Classroom Behavioural Strategies and Interventions

Classroom Behavioural Strategies and Interventions
5. CLASSROOM BEHAVIOURAL STRATEGIES AND

INTERVENTIONS
This section will
examine classroom techniques for addressing behavioural issues
explain the process and strategies for working with behavioural

concerns
provide examples of the positive strategies and resources

available to address behaviour
Before anything else, This section will focus on classroom strategies and interventions that address
the discipline/behavioural challenges of students who are alcohol-affected. It is
getting ready is the
important to remember that these students have permanent neurological damage
secret of success.
that will make changing behaviour difficult. Some of the behaviour management
strategies used with other students may not be successful for the child who is
alcohol-affected.
Unique and individual interventions are more important than any prescribed
behaviour program. Some examples of useful interventions include building
relationships, adapting the environment, managing sensory stimulation,
changing communication strategies, providing prompts and cues, using a teach,
review, and reteach process, and developing social skills.
The classroom teacher needs to ensure acceptance for all students in the
classroom. Teachers actions that can promote acceptance include
choosing learning materials to represent all groups of students
ensuring that all students can participate in extra activities
valuing, respecting, and talking about differences
celebrating cultural and ethnic differences
ensuring that learning activities are designed for a variety of abilities
ensuring that all students are protected from name-calling or other forms of
abusive language
modelling acceptance
Setting the Stage

This subsection will provide suggestions for how a teacher can prepare the
groundwork for working with a student who is alcohol-affected. This
preparation can assist in preventing behavioural difficulties.
Developing Classroom Rules

Well-defined rules in the classroom can prevent many behavioural difficulties.
When students are involved in the development of the rules, they are more
likely to adhere to them and understand why they have been put into place.
5.1
Towards Inclusion: Tapping Hidden Strengths
Students who are

alcohol-affected do
better in classrooms
that are structured,
predictable, and
consistent.
Classroom rules should be limited in number (usually five or less) and

stated in positive terms. Once the rules have been developed and taught, they
should be applied consistently. Most students, and especially those who are
alcohol-affected, will perform better in classrooms that are structured,
predictable, and consistent.
Teaching Classroom Rules

Creating the rules is only the beginning. Once agreed upon, the rules should be
taught to the students and posted in the classroom in both print and visual
formats. The rules should be explained using clear, concise language. As well,
they should be explained through the use of specific examples and role-playing.
These concrete activities are very beneficial for the student who is alcoholaffected. As well, the teacher should teach that rules may be different in special
areas (e.g., the lunchroom, hallway, school bus, or playground).
Teaching rules:
1. Teach
2. Review
3. Reteach
A rule should also be explained according to what it is and what it is not. Each
rule should be explained in detail to ensure
Example of Classroom Rules*
that students understand what is included in
Keep your hands and feet to
the rule. The first week of a new school year
yourself except for
is an effective time to develop and teach the
rules. The classroom rules should also be
something nice.
shared with parents at the start of the year,
Do your job.
and reviewed frequently throughout the year.
Respect yourself and others.
Students who are alcohol-affected may need
Act safely.
additional instruction and reminders to be
Take care of the
sure the rules are understood and
environment and the things
remembered. Teachers should remind the
in it.
student of the rules at key times, and in a
variety of contexts, during the day. Students
behaviours should be acknowledged and reinforced when the rules are followed
appropriately.
Positive Classroom Discipline

Teachers need to build a classroom
environment where positive
interactions are the norm and punitive
consequences are minimized. Research
indicates that coercive or punitive
environments actually promote
antisocial behaviour.
*
5.2
For more information,

see Preventing
Antisocial Behaviour in
the Schools (Mayer, G. Roy,
1995).
Reproduced by permission of Lakewood School, St. James Assiniboia S.D. No. 2.s
It is important that teachers provide immediate, frequent, and positive feedback.

