Getting Started with Classroom Pulse Welcome to Classroom Pulse, the BCBA-designed 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
Generating IEP-ready reports with comprehensive data
Collaborating with paraprofessionals and support staff ### General Education Teachers - Tracking 1-3 students with IEPs, 504 plans, or RTI interventions
Collecting discrete behavior data without disrupting class
Using simple interfaces without specialized training
Sharing data easily with special education teams ## Quick Start Checklist ### 1. Account Setup (2 minutes)
Sign up with your school email address
Choose your trial plan: Essential (up to 15 students) or Professional (up to 30 students)
Complete your profile with your role and credentials ### 2. Initial Configuration (5 minutes)
Add your first student using the Students page
Select behavior categories that match your tracking needs
Set up your classroom preferences and notification settings ### 3. Start Tracking (Immediate)
Choose your tracking interface: - Quick Tracking (general ed teachers, 1-3 students) - Daily Log (special ed teachers, full classroom) - FBA Collection (formal assessments)
Select a student from your roster
Log behaviors with single taps throughout the day ## Understanding the Dashboard Your dashboard provides real-time insights into behavior patterns: ### Key Metrics
Active Students: Total students in your caseload
Today's Behaviors: Count of all tracked behaviors
Weekly Trends: Percentage change from last week
Success Rate: Ratio of replacement to target behaviors ### Quick Actions
Quick Log: One-tap access to behavior tracking
View Reports: Generate IEP-ready documentation
Add Student: Expand your roster
AI Insights: Get evidence-based recommendations ## Navigation Guide ### Desktop Experience
Top Navigation Bar: Access all major features
User Menu: Account settings and billing
Quick Actions: Floating buttons for common tasks ### Mobile Experience
Responsive Design: Full functionality on tablets and phones
Touch Optimized: Large tap targets for classroom use
Offline Support: Continue tracking without internet ## Best Practices for Success ### Daily Routine
Morning Setup (1 minute) - Review yesterday's summary - Check AI recommendations - Set daily goals 2. Active Tracking (Throughout day) - Log behaviors immediately as they occur - Use intensity ratings for context - Add brief notes for unusual events 3. End of Day (2 minutes) - Review daily summary - Export data if needed - Plan for tomorrow ### Weekly Tasks
Generate Progress Reports for team meetings
Review AI Insights for intervention adjustments
Update Student Goals based on data trends
Share Reports with IEP team members ## Support Resources ### Getting Help
In-App Help: Click the? icon on any page
Email Support: support@classroompulse.io
Video Tutorials: Available in the Resources section
BCBA Consultation: Professional plan feature ### Training Materials
Quick Start Video: 5-minute overview
Feature Deep Dives: Detailed tutorials
Best Practices Guide: Evidence-based strategies
Case Studies: Real classroom examples
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