Video clip setting

Morning, lunch and end-of-day procedures create context for success throughout the day. Notice how the selected procedures allow one-to-one connections with students.

Strategies summary 

-Engage students in review of day and assignments

-Review procedures to support student success in following them

-Give options

-Ask students to state consequences (leads to better recall)

-Personal and individual greetings

-Specified time to prepare to learn (pencil sharpening, spit out gum, questions on assignments, etc.)

-Morning check-in lets you know which students may need attention during the day

-Physical proximity allows for better assessment and connections

Student behavior

Questions to consider 

1.     What was the teacher trying to accomplish?

2.     What behaviors indicate success or need for further strategies?

3.     What alternative strategies do you propose?

Classroom background

7th Grade, Regular Education Classroom, 30 students, 90% Free or Reduced Lunch

Thank-you to:

The students and teachers of this classroom at Story School of  Milwaukee Public Schools