Handouts
Pause & Reflect #1
Pause and Reflect #1 8:32
With your Leadership Team, you can practice writing specific rules for Respect in All Settings, using Handout 8, shown here. Start by individually writing one behavior on a separate Post-it note. Place all Post-it notes on the table. Eliminate all duplicates. Come to a consensus on 1-3 behaviors/rules. Pause the video and when you are ready continue watching.
Pause & Reflect #2
Pause Video at 19:06
Transcript With your team, review the example matrix provided in the handouts section that is tailored for your building’s grade level. Consider the following:
- What are a few examples of behaviors/rules that are expected in all settings of your building?
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- How could defining behaviors or rules for each of your schoolwide expectations support appropriate student behavior?
- What are the benefits to staff in having clear, consistent behaviors/rules?
- How could defining behaviors or rules for each of your schoolwide expectations support appropriate student behavior?
- Who will be responsible for downloading the blank matrix template and adding your schoolwide expectations?
Pause the video and when you are ready to resume watching
Pause & Reflect #3
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Now with your team discuss these questions:
- What are the benefits of defining specific behaviors/rules that are aligned with schoolwide expectations and are applicable in ALL school settings?
- How will you engage your entire staff in defining behavior specifically for all settings of your school?
- What non-classroom settings should be included in your building’s matrix?
- What are the benefits of engaging students and families in the creation of your matrix?
- How will you get student and family input?
- Who will be responsible for making sure that the matrix is shared with all stakeholders in newsletters and handbooks? Who will post the matrix on the school website?
- How will you arrange for effective signage to be posted throughout the building?