 5/11/00 (aggression)
The birds and the bees in second grade by Dominique on 5/30/00 (sexual curiousity)
Different EH elementary programs by Kate on 4/28/00 (inclusion)
Young autistic boy, an unexplained behavior by Ct on 3/28/00 (inedible objects)
Lesson plan to use in initiating a school-wide behavior system by Angela on 3/10/00 (hallway behavior)
Kindergarten management by Jamie on 3/25/00 (disruptive)
Spitting by Julie on 3/18/00 (2nd grade, also Tourettes, ADHD, obsessive compulsive, aggression)
Sensitivity/crying by Catherine S. on 3/14/00 (cries when disciplined)
New to Kindergarten by Sonja on 3/12/00 (new teacher)
Difficulty initiating and starting tasks by Pam on 3/10/00 (also LD, obsessive-compulsive, transitions)
Explosive child by Mary on 3/1/00 (eight years of age, threats, angry, off task)
Behavior of emotional conflict child by D. Robinson on 2/22/00 (8 year old, theft, fights)
Aggressive Kindergartener by Ziggy on 2/21/00 (aggression, defiance)
Loss of control and talks too much by Julie on 2/16/00 (5 year old)
New classroom situation by Debra on 9/24/99 (disruptive, ages 5 to 8)
What can be done about Bullies? by J.L. on 2/10/00 (8 years old, aggression)
I hate myself statements by Chris on 2/200 (6 year old, self esteem, self abuse)
Flirtatious eight year old by Lisa P. on 2/1/00
Behavioral strategies for CD students by D. Clouthier on 1/27/00 (aggression, EBD classroom)
 
 

GRADES 3-5 (ages 8 to 10)

Whole class out of control by Subteach on 4/27/02 (Substitute teacher has disruptive class)
Child lies by Linda A. on 3/12/02 (8 year old lies a great deal, and parent accuses teachers of lieing)
9 year old refuses to work by Linda A. on 2/6/02 (Girl won't complete homework, now showing regressive behavior)
9 year old with big problems with the police by Kerry W. on 1/17/02 (Boy in trouble with police outside of school)
A very angry 10 year old by Kerry W on 11/25/01 (angry class clown feels responsible for family turmoil)
Misunderstood rap lyrics by Nzhingha N. on 11/21/01 (English teacher in Tanzania has students who want to know the meaning of gangster rap music lyrics)
Escalating disruption...in 10 year old boy by Robin B. on 11/17/01 (Defiant student seeks attention and power)
Talking/Classroom management by Mike on 9/24/01 (Student teacher in 4th grade wants ideas on how to quiet talkative kids)
9 year old falling behind fast by Becky on 9/11/01 (Parent asks for help with daydreaming, unfocused, forgetful son)
Behavior management system by Dorothea on 9/8/01 (Teacher of 4th graders with LD looking for plan to develop internal control)
Classroom management when education has little value by Carl H. on 9/5/01 (first year teacher in low performing school wants advice on how to improve behavior management system)
Beginning of year letter - 4th grade by Eunice on 7/16/01 (What goes in 1st letter to home?)
Visits to restroom by Fran on 7/9/01(How prevent unnecessary trips to bathroom?)
11 year old lacks motivation by Hmmm on 6/28/01 (student won't put forth effort)
Middle school discipline by Casey on 6/1/01 (detentions aren't working)
Problematic behavior after long recess by ZMaleki on 5/28/01 (misbehavior after lunch/recess)
Polite passive aggressive 4th grader by kimkc on 5/18/01 (Boy politely says "No, I won't be working today.")
Angry student by Iceman (4th grader with bad home life hits others in unstructured settings)
Another problem by Iceman on 5/8/01 (4th grader, parents won't have her tested)
Gun games on the playground by OH27 on 4/21/01 (Is it OK to allow K-5th graders to pretend to shoot each other?)
Disruptive new student by cp@ on 4/18/01 (LD girl, new to school, belittles material & other students as being "stupid")
Mother of angry/violent 4th grader is in denial by OH27 on 4/8/01 (boy in after school program is aggressive toward others, mother denies that there is a problem)
Talking during instruction by Kristy on 4/3/01 (kids talk during transitions between activities)
Getting initial attention at the beginning of a class by Vilma on 4/3/01 (looking for advice on how to get students to pay attention at beginning of class)
Student being bullied all the time by Cynthia on 3/29/01 (student has history of being disliked and picked on)
Manipulative 10 year old by Vicki C. on 3/29/01 (new girl lies about abilities/material learned in other school)
Teasing by Dawn C. on 3/28/01 (Two 4th graders being teased: urine smell & picks nose)
Defiant and depressed 12 year old by Lisa on 3/24/01 (boy make suicidal comments and cruel remarks to peers, long outbursts and control seeking)
EBD student by Kathy on 3/24/01 (5th grade boy cannot stop being angry after incidents)
Angry 11 year old by Shelia on 3/22/01 (staff reaction to student's anger made situation worse)
What's a mother to do? by Cindy P. on 3/20/01 (4th grade LD/ADD boy, violation of legal rights by school)
Down's child who throws himself on ground by Kate on 3/20/01 (10 year old boy with communication problems refuses to cooperate)
Immigrant student's adjustment period by 407 on 3/17/01 (4th grade bilingual girl, How can new immigrants be helped to adjust/acculturate to America?)
Disruptive students by Beth on 3/1 (5th grade, problems with schoolwide discipline plan)
Talkative and verbally abusive students by Fabian B. on 3/14/01 (5th graders dislike each other and treat each other badly)
Disrespectfulness to females by Vicki C. on 3/15/01 (5th grade boy)
Son gets up from seat to visit friends by H's mum on 3/15/01 (5th grader socializes too much)
Passive student by 407 on 2/10/01 (outcast student in 4th grade bilingual class)
Down sydrome children by Lori on 2/7/01 (9-11 year olds, slow walker and inappropriate touching)
Talkative, unmotivated 8th graders by Jo on 1/31/01
6th grade general music by Pam J. on 1/30/01 (bickering, rule testing)
Somali ESL elementary students by Susie on 1/29/01 (aggressive elementary students)
Encouraging the unencouragable by Sunshine on 1/25/01 ("don't care attitude, also rude toward teachers & peers)
Attention getters by Vick C. on 1/24/01 (10 year olds, disruptive, seeking attention)
The smartmouth by Shelia D. on 1/18/01 (abusive & profane language, insults)
Stubborn Down Syndrome student by Paula on 1/18/01 (4th grader's change of behavior, former reinforcers no longer work)
Help! School phobia/avoidance by Anne on 1/7/01(mom seeks special ed services)
Long term sub by Jane on 12/24/00 (new teacher seeks behavior management ideas)
Explosive disorders by Barry J. on 12/15/00 (middle & High School, violent outbursts)
4th grade BD student...by Tim on 12/14/00 (bullies others, refuses to follow directions)
Mother keeping children at home by Bonnie M. on 12/9/00 (absent 4th grader)
Poopy pants gets ride home by Stumped on 11/24 (9 year old, parents, toileting)
Inappropriate survival behavior by 10 year old by Stumped on 11/24 (hides, aggression)
Subbing problematic 8th grade students by Walter W. on 11/22 (disruption, disrespect)
Dealing with behavior as a guest speaker by Robyn on 11/21 (K-7, disruption, colleagues)
Teacher assistant problems with power struggles by Kathy on 11/14/00 (defiant, transitions)
Student with post traumatic stress disorder by EBD teacher/Angie on 11/10/00 (9 year old
        girl, EBD class)
4th grade boy with ODD by Christy R. on 11/13/00 (EBD class, oppositional defiant disorder)
At risk elementary students by Jenny on 11/11/00 (grades 2-6, motivation, home/school)
Not doing work posted by Dawn C. on 11/8/00 (9 years old, off task, not motivated)
An "I don't care" 8th grader posted by Amy Z on 11/6/00 (inclusion, submits no work)
Running away - Down's Syndrome posted by Lorraine P. on 11/6/00 (10 years old)
Attitudes and talking by Dawn C. posted on 10/24/00 (defiance and talking)
Emotionally disturbed child posted by Lorie on 10/20/00 (grades 4-6)
Low intelligence posted by Dawn C. on 10/12/00 (misbehavior and moderate MR)
Talking posted by Dawn C. on 10/11/00 (new teacher, disruptions)
Disruptive behavior posted by Dawn C. on 10/11/00 (new teacher, disruptions)
Help me...posted by Jenny C. on 10/9/00 (self direction, rude/defiant)
Child with anxiety by Lee Marie on 10/8/00 (autism, anxiety)
Classroom management & discipline by Carol Rowen on 9/14/00 (behavior system)
Middle school class totally out of control by David on 9/1/00 (disruptive, oppositional)
Hard to serve child by Lorie on 8/30/00 (difficult life, aggression)
I think ADD but very smart by MK on 8/30/00 (ADD, academics)
Consequences by RL on 8/27/00 (behavior system)
Learning centers by MN on 8/25/00 (academic)
Bathroom passes by Mrs. F on 8/10/00
Disrespect to substitute teacher by ST on 8/1/00
Behavior management by Lee Anne on 7/16/00 (behavior system, new teacher)
At risk youth who don't care by Jen on 6/23/00 (camp, instruction)
Student doesn't care at all by Marie on 6/13/00 (academic motivation)
Tried everything! by Nedine (defiance, stealing, behavior system)
Concerns about...middle school-aged boy by Karen (ADHD, defiant, bi-polar, LD)
Getting beyond student resistance by Michelle C. on 5/4/00 (LD, ADD, defiant)
Different EH elementary programs by Kate on 4/28/00 (inclusion)
Conflict resolution strategies/Ideas for fourth graders by Kristen on 4/17/00
Very disruptive class by Marcia on 4/13/00 (verbal abuse, groups)
10 year old thinks everyone is against him by L. Nelson on 4/7/00 (blames others)
Level systems in an ED self-contained classroom by Dale A. on 4/5/00 (new teacher)
Behavior contracts by Ann on 3/23/00
Permanent substitute needs help by MikkiD on 3/21/00 (forth grade, substitute teacher)
9 year old student who is TBI and totally blind by A frustrated teacher on 3/20/00
A 9 year old threatening to kill his teacher by Christine S. by 3/10/00
An aggressive 9 year old...continues by Christine S. on 3/3/00 (bullying)
Student refusing to work by Suzy on 2/29/00 (nine years of age, defiant, power struggle)
An aggressive 9 year old by Christine S. on 2/24/00 (ADHD, new teacher)
New teacher by Diana on 2/3/00 (10 year olds, disruptive, defiant, not motivated)
More on death threats by Becky on 1/7/00 (9 years old, ADHD)
Death threats by Becky on 1/5/00 (9 years old, ADHD)
Self pity by Confused on 12/12/99 (10 years old, self esteem)
Defiant fourteen year old by Kim on 12/1/99 (rude toward parent)
Noisy lunch rooms and assemblies by Buzz and Bear on 11/29/00 (groups, 4th to 8th grade)
Kids saying your momma to each other by Casey on 11/22/00 (insults to peers)
How do I help nerds fit in? By TK on 10/15/00 (LD, social skills)
 
 

GRADES 6-8 (ages 11-14)
8th grade behavior problems by Sara J. on 5/8/02 (teacher concerned about talking behavior among students)
Unhappy sexually abused foster child by Candy on 3/14/02 (boy with MR wants to return to home of abusive step-father)
6th grader with extremely aggressive behavior by Ginette (EBD kid curses and is violent at home/school)
Any suggestions for consequences? by Alina on 3/5/02 (Needs classroom management ideas)
How to handle thirty inner-city 5th graders? by Jan G. on 3/4/02 (class is out of control)
Disruptive students by Gracenote on 2/21/02 (5th grade class is very disruptive)
Grade 7 incredibly disruptive and disrespectful by Carrie on 2/10/02 (French language class is disruptive and defiant)
5th grade boy/bullying/apathy by Michaela on 1/18/02 (bullies others for fun, destroys school property and is disrespectful toward adults)
5th grade boy refuses to come to school, parents let him stay home by Brian on 1/15/02
Out of control classrooms by overwhelmed on 11/29/01 (middle school 8th graders are "out of control")
LD teen could use a friend by Lynn on 11/01/01 (13 year old girl is unpopular and needs social skills)
Talking in class by Marie on 10/26/01 (can't get 8th grade class to quiet down)
I want to strangle them sometimes by Jessica on 10/18/01 (has 4 6th grade BD kids who are rude, disruptive and defiant)
I need help by Danielle on 10/17/01 (7th and 8th grade classes are disruptive)
6th grade acceptance by 2ndYearTeacher on 10/11/01 (boys are rejecting another who is not sports oriented)
Chaotic situation in French language class by Poppy on 10/11/01 (Teacher in Greece has 23 disruptive kids who are 14 year olds)
New teacher by KeithSA on 9/8/01 (6th grade science teacher dealing with wide-spread discipline problems)
Out-of-control 5th grader by DM on 5/14/01 (immature boy steals from others)
Public affection by M. R. on 5/1/01 (Are public displays of affection between 10-14 year olds OK?)
Student falling asleep by Ms. Marla on 4/30/01 (6th grade boy sleeps in class)
Anger by Bonnie on 4/25/01 (12 year old has recently been aggressive, may be depressed/suicidal)
Oppositionall and power hungry 5th grader by Susanne on 4/25/01 (Bright girl is oppositional and tries to control groups)
Springtime anger by Nancy C. on 4/22/01 (6th grade boy becomes angry/defiant in spring weather)
100 points on Monday by Marie on 4/22/01 (Is it OK to take away points given to 4th to 8th grade students?)
Inappropriate hand placement by Brooke on 4/13/01 (6th grade boy fondles self when anxious, loner who is bullied and needs social skills)
8th grader cannot stay awake by Lynn on 4/12/01 (student falls asleep in class, possibly using drugs, parents deny drug use)
Thinking skills by Cynthia on 4/7/01 (7th and 8th grade students have processing problems, can't answer oral questions on material)
Does not want help by Michele on 3/29/01 (5th grade girl with Downs Syndrome will not accept teacher assistance)
Student who will not work by David H. on 3/28/01 (6th grader will not do written assignments)
Big 6th graders by KC on 3/25/01 (student teacher can't get kids to obey)
Behavior empowerment program by Avila on 3/25/01 (teacher wants to devise behavior support plan for 14 year old EBD student)
Behavior - tried and failed by Frederick G.J. on 3/25/01 (unmotivated, talkative 8th grader in science class)
Sporatic destructive behavior by Mandy K. on 3/14/01 (14 year old mentally retarded student periodically destroys things and/or runs out of classroom/building)
New monitor needs discipline help by Sally on 3/12/01 (cafeteria monitor for 6th grade is losing control)
Vegetating by Karen on 3/5/01 (7th and 8th graders not motivated)
Sub needs help! by Hidee on 2/23/01 (8th grade girl is rude to substitute teacher)
Killing others by Shelia on 2/22/01 (5th grader threatens to shoot others)
Full time "sub" needs help by David on 2/5/01 (New 6th grade teacher trying to decide whether to stay with the behavior management system of the previous teacher)
Constantly talks back by Shelia on 2/13/01 (12 year old wants last word in arguments, bullies others)
Full inclusion by CMC on 2/5/01 (7th/8th grade special ed kids disrupt class)
Racy behavior by Help on 2/3/01 (7th grader grabbed teacher's breasts)
Mainstreaming concerns by Therease on 1/28/01 (5th grade, BD student's misbehavior in self contained class results in not being allowed to attend general education classes)
Effective deterents by Les on 12/30/00 (grade 7 teacher seeks disciplinary consequences)
Anxiety by Cynthia on 12/10/00 (6th grader with achievement anxiety)
11 year old shows no signs of caring about anything by Liz on 4/6/00 (ADHD, defiant)
A sneaky disrespectful child...by Rosa on 3/19/00 (EBD classroom, 13 year old, aggression)
Gay scapegoat in 6th grade by Dean on 1/8/00
Disrespect and disrupting class by Sharon on 12/1/99 (12 years old)
Defiant student by David M. on 11/30/99 (12 years old, ODD, disruptive)
Classroom management by Eileen on 11/6/99 (12-13 years old, new teacher, rude)
13 year old student with attachment disorder by Wally C. on 10/28/00
 
