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Classroom Accelerator:
Tactical Solutions for High Adversity Classrooms
A 10-week program to transform high-adversity classrooms with breakthrough strategies, structure, and confidence for lasting teaching success.
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Meet Stuart McKenzie
I’m Stuart McKenzie, a consultant psychologist with 30 years in public schools, and I work alongside my wife Tina, an early childhood teacher.
My Mission? Helping primary school teachers turn chaotic, high-adversity classrooms into structured, thriving learning spaces with strategies that really work.
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Is this right for me?
This Is Your Journey IF…
You feel overwhelmed by constant disruptions and stress in your classroom but don’t know where to turn for real solutions.
You want step-by-step strategies that actually work with high-adversity students, not just empty theories.
You’re ready to build confidence, control, and calm in your classroom so teaching feels good again.
What you'll receive:
You think chaotic classrooms are normal and see no need to change them.
You don’t want to put effort into applying tested strategies and proven systems.
You’re unwilling to receive guidance or try new approaches tailored to your classroom challenges.
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What you'll experience
Over 10 transformative weeks, we'll journey through:
module 1:
Understanding Classroom Adversity
Identify your classroom’s biggest stressors and learn to tackle challenges at their root.
In this breakthrough session you'll:
Identify key stressors in your classroom and what’s causing them.
Break down real scenarios to pinpoint classroom challenges.
Use guided video analysis to clarify your unique adversity landscape.
module 2:
Foundations of Effective Classroom Practice
Build solid routines and systems that reduce chaos and create structure that sticks.
By the end of this session, you will:
Create consistent routines to calm your classroom chaos.
Build foundational systems using templates and checklists.
Set up processes that make daily transitions smoother.
module 3:
Behaviour Hotspots and Triggers
Pinpoint disruptive moments before they escalate and keep your classroom calm.
In this module, you will:
Track disruptive moments and patterns before they escalate.
Spot behaviour triggers with clear protocols and intervention plans.
Proactively manage disruptions to keep lessons flowing smoothly.
module 4:
Positive Reinforcement and Motivation
Drive student engagement and encourage expected behaviours using rewards and praise.
In this module, you will:
Use praise and rewards to encourage positive student actions.
Build engagement with clear motivational strategies.
Develop a classroom atmosphere that fosters improvement.
module 5:
Precision Communication with Students
Strengthen clarity and reduce conflicts so students understand and follow instructions.
During this module, you will:
Improve student understanding with simple and clear communication ladders.
Reduce conflicts by setting clear boundaries and listening actively.
Strengthen connection and compliance with refined communication methods.
module 6:
De-escalation and Crisis Response
Handle stress-filled situations quickly and confidently while maintaining control.
This powerful session teaches you to:
Apply rapid response steps to calm severe disruptions quickly.
Protect your well-being with simple reflection tools during crises.
Restore order to your classroom during tense situations effectively.
module 7:
Data-Driven Decision Making
Use measurable strategies to monitor progress and make smarter teaching choices.
This module focuses on helping you:
Collect data that shows clear progress in behaviour and routines.
Set measurable goals to improve accountability and make confident decisions.
Monitor class performance with tools to sustain long-term results.
module 8:
Stakeholder Engagement
Collaborate better with families and staff to create impactful classroom support.
This module is designed to help you:
Build stronger relationships with parents and staff using clear communication.
Create feedback loops that increase support for your teaching methods.
Collaborate for long-term student success with consistent input from stakeholders.
module 9:
Building Teacher Confidence and Resilience
Boost your confidence, reduce burnout, and find more joy in your teaching career.
Together in this session we'll:
Strengthen your confidence so you worry less in tough classroom moments.
Protect your well-being with simple reflection tools during crises.
Prevent burnout by creating support systems for personal well-being.
module 10:
Sustaining Success and Personal Growth
Prepare for lasting success with tools to maintain positive changes and keep growing.
In this session, you’ll focus on:
Outline future goals to maintain the progress you’ve achieved.
Use personalised plans to prevent regression and keep growing.
Track success with accountability steps that ensure goals stick.
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The B-IQ Approach
STEP 1
ASSESS
Pinpoint classroom stressors and obstacles with personalised evaluations.
STEP 2
APPLY
Learn and use clear, proven evidence-based strategies tailored to your unique challenges.
STEP 3
ADVANCE
Strengthen skills through personalised plans to create lasting results.
Additional resources
The Engineered Classroom: Regulated by Design™ 7-part Course for educators and schools
Download your free digital guide
Read The Science of Teacher Resilience
Read the Behaviour Intelligence blog
Ready to get started?
Tell us what your organisation is facing. We will help you choose a practical first step, whether that is a workshop, a risk planning consultation, leadership support or an online resource.
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