CHAMPS Tips February 18, 2011

Tips from CHAMPS The O-I-C of STOIC S- Structure T- Teach O- Observe I- Interact Positively C- Correct Fluently The O-I-C of STOIC S- Structure T- Teach O- Observe I- Interact Positively C- Correct Fluently

Reasons for possible misbehaviors: To Gain or Avoid Attention Tangibles Work Escape Use data to collect information to determine the reason for the behavior. To Gain or Avoid Attention Tangibles Work Escape Use data to collect information to determine the reason for the behavior.

FEEDBACK *Not just observing for problems, but also for opportunities to give the class and individuals positive feedback. Build positive relations, provide frequent positive feedback, you motivate students to show best behavior. NON CONTINGENT ATTENTION – giving time and attention to each student, regardless of how that student behaves or performs academically. --- making a connection with EVERY student. Giving positive feedback is a powerful way to encourage responsible behavior. – let students know about behavioral and academic progress and success… *Not just observing for problems, but also for opportunities to give the class and individuals positive feedback. Build positive relations, provide frequent positive feedback, you motivate students to show best behavior. NON CONTINGENT ATTENTION – giving time and attention to each student, regardless of how that student behaves or performs academically. --- making a connection with EVERY student. Giving positive feedback is a powerful way to encourage responsible behavior. – let students know about behavioral and academic progress and success…

Feedback should be: Accurate Specific and descriptive Contingent Age appropriate Immediate Fit your style Feedback should be: Accurate Specific and descriptive Contingent Age appropriate Immediate Fit your style

USE DATA Use data collection tool available in CHAMPS book Monitor your classroom Use the data to adjust your classroom management plan Use data collection tool available in CHAMPS book Monitor your classroom Use the data to adjust your classroom management plan

CELEBRATE! Celebrating successes can be simple things done in your classroom. Refer to the handout for some ideas. Celebrating successes can be simple things done in your classroom. Refer to the handout for some ideas.

CORRECTION STRATEGIES: Precorrection Proximity Gentle Verbal Reprimand: – Only a very brief interruption in the lesson – You are physically near misbehaving students-not from across the room – Tone and content are respectful – Clear and unequivocal – They state the expected behavior, rather than accusing the student of the misbehavior – They are given in a way that creates the illusion of privacy. Discussion Do Not have a discussion immediately after the serious misbehavior – -You leave the rest of the class waiting – -you give the misbehaving student too much immediate attention – -The student is likely to get defensive – -You are likely to be somewhat frustrated or angry Precorrection Proximity Gentle Verbal Reprimand: – Only a very brief interruption in the lesson – You are physically near misbehaving students-not from across the room – Tone and content are respectful – Clear and unequivocal – They state the expected behavior, rather than accusing the student of the misbehavior – They are given in a way that creates the illusion of privacy. Discussion Do Not have a discussion immediately after the serious misbehavior – -You leave the rest of the class waiting – -you give the misbehaving student too much immediate attention – -The student is likely to get defensive – -You are likely to be somewhat frustrated or angry

Potential Corrective Consequences for Rule Violations Time Owed Timeout (in-class) Timeout (in another class) Restitution Positive Practice Response Cost-Loss of Points Response Cost Lottery Detention Behavior Improvement Form (Time Out 2) Demerits Time Owed Timeout (in-class) Timeout (in another class) Restitution Positive Practice Response Cost-Loss of Points Response Cost Lottery Detention Behavior Improvement Form (Time Out 2) Demerits

Discussion Questions 1. Strategies you use to observe your student’s behavior? 2. How do you interact positively (complements, positive reinforcement, rewards, celebrations) in order to acknowledge student successes? 3. What is a correction strategy that you use in your classroom? Discussion Questions 1. Strategies you use to observe your student’s behavior? 2. How do you interact positively (complements, positive reinforcement, rewards, celebrations) in order to acknowledge student successes? 3. What is a correction strategy that you use in your classroom?