 
 

HIGH SCHOOL (ages 15+)
Students who "feed" off of each other/no respect for adults by Kris on 3/20/02
Inappropriate language by Marie B. on 12/12/01 (students curse and swear too much)
Physical education junior high school behavioural problem kids by Larry on 12/8/01 (EBD kids are difficult to control in the gymnasium)
Not at all social by Navjot B. on 10/1/01 (11th grade new immigrant does not interact with others or participate in group activities)
Passive aggressive behavior by Davis on 9/8/01 (10th grader makes life miserable for teacher)
Student teacher conflicts by James on 8/12 (High school counselor wants ideas for helping misbehaving students to accept responsibility for actions, not just blame their teachers)
Help going from private to public school by Liz on 8/19 (Wants help devising assertive discipline plan for public high school)
Disruptive, defiant 16 year old by Beth on 8/13 (Disruptive, oppositional, non-motivated boy)
First year jitters by Pamela on 6/26/01 (grades 9-12 special ed new teacher is concerned about behavior management abilities)
Unconventional curriculum for former gang banger types by Lee on 5/22/01 (students refuse to do work, leave class, teacher wants ideas for curriculum)
Schizoid affective disorder by Mrs. Dangerfield on 5/4/01 (9th grader losing touch with reality)
Student and weapons by Kristie on 5/3/01 (9th grade boy brought knife/brass knuckles, threatens others houses with fire, must be escorted to school by police)
Insults by Daya97 on 4/28/01 (two 9th grade boys trade insults)
Parental denial by Daya97 on 4/28/01 (large 9th grade boy with EBD told to fight by parent)
Marijuana use by Daya97 on 4/28/01 (9th grade boy with EBD)
Always wants attention by Daya97 on 4/28/01 (9th grade EBD boy steals from others, is defensive)
Depressed, obsessive, immature high school sophomore by Marianne S. on 4/19/01 (student sleeps a lot, and shows signs of anxiety around others)
Difficult student by Frances on 4/11/01 (White teacher having difficulty tutoring African American 16 year old delinquent girl)
High school motivation by JD on 4/9/01 (LD kids unmotivated to do work in general ed)
Contemporary teaching issues by Julie on 3/18/01 (Can't get high school kids to be socially conscious and generous)
I'm always smiling, but inside I'm dying by Thea on 3/17/01 (message from daughter who is at odds with mom, sees inconsistent parenting, longs to patch up relationship)
Student won't take off hat...by Larry on 3/3/01 (defiant)
Math by Sheku on 2/21/01 (9-11th graders in algebra have a new teacher...again)
Mother from hell by India on 2/7/01 (15 year old girl is concerned about relationship with mother)
High school students who don't attend school by Radar on 2/13/01 (seeks ways to promote attendance and work behavior)
Will not participate in games by Brooke on 2/13/01 & update on 2/25 (adolescent attempts to sabatage academic game)
Senior high school physical education behavior by KPope on 2/1/01 (girls don't participate)
Too many tutorials by ah posted on 1/30/01 (unable to give needed attention to students on different levels of math)
Homebased/Administration order by Cynthia on 1/26/01 (9th grader, fire setting, threats, weapons. delinquent)
Laughter by JD on 1/22/01 (laughs too much in Algebra II)
Teenagers by Patty on 1/10/01 (unmotivated and moody 16 year old's behavior at home)
Family & consumer science by dr on 12/17/00 (9th grade, seeks management ideas for food lab)
Explosive disorders by Barry J. on 12/15/00 (middle & High School, violent outbursts)
Returning student by Brooke on 12/11/00 (aggressive incarcerated youth back in school)
50 nice things..."you mama" by Davis on 12/8/00 (trading insults about each other's mothers)
Help me with consequences please by Sarah on 12/5/00 (general ed, off task, disruptive)
Manifestation determination by Cynthia on 11/5/00 (weapon, due to ADHD?, 15 years old)
HS not doing work  by Cynthia on 11/6/00 (15 years old, failing, ADHD, EBD)
High school homebound students by Lynne  on 10/30/00
Ripping shirt by Steven L.  on 10/9/00 (Aspbergers, destructive)
Student who threatens others by Cynthia on 9/29/00 (violence)
Aide needs advice/autistic/abusive by Special Ed Aide on 9/8/00 (autistic, aggression)
Behavior management/Junior high school by Heather on 8/14/00(behavior system, new teacher)
Need information on scripting for managing high school students by Michael A.
Idea exchange by Kelly B. on 7/16/00 (aggression, low self esteem)
Student led discipline team by Patricia T. on 7/13/00 (peer mediation)
Non compliance by Kelly H. on 4/27/00 (oppositional, defiant)
What did I do to deserve this? by Jodi G. on 3/28/00 (disruptive, groups)
Borrowing without permission by Larry H. on 3/18/00 (mental retardation)
Changing to high school. Help! By Rosa on 2/11/00 (New teacher)
Calling out by Beth on 2/2/00 (disruptive)
Rewards and consequences for teens by Mrs. T. on 12/25/99 (lack of motivation)
Teenage boys/behavior disorder class by Mrs. P. on 12/24/00 (EBD classroom, threats, etc.)
Tardies by Language Teach on 12/7/00
Behavior problem by Florence on 12/3/99 (behavior system)
A disturbed 19 year old by JSW on 12/1/99 (rude, aggressive)
Where should I start? By ...Mike on 10/25/99 (rude, aggressive)
Need tips on teaching writing in a vocational school by Chris on 10/25/00 (motivation)
FM unit blues by Faith on 10/15/99 (Deaf youngster)
 
 

Academics  "The dog ate my homework" (Baaaaad mascot.  Bad puppy.)
12th graders cheat - steal exam by Sharon on 5/27/02 (What to do about students who stole final exam?)
Severely math challenged student by Candy on 4/25/02 (15 year old boy with spin bifuda is very inattentive)
8th grade male refuses to read by Dawn A. on 3/26/02 (can't seem to stay focused on reading materials)
Bored teacher becomes a behavior problem by Cynthia on 2/4/02 (Looking for inspirational media to promote good character among teens)
Grouping by Sherlunda A. on 1/30/02 (How group students on different academic and behavior levels?)
DRA testing by Gene on 7/12/01 (students don't give their best effort on reading tests)
Reading curriculum in LD by Mary Pat on 1/26/01 (looking for good program for LD)
At risk youth who don't care by Jen on 6/23/00 (ages 9-14, also camp)
Student doesn't care at all by Marie on 6/13/00 (ages 9 to 14)
Need tips on teaching writing in a vocational school by Chris on 10/25/99
 
 

ADD & ADHD
Son with ADD by Margie on 5/20/02 (13 year old son wants non-medication ideas for helping child)
5th grade boy with fidgeting and disorganized behavior by Belinda on 4/15/02
6 year old child witih bipolar, ADHD, and possibly ODD by Rockside on 3/2/02 (Student is defiant, aggressive and tries to leave room)
Mom going insane....by Twistedpixie on 2/28/02 (4 year old son is aggressive and oppositional)
Troubled 7 y.o. distracted, disobeys by Trisha (Nanny is concerned about whether child is ADHD)
Mom in denial-ADHD son suffering by Nancy O. on 11/28/01 (Mother of 2nd grader will not share medical results and denies ADHD in son.  Harsh punishment at home for behavior)
Convincing teachers to use behavior programs by Marie on 11/01/01 (2nd grader is active and teacher will not implement strategies, mother is against meds)
Impulsivity in unstructured settings by Darcy on 10/31/01 (3rd grade boy is OK in academic classes, but active in lunchroom and on playground)
Inattentive kindergartner by Amy F. on 10/26/01 (Son may have ADD)
Concentration problems in classrooms for 6 year old girl by Dahlia E. on 10/21/01 (does not pay attention, draws)
Disruptive student by Ed on 10/21/01 (15 year old boy is rarely attentive, frequently out of seat, and has an "I don't care" attitude)
ADHD 3 year old boy just started taking meds by Kendra on 10/11/01 (Parent wants information on adderall and diet)
7 yr./male severe ADHD by Elizabeth on 9/26/01 (needs behavior management ideas)
Suggestions for distractions by Dawn on 7/22/01 (Looking for tips for 10 year old with ADHD)
ADHD child not on meds, needs help by Angelia M. on 7/6/01 (5th grader not getting medication from parents)
Random talk-outs in class by Billie on 6/30/01 (ADHD 3rd grader makes noise and speaks out)
ADD/ADHD teacher's checklist by Brenda on 5/25/01 (looking for good checklist)
Another problem by Iceman on 5/8/01 (4th grader, parents won't have her tested)
Constantly moving by 2J on 4/29/01 (8th grade boy...not identified as ADD... squirms in seat)
Behavior management program by Lauren on 4/22/01 (What to include in behavior management workshop for parents of ADHD kids?)
6 y.o. running the show by Becky on 3/25/01 (Kindergartener with ADHD displays many inappropriate, destructive and aggressive behaviors)
What's a mother to do? by Cindy P. on 3/20/01 (4th grade LD/ADD boy, violation of legal rights by school)
3rd graderpulling out her hair by Chris E. on 1/25/01 (ADD, OCD, on medication)
Manifestation determination by Cynthia on 11/5/00 (weapon, due to ADHD?, 15 years old)
HS not doing work posted by Cynthia on 11/6/00 (15 years old, failing, EBD)
End of my rope posted by Tracy F. on 10/17/00 (Grades K-3, also ODD)
ADD/ADHD  by OLLU Students on 10/5/00 (medications, parental support)
Need ideas for immediate reinforcement by Katherine on 9/20/00 (also dual diagnosis)
OCD by Susan on 9/17/00 (ages 5-8, also dual diagnosis, aggressive)
Phonics game vs. Hooked on phonics by Jim on 9/15/00 (ages 5-8, reading, also LD, ADHD)
I think ADD but very smart by MK on 8/30/00 (ages 9-12, academics)
Concerns about...middle school-aged boy by Karen (ages 9-14, also defiant, bi-polar, LD)
Getting beyond student resistance by Michelle C. on 5/4/00 (ages 9-14, also LD, defiant)
Behavior seems to have worsened by Liz on 4/12/00
11 year old shows no signs of caring about anything by Liz on 4/6/00 (also defiant)

