Establishing a student-centered, non-restraint culture means teachers and para-educators need tools and skills that allow them to engage with students in positive ways and kids need to feel safe enough to learn. Pro-ACT principles have been getting results in classrooms throughout the U.S. for four decades. The process of culture change takes vision as well as commitment, but the results can be outstanding. Improved student learning and increased teacher satisfaction are just two measures. See the actual restraint reduction results two schools saw after implementing Pro-ACT training as part of an overall commitment to shifting culture.
What Do You Get as a Pro-ACT Instructor?
You already know that Pro-ACT training meets Joint Commission and OSHA standards, but did you know that as a certificated Pro-ACT In-service Instructor you get:
• FREE access to all employee training materials
• FREE telephone or email consultation any time
• FREE In-service Instructor tutorials
• FREE ability to audit any regularly scheduled training class
• FREE participation in any Pro-ACT Roundtable discussion
It’s our goal to help you do your best training!
Van Acker Research Shows Pro-ACT Influence on Escape and Avoid Behaviors.
Research conducted by Erin Van Acker, M.Ed. in consort with Kim Warma, M.Ed. and Richard Van Acker, Ed.D., shows the influence of Pro-ACT training in the reduction of escape and avoidance behaviors in a classroom.
E. Van Acker’s work focused on the use of two specific practices. First was the teachers’ implementation of specific plans for managing their own emotional responses to a child’s behavior. Second was the delivery of two clearly identified and equally acceptable alternatives for the student. The complete study and outcome information is available for your review.