2. Structure/Organize
Beginning and ending routines
Layout of classroom
Transitions and activities
Overall order of the room

3. Teach Expectations
BARK
SLANT
CHAMP
“At home you don’t teach manners once.
You remind and reteach”

4. Observe Student Behavior
Watch for praise-worthy behaviors
Use proximity to nip early-stage misbehaviors
Collect observational data when appropriate

5. Interact Positively
The behavior you reward is the behavior you get
3:1 minimum
Students with oppositional behaviors need up to 15:1

6. Correct Fluently
Calm, smooth, immediate, planned in advance when
possible
Corrections “fly under the radar”
Pre-correct anticipated behavior
Re-teach appropriate behavior when necessary

7. Common Myths
“The students are old enough to know how to behave.”
“The students should be able to figure out what I want
them to do on their own.”
“The students will do it because I said so.”
“I shouldn’t have to repeat myself.”
“If they haven’t gotten it by now, they’re never going to get
it.”