Teaching Behavior Expectations

To create a culture of competence within our schools we need a common set of behavior expectations…

Transform broad school-wide Expectations into specific, observable behaviors. Expectations by Settings Matrix used as a tool for teaching the behavior expectations

Behavior Expectation Matrix (example) ClassroomLunchroomBusHallwayMedia Center Respect others Respect property Respect yourself

Behavior Expectation Matrix (example) Classroom LunchroomBusHallway Respect Others Use inside voice Eat your own food Stay in your seat Stay to the right Respect Property Recycle paperReturn trays Keep feet on the floor Put trash in cans Respect Yourself Do your best Wash your hands Be at stop on time Use your words

Milwood Magnet (Middle) School Planner

Within your team, complete the behavior expectation matrix for your school (if you already have a completed matrix- consider whether the expectations are complete for each school setting and whether each setting has the typical behavior adequately described) Team Time

How do you get staff input for your behavior expectations and matrix examples?How do you get staff input for your behavior expectations and matrix examples? How do you communicate the finished matrix to staff?How do you communicate the finished matrix to staff? (if you have completed this process in the past- how might you review this information with current staff?, new staff?) Communication Team Time

Teaching Behavior Expectations

“If a child doesn’t know how to read, we teach.” “If a child doesn’t know how to swim, we teach.” “If a child doesn’t know how to multiply, we teach.” “If a child doesn’t know how to drive, we teach.” “If a child doesn’t know how to behave, we……..... ……….teach? ………punish?” “Why can’t we finish the last sentence as automatically as we do the others?” Tom Tom Herner (NASDE President ), 1998 “If a child doesn’t know how to read, we teach.” “If a child doesn’t know how to swim, we teach.” “If a child doesn’t know how to multiply, we teach.” “If a child doesn’t know how to drive, we teach.” “If a child doesn’t know how to behave, we……..... ……….teach? ………punish?” “Why can’t we finish the last sentence as automatically as we do the others?” Tom Tom Herner (NASDE President ), 1998

Big Ideas In Positive Behavior Support Identify & define expectations Teach expectations Monitor expected behavior Acknowledge/Encourage expected behavior Use data for decision making Correct behavioral errors (continuum of consequences)

Teaching Academics and Behaviors DEFINE Simplify MODELMODEL PRACTICE in Setting ADJUST for Efficiency MONITOR & ACKNOWLEDGE Continuously

Contrasting Positive and Negative Examples of Behavioral Expectations Purpose: to help students better understand the parameters of what is and what is not the expected behavior Choose examples that best “fit” the general case of the behavior expectation Choose nonexamples that are: –Close to being examples of expected behavior rather than outrageous nonexamples –Typical of what students do when they are not engaged in the expected behavior

Process for Teaching Behavioral Expectations Define the Expectation Provide a Rationale Teach the Critical Discrimination –Demonstrate Appropriate Behavior –Demonstrate Unacceptable Behavior –Practice telling the difference with multiple examples If there is a “signal” teach the signal (when should the appropriate behavior occur?) Have everyone practice the appropriate behavior Acknowledge students for demonstrating appropriate behavior

Use Behavior Matrix to Create Behavior Lesson Plans

Expected Behavior Lesson Plan

Millwood Magnet: Teaching Dress Code Boys may not wear shirts that hang past the student's finger tips when arms are extended to side. Shirts must be tucked in if in violation. Nonexample

Millwood Magnet: Teaching Dress Code Nonexamples Tops that expose the midriff, shoulder and low neck, cut off shirts, spaghetti straps, tube tops, halter tops, low neckline. Pajamas or slippers

Baldwin High School Teaching Expectations Example

Team Time Use the “Behavior Expectation Lesson Plan” worksheet to create your own lesson plan for teaching behavior expectationsUse the “Behavior Expectation Lesson Plan” worksheet to create your own lesson plan for teaching behavior expectations Be prepared to demonstrate your lesson with othersBe prepared to demonstrate your lesson with others (if you have previously created lesson plans for all areas in your school, consider how they might be revised to build on previous lessons & address problem areas.)

Teach Behavioral Expectations Teach in the actual settings where behaviors are to occur Teach both: (a)the words (b)the actions Build a social culture that is predictable and focused on student success.

“Traveling Passports” Procedures –Meet with key adults –Review expectations –Get “Passport” stamped –Go to next teaching location Portage Community High School

Kalamazoo Central High School Example The Hurricane “lesson plans” Lesson Objective: Students will identify and define PRO concepts as they relate to overcoming obstacles, setting goals and using our freedom of speech. Possible Discussion Starters What is meant by the quote “we must transcend places that hold us”. (Relate to PRO) After spending years in prison for a crime he did not commit, Rubin Carter shares that he believes that “this planet Earth is wonderful and marvelous”. (Relate to “Respect” and “Ownership”) Rubin Carter advises young people: “Dare to dream. Without a dream nothing can be different” (Relate to “Prepare”) “You must not dream other people’s dream. You must dream your own dream, whatever that dream may be.” (Relate to “Prepare” and “Ownership”) “Once you are able to visualize your dream, you have an aim, a direction. That direction comes from you” (Relate to “Ownership”) Discuss the multiple types of discrimination (gender, race, religion, being young, being a student at KCHS, etc.). (Relate this to “Respect”) How can songs be used as a protest? Have students think of other examples of songs that try to raise awareness. (Relate to “Respect” and “Ownership”)

Team Time How will your school conduct the teaching of behavior expectations in the setting where the behavior should occur? Use the “Teaching Behavior Expectations in all Settings Worksheet” (if you already have already taught the behavior in all settings- consider the specific settings where behavior expectation should be reviewed… How will this take place?)

Booster Trainings

There will be times when we all need a more intensive refresher across campus. –When might those times may be? –What will the format booster training look like? How will you introduce/teach new students and staff?

Using Data to Make Decisions about Teaching Your school’s expectations are: –Show Respect –Be an Active Learner –Be Prepared –Show Self-Control Each month your school focuses on teaching one expectation during homeroom and in the ISS room

This is your school’s baseline data. In which months do you think your school should consider a booster training?

What expectation should your school focus on teaching next month?

Keeping in mind that you need to teach students the behaviors where they typically occur, in what locations on campus do students need a “refresher”?

Use games to reteach behavior expectations Jeopardy format with questions and answers regarding behavior expectations in different settings (Hallways for $200 please) Are you Smarter Than a 5 th Grader with questions about how students should behave BINGO using behavior expectations

Reviewing Behavior Expectations by Using Technology Are you Smarter Than an 8th Grader? Milwood Middle School

Milwood Magnet (Middle) School: Behavior expectations review using sentence strips

Story Starter 6th grade class At our school, we believe that everyone should be respectful, responsible and safe. Last week I noticed another student following these rules by….

Reviewing behavior expectations with students at Pentwater Middle School

Please answer these questions 1.Do you understand why it is necessary that the faculty at your school teach students the appropriate way to behave? 2.If no, what questions do you still have regarding why faculty need to teach students the appropriate way to behave? 3.How has the faculty at your school taught the students on your campus the School- wide expectations and rules in the past? Team Time