The value of a positive versus a punitive procedure is summarized in the
following chart.
Comparison of Punitive Methods and Positive Classroom Discipline*
Management Strategies
Punitive Procedures
rapidly stop behaviour
provide immediate relief
(reinforcement) to the teacher
teach the student and peers what
not to do
decrease positive self-statements
(self-concept)
Positive Classroom Management

Strategies
slowly stop behaviour
provide no immediate relief to the
teacher
teach the student and peers what
to do
increase positive self-statements
(self-concept)
decrease positive attitudes toward increase positive attitudes toward

school and schoolwork
school and school work
promote enhanced participation
cause withdrawal (tardiness,
truancy, dropping out)
decrease likelihood of aggression
cause aggression (against property teach students to recognize the

positive
and others)
can enhance student-teacher
teach students to respond in a
relationships
punitive manner
can harm student-teacher
relationships
Positive feedback
should occur three
times as frequently
as negative feedback.
Effective feedback should be immediate and follow the demonstration of an

appropriate behaviour, the use of a routine, or the successful completion of
teacher instructions. Research has shown that positive reinforcement can lead to
improved behaviour. A good general rule is that positive feedback should occur
three times as frequently as negative feedback. The positive feedback does not
always have to be verbal it can also include praise, hugs, smiles, handshakes,
nods, and eye contact.
From Preventing Antisocial Behaviour in the Schools by G.R. Mayer and B. SulzerAzcroff. Journal of Applied Behaviour Analysis 28. Reprinted by permission.
5.3
As well, the use of positive reinforcers

For additional
can have a positive influence on
information on the use
behaviours. Remember, because
of positive reinforcers,
students who are alcohol-affected have
see Classroom Management: A
difficulty with cause and effect, this
California Resource Guide
approach may not always be
(Mayer, G. Roy, 2000).
successful. A reinforcer is an object or
event that is given to the student for
performing a desirable behaviour. Reinforcers need to be carefully chosen to ensure
they can be delivered with relatively little effort or planning. Teachers need to have
a wide variety of reinforcers available because they will not all work equally well
with each student. A good way to choose reinforcers is to involve the student in the
selection process. As the students behaviour improves, the teacher should gradually
move away from external rewards and replace them with intrinsic rewards. A list of
possible positive consequences is included at the end of this section.
Consequences may not always work with students who are alcohol-affected.
However, their use is appropriate in specific situations. All of the students will
face consequences in their daily lives as adults. Therefore, they will need to
learn to deal with the consequences in the same way that other students do. The
consequences should be carefully selected, pre-determined, consistently applied,
and used expeditiously.
It may be important to remember that these children may learn best when the
consequences are real and immediate rather than convenient and delayed. For
example, it might be more useful to require a child to finish up his or her work
during choice time rather than impose a detention (Jones, 2000).
Teaching Classroom Routines

5 Steps
in Teaching
Classroom
Routines
1. Explain
2. Demonstrate
and Model
3. Rehearse/
Guided Practice
4. Perform
Independently
5. Review/Reteach
5.4
Classrooms with structured routines and clear procedures are recommended for
students who are alcohol-affected. Teachers should establish routines for
students and set expectations regarding classroom procedures (e.g., getting
down to work, arrivals, departures, completing assignments, keeping occupied
after work is finished, and transitioning from one assignment or subject area to
the next).
Most students learn routines and procedures quickly. Students who are alcoholaffected may need additional instruction. For these students, teachers may wish
to consider the following five-step process.
1. Explain. The teacher explains the routine and the reasons for its use. It is
explained in easy to understand language using short, concise sentences. Key
messages are repeated.
2. Demonstrate and Model. If the routine is complicated, the teacher breaks it
down into smaller steps. A visual or written chart supports the verbal
instruction. Once the routine is explained in detail, the teacher demonstrates or
models the task, using the students visual or written plan. The teacher then asks
the students to repeat the step. Occasionally, parts of the routine will need to be
adapted in order to increase independence.
3. Rehearse/Guided Practice. As students practise the routine, corrective

feedback is provided by the teacher. Advanced students can role-play the steps
or act as a buddy to a student who is alcohol-affected. The teacher uses subtle
prompts to help students who forget steps. If the routine is to be used in several
areas of the school, practices are arranged in the different locations.
4. Perform Independently. The student performs the routine during the course
of the regular school day. Students who are alcohol-affected are given cues as to
when the strategy should be used. Praise and encouragement are given for
successful completion of the routine.
5. Review/Reteach. The teacher periodically reviews the routine and reteaches
it. For students with memory problems, cue cards (which outline the steps of the
routine, and can be taped to notebooks or on desks) may be useful.
Some key routines that need to be taught to students who are alcohol-affected
include procedures for
using a locker
entering a classroom
getting ready to work
problem solving
asking for help
completing assignments
checking completed work
turning in projects on time
leaving the room
using an agenda book
External Brain
Some students who are alcoholaffected will require the
assistance of an external brain
to help them make decisions,
remember rules and routines,
and problem solve. The role of
the external brain may be
filled by a classroom peer, senior
student, volunteer, or
paraprofessional.
handling the lunch room

