E. Expectations & Rules Developed

Core Feature

PBIS Implementation Goal

E. Expectations and Rules Developed

17. 3-5 school-wide behavior expectations are defined.

18. Expectations apply to both students and staff. 19. Rules are developed and posted for specific Settings.

20. Rules are linked to expectations

21. Staff are involved in development of expectations and rules.

Objectives• Define school-wide expectations• Understand guidelines for developing school-wide

expectations• Understand the differences between expectations

and rules• Identify strategies to determine your school-wide

expectations• Develop 3-5 expectations for your school• Define rules for unique settings• Understand why rules are important

School-wide Expectations

• Definition: • A list of specific, positively stated behaviors that

are desired of all faculty and students • Also referred to as concepts• These expectations should be in line with the

school’s mission statement and should be taught to all faculty, students, and families

School RulesNO Food

NO WeaponsNO Backpacks

NO Drugs/SmokingNO Bullying

Redesign Learning & Teaching Environment

Rules for Unique Settings

• Definition:• Specific skills you want students to

exhibit and the procedures you want students to follow in specific settings

What Is Gained by Identifying Rules?

• Uniform instruction across multiple programs and settings within the school

• Communication among staff members• Communication with parents• Curriculum design• Legal, ethical, and professional

accountability

How Are Expectations and Rules Similar?

• Both should be limited in number (3-5)• Both should be positively stated• Both should be aligned with the school’s

mission statement & policies• Both should clarify criteria for successful

performance

How Are Expectations and Rules Different?

• Expectations are broadly stated

• Expectations apply to all people in all settings

• Expectations describe the general ways that people will behave

Differences continued. . . .

• Rules describe specific behaviors- Observable- Measurable

• Rules may apply to a limited number of settings

• Rules clarify behaviors for specific settings

When Identifying Expectations

• Consider existing data summaries - Discipline - Academic

• Identify common goals - Mission Statement - Other School-based Programs

Guidelines forIdentifying Expectations

• Identify behaviors expected of all students and staff in all settings

• Select 3 to 5 behaviors• State expectations in positive terms• Select expectations that are general enough

to be applicable in multiple settings, but specific enough to be of assistance in generating rules for targeted settings

Few positive SW expectations defined, taught, & encouraged

Jesse Bobo Elementary June 8, 2004 SC

Carmen Arace Intermediate, Bloomfield

SETTING

All Settings Hallways Playgrounds CafeteriaLibrary/

Computer Lab

Assembly Bus

Respect Ourselves

Be on task.Give your best effort.

Be prepared.

Walk. Have a plan.

Eat all your food.

Select healthy foods.

Study, read, compute. Sit in one spot. Watch for your

stop.

Respect Others

Be kind.Hands/feet to

self.Help/share with others.

Use normal voice volume.Walk to right.

Play safe.Include others.

Share equipment.

Practice good table manners

Whisper.Return books.

Listen/watch.Use appropriate

applause.

Use a quiet voice.

Stay in your seat.

Respect Property

Recycle.Clean up after self.

Pick up litter.Maintain physical space.

Use equipment properly.

Put litter in garbage can.

Replace trays & utensils.Clean up

eating area.

Push in chairs.

Treat books carefully.

Pick up.Treat chairs

appropriately.

Wipe your feet.Sit

appropriately.

TEACHING MATRIX

Expe

ctati

ons

SETTING

All Settings Hallways Playgrounds CafeteriaLibrary/

Computer Lab

Assembly Bus

Respect Ourselves

Be on task.Give your best effort.

Be prepared.

Walk. Have a plan.

Eat all your food.Select healthy foods.

Study, read, compute. Sit in one spot. Watch for your

stop.

Respect Others

Be kind.Hands/feet to

self.Help/share with others.

Use normal voice volume.Walk to right.

Play safe.Include others.

Share equipment.

Practice good table manners

Whisper.Return books.

Listen/watch.Use appropriate

applause.

Use a quiet voice.

Stay in your seat.

Respect Property

Recycle.Clean up after self.

Pick up litter.Maintain physical space.

Use equipment properly.

Put litter in garbage can.

Replace trays & utensils.Clean up

eating area.

Push in chairs.

Treat books carefully.

Pick up.Treat chairs

appropriately.

Wipe your feet.Sit

appropriately.

TEACHING MATRIX

Expe

ctati

ons

Expected behaviors are visible

Sirrine Elementary June 8, 2004 SC

RAH – Athletics

RAH Practice Competitions

Eligibility Lettering Team Travel

Respect Listen to coaches directions; push yourself and encourage teammates to excel.

Show positive sportsmanship; Solve problems in mature manner; Positive inter-actions with refs, umps, etc.

Show up on time for every practice and competition.

Show up on time for every practice and competition; Compete x%.

Take care of your own possessions and litter; be where you are directed to be.

Achievement Set example in the classroom and in the playing field as a true achiever.

Set and reach for both individual and team goals; encourage your teammates.

Earn passing grades; Attend school regularly; only excused absences

Demonstrate academic excellence.

Complete your assignments missed for team travel.

Honor Demonstrate good sportsmanship and team spirit.

Suit up in clean uniforms; Win with honor and integrity; Represent your school with good conduct.

Show team pride in and out of the school. Stay out of trouble – set a good example for others.

Suit up for any competitions you are not playing. Show team honor.Cheer for teammates.

Remember you are acting on behalf of the school at all times and demonstrate team honor/pride.

SCHOOL SETTINGS Class Hall Bus Restroom

Be Prepared

Bring all materials

each day. Give your best

effort. Take pride in your

work.

Carry hall

pass

Arrive on

time Watch for

your stop.

Keep hall

pass visible.

Act Responsibly

Raise your hand before speaking.

Follow directions the first time given.

Accept consequences without complaining or arguing.

Return materials to the proper place.

Walk, don’t run.

Use an appropriate noise level.

Walk directly to your designated area.

Keep hands & feet inside the bus.

Talk quietly. Follow

directions the first time given.

Flush. Wash your

hands. Use trash

cans. Conserve

water and paper.

Keep walls clean.

Respect Others

Listen politely to

teachers and peers. Use appropriate

language. Ask permission to

use classroom materials.

Move quietly and promptly.

Stay to the right of the hall.

Get on/off the bus in a single file line.

Stay seated and face forward while on the bus.

Dispose of trash in proper receptacle.

Respect others’ privacy.

Beha

vior

s

Keep Safe

Keep hands and

feet to self. Follow safety

procedures. Use furniture and

supplies appropriately.

In case of an

emergency, proceed to the nearest exit.

In case of a

evacuation, follow safety procedures.

Stay in seat.

Report any

problems to a teacher.

SW Teaching MatrixExpectations Class Hallway Bus Restroom Cafeteria

Activity 5

• Develop your 3-5 SW expectations• Use Teaching Matrix to identify rules in all areas

of your school• Design ways to communicate and get staff buy in• Develop ways to teach matrix to all staff,

students and parents• Review Examples• Develop Action Steps