Student Behavior Management Matrix
Teacher/Classroom Managed
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Administration Managed Behaviors
Research-Based Strategies for Creating a Positive Classroom Climate
Building Blocks
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Reinforce Positive Behaviors (4 : 1 Ratio) * see note
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Problem Solve
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Request Family Support
Research-based strategies for a Positive Classroom
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Zones of regulation (K-4)
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Morning meetings
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Closing circles
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Calming Corner
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RED BLUE ORANGE Behavior Clip Chart
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RED = Ready to Learn
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BLUE = Beginning to need intervention
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ORANGE = Oh no - parent contact
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Class Rewards System
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Van Cat Ticket
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Marble Jar (K-3)
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Class Point Prizes
How to Observe and Identify Problem Behaviors
Document and identify how the behavior is managed.
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10-second Intervention - Talk with the student about the choice and future expectations.
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Warnings - These can be verbal warnings with the following consequences: Time out, contact parents, loss of privilege, play area restriction, reflection)
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Inappropriate Language/Body Language
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Horseplay
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Non-Compliance/arguing
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Off Task Behavior
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In class disruptions
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Inability to self-regulate
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Side-Talking
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Lying/False Information
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Copying/Cheating
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Teasing/Bullying
PINK SLIP - Automatic parent contact:
Students will be issued a pink slip for repeated warnings at the teacher's discretion: Parents must be contacted by the teacher for these repeated behaviors OR for one of the following:
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Constant class disruptions
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Continued lack of adherence to classroom rules
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Physical fighting or hitting
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Bullying
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Rude, disrespectful behavior
PLEASE NOTE: The student must have received a pink slip and parents must be notified by the teacher before being sent to administration - unless the infraction is an extreme case.
Note: A pink slip will document constant behavioral infringements so that parent/administration conferences will be effective.