Compliance

Motivation Strategies

Intrinsic Motivation: Helping students develop a sense of pride in their work and choices.

• Why It Matters: Encouraging students to take pride in their work fosters long-term success. When students are motivated internally, they develop a strong work ethic and take responsibility for their learning.

• How I Will Support It: 

  • Setting personal learning goals with students so they can see their own progress. 

  • Encouraging a growth mindset by praising effort and perseverance rather than just results. 

  • Providing opportunities for students to reflect on their learning and accomplishments. 

External Motivation: Using positive reinforcement, such as classroom incentives.

• Why It Matters: While intrinsic motivation is the goal, external motivation can provide structure and immediate reinforcement to help students stay on track. Using positive reinforcement teaches students what behaviors are valued in the classroom. 

• How I Will Use It: 

  • Classroom incentives, such as earning points toward a class reward.

  • Verbal praise and recognition of positive behaviors. 

  • Tangible rewards when appropriate, such as stickers or certificates for meeting goals. 

Positive & Negative Consequences

Positive:

• Why It Matters: Reinforcing good behavior helps students understand what is expected and encourages them to repeat those behaviors. 

• Verbal praise and encouragement.

Example: Recognizing effort and improvement to reinforce intrinsic motivation. 

• Classroom privileges (extra free time, leadership roles).

Example: Giving leadership roles, extra free time, or opportunities to help others. 

• Whole-class incentives (extra recess, game time).

Example: Encouraging teamwork and accountability with rewards like extra recess or game time when the whole class meets expectations. 

Negative:

• Why It Matters: Negative consequences should be used as a learning tool rather than punishment. The goal is to help students reflect on their choices and make better decisions moving forward. 

• Gentle verbal warning.

Example: A simple redirection to remind students of expectations without shaming. 

• Reteaching the expectation one-on-one.

Example: Taking a moment to go over expectations privately so students understand how to correct their behavior. 

• Parent contact if behavior persists.

Example: Involving families to provide additional support if a student is struggling with behavior. 

Continuum of Consequences

A structured approach ensures fairness and consistency in classroom management. 

• Reminder and Redirection: Quick, low-level intervention (verbal or nonverbal cue). 

• Think Time: A short period for reflection and self-regulation. 

• Check-ins and Behavior Monitoring: One-on-one discussions and goal tracking. 

• Parent Contact and Behavior Plan: Involving families for consistent reinforcement. 

• Loss of Privilege: Temporary loss of a non-academic classroom privilege. 

• Referral for Additional Support: Collaboration with school administration if needed. 

Discipline Continuum & Consequences

I will communicate expectations with parents at the beginning of the year through a classroom newsletter and Back-to-School Night presentation at the beginning of the school year. 

If serious issues arise, I will arrange a meeting with the student and parents to create a behavior intervention plan.

Challenging Behavior 

Individualized Interventions

Why It Matters: Not all students respond to the same interventions. Some may need additional structure and individualized support to succeed. 

For students struggling with expectations, I will implement:

• Check-ins and goal setting: Helping students set small, achievable goals to improve behavior. 

• Visual Behavior Charts: Providing a clear way for students to track their progress and see their growth. 

• Calm-Down Strategies: Creating a designated break space for students to self-regulate when needed. 

Preventative Discipline Strategies 

Why It Matters: The best classroom management is proactive rather than reactive. Setting up the classroom environment and fostering relationships reduces behavioral issues before they arise. 

Proactive Classroom Layout: Arrange seating to minimize distractions and maximize engagement. Desks will be positioned to allow clear sightlines and easy teacher movement for proximity control. 

Clear Expectations from Day One: Explicitly teach, model, and practice classroom rules and procedures with students during the first weeks of school and reinforce them throughout the year. 

Relationship Building: I will intentionally foster positive relationships through daily check-ins, one-on-one conversations, and class meetings. Strong relationships increase student motivation and decrease behavior issues. 

Student Engagement: Active participation reduces off-task behavior. Lessons will be interactive, incorporate student choice, and include movement when possible.