Tier 1 Practices | Response
Response Continuum
Addressing inappropriate behavior in an immediate and calm/respectful manner using a continuum of strategies (proximity, gestures, indirect verbal, direct verbal, private chat/conference) which are consistently and appropriately applied.
AKA: "Redirection," "Conferencing"
A slideshow with short, teacher-created videos that walk through the what, why, when, and how of this strategy.
[Oliver is having a side conversation] "Jesse and Chelsea, I noticed your voices are quiet and you're listening."
[walking by Elsa's desk] "Elsa, upside down or in your pocket." (in reference to her phone)
A mini-poster reminder of your menu of options when responding to misbehavior.
A handout that walks through your menu of options when responding to misbehavior (with examples).
A mini-poster reminder of the nonverbal prompts you can use when responding to misbehavior.
A mini-poster reminder of the indirect verbal prompts you can use when responding to misbehavior.
A mini-poster reminder of the direct verbal prompts you can use when responding to misbehavior.
A mini-poster reminder of how to have a private chat with a student when responding to misbehavior.
"Get Started Strategies" — When a student isn't working, you can point and ask, "Which strategy are you going to use to get started?"
Cards designed for elementary students ("Get Started Strategies")
Mini-posters designed for elementary students ("Get Started Strategies")
Mini-posters designed for secondary students ("Get Started Strategies")
Sources and Further Learning
Learn More
🎧 Five Ways to Respond to Disruptive Behavior (A Slice of SEL Podcast)
🎧 Corrective Chats (A Slice of SEL Podcast)
Framework Alignment
Trauma-Sensitive School Checklist (Lesley University and Massachusetts Advocates for Children)