Free Downloadable DepEd Resources
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Understanding the Connection Between Student Behavior and Mental Health
How mental health and student behavior affect each other, warning signs to watch for, and four ways schools and parents can support learners.

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Using Technology to Monitor and Improve Student Behavior
How schools can use technology to monitor and improve student behavior: benefits, common tools, privacy and bias risks, and good practices for teachers.

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Benefits of Mindfulness for Student Behavior and Academic Performance
Learn what mindfulness is, how it can reduce learner stress, improve focus and behavior, and simple ways teachers can use it in the classroom.

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How to Work with Parents to Improve Student Behavior
Practical strategies teachers can use to build relationships with parents, set clear expectations, and work together to improve student behavior.

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Effective Communication Strategies for Dealing with Student Misbehavior
Four communication strategies teachers can use to prevent and manage student misbehavior, plus common causes of misbehavior to look for first.

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Preventing and Addressing Bullying in the Classroom: A Teacher’s Guide
Learn what bullying is, its four types and effects on students, and six practical strategies teachers can use to prevent and respond to bullying in class.

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How to Build a Safe and Inclusive Classroom: 5 Strategies for Teachers
Five strategies teachers can use to build a safe, inclusive classroom, from shared norms and inclusive language to addressing bias and microaggressions.

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Root Causes of Challenging Student Behavior and How to Manage It
Learn the common root causes of challenging student behavior and four strategies teachers can use, from PBIS to trauma-informed approaches.

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The Impact of Positive Reinforcement on Student Behavior
Learn what positive reinforcement is, why it works, and five practical strategies teachers can use to encourage good student behavior in class.

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10 Strategies for Managing Disruptive Student Behavior in Class
Ten classroom strategies for managing disruptive student behavior, from positive reinforcement and proximity control to PBIS and restorative practices.
