Belonging Before Behavior : Creating School-Wide Systems That Support Every Student
Overview
Belonging Before Behavior offers a practical, research-informed approach to schoolwide behavior systems-one that moves beyond punishment, compliance, and short-term fixes.
Drawing on years of experience as a teacher, Dean of Students, and school leader, Christopher Luttrell, Ed.S., challenges the false choice between accountability and compassion. This book introduces a clear, trauma-informed framework that centers belonging as the foundation for growth while maintaining high expectations for behavior.
Designed for real schools with real constraints, Belonging Before Behavior helps educators and leaders:
Build Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 systems that align beliefs, practices, and data
Respond to behavior as a skill-building opportunity rather than a character flaw
Strengthen prevention, de-escalation, and restorative responses
Create consistent adult practices that support both students and staff
Grounded in the belief that belonging does not excuse behavior-it makes growth possible, this book provides actionable guidance, implementation tools, and reflective prompts for schools seeking lasting, systemic change.
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9798243189033
- ISBN-10: 9798243189033
- Publisher: Independently Published
- Publish Date: February 2026
- Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.41 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.01 pounds
- Page Count: 192
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