Embedded Files
Behavior is communication. Unexpected behavior tells us that the classroom conditions are not yet aligned with the student's needs. Tier I supports are intended to create the conditions needed for each student to feel a sense of belonging, agency and identity so that they will thrive in the classroom setting. Punitive responses to behavior are misaligned with this goal. Tier I supports are asset-based and intended to support students in gaining strategies that they can generalize across the school setting to positively impact their experience when needed.
Why should I do it:
Why should I do it:
Supports attention and focus
Increases the ability to focus on a task
Improves work production and minimizes distractions
When should I do it:
When should I do it:
Adult Considerations
When I have reflected on the following questions and have modified my own behavior/expectations when needed:
Is the behavior that I'm seeing developmentally appropriate, even if misaligned with the expectations?
Were our classroom expectations created in community? Do they reflect the values of the students and their families?
Is my personal bias impacting the way that I view this behavior?
Am I regulated and able to respond to the student in a calm, supportive manner?
Student Considerations
When you observe that a student appears to be:
disengaged, off-task, inattentive, or distracted
exhibiting unexpected behaviors
having trouble starting and maintaining work production
experiencing low energy
losing motivation, effort, or interest in the task at hand
fidgety, antsy, or would benefit from a momentary break
toward the end of the task and in need of a boost
stuck
How do I do it:
How do I do it:
If you have study carrels or dividers (private office space created by file folders) you may use these to create a work space for a student
Strategic desk location to support teacher proximity
You may set up a separate work space for a student in addition to their normal desk or seating location (For example, at a table near the teacher) so they may move between the two at their convenience
Provide noise cancelling headphones as an option in addition to an individual work space
PLEASE NOTE: This is not a punishment. The idea of this support is to provide a work space for students who would benefit from an alternate space in the classroom. There are times when we all need a bit less distraction.
Footnote:
The content from this page originated on PBISWorld.org. It has been modified and added to by our team to more align with PPS' asset-based, culturally responsive practices.
Page updated
Report abuse