MO SW-PBS has identified Eight Effective Classroom Practices that have been shown to impact academic learning time and ultimately student achievement while ensuring a positive learning environment. Implementing these evidence-based practices has been shown to maximize learning for all students while minimizing discipline problems.

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MO SW-PBS Standard Handouts

Lesson Description/Outcome Handouts/Resources
Lesson A

Overview Tier 1 Effective Teaching and Learning Practices (ETLPs) for the Classroom

 This lesson introduces the Classroom Effective Teaching and Learning Practice (ETLPs) for behavior. These eight instructional practices have been shown to decrease unexpected behavior and increase academic learning time.

By the end of this lesson, participants will ….

  • Explain to others the power of positive and proactive strategies in establishing an effective classroom learning environment.
  • Understand and access the 8 ETLPs Lessons and Materials available for professional learning and implementation support.
While this lesson does not have any specific handouts, participants might be interested in reviewing the MO SW-PBS Classroom ETLP Teacher Tools developed for each of the 8 ETLPs to become more familiar with these resources as they provide a framework for professional learning, teacher self reflection and monitoring of each practice, and a practice profile for use as a self-rating scale.

Bonus Material:

Introduction to Effective Classroom Practices

  • MO SW-PBS has identified Eight Effective Classroom Practices that have been shown to increase the likelihood of appropriate behavior and decrease problem behavior while increasing academic learning time.
Lesson B

Systems Support the Effective Teaching and Learning Practices (ETLPs)

 This lesson describes the tools and processes for supporting INDIVIDUALS in the implementation of Effective Teaching and Learning Practices (ETLPs). Using the Self-Assessments and Practice Profiles provided for each of the ETLPs, the LEADERSHIP TEAM will reflect on a plan for training, coaching, and providing feedback to support teachers. This lesson is most applicable for LEADERSHIP TEAMs.

By the end of this lesson, participants will ….

  • Understand the logic of multi-tiered approach to teacher professional learning and support.
  • Become familiar with the MO SW-PBS Classroom Effective Teaching and Learning Practices Teacher Tools that include Self-Assessments and Practice Profiles, and how the self-assessments can help teachers and leadership teams set goals and determine professional development priorities
  • Become familiar with the Teacher ETLP Self Monitoring Planning Guide which walks individual teachers through making their own plan for professional growth.
  • Learn the components a leadership team needs to put in place to provide coordinated, organization wide high-quality professional development (HQPD).
T1C8L2 HO1. Teacher ETLP Self-Monitoring Plan

T1C8L2 HO2. Checklist for Planning Professional Learning Supports

Bonus Material:

Supporting Classroom PBIS Practices and Systems (Dr. Jen Freeman – UCONN)
Lesson 1

Classroom Expectations & Rules

 This lesson helps participants learn how defining, teaching & reinforcing expectations & rules form the foundation for a positive, predictable and supportive classroom environment.

By the end of this lesson, participants will ….

  • Explain why students need to know expectations and rules
  • Develop a draft of classroom expectations and rules.
  • Begin developing a system to consistently teach and reinforce these expectations and rules. 
  • Consider a process to self monitor the implementation of classroom expectations and rules with fidelity, consistency and equity.
MO SW-PBS Classroom Expectations and Rules Teacher Tool
Classroom Expectations & Rules Planning & Implementation Guide

Bonus Material:
ETLP 1 Classroom Expectations & Rules Acquisition Podcast

  • Introductory video on Classroom Expectations and Rules.
ETLP 1 Classroom Expectations & Rules – Training Video

  • Training video on Classroom Expectations and Rules that includes classroom implementation examples and interviews with teachers.
Lesson 2

 Classroom Procedures & Routines

 This lesson focuses on the importance of explicitly teaching classroom procedures & routines to maximize instructional time & support positive student behavior.

By the end of this lesson participants will be able to…

  • Identify and develop classroom procedures.
  • Plan for implementation of procedures to create routines.
  • Develop a way to teach, model, and practice ​routines.
  • Deliver effective feedback to students to reinforce expected behaviors and correct unexpected behaviors. 
MO SW-PBS Classroom Procedures and Routines Teacher Tool

Classroom Procedures & Routines – Planning & Implementation Guide

Bonus Material:

ETLP 2 Classroom Procedures & Routines Acquisition Podcast

  • Introductory video on Classroom Procedures & Routines.
ETLP 2 Classroom Procedures & Routines – Training Video

  • Training video on Classroom Procedures and Routines that includes classroom implementation examples and interviews with teachers.
Lesson 3

Classroom Encouraging Expected Behavior

 This lesson describes the use of positive, specific feedback mirroring a schoolwide recognition system within the classroom environment to encourage expected behavior in the classroom.

