Behavior Support

TEN PRINCIPLES OF POSITIVE BEHAVIOR SUPPORT
1. Emphasize Academic Achievement
Every child is capable of academic success at some level. Schools should provide all students with a strong emphasison achievement in the classroom. If students are struggling with their studies on a regular basis, they are more likely to act in an undesirable manner. Students are more likely to demonstrateappropriate behavior at school when they are able to successfully focus their energy on learning and are reinforced in doing so.
2. Implement a System of School-wide, Targeted Early and Targeted IntensiveInterventions
All schools should develop and implement a comprehensive, school-wide set of strategies for supporting positive behavior for all students. This comprehensive system should includeschool-wide activities and policies that work to prevent behavior problems and to reinforce positive behaviors, classroom strategies and additional resources to provide targeted early interventions andsupports for at-risk students, and targeted intensive intervention strategies to support students with recurring behavioral challenges.
3. Clearly State Behavioral Expectations
Classroom andschool-wide rules should be clearly stated and prominently displayed throughout the school to assure that students, parents, and staff are aware of behavioral expectations at all times. The rules shouldemphasize appropriate behavior rather than listing inappropriate behaviors. Staff should also provide regular feedback to students regarding both positive and negative behaviors.
4. Provide ConsistentConsequences
Consistency in consequences is a critical component in positive student behavior. Students should understand that the same behavioral consequences apply to every student. Every staffmember should understand the importance of maintaining consistent standards of behavior at all times and arbitrary punishments and/or rewards for specific students should be avoided.
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