Off-Task Behaviors

Physical, verbal, or passive behaviors that result in students not attending to or engaging in teacher instruction, class activities, or assignments.

Repetitive Behaviors

Repetitive behavior can be either vocal or motor based, and refers to behaviors that seem to lack a social function or motivation; however, these behaviors may in fact be meeting a need for the student (sensory regulation, increasing wait time for processing, attempting communication).

Elopement/Running Away

Running away is also known as elopement. It is also often referred to as bolting, wandering, AWOL, or being out of bounds.
Marin County SELPA commissioned Dominican University of California’s Department of Special Education to identify evidence-based behavioral practices to support students, teachers, and local schools. In particular, the task was to identify positive, evidence-based classroom practices leading to academic and behavioral success.  
​Dominican University of California is located in Marin County and offers graduate programs that culminate in a Master of Science (MS) in Education degree. These programs are designed for educators and other professionals who are interested in teaching and seek preparation for leadership roles and responsibilities