Manage aggressive behavior

- Stand up if you are sitting. 

- Step away, putting distance between you and the student. 

- Move toward an exit. Do not get pinned in a corner. 

- Step outside of the room and peek in. 

- Stay alert. Do not turn your back on the student. 

- Remove anything that can be thrown or used to poke or hit.

- Move the student to a private space.

- Take others out of the room.

- Have someone block exits.

- Remove shoes from kickers.  

- Pray for guidance and peace.

- Ask another person to help. Someone may have more experience, be able to stay calmer, or simply try something different. 

-Contact a parent for assistance.  

- Use positive body language

- Point out the positives. “Thank you for telling me how you feel.” 

- Speak in a soothing voice or stay silent.

- Acknowledge they are upset and that you care about them.

- Be patient. 

- Remind the student that he/she is welcomed and loved.