School vs. Social Smarts / Social Skills / By Arkansas Behavior Specialists This Behavior Break discusses the differences in School Smarts vs. Social Smarts, a strategy which is discussed by Michelle Garcia Winner throughout several of her books. First 5 Minutes Strategy Music for De-Escalation Increasing Student Participation Attention Signals Strategies for Work Refusal Accepting “No” in the Classroom Quick Tips for De-Escalation Noncontingent Reinforcement