By October, it’s common for classroom routines to slip and student engagement to dip, but that doesn’t mean things are off track. This short coaching video reminds teachers that mid-fall is the perfect time to pause, reset, and re-teach expectations. You’ll learn how to revisit your Independent Learning I-Chart, model and practice key behaviors, layer in collaboration, and celebrate progress along the way.

A simple reset now can save you months of frustration later and help rebuild the strong, positive routines that make classrooms run smoothly.

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