Administrative Support for New Teachers of Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders in Behavior Support Classrooms

Preparation before the school year begins is essential for new teachers working with students who have significant behavior support needs. District and school administration can help new teachers increase their likelihood of success with purposeful planning that both connects to classwide systems and supports students’ positive and effective behaviors. Prior to the school year beginning, administration can support new teachers by providing professional development opportunities that focus on using (a) culturally inclusive pedagogies and practices, (b) strategies that promote positive student/teacher relationships, and (c) tools that communicate expectations to students clearly.