Behavior Escalation Protocol Flowchart
Staff Quick Reference SAND & WAVE Programs
Behavior Support & Escalation Flowchart
Target Audience: All Staff
IAs • Gen Ed Teachers • Program Staff • Admin
1
In-Class Intervention & Scaffolding
Role: Instructional Assistant (IA)
IA implements proactive support: Provide tailored strategies, accommodations, visual supports, and scaffolding directly within the general education environment to regulate and refocus the student.
Behaviors persist or escalate
2
Prompt for Program Break
Role: IA or General Education Teacher
Calmly prompt student to Program Room: Invite the student to take a scheduled or sensory break in the designated program environment to de-escalate and reset.
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Transition Decision Point
Does the student agree to transition to the Program Room?
YES: Transitions Go to Program de-escalation
NO: Student Refuses Follow Steps 3–5 Below
Refusal Action Plan Triggered
3
Notify Program Teacher (Follow Call Ladder)
Role: Teacher or IA
Upon student refusal, immediately initiate the sequential notification ladder until direct contact is confirmed:
1st Priority
Identified Program Teacher
Assigned SAND or WAVE program teacher
2nd Priority
Alternative Program Teacher
If primary unreachable, contact the other program
3rd Priority
Mrs. Giorgio
If neither program teacher can be reached
Support arrives to facilitate transition
4
De-escalation in Program Room
Role: SAND/WAVE Teacher or Mrs. Giorgio
Specialized de-escalation: Responding program teacher or Mrs. Giorgio will assist with transitioning the student and attempt formal de-escalation strategies inside the designated program room.
Crisis Threshold Check
5
Emergency Escalation: Imminent Threat
Immediate Action
Trigger Criterion: If behaviors escalate to a level of imminent threat or physical danger to the student or staff, contact emergency leadership immediately:
Contact 1
Administration
Main Office / Admin On-Duty
Contact 2
Jackie Corrigan
Direct Notification
Contact 3
Mollie Whiting
Direct Notification
Quick Communication Reminder
Keep walkie-talkie / classroom phone clear during Step 5. State: "Support requested in [Room #], code level behavior."
Protocol Status Active District SOP
