Spin Cycle – Teacher - With Understanding Comes Calm

When a student displays inconsistent performance, you typically:

I expect high-performing 2e kids to “just get it done.”

I feel like giving them accommodations is unfair.

I feel caught between rules and what I know is best.

1 out of 5

A 2e student challenges your authority or questions instructions. You:

Interpret it as disrespectful and clamp down.

Try to redirect them without fully understanding the root cause.

Recognize their need for autonomy and seek to engage their curiosity.

2 out of 5

You view behavior outbursts in 2e students as:

Disruptive and needing discipline.

Confusing but potentially linked to emotions or triggers.

Clues to unmet needs or dysregulation, requiring compassion

3 out of 5

How do you collaborate with parents of 2e students?

You often feel defensive or misunderstood.

You share observations and seek input, but it’s not always effective.

You value their expertise and work as a team to support the child.

4 out of 5

Do you feel equipped to balance academic rigor with emotional sensitivity for your 2e students?

Not at all—it’s overwhelming.

Somewhat—I try, but I could use more tools.

Yes—I’ve developed strategies to support both needs.

5 out of 5

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Spin Cycle – Teacher