Student behavior is one of the most important factors influencing classroom climate, student engagement, and academic success. Behavior Blueprint: Effective Strategies for Every Learning Environment and Every Learner provides educators with practical, research-based strategies to proactively support student behavior while fostering safe, inclusive, and productive learning environments. Grounded in special education best practices, trauma-responsive approaches, and inclusive instructional strategies, this professional learning experience equips participants with tools that can be implemented immediately across a variety of educational settings.

Whether you are a classroom teacher, special educator, paraprofessional, counselor, administrator, or student support professional, this workshop will strengthen your ability to build positive classroom cultures, reinforce desired behaviors, respond effectively to challenges, and support the diverse social, emotional, and behavioral needs of students. Participants will explore preventative behavior systems, classroom management structures, de-escalation techniques, and individualized supports designed to increase student success and maximize instructional time.

Research consistently demonstrates that the beginning of the school year is critical in establishing routines, expectations, and relationships that influence behavior throughout the year. The first several weeks of school often set the foundation for classroom culture, making proactive planning and implementation essential. This workshop helps educators start the year strong by developing systems and practices that create predictable, supportive, and engaging learning environments where all students can thrive.

Led by Dianne Pereira-Aldrich, an experienced Inclusion Specialist and Special Education Consultant, this session combines evidence-based practices with practical classroom application. Dianne's work has supported educators across a wide range of settings, helping schools build inclusive systems that meet the needs of every learner while promoting positive student outcomes. Participants will leave with actionable strategies, resources, and tools that can be adapted to their specific classrooms, programs, and schools.

Participants Will Learn How To:

• Build predictable, supportive, and inclusive classroom environments

• Reinforce positive behaviors and increase student engagement

• Implement proactive behavioral supports and intervention strategies

• Respond confidently and effectively to challenging behaviors

• Support students' social, emotional, and behavioral development

• Promote consistency across classrooms, specialized programs, and schoolwide systems

• Create learning environments where all students feel safe, connected, and ready to succeed

Start the year with purpose. Strengthen your practice. Support every learner.

Sign up today and join Riverside Learning’s commitment to meeting the diverse needs of all students.