Behavior is defined as the manner in which one conducts oneself or the way someone acts or behaves. School staff have been known to say, “He had a behavior.” It is an ironic statement because every action is a behavior—good or bad. In reality, they mean the student showed bad or unacceptable behavior. At ISTAP this site you can learn ideas and strategies to help students improve their social and academic behavior, turning bad behavior into good or great!