Mapping Behavior GPS Lesson Plan Mapping Your Behavior GPS
Individualized Tier 3 Intervention Plan
TIME: 50 Minutes
AUDIENCE: 9th Grade
The "Why"
This lesson empowers students to self-regulate by creating clear, actionable behavior plans. By framing behavior change as a "GPS route," students foster ownership, motivation, and accountability over their own developmental progress.
Objective
Students will craft a personalized Behavior GPS roadmap—defining their current challenges, long-term behavior goal, interim checkpoints, and rewards to guide progress.
Preparation
Review Route to Success slide deck.
Print My Behavior Milestone Plan .
Prepare Progress Check Rubric .
Print Reflective Route Review prompts.
The Route Plan (Instructional Delivery)
1
Introduction & Goal Overview
10 MIN
Present the concept of a Behavior GPS using the Route to Success slide deck.
Discuss why clear destinations and routes matter for behavior change.
Prompt students to share one current behavior challenge they’d like to address.
2
Identify Current Behaviors
8 MIN
Guide students through slides to list 2–3 specific behaviors or situations they struggle with.
Encourage honest self-reflection and note-taking on their individual thought patterns and triggers.
3
Set Destination & Checkpoints
10 MIN
Distribute the My Behavior Milestone Plan .
Instruct students to write one long-term behavior goal (destination).
Break that goal into 3–4 interim checkpoints (milestones) with target dates.
4
Design Rewards & Accountability
10 MIN
Ask students to assign a small reward for each checkpoint met.
Discuss how rewards reinforce positive behavior.
Have them record rewards next to each milestone on their plan.
5
Self-Assessment with Rubric
5 MIN
Introduce the Progress Check Rubric .
Model how to rate progress against specific criteria (e.g., consistency, effort).
Have students complete one sample rating for a past behavior attempt.
6
Cool-Down Reflection
7 MIN
Guide students through the Reflective Route Review .
Prompt them to reflect on what they learned about themselves and their plan.
Encourage them to set a date for their first checkpoint review session.
Pro-Tips for Tier 3 Facilitation
Individualization
Ensure goals are "just right"—challenging enough to matter, but attainable enough to build momentum early on.
Emotional Safety
Acknowledge that behavior change isn't linear. Reiterate that "recalculating" is a normal part of the process.
Route to Success Slides Route to Success
Your Personalized Behavior GPS
Teacher: Introduce the concept of a Behavior GPS.
Why a Behavior GPS?
Clarifies behavior goals and steps
Encourages ownership and accountability
Helps navigate challenges and celebrate progress
Current Location
List 2–3 specific behaviors or situations that are challenging for you right now.
Pro Tip: Note any triggers or patterns you’ve noticed.
Set Your Destination
Write one clear, long-term behavior goal you want to achieve.
Example
"Participate in class discussions without prompting."
Map Your Checkpoints
Break your long-term goal into 3–4 interim milestones with target dates.
Milestone 1
Ask one question in class by end of week 1.
Milestone 2
Share an idea in small group by end of week 2.
Choose Your Rewards
Assign a small reward for each checkpoint met.
Milestone 1 Reward
10-minute free draw time
Milestone 2 Reward
Music choice during work
Monitor Progress
Use the simple rubric to rate yourself regularly (1–4 points):
Consistency
Effort
Improvement
"Rate yourself regularly to stay on track."
Reflect & Plan
Decision 1
Date for your first checkpoint review.
Decision 2
Who will hold you accountable?
"What is one insight or adjustment you plan to make to your route?"
My Behavior Milestone Plan Project Behavior GPS Tool
My Behavior Milestone Plan
Charting your course from where you are to where you want to be.
Student Name
Date
1. Long-Term Behavior Destination
Write one clear, measurable behavior goal you want to achieve. Be specific—what does success look like?
2. Route Checkpoints & Rewards
Break your destination into smaller steps. Choose a small reward to earn at each stop.
Checkpoint / Milestone Target Date Reward 1
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3. Accountability Partner
Who will check in on you and help you stay on track?
4. First Review Session
Set a date for your first GPS check-in meeting.
Keep this plan visible and refer to it often. You've got this!
Progress Check Rubric Self-Assessment Tool
Progress Check Rubric
How are you navigating your Behavior GPS route?
Total Score
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Instructions: Use this rubric to rate your ongoing progress toward each checkpoint of your Behavior GPS. Highlight or circle the descriptor that best matches your performance for this review period.
Criterion 4 – Exemplary 3 – Proficient 2 – Developing 1 – Beginning Consistency Following the plan
| Always follows my plan without reminders or prompts. | Follows my plan most of the time; needs very few prompts. | Follows my plan sometimes; often needs reminders. | Rarely follows my plan, even with reminders. |
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Effort Persistence & focus
| Shows strong, steady effort and persistence every time. | Shows good effort and usually sticks with tasks. | Effort is inconsistent; gives up or gets distracted. | Puts in little effort and often stops trying. |
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Improvement Noticeable growth
| Shows clear, significant improvement in behavior. | Demonstrates noticeable improvement over time. | Shows some improvement but it’s slow or uneven. | Little to no improvement since the last check. |
Scoring Guide
12–10 Points On track for success!
9–7 Points Adjustments needed.
6–3 Points Significant support needed.
Next Steps
Record total score and reflect on progress.
Set a mini-goal for your next review.
Share results with your Accountability Partner.
Reflective Route Review Reflection Post-Trip Analysis
Reflective Route Review
Taking a moment to pause and look back at the map you built today.
Student Name
Date
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What did I learn about my current behaviors and triggers?
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Which part of my Behavior GPS plan am I most proud of, and why?
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What adjustments or additional supports do I want to include moving forward?
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When is my first checkpoint review scheduled, and who will check in with me?
Keep this reflection with your My Behavior Milestone Plan and review it at your first checkpoint meeting.
