Classroom Procedures

USD 490 adopted a new intervention a few years ago to teach positive behavior in the classroom, lunchroom, hallways, restrooms, and even the playground. It is called CHAMPS and it provides a comprehensive approach to managing student behavior in a proactive, empathetic, and supportive way to maximize learning in every classroom (and all throughout the school).

Here is what CHAMPS stands for:

C- Conversation: With whom may I talk to and at what noise level?

H- Help: How do I signal that I need help?

A-Activity: What should be the end product of the activity?

M- Movement: Can I get out of my seat, with or without permission?

P- Participation- What should it look like/sound like if I am fully engaged?

S- Successful Students: The end result when the student follows the program!

What does this mean for my Early Childhood Special Education classroom?

The idea behind CHAMPS is to teach appropriate behavior and for students to know what is expected of them during each part of our day. In ECSE, we will be doing a shorter version of CHAMPS, called MAC.

M- Movement- Where are we going to be? Sitting at tables, carpet time, center time.

A- Activity- What are we doing? Listen and learning, small group, playing, etc.

C- Conversation- What level is my voice? 0-4

Level 4- Outside Voice- Playground Voice

Level 3- Loud Proud Voice- Classroom Talk

Level 2- Normal Voice- Table Talk

Level 1- Whisper Voice- Partner Talk

Level 0- Silent Voice- No talking

We will use MAC before each and every activity so our students know what is expected of them. It is my policy to use positive reinforcement and redirection when a student is off task or engaging in disruptive behavior.