AGGRESSIVE, VIOLENT, ASSAULTIVE, & DESTRUCTIVE ACTIONS 
Staff proclaimed "BAD" seed by Newonthescene on 6/8/02 (5 year old boy attacks classmates)
Spitting by Linda A. on 4/29/02 (kids spit on each other during recess)
Aggressive child living with grandparent by Bethany on 4/28/02 (argues in class, attacks others)
Aggressive behavior by B. M. on 4/25/02 (4th grade boy with ADHD and ill mother)
Impulse control by Darrell R. on 4/23/02 (8 year old boy is impulsively aggressive)
Conduct disorder by mont205 on 4/23/02 (EBD student uses drugs daily, is assaultive)
5th grader, poor coping skills, self control by R S. on 4/3/02 (Child can become physically and verbally out of control in an instant)
8th grade female punches others by Ladybug A. on 3/26/02 (engages in rough-housing with boys)
6th grader with extremely aggressive behavior by Ginette (EBD kid curses and is violent at home/school)
6 year old child witih bipolar, ADHD, and possibly ODD by Rockside on 3/2/02 (Student is defiant, aggressive and tries to leave room)
Mom going insane....by Twistedpixie on 2/28/02 (4 year old son is aggressive and oppositional)
First grade boy is bully and shows no remorse/emotion by Michaela on 1/31/02 (Bright child is mean to others)
5th grade boy/bullying/apathy by Michaela on 1/18/02 (bullies others for fun, destroys school property and is disrespectful toward adults)
Kindergartener who has multiple behavior and learning problems by Jennifer M. on 1/4/02 (defiant and aggressive student)
2nd grade student with outrageous behaviors by Davis on 9/12/01 (aggressive girl not yet identified as BD...how to serve her needs?)
Three year old's tath(?) are very disruptive by Sarah on 9/6/01 (whole class is aggressive)
Violent, abusive 6 year old by Kerry W. on 8/30/01 (Grade 1 boy from abusive home is violent in class)
Runaway & fighting students by Shondrika R. on 7/27/01 (How start off the year right with aggressive, defiant boy?)
5 year old aggressive and abusive by Emma on 7/16/01 (Aggressive boy in class)
Four and 1/2 year old aggressive, defiant by Cloftis on 5/16/01 (how start behavior program for child who has been kicked out by 3 preschool programs?)
Aggressive/impulsive 6 year old by Mrs. C on 5/8/01 (1st grader with sleep disorder is often aggressive in unstructured situations)
Angry student by Iceman (4th grader with bad home life hits others in unstructured settings)
Johnny's angry by honee posted on 5/4/01 (3rd grader in wheelchair bites, is rude)
Student depressed and disruptive by Pamela on 5/4/01 (3rd grader verbally and physically attacks others)
Angry, angry, angry by YC23 on 5/4/01 (students erupt at smallest events)
Student and weapons by Kristie on 5/3/01 (9th grade boy brought knife/brass knuckles, threatens others houses with fire, must be escorted to school by police)
7 year old, disruptive behavior by Jeni P. on 4/30/01 (leadership skills but also bully and clown)
Behavior by Sharp on 4/29/01 (2nd grade boy with EBD hits, stares, cries, may be depressed)
Parental denial by Daya97 on 4/28/01 (large 9th grade boy with EBD told to fight by parent)
Random hitting by Sharon W. on 4/27/01 (3 and a half year old hits everyone)
Anger by Bonnie on 4/25/01 (12 year old has recently been aggressive, may be depressed/suicidal)
Gun games on the playground by OH27 on 4/21/01 (Is it OK to allow K-5th graders to pretend to shoot each other?)
Brother/sister in same room by Bonnie on 4/18/01 (siblings in same room threaten others, refuse to work)
Mother of angry/violent 4th grader is in denial by OH27 on 4/8/01 (boy in after school program is aggressive toward others, mother denies that there is a problem)
Autistic biter by glopez on 3/30/01 (8 year old deaf/autistic girl bites)
Student being bullied all the time by Cynthia on 3/29/01 (student has history of being disliked and picked on)
6 y.o. running the show by Becky on 3/25/01 (Kindergartener with ADHD displays many inappropriate, violent, and destructive behaviors)
Parents power struggle over their child by 1961 on 3/24/01 (2nd grader's poor motivation and aggression may be due to bitter divorce)
Bullying by Irene on 3/15/01 (teacher seeks general advice on handling bullying)
7 year old with LD by JR on 3/10/01 (demands attention form teacher, aggressive toward peers)
Unmedicated child lashing out by Christina on 3/8/01 (off meds & abusive to self/others)
Help for 4 year old by Jmeyler on 3/6/01 (disruptive/aggressive pre-k child)
Killing others by Shelia on 2/22/01 (5th grader threatens to shoot others)
Constantly talks back by Shelia on 2/13/01 (12 year old wants last word in arguments, bullies others)
What to do...by Rockside on 2/6/01 (3 year old bites and spits at teacher)
Bullies by Brooke on 2/3/01 (new kid in class gets bullied by others)
Out-of-control preschooler by Kerie on 1/27/01 (aggression & defiance in day care center)
Homebased/Administration order by Cynthia on 1/26/01 (9th grader, fire setting, threats, weapons. delinquent)
Individual anger management programs by Alice F. on 1/23 (looking for curriculum for boy in residential setting)
Explosive disorders by Barry J. on 12/15/00 (middle & High School, violent outbursts)
4th grade BD student...by Tim on 12/14/00 (bullies others, refuses to follow directions)
Returning student by Brooke on 12/11/00 (aggressive incarcerated youth back in school)
Inappropriate survival behavior by 10 year old by Stumped on 11/24 (hides, aggression)
Aggressiveness in 3 year old posted by Rockside on 11/17 (bites)
Emotionally disturbed child posted by Lorie on 10/20/00 (grades 4-6)
Ripping shirt by Steven L. on 10/9/00 (also Aspbergers, high school)
Student who threatens others by Cynthia on 9/29/00 (high school)
OCD by Susan on 9/17/00 (ages 5-8, also ADHD, dual diagnosis)
Aide needs advice/autistic/abusive by Special Ed Aide on 9/8/00 (high school)
Hard to serve child by Lorie on 8/30/00 (ages 9-14)
Idea exchange by Kelly B. on 7/16/00 (high school, also low self esteem)
Constant misbehaviour by Lucy on 6/8/00 (ages 5-8)
Children's social misperceptions by Mish on 5/16/00 (also new teacher, disruptive, pre school)
How to build a kinder kid? By K.D. on 5/11/00 (ages 5 to 8)
Difficulty finishing assignment by Alain M. on 4/25/00 (ages 9-12, also defiant, disruptive)
A sneaky disrespectful child...by Rosa on 3/19/00 (13 year old, EBD classroom, defiant)
A 9 year old threatening to kill his teacher by Christine S. on 3/10/00
An aggressive 9 year old...continues by Christine S. on 3/3/00 (bullying)
Explosive child by Mary on 3/1/00 (eight years of age, also off task, threats, angry)
An aggressive 9 year old by Christine S. on 2/24/00 (also ADHD, new teacher)
Behavior of emotional conflict child by D. Robinson on 2/22/00 (8 year old, also theft, fights)
Aggressive Kindergartener by Ziggy on 2/21/00 (also aggression, defiance)
Two year old runaway by TFM on 2/11/00
What can be done about Bullies? by J.L. on 2/10/00 (8 years old)
Behavioral strategies for CD students by D. Clouthier on 1/27/00 (also aggression, elementary)
More on death threats by Becky on 1/7/00 (9 years old, also ADHD)
Death threats by Becky on 1/5/00 (9 years old, also ADHD)
Everythings gone to hell by K.T. on 12/2/00 (also disruption, schoolwide problems)
Where should I start? By ...Mike on 10/25/99 (also rude, aggressive)
 

ANXIETY 
Silent student - 8th grade by Kathy P. on 4/27/02 (girl who talks with friends will not speak publicly)
10 year old that picks one knuckle by Lisa on 4/24/02 (boy picks at skin on knuckle and licks mouth)
End of year by TQ2 on 5/7/01 (students get anxious at end of school year and the structured, caring setting)
Depressed, obsessive, immature high school sophomore by Marianne S. on 4/19/01 (student sleeps a lot, and shows signs of anxiety around others)
Inappropriate hand placement by Brooke on 4/13/01 (6th grade boy fondles self when anxious, loner who is bullied and needs social skills)
Internalizing disorders by 9565 on 4/5/01 (Teacher wants to help student feel more at ease in class)
Student with anxiety by Iceman on 2/4/01 (student complains of illness)
Help! School phobia/avoidance by Anne on 1/7/01 (mom seeks special ed services, anxiety)
Anxiety by Cynthia on 12/10/00 (6th grader with achievement anxiety)
Girl constantly crying by Grace M on 12/02/00 (cries when asked to answer questions)
Student with post traumatic stress disorder by EBD teacher/Angie on 11/10/00 (9 year old
        girl, EBD class)
Child with anxiety by Lee Marie on 10/8/00 (grades 4-6, also autism)
 
 

ASSESSMENT AND IDENTIFICATION ISSUES
Self managing behavior by Margie on 10/16/01 (Looking for sheet/checklist to help 14 year old self-monitor and self-assess)
Manifestation determination by Cynthia on 11/5/00 (weapon, due to ADHD?, 15 years old)
Behavioral self-assessment by Shannon on 7/4/00
Behavior assessment scales by David on 11/30/99 (seeking to determine function of behaviors)
 
 

AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS
Young man with autism who talks to himself by Kathy W. on 3/31/02 (18 yr old boy converses with self)
Classroom transitions for kids with autism by Cristine S. on 3/1/02 (Looking for ways to promote smooth transitions between activities)
Autism by Sherrie on 1/28/02 (12 year old son has become aggressive, moody, masterbates publicly, and takes objects from others...Puberty?)
New teacher needs help by Dianna on 1/24/02 (autistic child beats on desk while laughing at teacher)
Odd behavior in six month old by Ann on 1/8/02 (handflapping?)
Autistic child whose family is moving by MCMuscat on 12/5/01 (looking for tips on how to help 6 year old adjust to move to new home)
Need activities to get a pdd child to talk by Lajabber on 11/20/01 (Kindergarten student will not talk, only grunts)
6 year old nonstop crying non-verbal Autistic boy by Sarah on 10/26/01
Autistic child putting fingers in ears by Drea on 10/14/01 (9 year old is afraid of fire drills)
Proper social skills by Margo on 7/17/01 (Kids with Aspergers Syndrome are using inappropriate comments and touch)
Parent completely caves to autistic child by MRP on 4/25/01 (mother is keeping 16 year old autistic boy home from school)
Autistic biter by glopez on 3/30/01 (8 year old deaf/autistic girl bites)
Autistic: Chronic behavior by MRP on 3/28/01 (16 year old girl puts fingers in ear)
Compulsive swearing by Tamie R. on 3/7/01 (autistic 7 year old cursing)
Behavior management tech posted by Rockside on 10/14/00 (Preschool, self abuse)
Ripping shirt by Steven L. on 10/9/00 (Aspbergers, destructive, high school)
Aide needs advice/autistic/abusive by Special Ed Aide on 9/8/00 (high school, violence)
Young autistic boy, an unexplained behavior by Ct on 3/28/00 (pica/inedible objects)
 

CAFETERIA, AUDITORIUM, & HALLWAY BEHAVIOR 
Spitting by Linda A. on 4/29/02 (kids spit on each other during recess)
Impulsivity in unstructured settings by Darcy on 10/31/01 (3rd grade boy is OK in academic classes, but active in lunchroom and on playground)
Problematic behavior after long recess by ZMaleki on 5/28/01 (misbehavior after lunch/recess)
New monitor needs discipline help by Sally on 3/12/01 (cafeteria monitor for 6th grade is losing control)
Recess taken away...posted by Monica on 10/26/00 (lunch room, also questionable practices)
Lunchroom behavior plan posted by Donna on 10/5/00
Lesson plan to use in initiating a school-wide behavior system Angela on 3/26/00 (grades K-6)
MIS II students by Principal J. on 12/5/99 (lunch room problems)
Student behavior off school grounds by Phyllis H. on 12/4/99 (lunch time behavior)
Noisy lunch rooms and assemblies by Buzz and Bear on 11/29/00 (4th to 8th grade)
 

COMPREHENSIVE BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT PLANS 
First year teacher by Elizabeth on 5/3/02 (needs effective behavior management system)
Level system info by Lisa on 5/3/02 (Teacher of EBD high school students looking for alternative to levels system plans)
Good kids going bad by Tmcat on 3/25/02 (6th graders picking up on poor behavior of peers)
Whole class behavior by Arlene on 3/17/02 (most of class misbehaves)
Stop light behavior management system by Leanne H. on 3/8/02 (Needs explanation of this system)
Any suggestions for consequences? by Alina on 3/5/02 (Looking for mild consequences for class of thirty 14 year olds)
How to handle thirty inner-city 5th graders? by Jan G. on 3/4/02 (class is out of control)
Innovative behaviour management programs by Glennis B. on 2/18/02 (Seeks innovative and model behavior management programs for pre-schoolers)
Out of control classrooms by overwhelmed on 11/29/01 (middle school 8th graders are "out of control")
Students in my class who get no consequences at home, so they don't take mine seriously by Please help...on 12/2/01  (Students act up in order to get sent home)
No regard for consequences by Laura K on 11/19/01 (Students in speech/language clinic sessions continue to misbehave despite punishments and rewards)
Whole-class management problems by Cherie on 11/8/01 (Entire class is off task.  Having them write papers as a consequence is creating a lot of reading)
Raffle ticket system by Lori on 10/11/01 (teacher is looking to better refine the system in use)
Trouble controlling after-schoolers by Ashley on /26/01 (kids in post-school program won't sit and do work...several specific complaints...hyperactive, wets pants, cries alot)
Behavior management system by Dorothea on 9/8/01 (Teacher of 4th graders with LD looking for plan to develop internal control)
Classroom management when education has little value by Carl H. on 9/5/01 (first year teacher in low performing school wants advice on how to improve behavior management system)
Brand new teacher...struggling with classroom management by Sheri on 8/26/01 (Teacher shows us system that isn't working and asks for advice)
Help going from private to public school by Liz on 8/19 (Wants help devising assertive discipline plan for public high school)
Weekly goals: Are they good for an ED classroom by Gerald on 8/3/01 (Can a point system take the form of a checking account?)
Consequences-Lack of administrative support by First year on 7/21/01 (New teacher seeks ideas for middle school management system)
Simple behavior plan for 3rd graders by Peg on 7/16/01 (Teacher wants easy to use behavior management system)
100 points on Monday by Marie on 4/22/01 (Is it OK to take away points given to 4th to 8th grade students?)
Offering 2nd chances as a discipline tool? by Mignon on 3/15/01 (Is it OK to remove penalties and reinstate what was lost due to misbehavior?)
Students take control of classroom by Jodi on 3/15/01 (New kindergarten teacher, disruptive and defiant children)
Long term sub by Jane on 12/24/00 (new teacher seeks behavior management ideas)
Help me with consequences please by Sarah on 12/5/00 (general ed, off task, disruptive)
Multiple age levels by Jason G. on 11/16/00 (computer teacher, disruptive and off task)
At risk elementary students by Jenny on 11/11/00 (motivation, grades 2-6, home/school)
Behavior plans posted by A on 10/14/00
Level system posted by Pat on 10/13/00 (looking for alternative to levels system)
Behavior problems - Please help!!!!! by Lidia on 9/20/00
List of rewards and consequences by Jan on 9/18/00
Token economy by N. Dep on 9/15/00 (perfectionist youngster)
Classroom management & discipline by Carol Rowen on 9/14/00 (ages 9 to 14)
G& T by Susan R. on 8/31/00 (contracting)
Consequences by RL on 8/27/00 (ages 9 to 14)
Classroom and behavior management by Lori on 8/17/00 (ages 5 to 8)
Behavior management/Junior high school by Heather on 8/14/00 (ages 15+, also new teacher)
Classroom rules by Sabrina on 8/13/00 (ages 5 to 8)
Emotional support help by Dana on 8/2/00 (also new teacher)
Managing a preschool class by Amy B. on 7/29/00
School-wide discipline plan by Helen on 7/28/00
Rule enforcement for ECE by Maureen on 7/26/00 (pre school)
New Title I teacher by Tara Ann on 7/24/00 (also new teacher)
Overcorrection by Joyce F. on 7/17/00 (spitting)
Behavior management by Lee Anne on 7/16/00 (ages 9-14, also new teacher)
Intrinsic motivators by LD K. on 6/11/00
PreK/K special education classwide behavior management plan by Sienna on 5/28/00 (also EBD class)
Tried everything! by Nedine (ages 8/14, also stealing, defiance)
Classroom management plan by K. Moss on 4/22/00
Seeking crisis and restraint training by Richard K. on 4/20/00
Speech language pathology by Victoria F. on 4/9/00
Level systems in an ED self-contained classroom (ages 9-14, also new teacher, EBD class)
Management plan by Sara on 1/24/00
Reinforcement issue by Mrs. T. on 12/28/99
Behavior problem by Florence on 12/3/99 (high school)
Standards by Kellie on 10/26/99
 
