Classroom Behavior Support Cheat Sheet

Printable 8-Page Guide for Paraprofessionals and Support Staff

This quick-reference resource helps classroom staff respond confidently to common behaviors using simple, neurodiversity-affirming, evidence-based strategies. Designed for paraprofessionals, aides, and behavior staff, this printable cheat sheet includes actionable recommendations and specific language to use for a variety of classroom challenges.

A must-have for supporting behavior during group lessons, transitions, work time, and social routines in both general education and special education settings.

Why Download This Resource?

• Equip paraprofessionals with clear strategies and language for addressing behaviors like elopement, aggression, refusal, and minor disruptions.
• Build classroom-wide consistency with proactive and responsive tools aligned with behavior plans and positive reinforcement models.
• Help staff feel prepared and confident with quick, easy-to-follow guidance at their fingertips.

What You’ll Get:

• An 8-page printable visual behavior support guide covering transitions, sensory needs, refusal, sharing difficulties, aggression, and more.
• Specific phrases and prompts paraprofessionals can use in the moment for redirection and encouragement.
• Evidence-based strategies such as First-Then, Firm but Flexible, Pause-Redirect-Reward, and more—clearly linked to observable behaviors.

Download this practical behavior cheat sheet to make in-the-moment support easier, clearer, and more effective for your classroom team.