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Don Shomette
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Free Resources: Engagement Method
5-10-15 is an engagement method that helps
school staff make better structured and more effective student connections throughout the day.
It’s not counseling. It’s a course correction.
Simple. Fast. Repeatable.
Act within 5 seconds
Stay for about 10 seconds
Say about 15 words
More engagements the better your safety, trust, and awareness.
5-10-15's allow you to notice patterns sooner, assess behavior faster,
and make timely corrections and helps you guide behavior without escalating, lecturing, or losing time.
This way fewer students slip through the cracks.
Whether you're redirecting misbehavior or reinforcing the good,
5-10-15 is your go-to strategy for calm, consistent, positive engagement.