Creating Conditions for Positive Behavior in Early Grades

Districts across the U.S. report a dramatic rise in reports of negative student behavior, most notably in the early grades. Educators indicate that kindergarten and elementary school students are exhibiting more intense types of classroom interruptions, and doing so much more frequently.

To support districts and schools in creating conditions for a positive school environment, the District Leadership Forum investigated the ways in which educators can prevent and appropriately respond to behavior instances when they occur.