 
 

CULTURAL ISSUES, LANGUAGE, AND BEHAVIOR
Misunderstood rap lyrics by Nzhingha N. on 11/21/01 (English teacher in Tanzania has students who want to know the meaning of gangster rap music lyrics)
Not at all social by Navjot B. on 10/1/01 (11th grade new immigrant does not interact with others or participate in group activities)
1st grade ELL by Jessica on 9/28/01 (Non-English speaker is aggressive/non-compliant)
Behavior management by Justin on 9/11/01 (asks how culture, race and gender have effect)
Starting a school-wide management plan by Heather on 6/22/01 (New "code of conduct" going into effect at Navaho schools...How make sure they work?)
Cultural diversity in general classroom by YC23 on 5/8/01 (how address increasing diversity?)
Refusal to speak English by Ms. Marla on 4/30/01 (6th grade boy in bilingual ed does not speak or do any work in English)
Released from ESL by 2J on 4/29/01 (mainstreamed ESL student does not do work in English)
Difficult student by Frances on 4/11/01 (White teacher having difficulty tutoring African American girl teenager)
Native American students by Lisa on 3/28/01 (new teacher of American Indian kids in junior/senior high school seeks advice)
Immigrant student's adjustment period by 407 on 3/17/01 (4th grade bilingual girl, How can new immigrants be helped to adjust/acculturate to America?)
Passive student by 407 on 2/10/01 (outcast student in 4th grade bilingual class)
Somali ESL elementary students by Susie on 1/29/01 (aggressive elementary students)
Cultural manifestation of (mis)behavior by Dr. P. on 12/28/00 (professor of paraprofessionals seeks discussion on cultural issues related to behavior)
 
 

DEFIANT, RUDE & OPPOSITIONAL BEHAVIOR 
I have a very troubled 6 year old in my class by Courtney F. on 5/7/02 (boy is disruptive and argumentative)
Disturbed child by Anthony on 5/6/02 (13 year old girl is oppositional and distructive)
Student behaviors by worried on 5/2/02 (12 year old boy is oppositional and compulsive)
Lying 4th grader by Ma on 4/28/02 (9 year old boy lies a lot)
Not a clue on what to do by Lost on Jupiter on 4/5/02 (11 year old insults others, hordes garbage)
Attention wanting 10th grade boy by Mdg on 3/26/02 (bully, harasses others, doesn't do work)
6th grade girl who doesn't care by Jan on 3/25/02 (Old of control girl; rude, aggressive, disruptive)
Students who "feed" off of each other/no respect for adults by Kris on 3/20/02
Can not understand new student's behavior by Cynthia on 3/1/02 (BD student is oppositional and perhaps schizophrenic)
Defiant-disrespectful 11 year old boy by Lora on 2/28/02 (Foster mom having trouble with boy's anger and mood swings)
Down Syndrome 9 year old is defiant and oppositional by Erin on 1/7/02
Kindergartener who has multiple behavior and learning problems by Jennifer M. on 1/4/02 (defiant and aggressive student)
First grade fidgets by Julianne M. on 12/15/01 (Long term sub is having difficulty with 3 pesky and defiant students)
Oppositional 2nd grader by Mrs. M. on 12/14/01 (argumentative girl lacks empathy for others)
Non-compliant and aggressive kindergartener by Lisa on 11/26/01 (child repeating kindergarten tantrums is doesn't get way)
Escalating disruption...in 10 year old boy by Robin B. on 11/17/01 (Defiant student seeks attention and power)
Is it defiance? Frustration? by Frustrated Mom on 10/30/01 (Boy may be oppositional when work is too difficult.  Educators want to punish)
Always late for class by Annie B. on 10/29/01
Blind, mentally handicapped, mute student refuses to leave classroom by Pam on 9/28/01 (20 year old student is resisting going to places he used to enjoy)
Passive aggressive behavior by Davis on 9/8/01 (10th grader makes life miserable for teacher)
Downs syndrome by Fred on 8/28/01 (13 year old is obstinate/oppositional)
Disruptive, defiant 16 year old by Beth on 8/13 (Disruptive, oppositional, non-motivated boy)
Runaway & fighting students by Shondrika R. on 7/27/01 (How start off the year right with aggressive, defiant boy?)
Whining by Angelia M. on 7/20/01 (student complains when given task or direction)
Student refuses to work by Allison on 5/21/01 (3rd grader refuses to complete academic work)
Does not stay in class by Fred on 5/1/01 (7th grader in special ed walks out of class)
Oppositionall and power hungry 5th grader by Susanne on 4/25/01 (Bright girl is oppositional and tries to control groups)
Springtime anger by Nancy C. on 4/22/01 (6th grade boy becomes angry/defiant in spring weather)
Grouchy attitude by 407 on 4/21/01 (4 year old boy refuses to participate in family activities)
Brother/sister in same room by Bonnie on 4/18/01 (siblings in same room threaten others, refuse to work)
Reluctant, won't sit by Frederick on 4/3/01 (student begs to go to art room upon completion of work & won't sit when asked)
Big 6th graders by KC on 3/25/01 (student teacher can't get kids to obey)
Defiant and depressed 12 year old by Lisa on 3/24/01 (boy make suicidal comments and cruel remarks to peers, long outbursts and control seeking)
Disrespectfulness to females by Vicki C. on 3/15/01 (5th grade boy)
Students take control of classroom by Jodi on 3/15/01 (New kindergarten teacher, disruptive and defiant children)
Student won't take off hat...by Larry on 3/3/01 (high school, defiant)
Sub needs help! by Hidee on 2/23/01 (8th grade girl is rude to substitute teacher)
Non-talking student...by Lori on 2/21/01 & update on 2/28 (mute student tantrums or laughs)
Constantly talks back by Shelia on 2/13/01 (12 year old wants last word in arguments, bullies others)
What to do...by Rockside on 2/6/01 (3 year old bites and spits at teacher)
6th grade general music by Pam J. on 1/30/01 (bickering, rule testing)
Starting in mid-semester by gina8lee on 1/30/01 (4th grade, disrespectful & non-compliant boys)
Out-of-control preschooler by Kerie on 1/27/01 (aggression & defiance in day care center)
Encouraging the unencouragable by Sunshine on 1/25/01 ("don't care attitude, also rude toward teachers & peers)
The smartmouth by Shelia D. on 1/18/01 (abusive & profane language, insults)
4 year old throws fits by Deborah on 1/9/01 (child resists going to preschool)
4th grade BD student...by Tim on 12/14/00 (bullies others, refuses to follow directions)
Spitting by Kdonner on 11/30/00 (EBD kids spit when angry or defiant)
2nd grader with Down syndrome in inclusive class by Charlyne O. on 11/28 (non-compliant)
Subbing problematic 8th grade students by Walter W. on 11/22 (disruption, disrespect)
Teacher assistant problems with power struggles by Kathy on 11/14/00 (11 & 12 years old, transitions)
4th grade boy with ODD by Christy R. on 11/13/00 (EBD class, oppositional defiant disorder)
High school homebound students by Lynne posted on 10/30/00
Attitudes and talking by Dawn C. posted on 10/24/00 (ages 5 to 8)
ED posted by Angela on 10/20/00 (ages 5 to 8)
Desperate posted by MG on 10/14/00
Help me...posted by Jenny C. on 10/9/00 (grades 4-6, also self direction)
Blind boy who is oppositional posted by Mr. O on 10/9/00 (also dual diag, disruptive)
New teacher in EH classroom by Shelley on 10/2/00
Trying to take control by Don on 9/28/00 (also disruptive)
Middle school class totally out of control by David on 9/1/00 (ages 9-14, also disruptive)
First grade student who throws up daily by Jenn on 8/28/00 (age 6 years)
Students saying no by BL on 8/18/00
Arguing with teacher by Renee on 6/24/00
Tried everything! by Nedine (ages 8/14, also stealing, behavior system)
Concerns about...middle school-aged boy by Karen (ages 9-14, also ADHD, bi-polar, LD)
Won't listen to mom by SS on 5/7/00 (pre school, also tantrums)
Getting beyond student resistance by Michelle C. on 5/4/00 (ages 9-14, also LD, ADD)
Goals/objectives for oppositional defiant by Saleena on 4/28/00
Non compliance by Kelly H. on 4/27/00 (high school)
Difficulty finishing assignment by Alain M. on 4/25/00 (ages 9-12, also disruptive, aggressive)
11 year old shows no signs of caring about anything by Liz on 4/6/00 (also ADHD)
9 year old student who is TBI and totally blind by A frustrated teacher on 3/20/00
A sneaky disrespectful child...by Rosa on 3/19/00 (EBD classroom, 13 year old, also aggression)
Disrespectful students by Joy on 3/10/00
Student refusing to work by Suzy on 2/29/00 (nine years of age, also power struggle)
Disrespect by N. Wilson on 2/23/00
Lack of compliance by DMary on 2/8/00
New teacher by Diana on 2/3/00 (10 year olds, also disruptive, not motivated)
Defiant fourteen year old by Kim on 12/1/99 (rude toward parent)
A disturbed 19 year old by JSW on 12/1/99 (also aggressive)
Disrespect and disrupting class by Sharon on 12/1/99 (12 years old)
Defiant student by David M. on 11/30/99 (12 years old, also ODD, disruptive)
Where should I start? By ...Mike on 10/25/99 (also aggressive)
Teenage girl by Carla G. on 9/22/00

DISRUPTIVE & IMMATURE BEHAVIOR 
8th grade behavior problems by Sara J. on 5/8/02 (teacher concerned about talking behavior among students)
Second grader who constantly speaks out by Linda A. on 4/22/02 (girl interrupts lessons)
Teens and bad language by Brian J. on 4/3/02 (2 kids in class use lots of profanity)
Dirty minds and nasty boys-6th grade by Mr. P on 3/22/02 (boys make sexual inferences and remarks)
Foul language by Candy on 3/20/02 (7th grader curses followed by insincere apology.  No parent support)
Mentally and emotionally impaired 7 year old male who yells out swear words by Cindy W. on 3/19/02
Child humming-very annoying by Judy on 3/18/02 (girl hums a great deal and others are starting to immitate the behavior)
Disruptive students by Gracenote on 2/21/02 (5th grade class is very disruptive)
Noise making by Linda A. on 2/6/02 (Eight year old is active and makes noises/comments)
Children who steal by Anna on 1/25/02 (What do with children who steal from others?)
Consequences for swear language by Poppy on 1/25/02 (student cursed loudly when he dropped a pencil)
Help getting teacher's attention in a positive way by Jodi on 12/22/01  (Student disruptively seeks immediate attention from teacher when work is finished)
1st grade music class with disruptive kids by Maria on 12/11/01 (3 boys are disrupting class)
Escalating disruption...in 10 year old boy by Robin B. on 11/17/01 (Defiant student seeks attention and power)
Knocking on desk as an attention-getter by Poppy G. on 10/26/01 (teacher seeks ways to get attention of inattentive class)
Talking in class by Marie on 10/26/01 (can't get 8th grade class to quiet down)
Group management problems by Eileen C. on 10/24/01 (Was teacher fair in punishing one youngster when many others were also acting up?)
Disruptive students by Brenda on 10/20/01 (general disruption in classroom of 11-13 year olds)
I need help! by Danielle on 10/17/01 (1st year science teacher has disruptive 7th & 8th graders)
Chaotic situation in French language class by Poppy on 10/11/01 (Teacher in Greece has 23 disruptive kids who are 14 years of age); See also: Any more suggestions posted by Poppy on 10/16/01.
Attention getters?? by Lori on 10/2/01 (3rd graders won't be quiet)
Boy who laughs at everything by Pam on 9/30/01 (7 year old student with mild MR)
Temper tantrums in 1st grade by E1st on 9/29/01 (student has long, loud tantrums)
Trouble controlling after-schoolers by Ashley on /26/01 (kids in post-school program won't sit and do work...several specific complaints...hyperactive, wets pants, cries alot)
Talking/Classroom management by Mike on 9/24/01 (Student teacher in 4th grade wants ideas on how to quiet talkative kids)
Twins in class by Kristen on 8/23/01 (Both siblings retained in 1st grade are unmotivated and pester each other)
6 year old showoff by Sue H. on 7/4/01 (Son misbehaves in public)
Random talk-outs in class by Billie on 6/30/01 (ADHD 3rd grader makes noise and speaks out)
Calling a classmate a derogatory name by Newman on 5/13/01 (how deal with name calling?)
7 year old, disruptive behavior by Jeni P. on 4/30/01 (leadership skills but also bully and clown)
8 year old who refuses to stay in his seat by Denise A. on 4/27/01
Disruptive new student by cp@cofc on 4/18/01 (new middle schooler is insulting lessons and other kids)
Getting initial attention at the beginning of a class by Vilma on 4/3/01 (looking for advice on how to get students to pay attention at beginning of class)
Behavior - tried and failed by Frederick G.J. on 3/25/01 (unmotivated, talkative 8th grader in science class)
Students take control of classroom by Jodi on 3/15/01 (New kindergarten teacher, disruptive and defiant children)
7 year old with LD by JR on 3/10/01 (demands attention form teacher, aggressive toward peers)
Help for 4 year old by Jmeyler on 3/6/01 (disruptive/aggressive pre-k child)
Disruptive students by Beth on 3/1 (5th grade, problems with schoolwide discipline plan)
Extremely disruptive behavior by Angy on 2/28/01 (Pre-K, abused, cries & whines)
Non-talking student...by Lori on 2/21/01 & update on 2/28 (mute student tantrums or laughs)
4 year old attention seeker by Kristine on 2/9/01 (also off task)
Disruptive first grader by Valerie on 1/24/01  (throws things, refuses to leave)
Attention getters by Vick C. on 1/24/01 (10 year olds, disruptive, seeking attention)
Laughter by JD on 1/22/01 (laughs too much in Algebra II class)
Sexual abuse by Ann M on 11/30/00 (baby talk common among abused kids?)
Subbing problematic 8th grade students by Walter W. on 11/22/00 (disruption, disrespect)
Poopy pants gets ride home by Stumped on 11/24/00 (9 year old, parents, toileting)
Dealing with behavior as a guest speaker by Robyn on 11/21/00 (K-7, disruption, colleagues)
Help me with behavior problems in 1st grade by Andrea on 11/11/00 (general disruption)
Sound effects posted by Janeflip on 10/22/00 (ages 5 to 8)
Talking posted by Dawn C. on 10/11/00 (grades 4-6, also new teacher)
Disruptive behavior posted by Dawn C. on 10/11/00 (grades 4-6, also new teacher)
Blind boy who is oppositional by Mr. O on 10/9/00 (also defiant, dual diagnosis)
Trying to take control by Don on 9/28/00 (also defiant)
Talking by Raisen on 9/14/00 (ages 5 to 8)
Middle school class totally out of control by David on 9/1/00 (ages 9-14, also oppositional)
Lines are crazy by Matt on 8/28/00 (also group behavior)
Class outbursts by CW on 8/9/00 (also new teacher)
Disrespect to substitute teacher by ST (ages 9-14)
Children's social misperceptions by Mish on 5/16/00 (pre school, also new teacher, aggressive)
Difficulty finishing assignment by Alain M. on 4/25/00 (ages 9-12, also defiant, aggressive)
6 yrs old 1st grade boy behavior by Ms. S on 4/22/00 (age 6, also gifted)
Very disruptive class by Marcia on 4/13/00 (ages 13 to 15, also verbal abuse, groups)
Pre school classroom management by Nicole B. on 4/2/00
What did I do to deserve this? by Jodi G. on 3/28/00 (high school, also groups)
Kindergarten management by Jamie on 3/25/00 (also off task)
Loss of control and talks too much by Julie on 2/16/00 (5 year old)
New teacher by Diana on 2/3/00 (10 year olds, also defiant, not motivated)
Got any ideas for reducing graffiti? By TAG on 12/15/99
Everything's gone to hell by K.T. on 12/2/00 (also violence, school wide problems)
Disrespect and disrupting class by Sharon on 12/1/99 (12 years old)
Managing difficult inner city students by Michelle on 11/18/00
Classroom management by Eileen on 11/6/99 (12-13 years old, also new teacher, rude)
Disruptive behavior by Sarge on 11/4/99
New classroom situation by Debra on 9/24/99 (ages 5-8, also disruptive)
 
