Getting Started with Classroom Pulse
Welcome to Classroom Pulse, a comprehensive behavior tracking system built for both special education professionals and general education teachers. This guide will help you set up your account and start tracking behaviors effectively.
Who Uses Classroom Pulse?
Special Education Teachers
- Managing 1-15 students with diverse behavioral needs
- Tracking multiple behaviors across your entire classroom
- Collecting data for IEP goals and FBA assessments
- Coordinating with support staff and BCBAs
General Education Teachers
- Supporting students with IEPs or 504 plans
- Discrete behavior tracking without disrupting class
- Quick documentation for RTI and MTSS processes
- Collaborating with special education team
Initial Setup (5 minutes)
- Add Your First Student
- Click Add Student from dashboard
- Enter basic information (name, grade)
- Select behavior categories that match your tracking needs
- Set initial goals (can adjust later)
- Choose your tracking interface:
- Quick Tracking (general ed teachers, 1-3 students)
- Daily Log (special ed teachers, full classroom)
- FBA Collection (formal assessments)
- Configure Behaviors
- Start with 2-3 target behaviors
- Use our suggested definitions or customize
- Set up replacement behaviors
- Configure notification thresholds
- Explore Key Features
- Quick Log: One-tap access to behavior tracking
- Timer Mode: Duration tracking for behaviors
- ABC Data: Antecedent-Behavior-Consequence logging
- Crisis Mode: Detailed incident documentation
- Enable Mobile Access
- Install as app on phone or tablet
- Works offline automatically
- Syncs when reconnected
- Perfect for playground or field trips
- Review Your First Report
- Auto-generated after first day
- Visual charts and trends
- Export-ready for meetings
- Share with team members
Best Practices for Success
Daily Routine
- Start each day with Quick Review (30 seconds)
- Log behaviors in real-time when possible
- End day with Daily Summary (2 minutes)
- Check AI insights for patterns
Weekly Tasks
- Review behavior trends (5 minutes)
- Adjust goals if needed
- Send parent communication
- Export data for team meetings
Monthly Goals
- Generate comprehensive reports
- Update behavior definitions
- Celebrate student progress
- Plan intervention adjustments
Need Help?
- In-app chat support
- Free resources and guides
- Weekly office hours
- Community forum
- Email: support@classroompulse.io