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Step 1 Take a few moments to think of all the negative student behaviors you encounter, and then categorize them in the boxes below, using the criteria below

Minor Non-Disruptive behaviors are those that do not interfere with other student’s on-task behavior.Minor Disruptive behaviors are those that pull others off tasks.Escalated behaviors are more extreme or non-compliant.Crisis behaviors cause emergency situations in which safety is a true issue.

Step 2 Identify the positive opposite of the negative behaviors you have listed. What do you want the student to do?

Today you will:1. Understand the Response Protocol from

Scaffolding Classroom Management2. Individualize the Response Protocol to fit your

style and situation

Responding toNegative Behavior

Part 3 of Scaffolding Classroom Management

Categorizing Student Behaviors

Crisis

Escalated

Minor Disruptive

Minor Non- Disruptive

Teacher Responses

Escalate or De-escalate

Tool 1 Strong Voice

5 Principles1. Economy of Language2. Do not talk over3. Do not engage4. Square up/Stand still5. Quiet Power

Tool 2 Acknowledgements• Be a slot machine• Strive for a 3:1 ratio of positive to

negative interactions• Be sincere

Tool 3 Fluent RedirectionFollow the 4-step process:1. State what you expect the student to do and

move on2. 5-20 seconds later observe if the student was

compliant3. If so, acknowledge the change in behavior4. If not, ensure the other students have are

engaged in an independent activity and dialogue with the student (see the teaching interaction)

Be a soda machine

Tool 4 The Teaching InteractionFollow the 7 Steps1. Start with praise/empathy2. State the problem behavior3. State the expected behavior4. Justify the expected behavior5. Check for understanding6. Deliver corrective action (if needed)7. End with praise/empathy

Tool 5 Menu of Rewards and Corrective Actions

• Rewards are reinforcements provided to students who exhibit appropriate behaviors.

• Corrective Actions are consequences utilized to help change student behavior.

• Brainstorm of a menu of rewards and corrective actions for each category listed below.

• Refer to the list of common negative behaviors in your classroom and determine the corrective action to be utilized in responding to continuing negative behaviors.

Tool 6 Refocus Zone/Peace Area

•Location in your classroom•Furnishings•Materials•A Name

Tool 7 SAMA Verbal De-escalation Follow the 10 Steps1. I see you ______. 2. Are you feeling (angry)?3. I can see that you are (angry).4. What are you (angry) about?5. So you’re (angry) about ____. Is that right?6. What do you want?7. What have you tried?8. How well has that worked?9. What else are you willing to try?10. Will you let me know how it goes?

Tool 8 Response Protocol• A systematic process designed to

ensure consistent teacher response to student negative behavior

• Respond to negative behavior like a soda machine

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