 
 

FIRST YEAR & NOVICE TEACHERS 
First year teacher by Elizabeth on 5/3/02 (needs effective behavior management system)
Student teaching by Kathy P. on 2/27/02 (supervising teacher is boring and non-creative)
New teacher needs help by Dianna on 1/24/02 (autistic child beats on desk while laughing at teacher)
Terrified of parents by Jeanne on 12/13/01 (looking for advice on working with parents)
I want to strangle them sometimes by Jessica on 10/18/01 (has 4 6th grade BD kids who are rude, disruptive and defiant)
I need help by Danielle on 10/17/01 (7th and 8th grade classes are disruptive)
Mean students by Lori on /23/01 (needs tips on how to get 3rd graders to be nicer to each other)
New teacher by KeithSA on 9/8/01 (6th grade science teacher dealing with wide-spread discipline problems)
Classroom management when education has little value by Carl H. on 9/5/01 (first year teacher in low performing school wants advice on how to improve behavior management system)
First year teacher by Molly on 8/30/01 (Looking for ideas on supplies to buy for primary grades)
Brand new teacher...struggling with classroom management by Sheri on 8/26/01 (Teacher shows us system that isn't working and asks for advice)
Need tips for starting in a K-4 ED classroom by Gerald on 6/27/01 (1st year teacher seeks advice)
First year jitters by Pamela on 6/26/01 (grades 9-12 special ed new teacher is concerned about behavior management abilities)
Student can't accept consequences by Jodie on 5/20/01 (boy acts up when given penalties)
Soft-hearted Kinder teacher by Christina on 5/16/01 (can't bring self to discipline children)
Bringing everyone down by Maristjod on 5/13/01 (kids emulate each other's behaviors)
Big 6th graders by KC on 3/25/01 (student teacher can't get kids to obey)
Contemporary teaching issues by Julie on 3/18/01 (Can't get high school kids to be socially conscious and generous)
Students take control of classroom by Jodi on 3/15/01 (New kindergarten teacher, disruptive and defiant children)
New teacher...by Louie on 2/5/01 (wants to gain and maintain attention of kindergarteners)
I'm new to teaching. Any advice? by Eric on 1/31/01 (elementary school)
Getting students' attention by Lindsay on 1/30/01 (student teacher, start of lessons)
Starting in mid-semester by gina8lee on 1/30/01 (4th grade, disrespectful & non-compliant boys)
Where do I start? by David on 1/18/01 (How do I prepare for upcoming year?)
Pre student teacher by R. Cruz on 11/24/00 (student teaching soon, wants ideas)
Not doing work posted by Dawn C. on 11/8/00 (9 years old, off task, not motivated)
Need help, new program ED posted by Angela posted on 10/22/00
ED posted by Angela on 10/20/00
Talking posted by Dawn C. on 10/11/00 (grades 4-6, also disruptive)
Disruptive behavior posted by Dawn C. on 10/11/00 (grades 4-6, also disruptive)
New teacher in EH classroom by Shelley on 10/2/00 (also defiant, oppositional)
Teacher-teacher interaction by G on 8/16/00 (also collegial interaction)
Behavior management/Junior high school (ages 15+, also behavior system)
Class outbursts by CW on 8/9/00 (also disruptive)
Emotional support help by Dana on 8/2/00 (also behavior system)
New Title I teacher by Tara Ann on 7/24/00 (also behavior system)
Behavior management by Lee Anne on 7/16/00 (ages 9-14, also behavior system)
Children's social misperceptions by Mish on 5/16/00 (also disruptive, aggressive, pre school)
Level systems in an ED self-contained classroom by Dale A. on 4/5/00 (ages 9-14, also EBD class)
An aggressive 9 year old (also ADHD) by Christine S. on 2/24/00 and 3/3/00
Changing to high school. Help! By Rosa on 2/11/00 (also new teacher)
Literacy and criminal children by New inmate on 2/4/00 (also defiant, incarcerated high schoolers)
New teacher by Diana on 2/3/00 (10 year olds, also disruptive, defiant, not motivated)
Calling out by Beth on 2/2/00
1st year by Newteach on 12/8/99 (also burned out/stress, self doubts)
Classroom management by Eileen on 11/6/99 (12-13 years old, also defiant, rude)
 
 

HYGIENE/HEALTH  ISSUES
Bulemia by Pam on 5/1/02 (What do if suspect child is bulemic?)
Spitting by Linda A. on 4/29/02 (kids spit on each other during recess)
Excessive sleeper by Candy on 2/21/02 (Student doses off a lot...maybe due to alcohol ingestion at age 2)
7th grade boy with undesirable habit by Bobjac on 1/26/02 (ADHD student in inclusive setting is rejected by peers to odd appearance and eating of nasal excetions, scalp particles, and earwax)
Severely disabled student mouths everything by Kdonner on 11/20/01 (This self-stimulating behavior is developmentally OK, but is a hygiene issue for this adolescent)
5th grade student with persistent vomiting/avoidance by Radar on 9/27/01 (for two years, a mildly retarded student has been vomiting when he doesn't want to do school work)
Spitting by Anne C. on 7/20/01 (Kindergartener with LD in regular class spits)
Personal hygiene and personal space by Bridget on 7/19/01 (How teach child self care?)
Thumb-sucker by Donna on 5/8/01 (12 year old deaf boy slobbers saliva over everything)
Marijuana use by Daya97 on 4/28/01 (9th grade boy with EBD)
Wet pants in elementary schoolers by Karen (three sons ages 5-7 wet pants at school & home)
Teasing by Dawn C. on 3/28/01 (Two 4th graders being teased: urine smell & picks nose)
Rhinotillexomania -Nose picking by Christopher B. on 11/30/00 (severe MR 13 year old)
Spitting by Kdonner on 11/30/00 (EBD kids spit when angry or defiant)
Poopy pants gets ride home by Stumped on 11/24 (9 year old, parents, toileting)
Masturbation by M. Walker posted on 9/9/00
Overcorrection by Joyce F. on 7/17/00 (spitting)
 
 

INCARCERATED YOUTH / KIDS IN JAIL
9 year old with big problems with the police by Kerry W. on 1/17/02 (Boy in trouble with police outside of school...not incarcerated, but at risk)
Student back in jail by Sarah on 12/11/01 (boy has been re-arrested after progress in school, teacher feels some guilt and anger)
Returning student by Brooke on 12/11/00 (aggressive incarcerated youth back in school)
 
 

INCLUSION & MAINSTREAMING

Physical ed. junior high schoo behavioural problem kids by Larry on 12/8/01 (EBD kids are difficult to control in the gymnasium)
Oppositional 2nd grader by Mrs. M. on 12/14/01 (argumentative girl lacks empathy for others)
Changing behavior and attitudes by Very Frustrated on 10/23/01 (student with ability will not work for general ed teacher who doesn't like him)
Inclusion, IDEA, etc. by Kathee on 10/12/01 (5th graders with 2nd grade skills are not receiving modification in the inclusion class)
Regular ed. teachers resistant to inclusion by Angelia M. on 7/27/01 (4th grade regular ed teachers don't want special ed teacher or kids in their rooms)
Spitting by Anne C. on 7/20/01 (Kindergartener with LD in regular class spits)
Special education students coming in 2nd by Shondrika on 6/28/01 (special ed kids not invited to activities)
Integration by Dot on 6/17/01 (EBD kids don't want to go to general ed classes)
ED inclusion program ideas? by Kathee on 5/22/01 (how can consultant give attention to included EBD students in three separate schools?)
Behavior by Sharp on 4/29/01 (2nd grade boy with EBD hits, stares, cries, may be depressed)
Spec. Ed. student's behavior in the regular classroom by Jangle on 4/24/01 (boy is well behaved in SPED class, but acts up in general ed)
Placing ED/BD kids in regular classes by Mrs. P on 2/24/01 (Why do included BD kids fail to do well?)
Is inclusion a confusion by Susie on 2/9/01 (K-5, looking to make inclusion successful)
Inclusion by CMP on 2/7/01 (Needs inclusion plan/model/ideas)
Full inclusion by CMC on 2/5/01 (7th/8th grade special ed kids disrupt class)
Mainstreaming concerns by Therease on 1/28/01 (5th grade, BD student not allowed to attend)
2nd grader with Down syndrome in inclusive class by Charlyne O. on 11/28 (non-compliant)
An "I don't care" 8th grader posted by Amy Z on 11/6/00 (inclusion, submits no work)
Inclusion vs Inclusive Education posted by Lidia on 10/15/00
Different EH elementary programs by Kate on 4/28/00 (ages 6-12)
 
 

INTERACTION WITH OTHER TEACHERS & STAFF MEMBERS
Toooo helpful aide by Michelle on 2/27/02 (T.A. is poor teacher and gives answers to kids taking tests)
Student problems due to other teacher by Tracy on 2/14/02 (Burned out teacher does nothing to manage student behavior)
Principal has other ideas by Dot on 2/1/02 (Teacher of EBD kids is being pressured by principal to change program)
Convincing teachers to use behavior programs by Marie on 11/01/01 (2nd grader is active and teacher will not implement strategies recommend by social worker, mother is against meds)
Changing behavior and attitudes by Very Frustrated on 10/23/01 (student with ability will not work for general ed teacher who doesn't like him)
Assistant teacher by Jordania on 6/10/01 (para uses negative behavior management)
Angry 11 year old by Shelia on 3/22/01 (staff reaction to student's anger made situation worse)
Defiant paraprofessional by Bonnie on 3/22/01 (parapro babies assigned student)
An assistant's trouble by YC23 on 2/12/01 (students don't respect paraprofessional; did teacher act correctly?)
Dealing with behavior as a guest speaker by Robyn on 11/21 (K-7, disruption, colleagues)
Bullying by administrators posted by Joan H. on 11/15/00 (coersive administrators)
Co-teaching posted by Lee on 10/21/00
How to explain to regular teacher about emotional disabilities by Cynthia on 9/5/00
Teacher-teacher interaction by G on 8/16/00 (new teacher)
Tattletaling by Maureen on 5/24/00 (ages 5-8)
Tricky situation by Trish on 10/1/99 (student teacher and supervising teacher)
 
 

KIDS WRITE TO THE BULLETIN BOARD SEEKING ADVICE
I havto go to sumer school by Stefanie on 5/27/02 (Motivated kid with behavior problems seeks ideas to help her manage own behavior better)
Talking, cursing, bad report card, need help in behavior by Fernando R. on 2/28/02 (Student with BD seeks help in making smarter decisions and improving academics)
I'm always smiling, but inside I'm dying by Thea on 3/17/01 (message from 15 year old daughter who is at odds with mom, sees inconsistent parenting, longs to patch up relationship)
Mother from hell by India on 2/7/01 (15 year old girl is concerned about relationship with mother)

LACK OF SELF CONTROL & SELF DIRECTED BEHAVIOR
Self-talk by Kate on 7/19/01 (How to teach internal reflective thought process?)
Non-talking student...by Lori on 2/21/01 (mute student tantrums or laughs)
Problemed kindergartner by Lisa on 1/24/01 (5 year old, lack of self control & social skills)
Laughter by JD on 1/22/01 (students laughs too much in Algebra II class)
Girl constantly crying by Grace M on 12/02/00 (cries when asked to answer questions)
Pinching/grabbing by MFL on 11/30/00 (deaf & physically impaired 5 year old)
Excessive/inappropriate touching by Terri on 11/11/00 (adult, MR, touching, social boundaries)
Help me...posted by Jenny C. on 10/9/00 (grades 4-6, also rude/defiant)
Behavior management by Holt on 6/13/00
Intrinsic motivators by LD K. on 6/11/00 (ages 5 to 14, also behavior system)
 
 

LARGE GROUP SITUATIONS
Grade 7 incredibly disruptive and disrespectful by Carrie on 2/10/02 (French language class is disruptive and defiant)
Attention getters?? by Lori on 10/2/01 (3rd graders won't be quiet)
Problematic behavior after long recess by ZMaleki on 5/28/01 (misbehavior after lunch/recess)
Dealing with student behaviour as a guest presenter (K-7, inattentive, colleagial)
Too many questions by Shannon on 11/15/00 (class asks irrelevant questions)
New K student posted by Lisa on 11/1/00 (6 years old, avoids groups, doesn't participate)
Recess taken away... posted by Monica on 10/26/00 (lunch room, also questionable practices)
Lunchroom behavior plan posted by Donna on 10/5/00
Lines are crazy by Matt on 8/28/00 (disruptive)
Very disruptive class by Marcia on 4/13/00 (verbal abuse)
What did I do to deserve this? by Jodi G. on 3/28/00 (high school, disruptive)
Noisy lunch rooms and assemblies by Buzz and Bear on 11/29/00 (4th to 8th grade)
 
 

LEGAL CONCERNS
Dumb acts by Sherlunda A. on 1/30/02 (BD student caught with drugs inside school...now on homebound services)
IDEA and bootcamps by Micheal on 10/14/01 (School wants to send student to one day boot camp, but wonder about procedures/legal aspects)
CSE requirements by Adminstrator on 6/10/01 (seeks advise on timelines for IDEA)
 
 
 

MANAGING THE BEHAVIOR OF ADULTS
Help! Not eating by Ellen on 2/22/01 & 2/23 (49 year old mentally retarded woman won't eat)
College classroom mgt. by BMS on 12/3/00 (Professor concerned about behavior)
Excessive/inappropriate touching by Terri on 11/11/00 (adult, MR, touching, social boundaries)
Classroom management for post-secondary education by Nikki on 8/20/00
Behavioral management with adults by Ktana on 10/1/00
 
 
 

MEDICATIONS or DRUG USE/ABUSE
This category was started on 3/25/02.  Previous postings can be found elsewhere.
Detention day student comes in late by Juvie on 4/16/02 (17 year old with drugs/alcohol in home)
Impulsive 6 year old without meds!! by Doris on 3/25/02 (EBD student is impulsive and "wild")
13 year old substance abuser by Dian. F. C. on 4/2/02 (How write substance abuse IEP goals for student caught with marijuana?)
 
