CHAMPS

CHAMPS: A Proactive & Positive Approach to Classroom Management

CHAMPS strategies are easy to implement and will:

Reduce classroom disruptions and office referrals

Improve classroom climate

Increase student on-task behavior

Establish respectful and civil interactions

By following the effective, research-based practices outlined in CHAMPS, teachers develop methods for clearly communicating their expectations on every classroom activity and transition. Expectations to clarify are:

Conversation: Can students talk to each other during this activity?

Help: How do students get the teacher's attention and their questions answered?

Activity: What is the task/objective? What is the end product?

Movement: Can students move about during this activity?

Participation: How do students show they are fully participating? What does work behavior look/sound like?

Success: When students meet CHAMPS expectations, they will be successful!

KEY BENEFITS OF CHAMPS

Teachers establish clear expectations with logical and fair responses to misbehavior.

Teachers spend less time disciplining and more time teaching.

Teachers learn tools to motivate students to do their best.

Students are taught how to behave responsibly.