E19. Changing Your Mindset About Challenging Student Behavior

The Intentional IEP Podcast

This episode might look a little different, but Stephanie is excited to give listeners a peek into one of the expert guest trainings from The Intentional IEP. Stephanie sits down with Sam to tackle changing your mindset about challenging student behaviors and explore practical strategies for managing behavior in the classroom.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

• How to shift your perspective on challenging student behaviors, moving from seeing them as disruptions to understanding the messages behind them.
• Ways to train and support other staff, including paraprofessionals, so everyone responds consistently and effectively.
• Strategies for communicating with staff to prevent re-triggering students and recognizing early signs before behaviors escalate.
• How to know when a situation requires additional support and when to ask for help.
• Methods for partnering with parents and administrators to ensure consistent, collaborative approaches.
• How to maintain classroom routines and protect learning for all students, even when one student’s behaviors are challenging.
• Actionable strategies and mindset shifts educators can apply immediately to create a calmer, more effective classroom environment.

By the end of this conversation, you’ll walk away with practical strategies, mindset shifts you can actually use, and a clearer sense of how to respond thoughtfully and consistently in the moments that matter most.

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