 

MOTIVATION (Lack of)
Foster son SPED, lies and lazy by Angel on 6/6/02 (Special ed teacher adopted streetwise EBD kid but can't get him to behave well at home)
Child gives up quickly by Mike on 6/6/02 (1st grader gives up when others do better than her)
ADD & lack of motivation by Shirley on 5/22/02 (12 year old son is looking for wilderness camp to build responsibility)
Is he slow or just does not want to learn? My son by Raquel S. on 5/16/02 (Parent concerned about kindergarten child doesn't want to do school work)
Aggravating students by Sherlunda A. on 1/30/02 (Resource room student is likeable, but does no work)
Am I considered too available? by Poppy G. on 11/24/01 (teacher wonders if it is OK to keep students in from recess)
Self advocate by Yolanda on 10/24/01 (kids "just sit there" when don't understand class work)
Disruptive student by Ed on 10/21/01 (15 year old boy is rarely attentive, frequently out of seat, and has an "I don't care" attitude)
Twins in class by Kristen on 8/23/01 (Both siblings retained in 1st grade are unmotivated and pester each other)
No motivation by Kristen on 8/23/01 (Little girl who lost mom to cancer and may be ADD has no motivation/does nothing in class)
Same student by Pamela on 7/27/01 (Teacher sees name of former student on next year's roster. Unmotivated boy has parent who believes he can do no wrong)
Sleeping in class by Chelle on 7/26/01 (Student sometimes falls asleep in class)
Unmotivated student by Sandi on 7/25/01 (Student puts forth no effort)
Unmotivated student by Amber on 4/24/01 (14 year old EMR and BD boy refuses to do work)
DRA testing by Gene on 7/12/01 (students don't give their best effort on reading tests)
11 year old lacks motivation by Hmmm on 6/28/01 (student won't put forth effort)
Student refuses to work by Allison on 5/21/01 (3rd grader refuses to complete academic work)
Polite passive aggressive 4th grader by kimkc on 5/18/01 (Boy politely says "No, I won't be working today.")
EB 2nd grader by Mary on 4/29/01 (student gets "F" grades, parent doesn't care)
4th quarter change in attitude by Jenny on 4/5/01 (students refuse to do work in class)
Kindergarten behavior/not motivated by Heather on 4/2/01 (a number of students are unmotivated/disinterested)
Student who will not work by David H. on 3/28/01 (6th grader will not do written assignments)
Refuses to do work by MBT15 on 3/25/01 (7 year old 2nd grade boy will not work, is neglected and abused at home)
Behavior - tried and failed by Frederick G.J. on 3/25/01 (unmotivated, talkative 8th grader in science class)
Parents power struggle over their child by 1961 on 3/24/01 (2nd grader's poor motivation and aggression may be due to bitter divorce)
Vegetating by Karen on 3/5/01 (7th and 8th graders not motivated)
Distracted & frustrated reader by MBT15 on 2/24/01 (2nd grader gives up on reading and writing)
Math by Sheku on 2/21/0101 (9-11th graders in algebra have a new teacher...again)
The "I don't know" syndrome by Vicki C. on 2/15/01 (bright kid acts immaturely)
Refusing to complete class assignments by 1961 on 2/4/01 (2nd grader doesn't do assignments)
Talkative, unmotivated 8th graders by Jo on 1/31/01
Encouraging the unencouragable by Sunshine on 1/25/01 ("don't care attitude, also rude toward teachers & peers)
Not doing work posted by Dawn C. on 11/8/00 (9 years old)
An "I don't care" 8th grader posted by Amy Z on 11/6/00 (inclusion, submits no work)
HS not doing work posted by Cynthia on 11/6/00 (15 years old, failing, ADHD, EBD)
At risk elementary students by Jenny on 11/1//00 (motivation, grades 2-6, home/school)
Lying and not turning in work posted by Jamie on 10/27/00 (11 years old)
Question on motivation by Kate on 2/4/00 (also EBD classroom)
Underachievers by Principal J on 12/5/99
Pre-schooler who avoids activities by Pooped out on 11/4/99
Need tips on teaching writing in a vocational school by Chris on 10/25/99
 
 

MULTIPLE DISABILITIES (behavior problems among students who are MR, deaf, blind, etc.)
Behavior pan for MIID Sp.Ed. students by Jennifer on 6/7/02 (teacher of MR students aged 8-12 seeking ideas for positive behavior management)
Hair pulling by 3/5 year old Down Syndrome Boy by Gary P. on 5/17/02 (pulls hair of classmates)
Swearing for attention, 11 y.o. boy, Down Syndrome by Gail on 5/4/02 (Curses during AM transition)
Junior student hiding her mouth by Nga T. on 4/22/02 (16 year old Down syndrome girl hides mouth when in public)
Kinder student constantly screaming, crying, and throwing fits by Melissa E. on 4/22/02 (deaf boy does not do well with any transitions or academic activites,..screams, kicks, runs away)
Down syndrome student by Berta on 4/21/02 (7 year old boy hits and pushes other kids
Mentally and emotionally impaired 7 year old male who yells out swear words by Cindy W. on 3/19/02
Tantrums by Dianna on 3/13/02 (Severe/Profound MR bites arm, curses and tears up activities)
Severely mentally retarded teen with running and aggressive behavior by Laurie on 3/1/02 (Student runs from room if constant attention is not provided, is aggressive upon intervention)
Assistive technology by Phil on 3/1/02 (Non-verbal with MR won't use augmentative communication devices)
Sexual misconduct by Judy on 2/27/01 (teen girl with MR is flirtatious with boy with MR)
Unbelievable tantrums by Holly 2/9/02 (8 year old girl with profound mental retardation with autistic behaviors throws unpredictable tantrums)
Tokens, obesity, and psychologists by The Happy Dietician on 2/8/02 (Staff reinforces clients with food.  Clients are getting fat.)
Behavior problem with handicapped adult by Mary on 2/6/02 (35 year old woman falls from wheelchair when upset)
Jumbled speaking by Linda M. on 2/3/02 (Student who had stroke jumbles words when speaking)
Parents with unreachable goals by Susanne on 1/31/02 (Parents of moderately retarded students expect much)
Ignoring adults by Judy on 1/31/02 (Moderately retarded teenaged girl pretends not to hear directions of teachers)
Low self esteem 7th grader by Candace D. on 1/22/02 (mildly retarded student seems depressed, also poor academic self image)
Down Syndrome 9 year old is defiant and oppositional by Erin on 1/7/02
Downs student who persists in helping others by Ginger on 12/9/01 (7 year old constantly helps younger students, but misses own meal, etc)
Excessive spontaneous movement by Janelle on 11/28/01 (Down's syndrome MR girl hits, kicks, spits and runs all over the classroom and away from teachers)
Severely disabled student mouths everything by Kdonner on 11/20/01 (This self-stimulating behavior is developmentally OK, but is a hygiene issue for this adolescent)
Tourettes syndrome by Angela on 10/24/01 (repeated uncontrolled outbursts bring teasing and laughter from other students)
Toilet training of a 9 year old TMD by PJB on 10/21/01 (non-verbal boy will not go to bathroom)
Passive non-compliance by Mrs. B. on 10/14/01 (MR student refuses to work when medications wear off)
Blind, mentally handicapped, mute student refuses to leave classroom by Pam on 9/28/01 (20 year old student is resisting going to places he used to enjoy)
5th grade student with persistent vomiting/avoidance by Radar on 9/27/01 (for two years, a mildly retarded student has been vomiting when he doesn't want to do school work)
8 year old male behavior disorders...by Beryl on 9/24/01 (3rd grader with pervasive developmental disorder, oppositional defiant disorders and obsessive/compulsive behavior on many meds seeks help)
Self stimulating behaviors...by Zoe on 9/20/01 (5 year old girl engages in self-stimulation)
Deaf 7/8 year olds/aggressive by Cathy on 9/20/01 (2 kids show aggressive, non-compliant behavior)
Down syndrome child by Wally on 9/19/01 (What to use as reward for 14 year old boy?)
Severe speech disordered with inappropriate social skills by Jay on 9/17/01 (12 year old with moderate MR engages in attention seeking behavior)
New Down Syndrome/Fetal Alcohol Syndrome 5 year old student with extensive behaviors by Jill D. on 9/12/01 (aggression in class and at home)
Flashing light or vibrating signal needed by Rebecca on 9/9/01 (teacher of autistic, MR, deaf student looking for device to use for variable interval schedule)
Behavior management system by Dorothea on 9/8/01 (Teacher of 4th graders with LD looking for plan to develop internal control)
Downs syndrome by Fred on 8/28/01 (13 year old is obstinate/oppositional)
Unmotivated student by Amber on 4/24/01 (14 year old EMR and BD boy refuses to do work)
Spitting by Anne C. on 7/20/01 (Kindergartener with LD in regular class spits)
Thumb-sucker by Donna on 5/8/01 (12 year old deaf boy sloppers saliva over everything)
SIE1 student with aggressive behavior by Xiomara on 5/5/01 (profoundly retarded young adult gets pushes his way out of the classroom when doesn't get his way)
Schizoid affective disorder by Mrs. Dangerfield on 5/4/01 (9th grader losing touch with reality)
Johnny's angry by honee posted on 5/4/01 (3rd grader with cerebral palsy in wheelchair bites, is rude)
Protective helmet for headbanging by 9565 on 4/19/01 (Looking for book that would explain boy's need to wear helmet to other students)
Behavior management for Downs syndrome student by Virginia on 4/9/01 (7 year old girl in MR class takes things and hits others)
FAS kiddo by Sue on 4/8/01 (2nd grade boy with fetal alcohol syndrome is too "touchy")
Hand sucking by Caroline on 4/6/01 (36 y/o retarded women puts hand in mouth)
Does not want help by Michele on 3/29/01 (5th grade girl with Downs Syndrome will not accept teacher assistance)
Down's child who throws himself on ground by Kate on 3/20/01 (10 year old boy with communication problems refuses to cooperate)
Sporatic destructive behavior by Mandy K. on 3/14/01 (14 year old mentally retarded student periodically destroys things and/or runs out of classroom/building)
Help! Not eating by Ellen on 2/22/01 & 2/23 (49 year old mentally retarded woman won't eat)
Social skills for MMI students by Kathy on 2/18/01 (looking for social skills programs for mentally retarded students)
Down sydrome children by Lori on 2/7/01 (9-11 year olds, slow walker and inappropriate touching)
Serious slapping/hitting self by MRP on 1/25/01 (severe MR & Deaf, residential facility)
Stubborn Down Syndrome student by Paula on 1/18/00 (4th grader's change in behavior, former reinforcers no longer work)
Pinching/grabbing by MFL on 11/30/00 (deaf & physically impaired 5 year old)
Rhinotillexomania -Nose picking by Christopher B. on 11/30/00 (severe MR 13 year old)
2nd grader with Down syndrome in inclusive class by Charlyne O. on 11/28 (non-compliant)
Excessive/inappropriate touching by Terri on 11/11/00 (adult, MR, touching, social boundaries)
Running away - Down's Syndrome posted by Lorraine P. on 11/6/00 (10 years old)
Low intelligence posted by Dawn C. on 10/12/00 (moderate MR, grades 4-6)
Blind boy who is oppositional by Mr. O. on 10/9/00 (also defiant, disruptive)
Need ideas for immediate reinforcement by Katherine on 9/20/00 (also ADHD)
OCD by Susan on 9/17/00 (ages 5-8 years, also ADHD, aggressive)
Concerns about...middle school-aged boy by Karen (ages 9-14, also defiant, bi-polar, LD)
Getting beyond student resistance by Michelle C. on 5/4/00 (ages 9-14, also defiant, LD, ADD)
6 yrs old 1st grade boy behavior by Ms. S on 4/22/00 (age 6, also gifted, immature behavior)
9 year old student who is TBI and totally blind by A frustrated teacher on 3/20/00
Spitting by Julie on 3/18/00 (2nd grade, also Tourettes, ADHD, obsessive compulsive, aggression)
Borrowing without permission by Larry H. on 3/18/00 (high school, also mental retardation)
Difficulty initiating and starting tasks by Pam on 3/10/00 (7 to 9 years of age, also LD, obsessive-compulsive, transitions)
FM unit blues by ...Faith on 10/15/99 (Deaf youngster)
 
 

OFF-TASK BEHAVIOR & INTERRUPTIONS
Increasing on-task behavior with self monitoring by Cindy on 9/1/01 (EBD kids daydream.  Seeks way to keep them on task by monitoring own behavior)
4 year old attention seeker by Kristine on 2/9/01 (also defiant)
New teacher...by Louie on 2/5/01 (wants to gain and maintain attention of kindergarteners)
Chair tipping by Ms. Marla on 2/5/01 (boy tilts back in chair)
Getting students' attention by Lindsay on 1/30/01 (student teacher, start of lessons)
Help me with consequences please by Sarah on 12/5/00 (general ed, off task, disruptive)
Dealing with student behaviour as a guest presenter (K-7, inattentive, other teachers)
Multiple age levels by Jason G. on 11/17/00 (computer teacher)
Too many questions by Shannon on 11/15/00 (class asks irrelevant questions)
Interruptions posted by Sue on 10/18/00
Kindergarten management by Jamie on 3/25/00 (also disruptive)
I'm about to give up by Lauretta on 3/2/00 (also EBD classroom)
New teacher by Diana on 2/3/00 (10 year olds, also disruptive, defiant)
Rewards and consequences for teens by Mrs. T. on 12/25/99 (high school)
Teenage boys/behavior disorder class by Mrs. P. on 12/24/99 (also EBD classroom, threats, etc.)
 

