PRACTICAL strategies NO ONE ELSE delivers quite like this

BEHAVIOUR management training for SCHOOLS

PRACTICAL   INSPIRING    FUN    INFORMATIVE

Hi, and welcome.

I’m Ian Luscombe, and I founded BehaveAbility in 2014 after spending 35 years as an educator with the New South Wales Department of Education.

Today, I run seminars, speak at conferences and school development days, and provide training and consultancy in student behaviour management. I am based in Sydney, but you’ll often find me working in primary and high schools — as well as special education settings — throughout country NSW and interstate. I genuinely enjoy being able to make a positive difference to the lives of educators and students.

My work focuses on practical, whole-school and individual behaviour management strategies that link positive psychology with emotional education. I help schools build consistent, predictable, nurturing and high-expectation cultures, while supporting staff to develop effective strategies for meeting the needs of individual students.

A key part of my work is helping educators establish firm and caring behavioural boundaries when responding to counterproductive behaviour. Importantly, I don’t just talk about what teachers should do — I give them practical scripts, including the actual words to use when responding to defiant or oppositional students.

These strategies and skills help educators develop greater confidence and consistency when responding to challenging behaviour. They can be applied across all school settings, from primary and secondary mainstream schools to special education environments — and they can even be useful at home!

Whether a school’s challenges are relatively mild or more at the “help get me outta here” level, my approach is constructive, straightforward and focused on strategies that staff can confidently implement straight away.

My aim is simple: to give schools and educators practical strategies, greater confidence and a clear whole-school framework for responding to challenging behaviour — helping create better outcomes for students, their parents and the teachers who support them.

 

MY SIGNATURE SEMINAR

My signature seminar, Practical Behaviour Management for Schools, is a practical, high-impact professional learning seminar designed to give teachers and school leaders strategies they can apply immediately.

During the period it was accredited by the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA), the seminar received an average participant rating of 4.54 out of 5, based on feedback from more than 1,400 participants.

Completing the seminar still contributes 5 hours and 30 minutes of Teacher Identified Professional Learning towards maintaining Proficient Teacher Accreditation in NSW, aligned with Standards 4.1.2, 4.2.2, 4.3.2 and 4.4.2.

SEMINARS

Dates and locations are yet to be finalised. If you would like to be notified when the next seminar is announced, please get in touch and I’ll make sure you’re kept informed.

 

OVERSEAS EVENTS

I’ve delivered Behaviour, Learning and Cultural Immersion programs internationally, including two programs in Cambodia.

I’m looking at resuming these overseas programs, although not necessarily in Cambodia. For most participants, the cost of these programs is tax-deductible. I reckon I’ve one more overseas jaunt left in me before I retire! 🙂

If you’re interested in participating in a future program, please leave a message and I’ll keep you informed.

“My trips with BehaveAbility in Cambodia were some of the most satisfying and stimulating professional learning experiences I have ever had. I loved the people, the seminars, the schools and the children.  I grew as a professional and as a human being because of these conferences. A fantastic experience.”
Tiffany Mahon
Deputy Principal
Namadgi School ACT

IN-SCHOOL TRAINING

I work primarily as a trainer and mentor in behaviour management, providing direct support to schools from Kindergarten through to Year 12, as well as in special education settings.

Many schools find that an experienced, independent perspective can provide valuable, constructive and sensitive feedback on the behavioural and school-wide challenges they face. I work alongside teachers and school executives to observe, mentor and support both beginning and experienced staff, while helping schools develop practical, consistent, whole-school approaches to managing challenging behaviour and creating positive learning environments.

My in-school training can include observing and mentoring staff, reviewing and evaluating existing behaviour management and wellbeing systems, providing written reports and recommendations, and developing targeted strategies to support individual students experiencing behavioural difficulties.

My approach is practical, evidence-informed and focused on strategies that staff can confidently implement straight away and sustain over time. I aim to provide solutions that fit each school’s particular context and can become part of its everyday practice.

If you would like further information, please feel free to contact me. I would be happy to discuss your school’s needs and provide a detailed outline of the work I undertake, the areas I cover and the associated costs.

“Dear Ian. Your positive impact on our setting has been nothing short of transformational. Your expert knowledge, coupled with extensive experience, built the capacity of our staff and was tailored to our unique, challenging context. ​Thank you!”    Comment from a Principal of a NSW DET primary school, NSW.

PRESENTATIONS

I am frequently invited to present as the keynote speaker at staff development days, conferences and staff meetings across Australia.

“Ian’s “Positive Behaviour Management” presentations are fast-paced, witty, practical and exactly what the teaching profession needs… Teachers leave Ian’s presentations empowered, energised and affirmed. His presentation style is guaranteed to entertain, inform and inspire.”   Joy Craig. Principal. Warwick State HS, QLD

TESTIMONIALS

“Ian Luscombe is a passionate, dynamic and knowledgeable speaker. He is a renowned expert in behaviour management whose innovative yet practical strategies are based on research and his extensive experience working with children and adolescents with emotional and behaviour problems. His cutting edge strategies will inspire and empower you to be the best that you can be. Do not miss this speaker.”

Professor Hazel McBride

Department of Human Development and Applied Psychology, University of Toronto, Canada

“Ian Luscombe delivers and then some! When an audience is still talking about his seminar months later you know you have hit the mark. Our teachers are enormously grateful to have attended your talk. Thank you again.”
Kirran Gurr

Teacher Mentor for DET, Gunnedah, NSW

“Ian’s “Positive Behaviour Management” presentations are fast-paced, witty, practical and exactly what the teaching profession needs. His keeping it real approach engages his audience through stories about real kids, real emotions and real reactions. Teachers leave Ian’s presentations empowered, energised and affirmed. His presentation style is guaranteed to entertain, inform and inspire.”

Joy Craig

Principal, Warwick State HS, QLD

“Brilliant! Valuable information clearly presented. I only wish that all the teachers at my school had the opportunity to be here today.”

Graeme Oke

Principal, Vacy Public School, Vacy. NSW