1. Behavioral Learning Guide Update
Dr. Barbara J. Cooper
Deputy Superintendent
May 5, 2016

2. The Behavioral Learning Guides(BLGs) have clearly defined purposes
Provide students clearly-defined, expected behaviors
Establish a clearly defined framework of progressive responses to inappropriate student behaviors
Equip teachers/principals with the tools necessary for effective instruction and classroom management

3. Huntsville City Schools has presented the New Behavioral Learning Guides for Teacher, Staff, and Public Review
Key Topics of Presentations:
Progressive Disciplinary Consequences
Creating a Positive School Climate
Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports
Details of the Document
Development of the Behavioral Learning Guides
Learning the New Terminology
Understanding the Response Levels
Examples from the Behavioral Learning Guides

4. The BLGs Are Educator-Made, Educator-Driven Documents
The Behavioral Learning Committee
8 teachers and 8 principals who represented the following:
Blossomwood Elementary
Hampton Cove Elementary
Lakewood Elementary
Morris Elementary
Providence Elementary
Weatherly Elementary
Whitesburg P-8
Huntsville Junior High
McNair Junior high
Columbia High
Grissom High
Huntsville High
Lee High
Johnson High
The Committee spent extensive time working on and preparing the Behavioral Learning Guides.

5. January and February 2016 Work
The Combined Time Effort of the Committee Easily Approximated 1000 Hours
January and February 2016 Work
The Committee spent 5 full days (including a Saturday) meeting to develop and draft the Behavioral Learning Guides
The Committee continued to meet with Dr. Alonso
The Committee members worked on their own time by sharing the early drafts of the document with colleagues and working to develop content for the BLGs

6. Following the Committee’s Review, HCS Administrators Reviewed and Revised the BLGs
HCS Administrators, including the Superintendent, reviewed the BLGs and other input provided
The Instruction Department immediately began working to implement some of the Committee’s suggestions
The Superintendent, responding to the Committee’s suggestions about the need for additional support and as a result organized the Behavioral Learning Network and the Multi-Disciplinary Teams
We also conducted feeder pattern meetings to provide opportunities for principals and teacher leaders to share feedback about student discipline. Adjustments were made based on the feedback received.
Each time there was a revision to the document, HCS administrators reviewed the documents

7. In Addition to the Committee and HCS Administrators, Others Reviewed the Documents
Dr. Andres Alonso, the District’s discipline consultant, reviewed the documents and provided feedback and praised the documents
The Department of Justice has also reviewed the documents and provided feedback and suggestions, and we have had numerous conversations with them about the documents
Unlike the CSC, the BLGs, that are now being shared with faculty, staff, students and families, are the product of extensive work by educators.
The real work of teaching and learning happens daily in our classrooms and therefore we are seeking feedback from our teachers.

8. Examples of Feedback Received on the BLG Comments Email
Clarification on how student parent might escalate if the behavior was repeated and/or intensified.
Suggestion that the SRO be utilized more to intervene in non-safety related issues

9. BLG Communication

10. BLG Communication

11. Steps Taken from April – May to share the Behavioral Learning Guide and encourage feedback
April 20, Created a BLG Video
April 23, Created and distributed the BlG Video and
Superintendent letter with multiple ways to provide feedback
April 26 – 27, Met with the BLG Liaisons at all Schools
May 5, 2016
April 28, Discipline Reporting Application went live
April 28-29, Restorative Practices Training: Counselors, CSO,
Social Workers, AP’s and TOSAs
April 29, Behavioral Learning Network convened to
create supports for students with the most challenging behaviors
MULTIPLE NOTIFICATIONS HAVE BEEN SENT OUT THROUGH SCHOOL CAST, MEDIA WAS INCLUDED IN THE NOTIFICATIONS

12. Steps Taken from April – May to share the Behavioral Learning Guide and encourage feedback
May 2-6, All 39 schools scheduled a BLG Feedback meeting with BLG Liaison, Staff and school leaders. Feedback will be
sent to the Director of Behavioral Learning
May 2, Town Hall meeting held for teachers and staff
May 2, Town Hall meetings held for ESL Parents
May 5, 2016
May 3, BLG was presented at the DAC meeting for teachers and staff, and parents
May 6, Feedback period ends and the committee will begin reviewing the suggestions.

13. Steps Taken May – August to share the Behavioral Learning Guide and encourage feedback
May Revising the Problem Solving Team Manual
May 16-17, 2016 Restorative Practices Training for Principals, Counselors, and MDT Members
June- July 2016 BLG Liaisons will meet to plan the Professional Development(PD) workshops for schools during Teacher
Institute
August BLG Liaisons will meet monthly with the Director of
May Behavioral Learning to provide feedback, update links and plan PD

14. Media Coverage of The Behavioral Learning Guide Drafts