Teachers and school staff

Professional learning is available

Courses have been developed to support students, staff and schools. They are now available for all staff to access.

More information

The information in this section is designed to provide teachers, learning and support teams, learning and wellbeing staff and other staff supporting students with strategies and resources which can be used to support positive student outcomes.

The care continuum

Students may require different types of intervention delivered in different ways along a continuum of care - from prevention to intensive individual support to best meet their nee…

Understanding behaviour

Explore factors that influence behaviour and models of prevention, early intervention and targeted support to best meet the needs of schools and students.

Functional behaviour assessment (FBA)

Functional behaviour assessment (FBA) is a systematic approach that helps identify and understand the form, context and function of the behaviour.

Restorative practices

Restorative practice is a whole school teaching and learning approach that encourages behaviour that is supportive and respectful.

Planning behaviour support for individual students

Planning for behaviour support assists teachers to provide additional guidance to students with identified need.

Working with parents and the community

Working together with parents and the community as partners is fundamental to maintaining positive student behaviour in schools.

Classroom practice

Support for teachers to guide them with classroom management strategies.

Social-emotional learning

Information and resources for teachers to support social-emotional learning in the classroom.

Page details

Page contact details

Last modified date

19/01/2026

Business unit contact email

studentbehaviour@det.nsw.edu.au

Executive director

Laura Milkins

Executive director’s business unit

Teaching Learning&Student Wellbeing

Behaviour and engagement