The document provides a series of steps for managing behavior in an educational setting. It emphasizes the importance of understanding underlying needs, providing choices, and maintaining compassionate communication while setting expectations. Techniques such as giving space, using humor, and debriefing after regulating the situation are suggested for supporting student reflection and compliance.

1. Take a Deep Breath & Check These Steps:
Ignore behavior
State expectation
Praise expected behavior in others
Repeat expectation & explain why
FIND THE
UNDERLYING NEED
Evaluate response
Not in Control In Control
Ignore behavior
Give space & wait
Use visual cues
Connect "I see you"
Redirect w/2 choices
Deflect w/humor or
known connection
LATER...
WHEN REGULATED
Debrief to support reflection
Compassionate check-in
Discuss consequences
Concise communication
Don't consequence yet
Count down
Consequence
Student Compliance Checklist