Five Variables

That increase the chances that students

will behave in a safe and civil manner

Structure/Organize

Beginning and ending routines

Layout of classroom

Transitions and activities

Overall order of the room

Teach Expectations

BARK

SLANT

CHAMP

“At home you don’t teach manners once.

You remind and reteach”

Observe Student Behavior

Watch for praise-worthy behaviors

Use proximity to nip early-stage misbehaviors

Collect observational data when appropriate

Interact Positively

The behavior you reward is the behavior you get

3:1 minimum

Students with oppositional behaviors need up to 15:1

Correct Fluently

Calm, smooth, immediate, planned in advance when possible

Corrections “fly under the radar”

Pre-correct anticipated behavior

Re-teach appropriate behavior when necessary

Common Myths

“The students are old enough to know how to behave.”

“The students should be able to figure out what I want them to do on their own.”

“The students will do it because I said so.”

“I shouldn’t have to repeat myself.”

“If they haven’t gotten it by now, they’re never going to get it.”