Behavior Systems that WORK for Special Education Classroom  First, Why Clip Charts Don’t Work in Special Education Classrooms...  I used clip charts.  I loved clip charts.  I was consistent with clip charts.  My school district used them, required them, and for a long time, they worked—or at least it looked like they did.  But not for everyone.  And in special education, everyone matters. When Clip Charts Miss the Mark For many students, clip charts reinforced positive behavior. They liked the recognition. They worked for it. They earned glitter clips and showed them off proudly. They basked. Honestly—it was kind of fun. But for some students—especially those with emotional dysregulation and autism—clip charts didn’t motivate. They triggered. Public movement down the chart often led to: Escalation instead of reflection Shame instead of growth Behavior increases, not decreases So instinctively, I stopped using clip charts with those students. Not becaus...