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Mission
Mission
Provide K-12 students, their parents, and educators with practical support for social and behavioral difficulties, so that positive relationships are formed and effective classroom learning is possible.
Watson Way is governed by a philosophy developed by Dr. Joshua during his doctoral research. The AAGC Philosophy™ states that all behavior-focused interactions, whether proactive or reactive, are rooted in the elements of Authenticity, Accountability, Grace, and Consistency.
Vision
Vision
Redefine student behavior management by providing equitable services that reflect modern shifts in communication.
Watson Way seeks to motivate students toward consistent positive behaviors, empower parents in understanding and advocacy of their child, and support school staff in managing the learning environment.
Watson Way is driven by the motto, “Connecting With The Human Behind The Learner.” This means seeing and highlighting all that makes our students special. We believe the best way to provide accountability involves recognizing each others’ humanity and prioritizing positive relationships.
We all behave in unique ways to communicate our needs. Everyone can show challenging behaviors, even without a specific diagnosis or developmental condition. To effectively influence behavior, we must look beyond what we see on the surface. We should ask questions like: What is their behavior telling me? What happened to them? Why is this task difficult for them?
Our approach assumes there is no immediate safety concern. This means that time and space are available to use alternative methods of behavior intervention. If there is a looming risk of harm to anyone, Watson Way recommends that safety interventions are considered, according to best practices and policy. See The Fine Print
The AAGC Philosophy™
Authenticity, Accountability, Grace, and Consistency are at the root of our interactions. Every Watson Way session is centered around individualized goals that expand each of these elements.
We spend time getting to know each client as a person, while focusing on their specific needs. It's not just about seeing the human behind the learner. It's also about recognizing our own humanity and how it influences the way we communicate.
What Is Authenticity?
What Is Authenticity?
Staying true to our unique character, beliefs, personality, and identities.
This includes understanding that our experiences form biases, which influence how we communicate and perceive behavior.
What Is Accountability?
What Is Accountability?
The understanding that all behaviors have an outcome and realistic expectations are needed to reach goals.
This includes having a trusted person to help maintain responsibility and encourage progress.
What Is Grace?
What Is Grace?
Being kind in a way that always considers a person's unique needs and past experiences.
This includes responding to behavior with these considerations in mind.
What Is Consistency?
What Is Consistency?
The commitment to regularly follow and update plans for reaching goals.
This includes being intentional to communicate in a reliable way.
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