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WARM UP ACTIVITY SLY AND THE FAMILY STONE Sing along!

SLY AND THE FAMILY STONE WORDS REWRITTEN TO ENCOURAGE POSITIVE SCHOOL CLIMATE Hey, Hey Climate's gettin nicer Climate’s gettin stronger, too School is so good to me I want to, I want to take you higher Baby baby light my fire I want to take you higher Boom shaka-laka-laka Hey, Hey Feeling's nitty-gritty Fun is in the building too School is still good to me I want to, I want to get higher Baby baby light my fire. Higher! Boom shaka-laka-laka I want to, I want to take you higher Higher!

SCHOOL CLIMATE A TIERED RESPONSE Specialized Intervention For students identified as needing intensive supports Tier 3 (Red) – CIS, TD, CY Targeted Intervention For students identified as needing additional supports Tier 2 (Yellow) – CIS, TD, CY General Instruction and Supports For all staff and students Tier 1 (Green)-- CIS, TD, CY

SCHOOL CLIMATE KEY CHARACTERISTICS Shared Vision Opportunities to recognize outstanding academics or citizenship High expectations for students and adults Positive School Climate Opportunity for students to contribute to school Consistent and effective responses to appropriate and inappropriate behavior Positive and supportive relationships

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SCHOOL CLIMATE RESEARCH BASE In schools with positive school climates students are caring, cooperative and understanding; they agree with and follow the school rules; and they are respectful towards peers and adults (Osher et al. , 2008; Osher et al. , 2010).

SCHOOL CLIMATE RESEARCH BASE Students who perceive that teachers are supportive, responsive, and care about them have better achievement and fewer behavior problems (e. g. , Loukas & Robinson, 2004; Reinke & Herman, 2002).

SCHOOL CLIMATE CHALLENGES Featuring the City Year Performers Molly Puskar, Boston Emily Ostroff, Boston Bethiel Girma, Milwaukee Will Riechardt, Milwaukee 1. TEACHERS BLAMING ADMIN 2. TEACHERS BLAMING STUDENTS 3. ADMINS BLAMING TEACHERS

SCHOOL CLIMATE VIDEO INTERVIEW Mr. Orlando Vera, Principal Diplomas Now Christa Mc. Auliff Middle School San Antonio 2006 – 2011

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SCHOOL WIDE CLIMATE SESSION Part II: Tier I Supports and Practices

TIER ONE SUPPORTS AND PRACTICES AGENDA 1. Warm up 2. Positive Reflections from Part I 3. Best Practices Team Share Outs 4. Presentation of Suggested Practices 5. Team Action Planning 6. Close and Evaluations

WARM UP CLIMATE C’S • Each team will produce as many words as they can that begin with C that refer to a positive school climate • Number your entries • The team that has the most will win prizes • Be ready to share out color children CITY YEAR connected calm classroom

SMALL GROUP ACTIVITY POSITIVE REFLECTIONS ON PART I Begin your reflection with one of these • I liked • I feel • I was surprised • I would like to know more about • Now I understand • I think I will • I am beginning to wonder • I rediscovered

TEAM ACTIVITY BEST PRACTICE SHARING Fill in the following information on a Tier I Template of one of your best school-wide Tier I activities. If needed, see Caught You Doing Something Good sample for more information. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Name of activity Frequency Champions (sponsors) Description Resources needed Special considerations

PRESENTATION OF SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES School Climate activities are designed to create a major positive impression on the school community. The next series of slides will outline a few suggested practices Public, Positive and Powerful Fun! These activities should be. . Supported by entire school Consistent

BENEFITS OF POSITIVE SCHOOL CLIMATE v Students who are provided with opportunities for greater involvement with their schools ultimately develop strong bonds with their schools (Hawkins, Guo, Hill, Battin Pearson, & Abbott, 2001). v Students who perceive that teachers are supportive, responsive, and care about them have better achievement and fewer behavior problem (e. g. , Loukas & Robinson, 2004; Reinke & Herman, 2002).

SUGGESTED PRACTICE #1 SCHOOL THEME Inspire students and staff Can change yearly Visible upon entry School Theme Reflect specific culture of school Present througho ut school Stated in positive terms

SUGGESTED PRACTICE #1 SCHOOL THEME.

SUGGESTED PRACTICE #2 VISUAL ATTENDANCE DISPLAY Current status for each grade Recognition of perfect attendance (monthly) Visual Attendance Display Monthly competitions between the sections in the same grades (Middle Schools) or between academies (HS)

SUGGESTED PRACTICE #2 VISUAL ATTENDANCE DISPLAY DENNY INTERNATIONAL MIDDLE SCHOOL 6 th grade 7 th grade 8 th grade

SUGGESTED PRACTICE #3 CLIMATE CALENDAR Provides structure and consistency Can be shared with larger community Climate Calendar Should include activities for each month Identifies champion for each activity Identifies resources for each activity

NOVEMBER 2012 Bully Prevention Campaign Sunday Monday 1 Bully Prevention Lessons Taught During Social Studies Tuesday 2 Oct Students of the Month Announced Wednesday 3 Oct Staff of the Month Announced Thursday 7 8 9 10 Bully Prevention Rap Contest Winners Announced 11 12 Weekly Perfect Attendance Certificates Passed Out 13 14 15 Cyber Bulling Short Story and Discussions English Classes 16 17 Caught You Doing Something Good Lunchtime Rallies 18 Bully Prevention Poster Contest Winners Announced 19 Weekly Perfect Attendance Certificates Passed Out 20 21 22 23 24 25 Event with the Principal for Students of the Month THANKSGIVING Q 1 (T-giving theme) 26 HOLIDAY 27 28 29 December Newsletter Released Dec Climate Calendar Included 30 31 Winners of Monthly Attendance Competition Posted 4 Friday 5 Weekly Perfect Attendance Certificates Passed Out Saturday 6

SUGGESTED PRACTICE #4 CLIMATE CAMPAIGNS Occur monthly Should run from the second month of school until the eighth Climate Campaigns Targets problem behaviors new skills to replace the disruptive behavior Identify top 7 behaviors that disrupt school Identify a school based team to plan a campaign

SUGGESTED PRACTICE #4 CLIMATE CAMPAIGNS Monthly climate campaigns may include: Posters Announcements Visual dramatization Competition between teams Student clubs involved Catchy slogan Addressing the issue during Advisory Bell ringer (warm-up) for all classes Student generated PSA Student assembly – skits Student performances Passing music Marquee inside and outside Guest speakers (stakeholders) CYDSG tickets for theme Classroom or team announcement poster School website School newsletters Reinforce campaigns outside of schoo where students hang out Media Community board

SUGGESTED PRACTICE #5 CAUGHT YOU DOING SOMETHING GOOD! Rewards students through public recognition and prizes Reinforces behavior expectations and standards Caught You Doing Something Good Allows students be recognized an unlimited number of times Supports positive interactions between adults and students Recognizes students who consistently follow rules and are good citizens

ACTION PLANNING Use the Tier I Template. By school team, plan at least one suggested practice! • Caught You Doing Something Good! • Visual Attendance Display • Climate Campaign Please leave your templates with session facilitator.

CLOSE Caught You Doing Something Good Winners! Evaluations THANK YOU!

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