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Using the Levels of Development Outside the Classroom

On November 7, 2019   /   Discipline Help, Responsibility  

This website is filled with examples of how the Levels of Development work in the classroom. As such, many people assume that the system works in a classroom setting with average, everyday students, but that it has little application outside the classroom. Nothing could be further from the truth! The Levels of Development can be used in numerous scenarios, including at-risk youth.

Consider the example of Frank Spino and how he uses the Levels of Development. Frank attended one of my seminars in Sacramento, California several years ago. He now uses the Levels of Development in various situations—including those when he assists the local police. I asked Frank to share how he uses the Levels of Development after arresting a … >>>

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Using the Levels of Development to Resolve Problems

On September 18, 2008   /   Levels of Development  

I had an experience with one of my students that I call, “Level D at the Beach!”  While on a field trip, I had an opportunity to use the Levels of Development  with a child who had shown a high level of integrity. I was able to help him recognize the fact because of the Raise Responsibility System.

I had another situation in which I was able to use the Levels of Development to help a child feel a bit better about her dealings with a difficult desk partner. I thought I’d share it because I think it’s helpful to hear stories of classroom experiences and because I want to encourage people to remember to use the hierarchy to … >>>

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