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Boys Town National Training is a team of dedicated, experienced educators working in schools to meaningfully improve student behavior, teacher skills and school climate. We provide a proven, student-centered Model that gives educators practical, real world skills they can use to build relationships, encourage prosocial behavior and teach social skills. Through on-site and online training, consulting and coaching, we work side-by-side with schools to accomplish lasting results. 

Because schools struggling to reverse a rising tide of behavioral and academic challenges need us. We’re a mission-driven organization with nearly a century of experience working with high-need children in challenging environments.

Our mission began nearly a century ago when orphaned, abandoned and abused children were welcomed into a home with generous amounts of love, attention, patience and understanding. Through the decades, Boys Town grew and evolved to meet the ever-changing needs of America’s youth and families.

Built and refined on decades of research and experience, the Education Model provides a comprehensive approach to addressing the emotional, behavioral and social needs of students and our Expedition Literacy program provides a comprehensive approach to addressing students learning and literacy deficits. Implemented in every corner of the country, at every grade level, the Education Model is an intervention strategy that focuses on managing behaviors, building relationships and teaching socials skills. Its concrete strategies work with every type of student, in every type of environment. 
Today, Boys Town is a national leader in the care and treatment of children. The Boys Town Education Model® is an extension of our organization’s philosophy of care and is used in education settings to create safer and more effective learning environments for students.

The Boys Town Education Model®

Research on the Boys Town
Education Model®

Boys Town research staff and fellows have published more than 200 books, chapters, articles and other papers in the past 20 years. Many of these studies have helped inform and develop the methods used by Boys Town to help America’s children and families.

To learn more about our in-depth research and for information on obtaining full articles, visit Child and Family Translational Research - Boys Town National Research Hospital (boystownhospital.org)

Download our Applied Research Bibliography of Boys Town studies.

Meet the Team

Scott Hartman
Scott Hartman
Senior Director
Susan Lamke
Susan Lamke
Director of National Training
Courtney Dealy
Courtney Dealy
National Training Manager
Jen Buth Bell
Jen Buth Bell
Manager Literacy Program
Timothy Campbell
Timothy Campbell
Sales & Marketing Manager
Alesia Montgomery
Alesia Montgomery
Senior National Training Consultant
Carla Laurent
Carla Laurent
National Training Data Specialist
Denise Pratt
Denise Pratt
Senior National Training Consultant
Elizabeth McGraw
Elizabeth McGraw
Training Consultant
Evelyn Wilson
Evelyn Wilson
Senior National Training Consultant
Jo Ann Flaxbeard
Jo Ann Flaxbeard
Training Consultant
John McGuire
John McGuire
Sales & Marketing Representative
Melanie Nuffer
Melanie Nuffer
Curricula Development Coordinator
Michelle Hughett
Michelle Hughett
Training Consultant
Vivian Wright
Vivian Wright
Training Consultant

Beyond Textbooks

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    10 Tips for Teaching Students Positive Behavior
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    by Courtney Dealy, Manager, Boys Town National Training
    Middle school students chatting
    Teaching Social Skills
    Emotions, Not Emojis: Closing the Communication Gap with Social Skills
    We are seeing today’s kids using wireless devices at early ages to do everything from staying connected with family and friends to using applications for education... Read More
    Teacher talking with a student
    Teaching Social Skills
    Chaos to Calm: 7 Tips for Addressing Individual Student Needs
    23 of your 27 students are at their desk working quietly. Occasionally, one of them raises his or her hand with a question. But then there are the other four...... Read More
10-tips-for-teaching-students-positive-behavior
Teaching Social Skills
10 Tips for Teaching Students Positive Behavior
Misconception: If my lesson is interesting and engaging enough, students will be so enamored and awed, they will not misbehave-at all. Anyone who’s spent considerable... Read More
by Courtney Dealy, Manager, Boys Town National Training
Middle school students chatting
Teaching Social Skills
Emotions, Not Emojis: Closing the Communication Gap with Social Skills
We are seeing today’s kids using wireless devices at early ages to do everything from staying connected with family and friends to using applications for education... Read More
Teacher talking with a student
Teaching Social Skills
Chaos to Calm: 7 Tips for Addressing Individual Student Needs
23 of your 27 students are at their desk working quietly. Occasionally, one of them raises his or her hand with a question. But then there are the other four...... Read More

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