PARENTS AND GUARDIANS (Concerns about their parenting from teachers)
How to approach a spoiled child and spoiling parents? by "drained and confused" on 5/2/02 (4 year old girl won't follow teacher directions, steals, is impulsive, grabs and hits)
"Not MY son!" by Stephanie on 4/16/02 (14 year old LEP boy refuses to do school work, parents not supportive)
Parent continues to do child's work by Linda A. on 2/28/02 (Parent does homework for child)
Troubled 7 y.o. distracted, disobeys by Trisha (Nanny is concerned about whether child is ADHD)
Parents with unreachable goals by Susanne on 1/31/02 (Parents of moderately retarded students expect much)
Father is a butt by Sherlunda A. on 1/30/02 (Student acts up because not living with father)
Terrified of parents by Jeanne on 12/13/01 (looking for advice on working with parents)
Disrespectful/story fabricator by Mrs. Ollie on 10/22/01 (7th grader has convinced parent that teacher is unfair toward him)
Same student by Pamela on 7/27/01 (Teacher sees name of former student on next year's roster. Unmotivated boy has parent who believes he can do no wrong)
Parents and the self contained setting by Jeremy on 7/11/01 (Seeks advice on getting parents of special ed kids involved with school)
ADHD child not on meds, needs help by Angelia M. on 7/6/01 (5th grader not getting medication from parents)
Kathee by Criteria for when LRE...on 5/26/01 (Seeks advice about parents & placement for EBD kids)
Parental influence by TQ2 on 5/7/01 (two young girls are tardy to school)
Difficult parents by Missziss on 5/2/01 (Mentally ill biological mom wants her preschool child back from foster care)
EB 2nd grader by Mary on 4/29/01 (student gets "F" grades, parent doesn't care)
Parental denial by Daya97 on 4/28/01 (large 9th grade boy with EBD told to fight by parent)
Behavior management program by Lauren on 4/22/01 (What to include in behavior management workshop for parents of ADHD kids?)
Parent involvement in student with behavior by Frederick on 3/31/01 (teacher wants information on parent involvement)
Parents power struggle over their child by 1961 on 3/24/01 (2nd grader's poor motivation and aggression may be due to bitter divorce)
Mother from hell by India on 2/7/01 (15 year old girl is concerned about relationship with mother)
Father in gang by Casey on 2/15/01 (What should school do about gang membership of student's father?)
Working with parents by Carly H. on 12/5/00 (ideas to help parents help their BD kids)
2nd grader with Down syndrome in inclusive class by Charlyne O. on 11/28 (non-compliant)
Poopy pants gets ride home by Stumped on 11/24/00 (9 year old, parents, toileting)
ADD/ADHD posted by ULLU Students on 10/5/00 (ADHD, medications)
Difficult parents by Valerie on 2/21/00 (non-supportive guardians)

PARENTS AND GUARDIANS ASK FOR ADVICE AND SUPPORT 
Foster son SPED, lies and lazy by Angel on 6/6/02 (Special ed teacher adopted streetwise EBD kid but can't get him to behave well at home)
Agressive daughter/teacher sets off by Charlie on 5/27/02 (What do about teacher who bullies child?)
ADD & lack of motivation by Shirley on 5/22/02 (12 year old son is looking for wilderness camp to build responsibility)
Son with ADD by Margie on 5/20/02 (13 year old son wants non-medication ideas for helping child)
Where and what should be done???In desperate need of help by Colleen on 5/19/02 (15 year old son with ADHD, ODD, and behavioral issues may need institutionalization but school and husband not helpful)
Is he slow or just does not want to learn? My son by Raquel S. on 5/16/02 (Parent concerned about kindergarten child doesn't want to do school work)
Judges, jury and executioners by Vai on 5/4/02 (Parent upset that teacher rank ordered kids by behavior and told them how they compared with others)
Out of control pre-teen by Jennifer B. on 4/22/02 (11 year old boy steals,  is violent, ODD, ADHD)
My 8 year old by Tina-Lou L. on 4/12/02 (Boy doesn't pick up on social cues, poor short term memory, distractible)
Teen bipolar disorder and intermittent homebound by Bonita on 3/14/02 (girl with multiple hospitalizations wants ways to sensitize school personnel)
Concerned mum about problem child by Ann D. on 3/9/02 (concerned about school behavior of her 4 year old)
Defiant-disrespectful 11 year old boy by Lora on 2/28/02 (Foster mom having trouble with boy's anger and mood swings)
Mom going insane....by Twistedpixie on 2/28/02 (4 year old son is aggressive and oppositional)
2nd grade daydreamer by Beth on 2/6/02 (Daughter daydreams in class)
Teacher won't shoot me straight by Darlene on 1/28/02 (Competitor in talent/beauty shows is being mean to talented daughter)
Autism by Sherrie on 1/28/02 (12 year old son has become aggressive, moody, masterbates publicly, and takes objects from others...Puberty?)
Very energetic 2 year old by Candy D. on 1/22/02 (Child says "no" to directions)
Lieing about meds - 9 year old girl by Bstackman on 1/11/02 (How to handle lieing about taking medications?)
LD teen could use a friend by Lynn on 11/01/01 (13 year old girl is unpopular and needs social skills)
Is it defiance? Frustration? by Frustrated Mom on 10/30/01 (Boy may be oppositional when work is too difficult.  Educators want to punish)
Inattentive kindergartner by Amy F. on 10/26/01 (Son may have ADD)
Moving to new school by Mrs. L.W. on 10/18/01 (What should parent and teacher expect and do to help student feel more comfortable with move)
ADHD 3 year old boy just started taking meds by Kendra on 10/11/01 (Parent wants information on adderall and diet)
9 year old falling behind fast by Becky on 9/11/01 (Parent asks for help with daydreaming, unfocused, forgetful son)
Son tells mother he wishes she were dead by NVR on 4/7/01 (7 year old boy says hurtful things to divorced mom)
11 year old girl with education in jeopardy by Overwhelmed on 3/29/01 (mother seeks advice for ADHD girl who has been sexually harassed/assaulted by other student, and physically attacked by teacher)
To speak or not to speak by Amore on 3/17/01 (mother of children with LD/severe speech disorders  looking for ways to communicate, Is sign language a good idea?)
What's a mother to do? by Cindy P. on 3/20/01 (mother writes about 4th grade LD/ADD son, violation of legal rights by school)
Home schooling by AMF on 3/17/01 (mother wants to know about pros and cons, regulations, and how to do it)
Bedwetting at age 5 by Shelia on 3/8/01 (mother seeks advice)
5 year old accused of lying by Momma on 2/5/01 (daughter took too much candy from class jar , lied, and got penalized)
Problemed kindergartner by Lisa on 1/24/01 (5 year old, lack of self control & social skills)
Teenagers by Patty on 1/10/01 (moody and unmotivated 16 year old boy)
4 year old throws fits by Deborah on 1/9/01 (child resists going to preschool)
Help! School phobia/avoidance by Anne on 1/7/00 (mom seeks special ed services)
Behavior contract by Frustrated mom on 12/21/00 (Teacher doesn't like student)
Frustrated 8 year old boy by Frustrated mom on 12/16/00 (picked on by teachers)
Mother keeping children at home by Bonnie M. on 12/9/00 (absent 4th grader)
 
 
 

PEER RELATIONSHIPS 
Manipulative 2nd grader by Kathryn on 1/28/02 (Girl brings items to school, viewed as mean by other kids, and manipulates mother for rewards)
7th grade boy with undesirable habit by Bobjac on 1/26/02 (ADHD student in inclusive setting is rejected by peers to odd appearance and eating of nasal excetions, scalp particles, and earwax)
Defiant and depressed 12 year old by Lisa on 3/24/01 (boy make suicidal comments and cruel remarks to peers, long outbursts and control seeking)
Talkative and verbally abusive students by Fabian B. on 3/14/01 (5th graders dislike each other and treat each other badly)
 

QUESTIONABLE PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES 
Agressive daughter/teacher sets off by Charlie on 5/27/02 (What do about teacher who bullies child?)
Judges, jury and executioners by Vai on 5/4/02 (Parent upset that teacher rank ordered kids by behavior and told them how they compared with others)
Class plans by Karen on 11/25/01 (Administrator wants teachers to do individual programs for students in multi-grade residential school class rooms)
5 year old with a lack of educational behaviors by Kim P on 10/10/01 (Paraprofessions do not follow behavior plan and want to spank child)
Discipline that is legally sound by Angel on 7/25/01 (Is it OK to search students' belongings?  Is it OK to touch students?)
1st offense by Becky on 6/21/01 (8 year old 1st grader suspended for 1st offense)
Difficulties with administrators by DM on 5/8/01 (Vice principal comes into classroom to often to handle teacher-student issues)
Alternatives to children losing their recess by Mary on 5/8/01 (do kids have a "right" to recess?)
Erratic behavior of colleague by Laura on 4/24/01 (Fellow teacher/administrator smells of alcohol. What to do?)
Classroom management workshop for teachers by Mr. Mohamed I. on 4/3/01 ("discipline master" in Singapore school would like advice on content for a workshop for teachers who bring offending students to him while he is teaching)
Unequal punishment by Scott on 4/1/01 (Only one of two students expelled from class for same destructive behavior is readmitted by the principal due to parent pressure)
11 year old girl with education in jeopardy by Overwhelmed on 3/29/01 (mother seeks advice for ADHD girl who has been sexually harassed/assaulted by other student, and physically attacked by teacher)
Working with a pre-school staff by Ms. Ginny on 2/23/01 (special ed teacher called in to work with disruptive 4 year old, but staff won't change their ways)
An assistant's trouble by YC23 on 2/12/01 (students don't respect paraprofessional; did teacher act correctly?)
Mainstreaming concerns by Therease on 1/28/01 (5th grade, BD student not allowed to attend)
Behavior contract by Frustrated mom on 12/21/00 (Teacher doesn't like student)
Frustrated 8 year old boy by Frustrated mom on 12/16/00 (picked on by teachers)
Recess taken away posted by Monica on 10/26/00
Push ups for tardiness posted by Tina on 10/11/00
Teachers who humiliate by Denise on 3/22/00
 
 
 

SCHOOL-WIDE CONCERNS
Suspensions by Jay on 1/23/02 (Should after school program suspend kids?)
Starting a school-wide management plan by Heather on 6/22/01 (New "code of conduct" going into effect at Navaho schools...How make sure they work?)
School wide behavior by Junebugy9 on 6/14/01 (Wants ideas for school wide consistency)
Classroom management workshop for teachers by Mr. Mohamed I. on 4/3/01 ("discipline master" in Singapore school would like advice on content for a workshop for teachers who bring offending students to him while he is teaching)
Change in students' behavior over the last 30 years by Joan M. on 3/26/01 (Why are kids more disruptive and violent now-a-days?  Why are there school shootings?)
Threats of bombs and guns by anti-metal detecor on 3/9/01 (BD student in residential setting are making threats)
Disruptive students by Beth on 3/1 (5th grade, problems with schoolwide discipline plan)
School within a school by Valerie on 2/6/01 (seeks info on "houses" within large schools)
School-wide discipline plan by Helen on 7/28/00
Everything's gone to hell by K.T. on 12/2/00 (disruption)
 
 

SELF ABUSIVE BEHAVIOR
10 year old that picks one knuckle by Lisa on 4/24/02 (boy picks at skin on knuckle and licks mouth)
Serious slapping/hitting self by MRP on 1/25/01 and update on 3/1 (severe MR & deaf)
Behavior management tech posted by Rockside on 10/14/00 (Preschool, autistic)
Self mutilation by Sandy. L on 6/4/00
I hate myself statements by Chris on 2/200 (6 year old, also self esteem)
Self mutilation by Lisa P. on 9/19/99 (pre schooler, also defiant)

SELF ESTEEM,  DEPRESSION, & SUICIDE 

5th grade boy with low self-esteem by Jessica on 4/9/02 (Boy makes negative comments about self, withdrawn, perfectionist)
Teen bipolar disorder and intermittent homebound by Bonita on 3/14/02 (girl with multiple hospitalizations wants ways to sensitize school personnel)
Extremely depressed 7 year old by Cheryll H. on 3/26/02 (girl labeled EBD steals, plays by self, trouble eating and sleeping, pulls out hair)
Increasing work performance with depressed elementary and middle school children by MCMuscat on 1/25/02 (Depressed kids exhibit very little on-task behavior)
Low self esteem 7th grader by Candace D. on 1/22/02 (mildly retarded student seems depressed, also poor academic self image)
6-8 year olds with very poor self-esteem by Rob T. on 10/20/01 (abused kids in residential setting say negative things about themselves)
Behavior by Sharp on 4/29/01 (2nd grade boy with EBD hits, stares, cries, may be depressed)
Anger by Bonnie on 4/25/01 (12 year old has recently been aggressive, may be depressed/suicidal)
Defiant and depressed 12 year old by Lisa on 3/24/01 (boy make suicidal comments and cruel remarks to peers, long outbursts and control seeking)
Hurring just to finish by Linda on 11/16/00 (low self esteem, rushes through work)
Idea exchange by Kelly B. on 7/16/00 (high school, also aggression)
I am stupid by LC on 5/16/00
I hate myself statements by Chris on 2/200 (6 year old)
Self pity by Confused on 12/12/99 (10 years old)
How to build a positive self esteem by A on 11/24/99
 
