School wide expectations School-wide Systems Step 3 – Identify School-wide Behavioral Expectations Day 1 Adapted from George Sugai

Objectives After this presentation, teams will draft 3-5 school-wide expectations for their school. review draft expectations with respect to the guidelines on page 51 of the manual. articulate why they chose them. compose a plan for sharing the school-wide expectations with the staff, getting input on the expectations from the staff, and getting staff buy-in for the expectations.

Eight Steps Planning Guide Step 1 - Establish Leadership Team Membership Step 2 - Develop Brief Statement of Behavior Purpose Step 3 - Identify Positive School-wide Behavioral Expectations Step 4 - Develop Procedures for Teaching School-wide Behavioral Expectations Step 5 - Develop Procedures for Teaching Classroom-wide Behavioral Expectations Step 6 - Develop continuum of Procedures for Encouraging and Strengthening Student use of Behavior Expectations Step 7 - Develop continuum of Procedures for Discouraging Violations of School-wide Behavior Expectations Step 8 – Develop data Based Procedures for Monitoring Implementation of School-wide PBIS (Primary Tier) 52

Chalk Talk What are the key elements of a great learning environment? Take a minute or two to jot down your thoughts without talking to others on your team or people around you. Condense your ideas into 1-3 word phrases if you can. Write all of your 1-3 word phrases on the poster paper. Ready, set, go!

STEP 3 – Identify Positive School-Wide Expectations – page 51 Linked to social culture of school (e.g., community, mascot). Considerate of social skills and rules that already exists. 3-5 in number 1-3 words per expectation Positively stated Supportive of academic achievement Comprehensive in scope (school-wide –ALL students, staff, and settings) Mutually exclusive (minimal overlap) Contextually/culturally appropriate (e.g., age, level, language) Agreement by >80% faculty and staff Communicated to stakeholders (e.g., families, community members, district administrators) Included in school publications (e.g., handbook, posters, newsletters)

We are the… Linked to social culture of school (e.g., community, mascot) What images already exist in your school? Are there images in your school with which students/families already identify? How can you build school-wide expectations on existing elements, images?

Examples of various school expectations General’s Salute: “As Generals, we are Prepared, Respectful, and Responsible.”

Redesign Learning and Teaching Environment Positively Stated! Redesign Learning and Teaching Environment School Rules NO Food NO Weapons NO Backpacks NO Drugs/Smoking NO Bullying

1-3 words per expectation Can you remember? •Keep it short and simple Chunk it 3-5 in number 1-3 words per expectation Can you remember? •Keep it short and simple •Students/Staff/Families will be more likely to remember chunks no larger than 5 pieces 011 44 020 7930 4433 – London, 10 Downing Street vs. 16 digits

Safety, Optimism, Acceptance, Respect

MacNeill Code of Conduct Values: P - Positive Attitude We participate enthusiastically O - Ownership We are Accountable for our actions W - We not Me We are safe, empathic and welcoming E - Excellence We strive to do our best R - Respect We care for self, each other and our environment

Safety, Organization, Achievement, Respect, Responsibility NES North Point Eagles SOARR with Professionalism CATCH IT! Safety, Organization, Achievement, Respect, Responsibility

Team Work Integrity Gratitude Excellence Responsibility Scholarly Tiger Example Team Work Integrity Gratitude Excellence Responsibility Scholarly

ROCK Responsibility Outstanding Effort Citizenship Kindness

Contextually/Culturally appropriate Age Grade level Language Community

The Mustang Model SAFE KIND RESPONSIBLE

Elementary Level

Pre - School

High School

Goal in developing expectations is minimal overlap Mutually exclusive Goal in developing expectations is minimal overlap As a team, you may want to brainstorm various expectations and talk about how they overlap, i.e. honesty/integrity; respect/responsible Use 3-5 different words rather than one Be prepared to discuss your rationale with your staff

RESPECT

Example of the bluejaywat

RESPECT

High School Example of the Warrior Code THE WARRIOR CODE IS BE RESPECTFUL BE RESPONSIBLE BE ENGAGED The Warrior Code - Dan

Supportive of academic achievement Think of the expectations as the foundations needed to learn and maintain an environment conducive to learning. What are the key elements of a great learning environment? Activity?

Comprehensive in scope School-wide –ALL students, staff, and settings You are developing expectations for all of your students, not just certain groups. These expectations also reflect the behaviors that you expect staff to show to students and each other. Where are students outside of the classroom? Remember these expectations apply in all school settings.

Example of russel tyler Ruthton Middel school hallways expectations

Residential School/Unit-wide Expectations Be a STAR Show respect Take responsibility Accept adult directions Respond appropriately I have proven I am a star because I can: Show Respect Take Responsibility Accept Adult Directions Respond Appropriately E&S Staff saw it all!

Visible and Communicated Communicated to stakeholders (e.g., families, community members, district administrators) Included in school publications (e.g., handbook, posters, newsletters) How are you going to make your expectations visible to students and visitors to your school? Families: open house, conferences, newsletter Community: businesses, school buses, other schools District Admin: superintendent, other principals, school board agenda

Examples of Expectations Few positive SW expectations defined, taught, & encouraged Examples of Expectations

Lincoln Elementary

Planning Draft 3 – 5 school-wide behavior expectations for your school. If you have already drafted them, check them with the guidelines on page 51. How do you plan to share with/gain input from your staff on these expectations? What is your rationale for choosing these expectations?