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Endorsements from School Administrators,
Participants, and Authorities in the Field of Education
“We believe strongly that behavior is a communication of some sort. There is a communicative intent behind what the students are doing. So we felt that this training was really a perfect match for us because it provides our teachers with a way of understanding the student’s
perspective--basically putting themselves in the student’s shoes--and taking that information and building a behavioral plan, and with that plan teachers can have strong expectations, the students can have dignity, and it’s a win-win for our students and our teachers.”
Florene Bednersh, Superintendent of Special Education in Santa Barbara County Schools in California
“My experience was I got to be a kid again and have all those thoughts, feelings and emotions. Then as a principal I got to bring that information back to my school, and share it with my staff, and become a better teaching team. What I’ve noticed in my teachers is they try harder.”
Bob Chapin, School Principal, Fitzgerald Community School, Santa Barbara County, California
“I hope that many, many teachers throughout the country will be exposed to your program. It will not only help them become more effective educators, but in the process will lead to a decrease in the problems that beset our youth. Your program is truly saving the lives of children.”
Dr. Robert Brooks, distinguished author and a faculty member of the Harvard Medical School
Participant Feedback
“What you listen to in most trainings give it a week or two and you’ve forgotten all about it. This was an experience you can hold onto for quite sometime.”
Araceli, Office Staff, Fitzgerald Community School, Santa Barbara County, California
“This training created a classroom school-day environment. It allowed you to get into your role and really understand what your students may be experiencing throughout the day.”
Terri, Office Personnel, Fitzgerald Community School, Santa Barbara County, California
“When we got into the role-playing and actually started doing this stuff it was incredible how I felt and I know talking to my co-workers we all felt this away. Wow! What a difference this can make really seeing it from the student’s perspective.”
Debbie, Teacher at Santa Barbara County Juvenile Hall, Santa Maria, California
“The training taught me that there are certain triggers that set students off and that set me off. I learned that instead of being reactive and allowing the triggers to produce a certain response I can choose my response and act differently.”
Ken, Teacher at Santa Barbara County Juvenile Hall, Santa Barbara, California
“I learned that when teachers aren’t respecting students, they’re not listening to them, they’re imposing their agendas regardless of what happens it sets up an atmosphere in which kids want to rebel and they do. That’s what’s unsafe.”
Doris, Special Education Teacher, Santa Barbara County Schools, California
“I’ve seen changes in staff members who have taken the training and how they have tried to even pass it on to other teachers. The teacher that I work with I’ve seen a tremendous change in a very short period of time. They used to be very reactive but since the training they are not so reactive anymore.”
Margie, School Counselor, Fitzgerald Community School, Santa Barbara County, California
“We have so many students just in the general population that have some real issues. I think teachers can learn a lot about their students, and I think they can learn a lot about themselves.”
Linda, School Administrator, Special Education, Santa Barbara County, California
“I saw things from the eyes of students. I had to be a student in three different teachers' approaches, and in each one I felt differently. I can now see the impact different teachers have on different students.”
Andrea, Teacher Assistant, Fitzgerald Community School, Santa Barbara County, California
“I was truly starting to go through burnout, I truly was. And this couldn’t have come at a better time. I was beginning to feel like I wanted out. But this has made me realize that I have a whole lot more to give, and as long as I am willing to learn just like the kids it can still be exciting, and it can still be fun.”
Ann, Teacher Assistant, Special Education, Santa Barbara County, California
“I absolutely believe the AVERT training would help establish a safer school environment because when teachers care what you do is you stop a lot of the negative behaviors.”
Glenn, Special Education Teacher, Santa Barbara County, California
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