🎯 Free Guide for Educators: Stop Battling Student Behavior and Start Building Connection

 
Learn the evidence-based approach that helps students self-regulate without consequences, rewards, or behavior charts - while reducing your stress

 

Download your free Simplicity Starter Kit and start using the ACT Matrix right away.

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What You'll Get Inside:

The ACT Matrix visual tool - Simple diagram you can use tomorrow
5-minute conversation framework - Turn difficult moments into teaching opportunities
Real classroom examples - See exactly how it works with actual students
Teacher self-care strategies - Use the same tool to manage your own stress


Why This Works When Behavior Charts Don't:

Traditional approaches focus on controlling behavior through consequences. The ACT Matrix teaches genuine self-regulation by helping students:

  • Notice what matters to them
  • Manage uncomfortable feelings
  • Make better choices independently

This means less stress for you and more lasting change for students.


Who Created This?

Dr. Kevin Polk developed the ACT Matrix. Phil Tenaglia has applied the Matrix in schools since 2009. He is a school psychologist with 40+ years of experience and the 2016 NJ School Psychologist of the Year.

Field-tested with thousands of students. Backed by research. Simple enough to start using today.