Behavior Management Process Infographic
Behavior Management Process
Teacher Managed
Preventative
1
State Expectations
Square up, strong voice. Directions are specific, concrete, sequential, observable steps; steps are small enough that every student complies. Economy of language (3-4) words. Teachers don’t talk over students or engage misbehavior. Quiet power: teacher always speaks slowly and quietly to develop compliance.
2
Narrate the Positive
Adults narrate the positive student behaviors related to the expectation shared (rather than calling out the negative) with praise, challenge and aspiration to motivate themselves.
3
Radar/Scan Proximity
Adults are “seen looking” using eye contact and exaggerated scanning. Adults position themselves to handle hot spots.
Note: Discipline begins with classroom climate and culture, the following is a progression of intervention techniques.
Level 1
4
Non Verbal Warning
Redirection using proximity, facial expression or hand gestures.
5a
Verbal Warning
Communication should be quiet and personal as much as possible. Explaining why the action is required is helpful for learning. Provide opportunity to Fix, Practice, or Apologize.
5b
Cool Down Area
Never put kids in the hall for timeout. Allow students to calm down and reflect (sheet provided that follows Restorative Practices) providing a safe place to cool off within the class when needed.
5c
Cool down visit Buddy Teacher*
Up to 15 min
This is not a consequence yet. We are building relationships with kids. We are de-escalating. Utilize a buddy room and limit timeouts to age appropriate guidelines (15-60 mins). Buddy rooms should be near each other to avoid students walking down the halls. **Buddy students log close to the door to ensure documentation of student exit/entry.
6
Name on board
Each recurrence after a verbal warning will result in a check mark by name or a clip down on the behavior chart.
PAGE 01
Behavior Management Process
Teacher Managed
Required Actions (After Level 1)
Contact parents to communicate behavior and consequences:
- • Not in front of the student.
- • Recess cannot be used as a consequence.
- • Specify teachers actions prior to the call.
- • Name for the parent that if this persists, a conference is mandatory.
Admin Approval Required
- • Teachers cannot send students home
- • Teachers cannot require parent shadow
- • Schedule conferences without admin present.
Level 2
7a
In-Person parent conference with administrator
Teachers are to maintain a communication log for parent notification and conferences. Specify when and how the parent was contacted. Develop Behavior Intervention Folder (MTSS. If it’s not here we cannot refer the student).
7b
In school reset
Teacher must find time to connect with the student and restate expectations and restore the relationship with the student. Students will return to your class after they’ve gone through the reset process. Teachers should never contact other staff member to remove a student other than counselor or Admin.
Level 3
8
Counselor Conference
Refer students to the counselor for individual/group counseling, with parental permission.
9a
Office Referral/Call to Office
Complete an official Irving ISD referral form. Contact administrators or the main office. The office staff will contact administration.
9b
In school reset
Students may be required to reset for longer than 30 minutes depending on the offense.
PAGE 02
Behavior Management Process
Admin Actions
Preventative Escalations
Automatic Referral (9) & Call Admin
- • Purposeful injuries
- • Fighting
- • Intense aggression
- • Throwing large objects
- • Student running out of the classroom
NOT an automatic referral (Follow System)
Purpose: De-escalate and build relationships
- • Yelling / Cursing
- • Throwing small objects
- • Classroom disruption
- • Refusing to remove hoodie
- • Using a phone / Rumors of fighting
Reference: Student Code of Conduct
Notes after Level 1
• Communication with admin begins • Teacher documents behavior in Google Form
Level 2
7a
Parental Engagement & Agreement
- • Principal and APs call parents.
- • Teacher included in meeting if possible.
- • Creation of future behavior parent-teacher-student agreement with specific action steps to correct identified behavior.
7b
Intense Reset Pickup
Admin/Counselor picks students up for intense reset and escorts students to the reset location.
Level 3
8
Counselor Follow-up
Admin follow up with counselors about the counseling.
9a
Pull Student & Consequence
Pull the student and determine the consequence. Communicate consequences to the teacher before the end of the day.
9b
Intense Reset Escalation
Admin/Counselor picks students up for intense reset and escorts students to the reset location. Students will be picked up from their classroom by 8:30am.
PAGE 03