controlling anger
transitioning to the next class
using a computer
keeping occupied
writing a book report
Some students will

require routines for
everything.
Teachers should only focus on two or three routines at any one time. Examples
of routines with visual prompts are included at the end of this section.
Classroom Meetings
Classroom meetings are a useful way to promote a positive classroom
atmosphere. They encourage effective communication between the teacher and
the students, and provide a good opportunity for the teacher to remind students
of individual differences and to involve special students in all classroom
activities. The meetings should be held on a regular basis. The teacher and
students should work together to establish ground rules for the meetings.
5.5
Meeting ground rules might include:

Students must show mutual respect.
Only one student speaks at a time.
Students help each other.
Issues (e.g., resolving conflicts, planning special activities or events, sharing
information, reviewing classroom rules) are addressed.
Part of the ground rules should also involve deciding how the outcomes of the
meeting will be recorded (e.g., minutes, board summary).
For a student who is alcohol-affected, the above rules may require oral and
visual explanation, demonstrating, role-playing, and positive reinforcement.
Home-School Communication
Maintaining close contact between the school and the home can prevent
misunderstandings. One of the ways is to use a communication book to
review the days events and share information. The book should be designed
carefully to ensure that it is easy to use and understand.
A home-school communication book has several benefits for the student. It can
assist with organizational skills
improve self-esteem
assist with homework/assignment reminders
help with self-monitoring
involve students in the communication process
The students parents should meet with the in-school team to plan for the use of
the communication book. The planning should address the following questions:
How will the book travel back and forth?
What type of information will be documented by the school? by the home?
Who will write in the book at the school?
The front of the communication book should list the staff who are involved with
the student and the schools key contact person. The school may wish to
develop a pre-formatted, duplicated sheet to use in the book (to keep the
communication structured and limited to a reasonable length). Whenever
possible, students should help to prepare the communications between home
and school. For students who are alcohol-affected, a form with visuals can be
useful. For Middle and Senior Years students, it may be possible to modify the
existing school agenda book to serve as a communication tool.
Home-school communication books can create challenges for both parents and
the school. These include
transporting the book back and forth
maintaining positive communication
developing responsibility for monitoring
ensuring it is age-appropriate
5.6
ensuring the book is utilized by several teachers in a day

When writing in a communication book, parents and teachers should
keep comments as positive as possible
keep communications short and to the point
respond to each others questions and comments (this ensures the book is
being read on a daily basis)
ask each other for suggestions and ideas
have the student contribute to the book when possible
record reminders of upcoming dates and events
Teachers should ask parents for suggestions on what works at home.
*
From Teaching Students with Autism: A Resource Guide for Schools by Autism Society of
British Columbia. Reprinted by permission.
5.7
Classroom Strategies
This subsection will provide strategies for addressing behavioural concerns of
students who are alcohol-affected.
Teaching Social Skills

The goal of social skills instruction is to teach socially acceptable behaviours
that will help students be accepted by their classroom peers and teachers, and
provide life-long skills.
Students who are alcohol-affected often require extra attention in the
development of social skills. Social skills can be taught to the entire classroom,
to individual students, or to small groups of students.
Several examples of social skills are included in the chart below.
Academic Survival Skills
Peer Relationship Skills
complies with teachers requests
introduces self by name
follows directions
shares with others
requests help when needed
asks permission
greets the teacher
takes turns
provides appreciative feedback
invites others to participate
nods to communicate
assists others
understanding
cares for physical appearance
demonstrates listening skills
gets attention appropriately
develops play repertoire (Early
has conversation skills
Years)
problem solves
displays control
negotiates
gives and receives compliments
respects personal space
displays empathy toward others
identifies and expresses emotions
in self and others

uses appropriate language
All of the above skills can be measured or rated by teachers using rating scales or
observation. Once a teacher has identified skills that need to be taught, he or she can
begin to develop appropriate instructional strategies on a formal or informal basis.
Once taught, the skills need to be prompted and reinforced in many settings to be
used effectively.
5.8
Teaching Social
Skills
Some students will

