• Offers an easy-to-follow and remember “ABC framework” for managing and minimizing disruptive behaviors.
• Includes classroom examples, model responses, and artifacts from diverse classrooms.
• Provides tools for creating a calm, collaborative classroom environment in which all students thrive emotionally, socially, and academically.
• The book explores root causes of behaviors like defiance and aggression, offering proven techniques for management.
• Author, Vasco Lopes, PsyD., is a school and clinical psychologist in New York City who specializes in treating children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral dysregulation.
• Published by a trusted source: Scholastic Teaching Solution's Professional Books are written by some of the most renowned researchers and practitioners in education today and provide actionable takeaways educators can immediately implement into their instructional practices.

This handy guide enables educators to understand root causes of disruptive student behaviors and implement practical, science-based interventions. With quick classroom assessments, real-world examples, and proven techniques, the book empowers teachers to manage “externalizing behaviors” such as opposition, defiance, and intermittent aggression effectively. It also provides guidance for engaging with parents and fostering students’ pro-social and self-management skills, ultimately promoting academic success, social well-being, and a positive classroom climate.