Classroom Practices
On this page:
Master the 8 evidence based classroom practices
Build an effective classroom matrix
Supporting & Responding to Behavior E-book, with links to self-assessment, videos, quick guides
2 by 10 strategy explained; 100 Repetitions article
Strategies for 20 Challenging Behaviors E-book
Video demos of planned ignoring, offering choice, praise, whole brain teaching, de-escalating junk behavior, and more
Good Behavior Game instructions & video demo (intensive, targeted booster for classroom expectations for a specific timeblock)
*Find more strategies for building relationships with and among students on the Circles & Restorative Practices page
Everything starts with a strong Tier 1 foundation:
Tier 2 or 3 supports will not work if the basics are not solidly in place
We must teach behavior as relentlessly as
we teach reading or other academic content
Core practices: Prevent problem behavior, Teach desired behavior, Reinforce the desired behavior
Master the Eight Evidence Based Classroom Practices:
Classroom Environment
Classroom Procedures and Routines
Classroom Expectations aligned with School-wide Expectations
Encouraging Expected Behavior - Behavior Specific Praise Statements
Discouraging Inappropriate Behavior - Responding to Behavior Mistakes
Active Supervision and Relationships
Pre-corrections, prompts, & reminders
Opportunities to Respond to Promote High Rates of Engagement
Intensifying Classroom Practices at Tiers 2 and 3
Go to Missouri School-Wide Positive Behavior Support website for free videos and learning modules for teachers!
The national Center On PBIS (pbis.org) also has many resources and recorded webinars on topics across the tiers of PBIS.
This webinar is specifically about Evidence Based Classroom Practices (61 min):
https://www.pbis.org/video/positive-classroom-behavior-support-sctg-webinar
Self-Assessment for the 8 Evidence Based Classroom Practices
8.1-MO-SW-PBS-Teacher-Self-Assessment-of-the-Effective-Classroom-Practices.docxIntroduction to Effective Classroom Practices.mp4WCSD Classroom Practices Validation WalkThrough Tool
This is the walkthrough validation tool used for the annual California PBIS Coalition Awards.
PBIS Classroom Walkthrough Tool WCSD 1.23.2021.pdfBuild an Effective Classroom Matrix:
a guide to creating routines and defining the specific behaviors to teach for each routine or learning activity
use your matrix to guide your rewards and reteaching opportunities
All referrals for Tier 2 behavior interventions require that the classroom matrix be submitted with the target behavior/s circled
Classroom Matrix Descriptor.docClassroom matrix.docx A Summary of Evidence Based Classroom Management Strategies, with links to videos and decision tools
Supporting and Responding to Behavior.pdfA NO PAPERWORK way to intervene early with challenging behavior
The 2×10 strategy - Angela Watson.docxBuilding Relationships: A system to get to know students & track important details (appropriate for middle school)
A 4-Part System for Getting to Know Your Students | Cult of Pedagogy.pdfWhen you need inspiration to Hang In
100 repetitions Jeffrey Benson.docxA process for responding to your most challenging students
A Process For Responding To Your Most Challenging Students.pdfTeacher and classroom management blogs worth following:
Angela Watson's The Cornerstone For Teachers https://thecornerstoneforteachers.com
Michael Linsin's blog includes strategies for elementary and middle schools www.smartclassroommanagement.com
Jennifer Gonzalez also includes strategies for elementary and middle schools www.cultofpedagogy.com
Self-Care for Teachers: It All Starts Here
Self Care for Teachers- from Calmer Classrooms.pdfTool for Quick Snapshot of Classroom Practices: Ratio of Interactions, Opportunities to Respond, Disruptions, On-Task Behavior, Alignment with Matrix, Corrections of Behavior Errors.
6.0 Classroom Observation Benchmark and Feedback form.pdfStrategies for Challenging Behaviors
Ventura SELPA's
"Positive Behavior Interventions" handbook
PBI Hanbook Rev 7.10.14 Ventura SELPA.pdfThis page lists the 20 behaviors addressed in the handbook
List of 20 strategies for behaviors from Ventura PBI handbook .pdfSample list of strategies for
"Runs Away"
D14-RunsAway.pdfThe Good Behavior Game:
15 minutes of focused behavior practice
An easy strategy to give an extra boost to appropriate behavior in the classroom
The Good Behavior Game Instructions
Good-Behavior-Game-1.docxGood Behavior Game.mp4The Good Behavior Game Demonstration in an elementary classroom (6:24 min)
**Align with PBIS by using your classroom matrix to define the target behaviors for a specific learning activity
Whole Brain Teaching
The website has lots of free resources and videos demonstrating ways to increase student engagement to prevent disruptive behavior and increase retention of taught information.