Effective Classroom Practices
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Expectations
Posting and teaching expectations allows students to know exactly what to do.
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Procedures and Routines
Establish smooth operation of instructional and procedural activities, transitions, and getting whole group attention
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Encouraging Appropriate Behavior
Acknowledgement is when teachers pay attention to positive behavior and recognize it.
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Responding to Problem Behavior
Use an instructional approach when students make behavioral errors similar to when they make academic errors
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Active Supervision
Components of active supervision: Moving, scanning and interacting
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Room Arrangement
Classrooms are organized so all students can see, hear and engage and are set up for maximized learning
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Student Engagement and Opportunities to Respond
Engagement strategies actively involve all students while making learning visible through multiple opportunities to respond
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How are classroom practices trauma informed?
Alignment of Effective Classroom and Trauma Informed Practices
Supporting and Responding to Behavior
Want to Learn More?
MTSS-B Virtual Learning Series
This series of virtual learning series is designed to help educators develop knowledge and understanding of tiered supports.
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Challenging Behavior Webinar Series
This series of webinars provide short but powerful strategies for teachers and administrators. View these sessions individually or with your team!
Tier 2 Supports
Supports for SOME students
Continuously available and easily accessible
An extension of Tier 1
Implementation aligns with quality instruction
Restorative Mindset
Focuses on relationships
Values every member of the community
Connect and relate to others from a place of mutual respect
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