Reinforce Appropriate Behavior 

(UETS 1.2, 1.3, 4.1, 4.2)

TARGETS:

• increase relationship-building behaviors 

• maximize use of specific individual and group praise

CHECKLISTS & STRATEGIES:

• Reinforce Appropriate Behavior Checklist

• Strategies for Verbal and Nonverbal Behaviors that Build Relationships

• Strategy: Positive Reinforcement

• Positive Reinforcement Checklist

• Strategy: Positive Classroom Environment

• Positive Classroom Environment Checklist

• Praise Checklist

• Strategy: 2 x 10

• Strategy: Moments of Genuine Connection (link to one pager)

• Data Tracker - Student Behavior: Ratio of Interaction

• Data Tracker - Student Behavior: Consistent Corrections

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

• PEAKS I, SESSION 6 - RESPOND TO DISRUPTIONS AND REINFORCE APPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR

• 6 Strategies for Building Better Student Relationships

• 4 Big Ideas to Help Reinforce Appropriate Behavior and Respond to Disruptions

• The Trouble with “Praise the Process, Not the Person”

• “Overcoming the 3 Biggest Obstacles in Relationship Building with Kids” by Angela Watson

• Smart Classroom Management

• How Restorative Justice Helps Students Learn

• ”Teacher Praise: An Efficient Tool to Motivate Students” by Jim Wright

• “The Perils and Promises of Praise” by Carol S. Dweck

• The Trouble with “Praise the Process, Not the Person” - Dave Stuart video