effective schoolwide discipline presentation 1

ESD CoachMr. David Rapach

Overview of the PresentationSignificant Changes to the ESD Program

How do these changes work?What do these changes mean?

Where are we going next?

Significant ChangesPaws-itive Action Chart (PAC)Westie TreatsGolden SpoonsThink & Write FormWestie PledgeBEP Program

Paws-itive Action ChartWhat is a Paws-itive Action Chart?

Teachers record which students have had a good day

Teachers can keep track of this however they see fit

Why would students want to fill up their chart?

25 good days will earn the students a reward

Name: ____________Teacher: __________

Wow!

25 great days.

Westie TreatsHow do classes earn Westie Treats?

When an entire class is caught demonstrating outstanding behavior, a staff member can recognize the class with a verbal comment

Why would students want to earn Treats?Once a classroom has accumulated five treats they

put their “treat jar” sheet into drawing for a door prize. Soccer Balls Jump Ropes Uno Connect 4

Golden SpoonsHow do classes earn a Golden Spoon?

Classes earn a Golden Spoon by earning a “5” for 5 days in the cafeteriaEntered the cafeteria quietlyLine behaviorNoise level at tableLine up behaviorExited quietly

Golden Spoons cont…Why would students want to earn a Golden

Spoon?Classes who have earned a Golden Spoon will

be announced on morning announcements Each class who has earned a Golden Spoon will

be given a “Golden Spoon” to be hung outside of the classroom for everyone to see

Extra teacher based incentive

Think & WriteNew additions to the

Think & Write formNumber of Verbal

WarningsBehavior Expectation

ModeledAction TakenLocationTimeAdditional CommentsDefined behavior for

terms used on Think & Writes

Defined BehaviorsMinor HorseplayFightingBullyingInappropriate LanguageDisrespectPhysically hurting

another studentTalking in Class and

HallwayDisruptive

Think and Write continued …Minor Horseplay

Action that begins as fun that could escalate to disruptive or harmful behavior

FightingVerbal and/or physical aggressive actions among two or

more studentsBullying

Trying to exert power over another through repeated verbal, physical, and or/exclusionary actions

Inappropriate languageWords used which are generally not permitted because

of the potential or intention to offend

More Think & WriteDisrespect

Inappropriate and/or defiant behavior as perceived by the person receiving it

Physically hurting another personActions towards another that potentially could

cause physical harmTalking in Class & Hallway

Talking while the expectation is to remain quietDisruptive

Any behavior by a student that impeded learning and/or distracts from instruction

Westie PledgeThe Westie Pledge is recited every day at the

conclusion of the morning announcementsWe care about Each other’s Success and Thoughtfully cooperateIn school with respect andEmpathy. Prepared for each day, weAre always responsible,Work together and Show self control.

Traits for Mini PawsHow do students earn Mini Paws?

When a staff member observes a student going “above and beyond” by demonstrating responsible behavior, they will be rewarded with a mini paw

Once a student earns 10 Mini Paws they obtain a Mega Paw from their classroom teacher

What is a BEP?Behavior Education Program

Students with 5 or more Think & Writes are identified as good candidates for this program

Proactive program to assist in helping students curb negative behaviors.

“Check in” and “Check out”Behavior Expectations

Where are we going?Expansion of the BEP programTeacher surveys

What is working?How can we help?What support can we give?

SWISSchool Wide Information System

QuestionsQuestions about changes?Questions about where we are going as a

committee?Comments?

The End.