Consequence Verbal Warning Student is spoken to about their behavior either in private or during the class. A Description of verbal warning is given when student actions affect their ability to work Consequence independently or in a group. Students should get 2 warnings (preferably non-verbal) before they are directed to TAB. Arriving to late Calling out Delaying starting work Disrupting work Examples of Student Head on the desk Actions Making noises Sitting in seat Side talking Throwing objects Unprepared for class Abide by the Social Contract Expectations for Student Explain their difficulty or challenge Behavior Resume work being spoken to by teacher Administrator None, unless teacher has difficulty and/or student becomes defiant/disrupts the classroom Responsibilities including Principal, Assistant Principal, Wellness Coach and Guidance Counselor Address student actions as soon as possible Explain why student is being given a verbal warning Engage student in reflective conversation (using Developmental Designs language [Appendix A]) about school expectations for student conduct, classroom expectations and consequences Detain class if needed and have student practice the procedure again Teacher Responsibilities Identify students who are causing behavior issues and proactively make accommodations for specific needs, especially students with disabilities (SwD). If student becomes defiant/disrupts the classroom, call an Wellness Coach or AP Talk with Principal, AP or Guidance Counselor about Best Practices in classroom management and professional development opportunities Other Staff Depending on the student’s actions, get the teacher’s attention and explain what you observed Responsibilities including If the student’s actions pose a safety threat, get the Wellness or AP or SSA Paraprofessionals and School Aide Consequence Take a Break (TAB)
Consequence Verbal Warning Description of Consequence Student is spoken to about their behavior either in private or during the class. A verbal warning is given when student actions affect their ability to work independently or in a group. Students should get 2 warnings (preferably non-verbal) before they are directed to TAB. Examples of Student Actions Arriving to late Calling out Delaying starting work Disrupting work Head on the desk Making noises Sitting in seat Side talking Throwing objects Unprepared for class Expectations for Student Behavior Abide by the Social Contract Explain their difficulty or challenge Resume work being spoken to by teacher Administrator Responsibilities including Principal, Assistant Principal, Wellness Coach and Guidance Counselor None, unless teacher has difficulty and/or student becomes defiant/disrupts the classroom Teacher Responsibilities Address student actions as soon as possible Explain why student is being given a verbal warning Engage student in reflective conversation (using Developmental Designs language [Appendix A]) about school expectations for student conduct, classroom expectations and consequences Detain class if needed and have student practice the procedure again Identify students who are causing behavior issues and proactively make accommodations for specific needs, especially students with disabilities (SwD). If student becomes defiant/disrupts the classroom, call an Wellness Coach or AP Talk with Principal, AP or Guidance Counselor about Best Practices in classroom management and professional development opportunities Other Staff Responsibilities including Paraprofessionals and School Aide Depending on the student’s actions, get the teacher’s attention and explain what you observed If the student’s actions pose a safety threat, get the Wellness or AP or SSA Consequence Take a Break (TAB)
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