Schoolwide Behavioral Support The Newtown Way Schoolwide Positive
School-wide Behavioral Support The Newtown Way
School-wide Positive Behavioral Support – How we got started. � School climate � 2007 -2008/2008 -2009 Building Goals � Expectations � Consistency � Accentuate the positive � Climate Committee � We can do better!!!
Basic Components � School-wide � Common expectations � Teach students expectations –Restorative Practices � Reinforcement ◦ Accentuate the positive ◦ Consequences � How do we know we are doing better?
Newtown’s Code of Conduct �Respect �Cooperation �Responsibility �Sportsmanship
General Rules 1. Show respect, cooperation, responsibility and good sportsmanship 2. in all areas of our school community. 2. Keep hands, feet, and other objects to ourselves. 3. Respect ourselves, others, and all property. 4. Let teachers teach and learners learn. 5. Show good manners.
Newtown’s Code of Conduct � Specific Areas Include: Drop Off/Arrival, Hallways, Classrooms, Bathrooms, Recess, Cafeteria, Busses � Also Appearing In… Assignment Books – Handbook Classroom and School Posters Online
Restorative Language • What happened? What did you do? (Helps create ownership) • What were you thinking at the time (Helps reflect on more than impulsive actions)? • What have you thought about since (Helps reflect on the choices/consequences that have happened as a result)? Who/how many have been affected by what you have done (Helps build empathy)? • What do you need to do to make things right (Plan of action to move forward)
Restorative Agreement (RA) � When students engage in behavior which verbally or physically harms another individual: � � � Grades K – 2 – Students are introduced to the language of Restorative Practices by answering RA questions. Grade 3 – Students respond to Restorative Practice Questions and complete a RA checklist. Grades 4 – 6 - Students respond to Restorative Practice Questions and complete a RA form.
Evolution Apology in Action Restorative Agreement Individualized Principal’s Notice Vague School-wide Community
Parents as Partners � Teamwork � Communicate � Community
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