Predictable Adult Practices
Predictable adult behavior is one of the strongest safety signals students experience. When adults respond in steady, consistent ways — especially during moments of stress or uncertainty; students feel safer, more regulated, and more able to learn.

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Why This Matters
Students read adult behavior long before they read policies. When adult responses vary from person to person or building to building, students experience uncertainty and inconsistent expectations. Predictable adult practices reduce this uncertainty by giving students a sense of stability, the feeling that adults will respond in ways they can count on.
A safe, trauma‑informed school environment begins with adults who are steady, aligned, and predictable.