 

SEXUALITY, SEXUAL BEHAVIOR, ORIENTATION, & RELATED ISSUES
Sexual abuse by Pam on 5/1/02 (What do if suspect girl is being abused?)
Child suspended for sexual behavior by Linda A. on 4/29/02 (3rd grade boy suspended 3 times for behavior)
Dirty minds and nasty boys-6th grade by Mr. P on 3/22/02 (boys make sexual inferences and remarks)
Sexual misconduct by Judy on 2/27/01 (teen girl with MR is flirtatious with boy with MR)
Masturbation in 1st grader by Linda on 10/25/01 (girl bounces in chair to stimulate self)
Sexual advances by Ms. W. on 10/22/01 (high school teacher has students making sexual overtures toward her)
Public affection by MR on 5/1/01 (Are public displays of affection between 10-14 year olds OK?)
11 year old girl with education in jeopardy by Overwhelmed on 3/29/01 (mother seeks advice for ADHD girl who has been sexually harassed/assaulted by other student, and physically attacked by teacher)
2nd grade flasher by 1961 on 3/3/01 (boy exposes himself, sexual abuse?, parents non-cooperative)
Racy behavior by Help on 2/3/01 (7th grader grabbed teacher's breasts)
Sexual abuse by Ann M on 11/30/00 (baby talk common among abused kids?)
Excessive/inappropriate touching by Terri on 11/11/00 (adult, MR, touching, social boundaries)
Masturbation by M. Walker posted on 9/9/00
The birds and the bees in second grade by Dominique on 5/3/00 (age 6 or 7 years, sexual curiousity)
Flirtatious eight year old by Lisa P. on 2/1/00
Gay scapegoat in 6th grade by Dean on 1/8/00
 
 

SOCIAL SKILLS, ANGER MANAGEMENT, & PEER MEDIATION NEEDS 
Gifted kids and social behavior by Suzette on 4/15/02 (11 year olds don't know boundaries, lack social skills, poor organizational skills)
7th grade boy with undesirable habit by Bobjac on 1/26/02 (ADHD student in inclusive setting is rejected by peers to odd appearance and eating of nasal excetions, scalp particles, and earwax)
LD teen could use a friend by Lynn on 11/01/01 (13 year old girl is unpopular and needs social skills)
Redirection of inappropriate behavior by Dr. Rayl on 7/3/01 (seeks correspondance with others on helping EBD kids develop adaptive behavior)
Class meetings by Amanda on 6/27/01 (high school EBD teacher wants information on holding meetings with kids to promote problem solving and social skills)
Nerd wanna be by Hiram on 4/30/01 (boy acts nerdish then complains of rejection by others)
Brilliant but lonely by 9565 on 4/23/01 (3rd grade bossy gifted girl has no friends)
Social skills by Laura on 4/17/01 (looking for good social skills program)
Social skills for MMI students by Kathy on 2/18/01 (looking for social skills programs for mentally retarded students)
Need help, new program ED posted by Angela on 10/22/00
Update for student who threatens others by Cynthia on 10/3/00
Character building by Rugh R. on 9/10/00
Student led discipline team by Patricia T. on 7/13/00 (high school)
Conflict resolution strategies/Ideas for fourth graders by Kristen on 4/17/00
Downhill spiral, going fast by Kate on 4/16/00 (anger management, also EBD classroom)
 
 

STRESS    & BURNOUT 
1st year by Newteach on 12/8/99
Where should I start? By ...Mike on 10/25/99 (also rude, aggressive)
 
 

STUDENTS WITH EMOTIONAL & BEHAVIORAL DISORDERS
OOPS! Read here--Classroom management techiques for neophyte EBD teacher by Lisa on 5/15/02 (New teacher looking for management ideas/plans)
Behavior managment techniques by Jim C. on 5/7/02 (Wants ideas for managing EBD classroom)
Level system info by Lisa on 5/3/02 (Teacher of EBD high school students looking for alternative to levels system plans)
Too much free time by Candy on 5/2/02 (Students aged 14-18 won't study)
Third grader hears voices by eswan24 on 4/14/02 (Boy hears voices, says "Devil is in me", bipolar disorder)
BED student problems with change by Carol on 3/27/02 (Since illness of parents and teacher, 15 yr. old boy complains and refuses requests)
Special needs children by Charmain on 3/25/02 (needs guidelines for field trips)
Uncontrollable 8th grader by F. S. on 3/21/02 (Girl is defiant, aggressive)
Mentally and emotionally impaired 7 year old male who yells out swear words by Cindy W. on 3/19/02
6th grader with extremely aggressive behavior by Ginette (EBD kid curses and is violent at home/school)
Occasional clothes wetter by Christine C. on 2/7/02 (8 year old boy with autism wets pants without warning)
Student leaving campus by Michelle on 2/5/02 (15 year old alienated youth leaves school building)
Dumb acts by Sherlunda A. on 1/30/02 (BD student caught with drugs inside school...now on homebound services)
Grouping by Sherlunda A. on 1/30/02 (How group students on different academic and behavior levels?)
Unexpected behavior excalation prior to return to regular school by LCG on 1/27/02 (Student was ready for inclusion, then started to regress and back slide in behavior)
Late to class by Lynn on 1/24/02 (Student has fallen to lowest level of classroom system due to tardiness)
Behavior interventionist by Lajabber on 1/24/02 (Asks "What does a behavior interventionist do?")
Physical ed. junior high school behavioural problem kids by Larry on 12/8/01 (EBD kids are difficult to control in the gymnasium)
Student back in jail by Sarah on 12/11/01 (boy has been re-arrested after progress in school, teacher feels some guilt and anger)
A boy who is in need of help by A boy's teacher...on 11/29/01 (2nd grader in special ed class threatens and harms everyone, has unfortunate home life)
Spit balls by Jill on 12/2/01 (15 kids throw things when teacher's back is turned)
Students in my class who get no consequences at home, so they don't take mine seriously by Please help...on 12/2/01  (Students act up in order to get sent home)
I want to strangle them sometimes!! by Jessica on 10/18/01 (4 EBD students in a resource room are causing havoc)
6-8 year olds with very poor self-esteem by Rob T. on 10/20/01 (abused kids in residential setting say negative things about themselves)
I want to strangle them sometimes by Jessica on 10/18/01 (has 4 6th grade BD kids who are rude, disruptive and defiant)
Self managing behavior by Margie on 10/16/01 (Looking for sheet/checklist to help 14 year old self-monitor and self-assess)
ABA behavioral definition by Jeff on 9/21/01 (seeks definition of IEP goal of keeping hands to self)
Behavioral/ED five-year old boy by Monica on 9/20/01 (attention seeking boy escalates behavior when ignored)
Time-out rooms by Twila on 9/9/01 (Seeks rules and regulations pertaining to time out)
Increasing on-task behavior with self monitoring by Cindy on 9/1/01 (EBD kids daydream.  Seeks way to keep them on task by monitoring own behavior)
To give weekly goal or not with a K-4 ED class by Rockside on 8/31/01 (student who did not make weekly goal acted out)
New BD itinerant by Erika on 8/7 (Elementary level traveling teacher of EBD kids wants info on the position and it's responsibilities)
Weekly goals: Are they good for an ED classroom by Gerald on 8/3/01 (Can a point system take the form of a checking account?  Is having fun an important component of teaching these youngsters?)
Point systems/rules SED by Marie on 7/27/01 (Seeks ideas for token economies and rules)
One or two can hinder everyone by Reginald T. on 7/26/01  (What do for few who act up?)
Need help managing administration by Jo on 7/26/01 (New teacher is being made to teach special ed without training or licence)
Multi-grade by Gene on 7/20/01 (Seeks suggestions for self contained class, 1st to 3rd grade)
Sensory integration by Sue on 7/16/01 (Seeks info on meeting sensory needs of EBD students)
Redirection of inappropriate behavior by Dr. Rayl on 7/3/01 (seeks correspondance with others on helping EBD kids develop adaptive behavior)
Need tips for starting in a K-4 ED classroom by Gerald on 6/27/01 (1st year teacher seeks advice)
Class meetings by Amanda on 6/27/01 (high school teacher wants information on holding meetings with kids to promote problem solving and social skills)
Level systems by Monica on 6/20/01 (Wants to know how to use systems with EBD kids)
Integration by Dot on 6/17/01 (EBD kids don't want to go to general ed classes)
Kathee by Criteria for when LRE...on 5/26/01 (Seeks advice about parents and placement)
3rd year with same students by Cynthia on 5/24/01 (When we work so long for same students, does the closeness cause problems?)
ED inclusion program ideas? by Kathee on 5/22/01 (how can consultant give attention to included EBD students in three separate schools?)
Student can't accept consequences by Jodie on 5/20/01 (boy acts up when given penalties)
Out-of-control 5th grader by DM on 5/14/01 (immature EBD boy steals from others)
Does not stay in class by Fred on 5/1/01 (7th grader in special ed walks out of class)
Change in group dynamics by Tzivia on 4/28/01 (nice 4th/5th grade EBD class starts to act up)
Parental denial by Daya97 on 4/28/01 (large 9th grade boy with EBD told to fight by parent)
Marijuana use by Daya97 on 4/28/01 (9th grade boy with EBD)
Always wants attention by Daya97 on 4/28/01 (9th grade boy steals from others, is defensive)
Teacher or counselor? by Elicia on 4/21/01 (discipline or counsel 5th graders with EBD?)
Behavior display board by Mandy on 4/14/01 (needs ideas for bulletin board to recognize positive student behavior)
Thinking skills by Cynthia on 4/7/01 (7th and 8th grade students have processing problems, can't answer oral questions on material)
4th quarter change in attitude by Jenny on 4/5/01 (students refuse to do work in class)
Behavior empowerment program by Avila on 3/25/01 (teacher wants to devise behavior support plan for 14 year old EBD student)
EBD student by Kathy on 3/24/01 (5th grade boy cannot stop being angry after incidents)
Threats of bombs and guns by anti-metal detecor on 3/9/01 (BD student in residential setting are making threats)
Unmedicated child lashing out by Christina on 3/8/01 (off meds & abusive to self/others)
Placing ED/BD kids in regular classes by Mrs. P on 2/24/01 (Why do included BD kids fail to do well?)
Behavior management plan by Susan F. on 2/3/01 (parent of 4th grader doesn't like teacher's behavior management plan)
Bullies by Brooke on 2/3/01 (new kid in class gets bullied by others)
Too many tutorials by ah posted on 1/30/01 (unable to give needed attention to students on different levels of math)
Mainstreaming concerns by Therease on 1/28/01 (5th grade, EBD student's misbehavior in self contained class results in not being allowed to attend general education classes)
Homebased/Administration order by Cynthia on 1/26/01 (9th grader, fire setting, threats, weapons. delinquent)
Sneaky students by ah on 1/23 (ED class, tattling, blaming)
Individual anger management programs by Alice F. on 1/23 (looking for curriculum for 15 year old boy in residential setting)
Sleeping by Ms. T. on 1/21/01 (student on medication sleeps in self contained class)
Behavioral plan by Marie T. on 1/18/01 (9 year old girl)
Returning student by Brooke on 12/11/00 (aggressive incarcerated youth back in school)
Anxiety by Cynthia on 12/10/00 (6th grader with achievement anxiety)
Spitting by Kdonner on 11/30/00 (EBD kids spit when angry or defiant)
Student with post traumatic stress disorder by EBD teacher/Angie on 11/10/00 (9 year old
        girl, EBD class)
4th grade boy with ODD by Christy R. on 11/13/00 (defiant, oppositional defiant disorder)
An "I don't care" 8th grader posted by Amy Z on 11/6/00 (inclusion, submits no work)
HS not doing work posted by Cynthia on 11/6/00 (15 years old, failing, ADHD)
High school homebound students by Lynne posted on 10/30/00
Desperate posted by MG on 10/14/00
New teacher in EH classroom by Shelley on 10/2/00 (defiant, oppositional)
PreK/K special education classwide behavior management plan by Sienna on 5/28/00 (pre school)
Downhill spiral, going fast by Kate on 4/16/00 (anger management, social skills)
10 year old thinks everyone is against him by L. Nelson on 4/7/00 (blames others)
Level systems in an ED self-contained classroom by Dale A. on 4/5/00 (new teacher, behavior plan, ages 9-14)
A sneaky disrespectful child...by Rosa on 3/19/00 (13 year old, defiance, aggression)
I'm about to give up by Lauretta on 3/2/00 (off  task, lack of motivation, EBD classroom)
Question on motivation by Kate on 2/4/00 (not motivated, off  task)
Literacy and criminal children by New inmate on 2/4/00 (incarcerated youth program)
Behavioral strategies for CD students by D. Clouthier on 1/27/00 (aggression, elementary)
Teenage boys/behavior disorder class by Mrs. P. on 12/24/00 (EBD classroom, threats, etc.)
MIS II students by Principal J. on 12/5/99 (lunch room problems)
Defiant student by David M. on 11/30/99 (12 years old, ODD, disruptive)
 
 

SUBSTITUTE/ON-CALL TEACHERS
First grade fidgets by Julianne M. on 12/15/01 (3 week sub is having difficulty with 3 pesky and defiant students)
Substitute Teaching by Sue J. on 8/23/01 (Sub teacher returning after 16 year hiatus looking for tips)
K-6 preps are killing me! by Larry on 4/30/01 (full time in-house sub in school has no control)
Sub needs help! by Hidee on 2/23/01 (8th grade girl is rude to substitute teacher)
How to tell class I'm leaving by Krisdee D. on 1/8/01 (long term sub must leave preschool class)
Long term sub by Jane on 12/24/00 (new teacher seeks behavior management ideas)
Subbing problematic 8th grade students by Walter W. on 11/22/00 (disruption, disrespect)
Disrespect to substitute teacher by ST on 8/1/00 (ages 9-14, also disruptive)
Substitute teachers by Claire D. on 7/13/00
Permanent substitute need help by MikkiD on 3/21/00 (age 9)
 

THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTIONS
Self-talk by Kate on 7/19/01 (How to teach internal reflective thought process?)
Does background music help with discipline problems? by Bonnie on 7/18/01
 

TIME OUT 
Time-out rooms by Twila on 9/9/01 (Seeks rules and regulations pertaining to time out)
Toy time out by Andy on 9/5/01 (Asks what is toy time out)
Three-year old's behaviour posted by Lorie on 9/17/00 (Preschool, also tantrums)
 
 

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