Have low academic ability
Have completed work in their folders, locker, or backpack
Have a very messy locker, desk, or backpack
Be inattentive and easily distracted/off task
Have an unstable home and little parental follow through
Dislike school and be irresponsible
Not know the directions or the content
Be disorganized
Act out, clown around, or other inappropriate behaviors
Procrastinate and put things off
Have a hard time getting started
Have no sense of urgency
Create disturbances like noises or conflicts
Tier I Interventions
Before you start, a few important points:
Try multiple interventions
Try each intervention for a minimum of 4-weeks and over 1 intervention may be implemented at the same time.
Further details on each intervention is linked here.
Interventions:
Acknowledging positive behavior
Avoid power struggles
Clear and concise directions
Clear, consistent, and predictable consequences
Give choices
More structured routine
Praise when cooperative and well behaved
Praise when good attitude and involvement occur
Rewards, Simple Reward Systems, & Incentives
Teach conflict resolution skills
Teach coping skills
Teach relationship skills
Teach relaxation techniques
Teach social skills
Use calm neutral tone