The Four Functions Of Student Behavior

Every behavior a student shows you serves one of four functions: escape, attention, tangible, or sensory. That's it. And when you can identify which one is driving what you're seeing, you stop asking what's wrong with this kid and start asking what does this kid need right now.In part two of this series, Edward breaks down each function — what it looks like, why the typical educator response makes it worse, and what to do instead. The escape kid isn't defiant, they're overwhelmed. The attention-seeking student isn't bad, they're running on empty. The sensory kid isn't being difficult — you're fighting biology, and that's a fight nobody wins.This framework works for every adult in the building. Send it to your co-teacher, your paraprofessional, your department lead, your principal. If you touch the student experience, this one is for you.If you haven't heard part one yet, start there first.⭐ Rate and subscribe. New episodes every Sunday.www.homeroomattendance.com