The Language of Behavior
The Language of Behavior Podcast with Charle Peck and Joshua Stamper explores the deeper meaning behind student behaviors and provides actionable strategies for educators and leaders to respond with empathy and effectiveness. Each episode dives into innovative ways to create secure and supportive l...
Recent Episodes
Sept. 18, 2025
41. Charle and Joshua at the School Behavior Solutions Summit 2025!
In this inspiring conversation from the School Behavior Solutions Summit 2025 , Brad Waid sits down with Charle Peck and Joshua Stamper—co-authors of the award-winning book The Language of Behavior —to explore how schools can...
Sept. 9, 2025
40. Isolation Isn’t Regulation for Student Behavior
When a student is melting down, many educators default to the same response: “Take it to the hallway.” But does this actually help? In this episode of The Language of Behavior , Charle Peck and Joshua Stamper unpack why isola...
Sept. 2, 2025
39. Reintegration with the Creation of a Mental Health Team
When a student returns to school after time in a mental health facility, the transition can feel like walking a tightrope for the child, their family, and the educators who want to help. In this episode of The Language of Beh...
Aug. 26, 2025
38. Why Student Behaviors Spike After the First Few Weeks of School
In this episode of The Language of Behavior , co-hosts Charle Peck and Joshua Stamper tackle a timely listener question: “Now that we’ve been in school for a few weeks, I’m starting to see new behaviors. What may be the cause...
Aug. 19, 2025
Brag Tags, Herd Mentality, and the Power of Connection with Kim Gameroz
What does it really take to create a school community where both teachers and students thrive? In this energizing episode of The Language of Behavior , co-hosts Charle Peck and Joshua Stamper sit down with educator, author, a...
Aug. 12, 2025
37. Why Punishment Alone Fails: Teaching Skills for Lasting Behavior Change
Fresh off inspiring events in Ohio and Colorado, co-hosts Charle Peck and Joshua Stamper tackle one of the biggest misconceptions in education: the belief that punishment alone changes behavior. Spoiler—it doesn’t. This episo...
Aug. 7, 2025
36. Stronger Together: Building Parent-Teacher Partnerships for Neurodivergent Students
Fresh off the VIBE EDU conference in California, Josh and Charle reunite to answer a powerful audience question: Should parents of neurodivergent students reach out to teachers at the start of the school year—and how can they...
July 29, 2025
35. Push in Power: Effective Behavior Solutions from the 2025 MTSS Conference
In this special episode of The Language of Behavior , hosts Josh and Charlie reunite after an inspiring trip to the 2025 MTSS conference in California. They share personal reflections on connecting with passionate educators a...
July 22, 2025
Conversations That Empower Confidence in Every Student
What if the most powerful academic tool isn’t a textbook—but a relationship? In this episode, Charle and Joshua respond to Velma Knowles’ heartfelt question: “How do you empower students to believe that they can achieve their...
July 15, 2025
33. The role of Suspensions While Keeping Accountability in Sight
When students misbehave, emotions run high—for teachers, administrators, and the students themselves. In this episode, Charle and Joshua dive into the complex, often misunderstood world of school suspensions. What role do In-...
July 8, 2025
32. Rewriting the Impact of Behavior on Student Learning
Not all behavior supports are created equal—and some do more harm than good. In this episode, Charle and Joshua dive into the listener question: “What behavior supports most influence student learning?” Using John Hattie’s re...
July 1, 2025
31. Pushing Forward Without Pushing Back
In this episode, Charle and Joshua tackle a timely question from an administrator planning for the year ahead: How do we make real progress when the pressure from the state, district, or politics seems to get in the way? With...
June 24, 2025
30. What Are They Really Telling You?
Sometimes the biggest cries for help are the quietest ones. In this episode, Charle and Joshua respond to a listener’s powerful question: What subtle signs indicate that a child or adult is struggling emotionally or behaviora...
June 17, 2025
29. Strategies to Enhance Staff Mental Health and Campus Culture
What happens when school staff are emotionally exhausted, unsupported, and silently burning out? In this episode, Charle and Joshua answer a powerful listener question: How does school culture contribute to behavioral issues ...
June 11, 2025
28. Helping Students Build Better Peer Connections
When students clash, shut each other out, or stir up conflict, it can ripple through your classroom culture. In this episode, Charle and Joshua unpack the listener question, “What do we do when students display negative inter...
June 3, 2025
27. Noticing the Unnoticed Struggles
Not every cry for help is loud. In this episode, Charle and Joshua respond to a listener’s important question: What subtle signs indicate that a child or adult is struggling emotionally or behaviorally? Together, they explore...
May 28, 2025
26. When Students Shut Down and You Don’t Know Why
What do you do when a student shuts down—refusing to work, withdrawing completely, or staring through you like you’re not even there? In this episode, Charle and Joshua respond to a powerful question from listener Isaya Woyto...
May 21, 2025
25. How do we Manage Student Manipulation while maintaining Support?
In this episode, Charle and Joshua tackle a tough and familiar listener question from Lindsay Ward: "When students manipulate situations and other teachers for certain things, what strategies do you have to use to still feel ...
May 13, 2025
24. Why do Power Struggles Start and How to Stop Them
Ever find yourself in a standoff with a student and wonder, How did we get here? In this eye-opening episode, Charle and Joshua unpack one of the most common and misunderstood classroom challenges: power struggles. From subtl...
May 6, 2025
23. Making Discipline Meaningful Through Restoration
Are In and Out of school suspensions really changing student behavior? In this episode, Charle and Joshua answer a listener's question about how restorative practices can be used in both schools and workplaces to address misb...
April 30, 2025
Leading with Hope When the Weight Feels Heavy with Dr. Brandi Kelly
In this deeply personal and inspiring episode, Dr. Brandi Kelly joins Charle and Joshua to discuss her new book Lead with Hope and the powerful message behind it. Brandi shares how losing her brother at a young age shaped her...
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