Behavioral Alignment Checklist Template
Classroom Expectations & Vertical Alignment Checklist
Individual Teacher Audit • Grade-Level Consensus • Building-Wide Alignment
Consensus Audit Protocol
1 Step 1: Individual Teacher Audit
2 Step 2: Grade-Level Consensus
3 Step 3: Vertical Alignment
Teacher
Grade Level / Team
Room
Consensus Meeting Date
9:00 – 9:15 AM
Morning Routine & Morning Work Alignment
15 Min Entry Workflow
Morning Routine / Entry Expectations
What is the morning routine/expectation when students enter the room?
Unpack backpack, hang up outerwear, place folder in bin
Make lunch choice & complete daily attendance check-in
Sharpen 2 pencils; transition to assigned seat at Level 0–1 voice
• Grade-Level Consensus Standard:
Morning Work Student Tasks
What morning work do your students do during this time?
Daily spiral review sheet (math/grammar skills warm-up)
Projected board prompt / quick-write reflection journal
Independent silent reading / book bin selection
• Grade-Level Consensus Standard:
Instruction
Direct Instruction Boundaries & Engagement
Classroom Management Audit
Out-of-Seat Policy During Direct Instruction
Do you allow students to get up out of their seats during direct instruction?
Never: Must remain seated throughout whole-group instruction
Emergency Only: Immediate physical emergency or tissue
Hand Signal: Silent hand signal used before leaving seat
• Team Consensus Agreement:
Desk Items & Workspace Boundaries
Do you expect them to stay out of items in their desks during direct instruction?
Strict Clear Desk: Hands placed on top of desk, desks closed
Designated Only: Only teacher-prompted materials on surface
Consequence: Warning on first reach, item relocated on second
• Team Consensus Agreement:
Early Finisher Activity Options Checklist
What are some activity options for early finishers?
Read self-selected book / independent library checkout
Complete "Must-Do" catch-up folder before "May-Do" tasks
Enrichment choice board / math logic & vocabulary puzzles
• Team Consensus Early Finisher Menu:
Toys Policy (Non-Earned Reward Days)
Do you allow students to bring toys WHEN IT IS NOT AN EARNED REWARD DAY?
Strictly Prohibited: Zero toys permitted on school grounds
Backpack Zippered: Must remain hidden inside closed backpack
Confiscated: Held in teacher drawer until dismissal / parent pickup
• Team Consensus Toy Standard:
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Transitions, Common Areas & Building-Wide Safety Checklist
Phase 2 (Grade Consensus) • Phase 3 (Vertical Alignment)
Category: Bathroom Expectations
Restroom Protocols
Group Breaks & Unaccompanied Frequency
Do students take group breaks? How many unaccompanied breaks/day?
Group Breaks:
Yes: ___ / day
No group breaks
Daily Limit/Pass:
1 per day
2–3 per day / Pass log
• Grade Consensus Policy:
Waiting Expectations & Hallway Noise Level
Expectations while waiting for classmates? Noise level?
Waiting Routine:
Single file, wall lean
Pocket reader / cards
Other:
Noise Level:
Level 0: Silence
Level 1: Whisper
• Grade Consensus Noise & Wait Plan:
Category: Hallway Expectations
Movement Standards
Behaviors Expected & Monitored
What do you expect and monitor while students are in hallways?
Single file line on right side of hallway
Hands by sides / behind back / in pockets
Silent bubbles / Level 0 voice / forward walking
• Grade-Level Standard:
Reinforcement & Revisit Frequency
How often do you revisit/reinforce hallway expectations?
Daily pre-lineup reminders / visual checkpoints
Weekly meetings / reteach after long breaks
"Mystery Walker" incentive / team line points
Other:
• Grade-Level Reinforcement Plan:
Category: Lunch / Cafeteria
Escort, Seating & Post-Break Reviews
Table Escort & Post-Break Expectations
Escort class to table? Review cafe expectations after each long break?
Escort entire class directly to assigned table
Review: Students staying in their seats throughout lunch
Review: Raising hand when needing help/trash/water
Review: Only talking to friends near them at table (Lvl 1–2)
• Grade Consensus Escort & Review Policy:
Assigned Seats & Collaboration with Susie
Assigned cafeteria seats? Check in with Susie to revise seating?
Assigned Seats:
Yes
No
Check-in with Susie:
Weekly
Bi-weekly
As needed
Revise and update seating chart with Susie when issues arise
• Grade Consensus Seating Plan with Susie:
Category: Recess & Playground Safety
Coverage & Student Safety Audit
Coverage Plan Assessment
Is the coverage plan working for your grade level?
Yes, coverage plan is working smoothly
Needs adjustment (uneven ratio / transition gaps)
Student Safety Audit
Do you feel you are able to keep all of your students safe with the current coverage plans?
Yes: Able to maintain full supervision and safety
No / Concerns: Blind spots / equipment crowding
Teacher Comment / Suggestion for Recess Coverage & Safety:
• Grade Consensus Recess Zones & Coverage Action Plan:
Vertical Alignment & Consensus Sign-Off Panel To be archived in School-Wide PBIS / Behavioral Binder
1. Individual Teacher:
2. Grade-Level Chair (Consensus):
3. Vertical Team Rep / Admin:
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