The Language of Behavior

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

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...
April 22, 2025

22. Balancing Trust and Accountability with Hard-to-Reach Students

How do you hold a student accountable without damaging the fragile relationship you've worked so hard to build? In this episode, Charle and Joshua tackle a powerful listener question about navigating behavior challenges with ...
April 15, 2025

Rethinking ISS and SEL Integration for Real Behavior Change

What if In-School Suspension wasn’t just about separation, but transformation? In this episode, Charle and Joshua respond to a powerful question from educator Leah Hobbs: How can we integrate social emotional learning (SEL) i...
April 8, 2025

Designing Calm in the Chaos

In this reflective episode, Charle Peck and Joshua Stamper revisit some of the most impactful insights from the Thriving Educator LIVE series—focusing on how our physical environment plays a crucial role in shaping student be...
April 1, 2025

The Influence of Presence in Student Communication

Ever notice how a simple shift in tone or a slight change in proximity can completely alter a student's response? In this episode, Charle and Joshua dive into the unseen yet powerful impact of presence on student behavior. Th...
March 25, 2025

Uncovering Hidden Triggers in Student Behavior

What happens when a student’s behavior seems completely unpredictable? A listener asks how to determine triggers for a student who seems to have none, and in this episode, Charle and Joshua dive deep into the hidden factors b...
March 18, 2025

Rethinking Student Engagement and Behavior Interventions with Kasey Schurtz & Brian Miller

Teachers are facing more challenges than ever when it comes to student behavior, engagement, and emotional well-being. In this powerful episode, special guests Kasey Schultz and Brian Miller join Charle and Joshua to break do...
March 11, 2025

Supporting Anxiety with Strategies for Healing and Daily Success

Anxiety is one of the most common challenges students and educators face, yet it’s often misunderstood or overlooked. In this episode, Charle Peck and Joshua Stamper tackle the big question: How can anxiety be treated, and ho...
March 4, 2025

Hope, Healing, and the Power to Save a Life with Kevin Hines

At 19, Kevin Hines made the devastating decision to jump off the Golden Gate Bridge. He survived. Today, he is one of the world’s leading voices in mental health and suicide prevention, using his second chance at life to brin...
Feb. 25, 2025

Tools for Student Stress and Anxiety

Stress is a normal part of life, but when does it cross the line into an anxiety disorder? In this episode, Charle Peck and Joshua Stamper break down the key differences between everyday stress and clinical anxiety, especiall...
Feb. 18, 2025

Breaking the ADHD Struggle Cycle

Students with ADHD often find themselves at odds with the traditional school model by struggling to sit still, focus, or meet rigid expectations that don’t align with how their brains are wired. So what can educators do to tr...
Feb. 11, 2025

Finding Your Calm to Handle Student Discipline with Clarity

February is here, and if you’re feeling the weight of student behaviors reaching their peak, you’re not alone. Research shows that February is the highest month for student referrals , making it one of the most stressful time...
Feb. 5, 2025

The Introduction of The Language of Behavior - by Joshua Stamper

In this special episode, Joshua Stamper reads the introduction to The Language of Behavior: A Framework to Elevate Student Success . Dive into the heart of the book as Joshua explores key sections like Are We Failing? , Regai...
Jan. 28, 2025

Bridging Cultures to Support Mental Health

How can educators support non-English speaking students and families who hold different cultural beliefs around mental health? In this thought-provoking episode, Charle and Joshua dive into the complexities of navigating cult...
Jan. 21, 2025

Supporting Students When You're Their Trusted Adult

What happens when a student places all their trust in you and no one else? In this episode, Charle and Joshua unpack the delicate dance of earning trust while knowing when to pass the baton. With stories, insights, and action...

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