By the end of this lesson, participants will ….

  • Create a plan to leverage Preferred Adult Behaviors.
  • Explain the rationale for using positive specific feedback to reinforce expected student behaviors within classrooms.
  • Develop a menu of reinforcers that includes social attention, activities and tangibles that appeal to all students, that are available frequently, intermittently and/or occasionally.
  • Establish and implement a process/strategy for self-monitoring the use of positive specific feedback with fidelity and consistency with all students.
MO SW-PBS Teacher Tool: Encouraging Expected Classroom Behavior

Classroom Encouraging Planning & Implementation Guide

Bonus Material:

ETLP 3 Classroom Encouraging Expected Behavior Acquisition Podcast

  • Introductory video on Classroom Encouraging Expected Behavior.
ETLP 3 Classroom Encouraging Expected Behavior – Training Video

  • Training video on Classroom Encouraging Expected Behaviors that includes classroom implementation examples and interviews with teachers.
Lesson 4

Classroom Discouraging Unexpected Behavior

 This lesson describes the use of a proactive approach to discipline that includes both indirect and direct strategies to discourage unexpected behavior.

By the end of this lesson, participants will ….

Explain the rationale for using a proactive approach to classroom discouraging unexpected behavior.

Learn to apply function-based thinking as you observe and attempt to understand unexpected behavior in your classroom.

Create a plan for indirect and direct strategies to discourage unexpected behavior in your classroom.
T1C8L6 HO1. Classroom Discouraging Teacher Tool

T1C8L6 HO2. Classroom Discouraging Planning & Implementation Guide

T1C8L6 HO3. Matching: Discouraging Unexpected Behavior to Corresponding Direct Strategies

T1C8L6 HO4. Teacher Effective Teaching & Learning Practices (ETLP) Self-Monitoring Plan

Bonus Material:

ETLP 4 Classroom Discouraging Unexpected Behavior Acquisition Podcast

  • Introductory video on Classroom Discouraging Unexpected Behavior.
ETLP 4 Classroom Discouraging Unexpected Behavior – Training Video

  • Training video on Classroom Discouraging Unexpected Behaviors that includes classroom implementation examples and interviews with teachers.

Lesson Description/Outcome Handouts/Resources
Lesson 5

Classroom Active Supervision

 This lesson describes the 3 components of effective Active Supervision of Move, Scan, and Interact, and provides opportunities to plan for successful implementation and monitoring of this effective teaching and learning practice (ETLP).

By the end of this lesson, participants will ….

  • List and describe the three components of active supervision.
  • Know strategies for creating classroom furniture arrangements that support active supervision.
  • Understand how active supervision supports the 3 psychological needs. 
  • Plan to monitor, implement and improve active supervision in your classroom.
MO SW-PBS Active Supervision Teacher Tool
Classroom Active Supervision Plan Implementation Guide
Lesson 6

 Classroom Opportunities to Respond

 This lesson explains how increasing students’ opportunities to Respond (OTRs) increase not only student academic engagement but also academic and behavioral success. This lesson also provides opportunities to actively identify and plan for successful implementation of this effective teaching and learning practice (ETLP).

By the end of this lesson participants will be able to…

  • Understand why Opportunities to Respond improve student engagement.
  • Provide many, varied and frequent Opportunities to Respond for ALL students.
MO SW-PBS Opportunities to Respond Teacher Tool

Opportunities to Respond Plan & Implementation Guide
Lesson 7

Classroom Activity Sequencing and Offering Choice

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By the end of this lesson, participants will ….
MO SW-PBS Teacher Tool: Encouraging Expected Classroom Behavior

Classroom Encouraging Planning & Implementation Guide
Lesson 8

Classroom Task Difficulty

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By the end of this lesson, participants will ….
T1C8L6 HO1. Classroom Discouraging Teacher Tool

T1C8L6 HO2. Classroom Discouraging Planning & Implementation Guide

Tool Description
8.7 CARS Classroom Accomodations Guide 2019 A practical guide for assessing classroom behavior, identifying student needs, and developing effective supports through collaborative problem-solving.
8.8 MU Classroom Problem Solving Manual A practical guide for using collaborative problem-solving to identify classroom behavior challenges, develop effective supports, and promote student success.
MO SW-PBS Intensifying 8 Effective Teaching and Learning Practices (ETLPS) Practical strategies for intensifying classroom supports and strengthening effective teaching and learning practices to promote student success.

Webinar: Supporting Classroom PBIS Practices and Systems (Jen Freeman)

MO SW-PBS Effective Teaching & Learning Practices