Clarifying Expected Behavior

Schools have curricula to guide the teaching of each and every subject. No teacher would be expected to teach math, reading, or the sciences without one. The curriculum ensures that all teachers are working in harmony toward the same end goals. With a proactive and instructional approach to discipline, we first develop a social behavioral curriculum.

This module provides information necessary for the development of schoolwide expectations and specific behaviors/rules that make up the building matrix.

Learning Objectives

Understand schoolwide expectations that define success for all students and are applicable in all settings (e.g., respectful, cooperative, safe, kind).
Create a matrix of specific behaviors/rules to further clarify each schoolwide expectation for every setting.
Determine procedures for each of the school’s non-classroom settings (e.g., arrival/departure, hallways, cafeteria, recess, restrooms, assemblies, etc.).

Essential Functions

The building leadership team has engaged all staff in defining schoolwide expectations (guiding principles), and rules (observable behaviors).
The building leadership team has engaged all staff in defining non-classroom procedures (clear steps for how things get done).
The building leadership team has implemented systems to support all teachers in developing positive and proactive classroom environments.

Recommended Prerequisites

MO SW-PBS Handbook: Section 1 Overview

MO SW-PBS Tier 1 Implementation Guide, Course 3: Clarifying Expected Behavior

Participant Handouts

Below are the participant handouts for Clarifying Expected Behavior.

Handouts for All Sections

Pre-Post Educator-Learner Assessments

Pre and post-knowledge checks are a components of high-quality professional development. It is recommended that all consultants and other trainers/facilitators use them as they tailor their professional development for their audience. The pre-post knowledge checks and the answer key are posted below for downloading and administering.