Taking an instructional approach towards behavior is critical when establishing supportive, consistent learning environments. However, while behavior specific praise is a powerful tool that helps to shape behavior in the classroom, viewing acknowledgement through a broader lens can truly transform classroom communities. Consider how simple and welcoming gestures can also serve as a supportive strategy… Read More Mindset Shifts: Expanding our View of Acknowledgement
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Mindset Shifts: Teaching for the Classroom and Beyond
An instructional approach to supporting students’ behavioral change and social skill acquisition isn’t just about decreasing referrals and the rate of off-task behavior in the classroom. At all ages and developmental stages, teaching learners new or needed skills to navigate the educational environment can positively impact their academic achievement and lifetime social experiences. This week… Read More Mindset Shifts: Teaching for the Classroom and Beyond
Mindset Shifts: Language has Power
The words we use to communicate when speaking and writing have power to promote inclusion, connection, and forward momentum, OR to exclude, disconnect, and create negative experiences for others. According to the National Institute of Health, “More than 26% of adult Americans have disabilities, 45% of Americans have at least one chronic disease, and 22%… Read More Mindset Shifts: Language has Power
Mindset Shifts: Plan for Instruction
One of the more common myths encountered in MTSS implementation is the assumption that it is not the “job” of school staff to teach students what they feel they “should already know.” Staff may express that teaching behavior is not their responsibility, but rather a responsibility of parents or teachers of younger grades, or that… Read More Mindset Shifts: Plan for Instruction
Strengthening Your Tier 1 Foundation: A 5-Article Series
“You can’t intervene your way out of a Tier 1 problem,” goes the saying. For this reason, a strong Tier 1 foundation is key to supporting staff and students in the areas of academics, behavior, mental wellness, and attendance. During the month of December, we shared a five-article series that focused on how school staff… Read More Strengthening Your Tier 1 Foundation: A 5-Article Series
5 Tips to Prioritize Staff, Student, and Family Voice
Throughout this month’s December Friday 5s, we have been unpacking the PBIS Tiered Fidelity Inventory (TFI). Thus far, we have examined ways to effectively establish teaming processes, teach and reteach expectations, coordinate high quality professional learning and strengthen our feedback and acknowledgement systems. This week we will focus on TFI features 1.10 and 1.11. These… Read More 5 Tips to Prioritize Staff, Student, and Family Voice
5 Tips for Developing Feedback and Acknowledgement Systems
TFI feature 1.9 defines feedback and acknowledgement as a formal system that is in place and used by at least 90% of a sample of staff and received by at least 50% of a sample of students. This written set of procedures for specific behavior feedback should be: [a] linked to school-wide expectations and [b]… Read More 5 Tips for Developing Feedback and Acknowledgement Systems
