Every adult on campus is a part of the pyramid, especially the social-emotional Explicitly explain the pyramid A focus of the district this year versus academic in the past Today is Tier 1
Much of it this is already in place…not your job to teach, but follow-through and remind the students what is expected Jeremy talk briefly about RME When you think it is appropriate, bring suggestions to your supervisor With secondary, there are assumptions that students know how to behave (i.e. no throwing food, fighting, etc.)
DO SOMETHING doesn’t have to be a big deal
Focus on “that kid” and visualize that student who can really push your buttons and think how you can respond to them in an unemotional way They can’t get your goat if they don’t know where you keep it If you get into a power struggle with a student, you will always lose, because in the eyes of the observers you will look foolish for engaging with a 10 year old…even if they “get in trouble”
The illusion of privacy because other students are watching and you want them to Avoid finger pointing and aggressive gestures…don’t let the student know that you are angry, even if you are Use body language and tone of voice to demonstrate that you “expects” students to follow directions Get the student ’s attention and go to them Avoid giving directions from a distance because more likely to be ignored or challenged Avoid “squaring off” with the student