Practical toolkit for building connection and encouraging positive behavior
This self-paced training provides simple, high-impact strategies to create a positive and engaging learning environment—for both whole classrooms and individual students who need additional support. Led by Morgan van Diepen (BCBA and co-founder of BIP Visualized), the course focuses on making behavior concepts easy to understand and apply using visuals and real-life examples. Based on over 15 years of experience in ABA and special education, it offers ideas you can start using right away to strengthen connection and promote positive behavior. When students feel happy, relaxed, and connected, a meaningful shift in engagement, participation, and overall classroom climate happens.
Why Take This Training?
- Learn how to apply the Golden Ratio of praise (5:1 positive to corrective), linked to improved participation, stronger relationships, and calmer classrooms.
- Boost engagement immediately using strategies like Positive Greetings at the Door, shown to increase academic engagement by 20% and reduce disruptions by 10%.
- Build classroom community with whole-group reward systems (Bubble Party, Dance Party, Table Teams, Teachers vs. Students) that keep motivation high through fun, immediate reinforcement.
- Master individualized systems such as First–Then Boards, Token Boards, and the Check-In/Check-Out approach for students needing extra support.
What You’ll Get
- A framework for recognizing small positive moments so students consistently feel seen and valued.
- Practical guidance to integrate positive feedback naturally and sustainably throughout the day.
- Step-by-step instructions for using Peer Praise Notes, a strategy that has shown dramatic reductions in discipline referrals and enhanced empathy among students.
- Printable visuals including greeting options, First–Then boards, themed Token Boards (ice cream and train), and a communication tracker for Check-In/Check-Out.
- Tips to make reward systems more effective by keeping incentives immediate and pairing them with specific praise that highlights the desired behavior.
Take this course to gain practical tools you can begin using today, proving that even small shifts in how we respond can lead to meaningful change for students and a more positive environment for everyone.