1. BOSS teachers learn a ‘script’

2. Wait, so I can learn to become a BOSS Teacher too? Yes, if you resist the temptation of your “personal folder.”

3. Directions for becoming a BOSS teacher – if you want to get it, you must teach it! 1. BOSS two-step; ignore/reinforce – 2. Point out what you want to get [i.e. desirable behaviors] via verbal feedback [reinforcers] 3. Punctuate [!!!] especially desirable behaviors and instances of compliance 4. The ratio of language must be at least 25% CM: 75% instruction 5. Incorporate action [versus passive participation] 6. Remember: paying attention to inappropriate behavior is REINFORCING that behavior! 7. Do not violate the “rule of f”

4. BOSS Teacher Steps Behavioral opportunities for social skills BOSS teachers provide frequent verbal reinforcement for target behaviors BOSS teachers ask students to provide examples of their CPB behaviors BOSS teachers ask students to tell how another student showed CPBs BOSS teachers ask students to provide positive feedback to one another when a CPB occurs [teaching assertive ‘prosocial behavior’ Use “autograph board” or some other visual feedback opportunity

5. What does the BOSS teacher say? “What are we working on?” “I’m watching for CPBs” “You are showing excellent CPBs by...” “Who else can show me?” “Everybody please stop what you’re doing. I want to you to see what just happened!!!” (punctuate)

7. BOSS Research Results BOSS increases instructional time because it is a proactive behavior management procedure [i.e. ongoing process] BOSS increases positive social skills while dramatically decreasing conduct problems [including reducing bully behavior] BOSS increases achievement BOSS is far more easily implemented than using a cookbook of punishment-based or other ‘manual-bound’ strategies BOSS dramatically increases student motivation and positive outlook on learning BOSS improves teacher morale and reduces “burnout” BOSS shows generalization effects to other settings [i.e. improvement in social skills and conduct seen in other settings] BOSS involves virtually 100% of students BOSS enhances language development by building BOSS –related self-talk