Tier 1 Practices | Response
Family Partnership on Correction
When contacting parents to report undesired behavior, you are intentional regarding the format and timing in order to build and maintain a problem solving partnership.
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A slideshow with short, teacher-created videos that walk through the what, why, when, and how of this strategy.
"Hi, Rebecca. I have Jessica here and she has something she'd like to share with you about recess today. Before she does, though, I want to tell you how proud I am of her for how she's handled it."
Example Script for Calling Families re: Behavior ConcernsSeveral scripted examples, created by teachers/educators, that demo how to share behavior concerns.
Sample Scripts for Parent Phone Calls_Teaching Channel.pdfA sample script for a parent phone call about behavior concerns. Created by the Teaching Channel.
Sources and Further Learning
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A Phone Call Home Makes All the Difference (Edutopia)
Framework Alignment
Supporting and Responding to Students' Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Needs (Center on PBIS)
PBIS Classroom Practices (Florida PBIS Project)
Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) in the Classroom (Center on PBIS)
Guide to Schoolwide SEL Rubric (CASEL)
Restorative Practices Implementation, Trainers and Training: An Administrator’s Checklist (Minnesota Department of Education)
Trauma-Sensitive School Checklist (Lesley University and Massachusetts Advocates for Children)