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Finding Our Calm: Co-Regulating Through the End-of-Year Whirlwind

Finding Our Calm: Co-Regulating Through the End-of-Year Whirlwind

by Marisa Crapella | Apr 27, 2026 | MTSS-Behavior (PBIS), Recent Posts, SEL, Special Education, Welcoming and Supportive Schools

The end-of-year whirlwind is emotionally taxing for both teachers and students. Co-regulation—adults and students managing stress together—is vital for maintaining a focused, safe learning environment. Here is how to finish the year strong by regulating together....
Layered Acknowledgement in: Celebrating Students Like It’s Our Job (Because It Is!)

Layered Acknowledgement in: Celebrating Students Like It’s Our Job (Because It Is!)

by Marisa Crapella | Jan 15, 2026 | MTSS, MTSS-Behavior (PBIS), Recent Posts, SEL, Welcoming and Supportive Schools

Walk into a school powered by positive energy and you feel it in your shoulders. Staff smiling. Students stepping up. A climate that says, “You matter here.” That vibe doesn’t appear by magic or by motivational posters clinging to cinderblock walls. It grows from...
Empathy in Education: Transforming Classrooms with Understanding

Empathy in Education: Transforming Classrooms with Understanding

by Marisa Crapella | May 6, 2024 | Emotional Support, MTSS, MTSS-Behavior (PBIS), OPL Podcast, Recent Posts, Uncategorized

In this episode, we explore the impact of empathy in classroom management with MCIU Project Consultant, Marisa Crapella. Learn how empathy can help manage challenging behaviors, build strong connections with students, and create a more inclusive learning environment!...
5 Effective Ways to Create a Culture of Trust and Respect in Your Classroom

5 Effective Ways to Create a Culture of Trust and Respect in Your Classroom

by Marisa Crapella | Apr 24, 2024 | Emotional Support, MTSS, MTSS-Behavior (PBIS), Recent Posts, Teaching Strategies

Here are some strategies for educators to build a culture of trust and respect in their classrooms. Prioritizing proactive interventions creates a supportive environment where students feel valued. Understanding The biggest mistake made in schools when it comes to...
How To Avoid The Power Struggle

How To Avoid The Power Struggle

by Marisa Crapella | Mar 19, 2024 | MTSS, MTSS-Behavior (PBIS), OPL (Office of Professional Learning), Recent Posts, Teaching and Learning, Teaching Strategies, Teaching Tools, Uncategorized

We all have those students who are never following directions or great at pushing our buttons in front of the entire class just to see how we react. But what if we can take the power back through respect and empathy? First Things First We often encounter students who...
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