UNPACKING CREATING A MATRIX
Course: Clarifying Expected Behavior Lesson: Creating a Matrix from Missouri SW-PBS on Vimeo.
Read the transcript of the video here.
Handouts
2. Example Preschool Schoolwide Expectations
3. Example Elementary Schoolwide Expectations
4. Example High School Schoolwide Expectations
TOPIC IN ACTION
Pause & Reflect #1
With your team, review the example matrix, provided in the handouts section, that is tailored for your building’s grade level. Consider the following:
- How could defining behaviors/rules for each of your schoolwide expectations support appropriate student behavior?
- What are the benefits to staff in having clear, consistent behaviors/rules?
- Who will be responsible for downloading the blank matrix template and entering in your schoolwide expectations?
Pause & Reflect #2
- What are the benefits to defining specific behaviors or rules that are aligned to schoolwide expectations and are applicable in ALL school settings?
- What are a few examples of behaviors or rules that are expected in all settings of your building?
Pause & Reflect #3
- How will you engage your entire staff in defining behavior specifically for all settings of your school?
Pause & Reflect #4
- What non-classroom settings should be included on your building’s matrix?
Pause & Reflect #5
- What are the benefits of engaging students and families in the creation of your matrix?
- How will you get student and family input?
Pause & Reflect #6
- Who will be responsible for making sure that the matrix is shared with all stakeholders in newsletters and handbooks? Who will post the matrix on the school website?
- How will you arrange for effective signage to be posted throughout the building?