TIER 1 PRACTICES | RESPONSE
If a student earns a discipline referral and is removed from your classroom, meeting with the student before the next class to complete an informal chat/relationship check-in. Then intentionally welcoming the student back to your classroom.
A slideshow with short, teacher-created videos that walk through the what, why, when, and how of this strategy.
"Lucas, I do accept your apology. Thank you. At the time, I felt frustrated because I put a lot of thought into that lesson. I know you spent time working with Mr. Jensen, and that makes me feel better."
🎧 Compassion & Listening (Podcast Episode by SCRED Staff)
Restorative Practices Implementation, Trainers and Training: An Administrator’s Checklist (Minnesota Department of Education)
Trauma-Sensitive School Checklist (Lesley University and Massachusetts Advocates for Children)
Have a one-on-one chat with the student. Use this style of active, reflective listening to guide the student toward "change talk" (vs. "sustain talk), helping them to understand their own problem and buy into a realistic solution.
