The process by which a child and his or her caregiver share the child’s emotional regulation until the child can take ownership of managing his or her own emotions.

The actions of a student that are hurtful, offensive and disrupt the class. Actions by other students that disrupt learning or the development of friendships.

The area of the brain that is continuous with the spinal cord develops first and controls the sleep-wake cycles and the fight-or-flight response.

The ability to avoid distraction and focus on a particular task for the time necessary to complete it.

Our ability to focus on a specific task, our alertness and allocation of energy to the desired task.

The part of the brain that focuses attention coordinates our thoughts and controls what we do with our bodies.

A culture in which the individual is the primary unit of focus and group cohesion is deemphasized. People are encouraged to think for themselves and act in their own best interest.

The values, assumptions, and beliefs that we share with the group of people we interact with every day. The values and lessons learned by a child from their family and community.

The various aspects that make up a person’s thoughts, behavior and the way they view the world.

Understanding and appreciating the diversity of cultures represented by the people we interact and work with.