Publications By Jessica Minahan
Articles
Educational Leadership
Minahan, J. (2020). Maintaining Relationships, Reducing Anxiety During Remote Learning. Educational Leadership. 78 (2), 20-27.
Educational Leadership
Minahan, J. (2020). Maintaining Connections, Reducing Anxiety While School Is Closed. Educational Leadership. 77, 22-27.
Phi Delta Kappan
Minahan, J. (2019). Tackling negative thinking in the classroom. Phi Delta Kappan, 101 (3), 26-31.
Educational Leadership
Minahan, J. (2019). Trauma-informed teaching strategies. Educational Leadership. 77 (2), 30-35.
Phi Delta Kappan
Minahan, J. (2019). Building positive relationships with students struggling with mental health. Phi Delta Kappan, 100 (6), 56-59.
Educational Leadership
Minahan, J. (2018). Helping anxious students move forward. (Reducing Work Avoidance) Educational Leadership. 75 (4), 44-50.
Mind/Shift
Jessica Minahan Featured
Schwartz, K. (2016). 20 Tips to Help De-escalate Interactions with Anxious of Defiant Students. KQED News. Mind/Shift. April 2016.
Educational Leadership
Minahan, J., Baker, D. (2015). The skill-building lens: helping students with behavior challenges. Educational Leadership. 73 (2), 68-72.
Phi Delta Kappan
Minahan, J., & Schultz, J. (2014/2015). Interventions can salve unseen anxiety barriers. Phi Delta Kappan. 96 (4), 46-50.
Advance
Minahan, J., & Davis, K. (2015). Behavior, anxiety & dysphagia in public schools: anxiety-reducing, self-monitoring and self-regulation skills and strategies. Advance Newsmagazine.
Book Chapter – SAGE
Minahan, J. & Rappaport, N. (2015). How to reduce anxiety’s impact on behavior. In W. G. Scarlett (Ed.), The SAGE encyclopedia of classroom management (pp. 784-787). Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications. (pdf)
Book Chapter – Breaking the Mold of Classroom Management
Minahan, J., & Rappaport, N. (2013).Cracking the Behavior Code: Effective Interventions for Students with Anxiety. In A. Honigsfeld & A. Cohan (Eds.), Breaking the mold of classroom management: What educators should know and do to enable student success (pp. 77-85). Lanham, MD: R&L Education.
Phi Delta Kappan
Rappaport, N., & Minahan, J. (2013). “I didn’t mean to …”: practical suggestions for understanding and teaching students with sexualized behavior. Phi Delta Kappan, 94 (5), 21-26.
Principal
Rappaport, N., & Minahan, J. (2013). Breaking the behavior code, Principal. 92 (3), 18-22.
Phi Delta Kappan
Minahan, J., & Rappaport, N. (2012). Anxiety in students – A hidden culprit in behavior issues. Phi Delta Kappan, 94 (4). 34-39
Child Mind Institute
Rappaport, N., & Minahan, J. (2012). Breaking the Behavior Code, Child Mind Institute.
Educational Leadership
Rappaport, N., & Minahan, J. (2012). Cracking the behavior code – Students who challenge us. Educational Leadership, 70 (2),18-25.
Harvard Newsletter
Minahan, J. & Rappaport, N. (2012). Be A behavior detective: Improving prospects for challenging students, Harvard Education Letter, 28 (3), 6-8.
Huffington Post
5 Tips on Preventing Dependency in Anxious Students
No More Random Acts of Intervention! 10 Questions for Solution Based Behavioral Strategies
Why Ignoring May Backfire: Positive Alternatives to Disruptive Behavior
Skill Building Approaches to Anxiety-Fueled Work Avoidance
Noncompliance: A Symptom of Difficulty With Transitioning
Did I Do That?” Positive Behavior Starts With Self-Monitoring
Reduce Behavior Problems: Teach Students to Wait
Breaking Through a Student’s Self-Sabotage
Solutions to High Suspension Rate for Students with Special Needs
Effective Consulting: What Teachers Have Taught Me
Behavior Plans: Another Type of Teaching Plan
Anxiety: The Hidden Disability That Affects One in Eight Children
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