Episode 2

When Transitions Trigger: Supporting Student Regulation in the Classroom

This episode focuses on one of the most common classroom challenges: transitions. Based on staff survey feedback, we explore why transitions can trigger dysregulation for students whose nervous systems are living in chronic stress. Using brain science and practical classroom strategies, listeners will learn how predictability, structure, and co-regulation can support smoother transitions and reduce escalation. The episode provides concrete tools such as visual schedules, countdowns, structured choices, and consistent routines that help students move from survival responses toward regulation and engagement.