E. Expectations & Rules Developed

E. Expectations & Rules Developed 2013-2014

Module E: Develop Expectations and Rules • PBIS Implementation Goal • 17. 3-5 positively stated school-wide expectations posted around school • Areas posted include the classroom and a minimum of 3 other school settings (e.g., cafeteria, hallway, front office) • 18. Expectations apply to both students and staff • PBIS team has communicated that expectations apply to all students and all staff • 19. Rules developed and posted for specific settings (Identify common settings and routines in your school and operationally define each expectation within each setting and routine, using 2-3 positively stated behavioral examples) • Behavioral examples/rules are posted in all of the most problematic areas in the school • 20. Behavioral examples/rules are linked to expectations • When taught or enforced, staff consistently links the rules with the school-wide expectations • 21. Staff feedback/involvement in expectations/rule development • Most staff members were involved in providing feedback/input into the development of the school-wide expectations and rules (e.g., survey, feedback, initial brainstorming session, election process, etc.) • Workbook • Examples and Tools

Definition: a list of specific, positively stated behaviors desired of all faculty and students in line with the school’s mission statement should be taught to all faculty, students, and families School-Wide Expectations

Redesign Learning & Teaching Environment School Rules NO Food NO Weapons NO Backpacks NO Drugs/Smoking NO Bullying

Definition: Specific skills for students to exhibit and procedures for students to follow in specific settings What does it look like? Sound like? (stated positively) foundation for teaching the skills to fluency. Rules for Unique Settings

Uniform instruction across multiple programs and settings within the school Communication among staff members and students Communication with families Curriculum design Legal, ethical, and professional accountability What Is Gained by Identifying Rules?

Both should be limited in number (3-5) Both should be positively stated Both should be aligned with the school’s mission statement & policies Both should clarify criteria for successful performance How Are Expectations and Rules Similar?

Expectations are broadly stated. Expectations apply to all people in all settings. Expectations describe the general ways that people will behave. How Are Expectations and Rules Different?

Rules describe specific behaviors Observable Measurable Rules may apply to a limited number of settings Rules clarify behaviors for specific settings How Are Expectations and Rules Different?

Consider existing data summaries Discipline Academic Identify common goals Mission statement Other school-based programs When Identifying Expectations

Culturally Responsive Practices Consideration • Assumption that the expectations of the dominant enrollment/staff is a universal expectation • Cultural expectations of the home and community of students WILL vary from school but variance will depend on many factors. • Cultural expectations will have been taught to FLUENCY at home and will be maintained by home. School must validate and affirm, not judge, the expectations that students come to us with and where there is variance, build and bridge the gap for the student. • Important in the school-wide setting but more critical in classrooms

Every person has a culture and a racial identity. Teachers must respond actively and positively to changing social, economic, and cultural patterns. Behavioral standards (and behavior deviance) are culture-bound. Behavioral interventions that are culturally responsive are more effective. It is essential to teach the “cultural capital” needed for students to succeed.

Cultural mismatches must be determined before selecting a behavioral intervention, since inappropriate behavior can be a response to a cultural mismatch. Behavior occurs in a context. It is a relationship between the student, the teacher, the peers, the classroom, the school, the instruction and the material. It is easy to misinterpret or misread behavior. Teachers, like families, intend the best for their students. Parent/family involvement is crucial for school success.

Identify behaviors expected of all students and staff in all settings. Select 3 to 5 behaviors. State expectations in positive terms. Select expectations that are general enough to be applicable in multiple settings, but specific enough to be of assistance in generating rules for targeted settings. Guidelines for Identifying Expectations

P reparation RespectIntegrity DeterminationE xcellence

Must make a connection

Respect Others Respect Self Respect the Environment School-wide Behavior Expectations ACTIVITY

TEACHING MATRIX Expectations

SW Teaching Matrix

Develop your 3-5 school-wide expectations for ALL students and ALL staff. Use the teaching matrix to identify rules in all areas of your school. Design ways to communicate and get input on matrix from staff, families, and students. Develop ways to teach matrix to all staff, students, and parents. Activity E

Complete Module E: Expectations and Rules Developed Self Assessment and Action Plan

E. Expectations & Rules Developed