Elementary school refers to education across kindergarten through grade 5.
Which Kindergarteners are at Risk of Being Bullied and/or Becoming Bullies, and What Can Educators and Parents Do About It?![Which Kindergarteners are at Risk of Being Bullied and/or Becoming Bullies, and What Can Educators and Parents Do About It?](https://studentbehaviorblog.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/AdobeStock_87780737_660x440-150x150.png)
Bullying occurs when children experience unwanted and aggressive behavior from more powerful peers repeatedly over time.
Continue reading →Effectiveness Study of Tools for Getting Along, Teaching Students to Problem Solve![Effectiveness Study of Tools for Getting Along, Teaching Students to Problem Solve](https://studentbehaviorblog.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/diverse-students-150x150.png)
Large-scale study of a social problem-solving curriculum in grade 4-5 classrooms of 60 elementary schools.
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Lead Investigators: W. Carl Sumi, Michelle Woodbridge
Funder: U.S. Department of Education
Dates: 2016-2021
Continue reading →Project SECURE: Keeping Kids Safe in San Francisco Unified School District![Project SECURE: Keeping Kids Safe in San Francisco Unified School District](https://studentbehaviorblog.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/AdobeStock_158421138-150x150.png)
Implementation and evaluation study of trauma-informed universal (Second Steps), secondary (Bounce Back), and tertiary supports (districtwide behavior support team) in 30 elementary schools in one urban school district.
Lead Investigators: W. Carl Sumi, Michelle Woodbridge
Funder: National Institute for Justice
Dates: 2017-2021
Continue reading →Effectiveness Study of First Step to Success![Effectiveness Study of First Step to Success](https://studentbehaviorblog.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/AdobeStock_280940198-150x150.jpg)
Large-scale effectiveness study of First Step to Success, an early intervention program for children in grades 1-3 with antisocial or aggressive behaviors, conducted in 48 elementary schools of 5 states.
Lead Investigators: Mary Wagner, W. Carl Sumi
Funder: U.S. Department of Education
Dates: 2006-2011
Continue reading →National Behavior Research Coordination Center![National Behavior Research Coordination Center](https://studentbehaviorblog.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AdobeStock_75778755-6in-150x150.png)
Research coordination center that worked closely with four university-based behavior research centers in conducting randomized trials of interventions for students with severe behavior problems in grades 1-3.
Lead Investigators: W. Carl Sumi, Michelle Woodbridge
Funder: U.S. Department of Education
Dates: 2004-2009
Continue reading →Celebrating how school social workers can help students Bounce Back even in virtual settings![Celebrating how school social workers can help students Bounce Back even in virtual settings](https://studentbehaviorblog.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/AdobeStock_392719647-640-150x150.jpg)
We celebrated National School Social Worker week from March 7 – March 13, 2021 as part of Social Work Month. This school year provided unique challenges for school social workers (SSWs) as well as opportunities for innovation.
Continue reading →Special educator reflections on distance learning during COVID-19![Special educator reflections on distance learning during COVID-19](https://studentbehaviorblog.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/AdobeStock_352745264-640-150x150.jpg)
Due to COVID-19, educators have been tasked with finding new ways to continue teaching their students virtually with little time to prepare. In particular, since the start of the school closures, federal requirements for (IEP) compliance have changed
Continue reading →Maintaining wellness in crisis: Boosting children’s emotional health![Maintaining wellness in crisis: Boosting children’s emotional health](https://studentbehaviorblog.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/iStock_000016417289Medium-150x150.jpg)
Measures taken to address the spread of COVID-19, from precautionary social distancing to shelter-in-place orders, have dramatically impacted children and their families. In addition to navigating their own stress during a period of uncertainty and change, parents are faced with addressing the questions and concerns of their children, many of ...
Continue reading →What can parents do to prevent and address school bullying?![What can parents do to prevent and address school bullying?](https://studentbehaviorblog.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/AdviceBullyingVideo-150x150.png)
Dr. Carl Sumi is an expert in student behavioral research and interventions. This is Dr. Sumi’s advice for parents who suspect their child may be experiencing bullying in school. This video was produced by the 3C Institute.
Helpful resources on cognitive behavior interventions can be found on the Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for ...
Continue reading →5 “T” strategies for promoting student mental health![5 "T" strategies for promoting student mental health](https://studentbehaviorblog.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/video-1606945_640-150x150.png)
Three and a half minute animated video describing ways that teachers can incorporate mental health practices into everyday classroom activities.
Adapted from our How can we incorporate mental health education into schools? Consider the 5 Ts blog.
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