require individual
interventions to
1. Identify the skill
address their social
to focus on
skills. Individual
skills that require
2. Teach, review,
attention should be
reteach
identified and
3. Model and role- prioritized by the
play
teacher. The teacher
then uses a structured
4. Provide
teaching process with
feedback and
the student. The skills
reminders
need to be taught,
reviewed, and
5. Transfer and
retaught until they
generalize to
can be generalized to
other locations
the settings, times,
and situations. Based
on the work of Ellen
McGinnis and Arnold
Goldstein in their
Skillstreaming books,
a four-step process is
recommended.
For additional information on social

skills instruction, see:
Second Step program (The Committee for
Children, Seattle, WA)
Skills for Growing Lions-Quest Program
(Lions-Quest Canada)
The Tough Kid Social Skills Book (Sheridan,
Susan, and Tom Oling, 1995)
Skillstreaming in Early Childhood: Teaching
Prosocial Skills to the Preschool and
Kindergarten Child (McGinnis, Ellen, and
Arnold Goldstein, 1990)
Skillstreaming the Elementary School Child:
New Strategies and Perspectives for Teaching
Prosocial Skills, Revised Edition (McGinnis,
Ellen, and Arnold Goldstein, 1997)
School Success: A Self-Concept Approach to
Teaching, Learning, and Educational
Practice. 3rd ed. (Purkey, W.W., and J. M.
Novak, 1996)
Skillstreaming the Adolescent: New
Strategies and Perspectives for Teaching
Prosocial Skills, Revised Edition (McGinnis,
Ellen, and Arnold Goldstein, 1997)
1. modelling
2. role-playing
3. performance feedback
4. transfer training
Teaching Social Stories

Social stories are used to help students with disabilities develop social skills.
The concept of social stories was first developed by Carol Gray, a consultant for
Jenison Public Schools in Jenison, Michigan. Social stories can be used to teach
new social skills, routines, behaviours, and transitions.
Social stories present appropriate social
behaviours in the form of a story. The
stories are designed to include the
answers to questions about acting
appropriately in social situations
(usually who, what, when, where, and
why). Some social stories include
visuals to help students understand the
social situations.
For additional
information on social
stories, please see
Writing Social Stories with Carol
Gray and/or The New Social
Stories: Illustrated Edition (Gray,
Carol, 1994). These materials
are available from Future
Horizons.
5.9
Social stories are often read to

or with a student prior to a
specific social situation (e.g.,
the lunchroom, recess, or bus
ride). They can also be used to
teach routines (e.g., asking for
help, responding to anger,
completing a task). Social
stories appear to be a promising
method for teaching social
behaviours.
Self-Calming Procedures
When students who are alcoholaffected become disruptive or
overstimulated in the classroom,
the teacher may need to provide
a space for them to calm down.
This space can be selected by
the student and might include a
carrel, special corner of the
room, or an area removed from the general classroom. The students will need to
be told when they need to move to their calming space. These placements
should be short in duration (5-10 minutes). At the end of the calming time, the
teacher should welcome the student back to the main classroom area.
The calming space might receive a special name (e.g., Student office, Sharons
space). For younger students the area should be in the classroom; for older
students an area outside the classroom may be considered (e.g., the school
lounge, resource area, or guidance room). This area should contain items to help
the student calm down, such as calming music. The main benefit of a calming
area is that the students can use the space and time to regain control. As much
as possible, students should be encouraged to enter their calming space on their
own.
If more intrusive forms of calming are being considered, parents, guardians, the
school administration, and the school psychologist should be involved in
developing a formal plan for the intervention. The plan will require parental
involvement, parental permission, specific procedures, staff training, and a
systematic method of record keeping.
5.10
Reprinted from the Xplanatory Research Seminars. Available online at dddddddd

<www.thegraycenter.org>. Reprinted by permission.
Personal Safety Programs

Students who are alcohol-affected can
be very vulnerable to abuse. It is
therefore important for the student to
be involved in existing or specially
designed school safety programs, such
as Feeling Yes, Feeling No (National
Film Board). If an existing program is
being used, an individual follow-up to
the program should be planned.
Group Programs
Personal Safety
Programs: One
program that can be
used for students who are
alcohol-affected is the Circles
Program (James Stanfield
Publishing Company), which
helps students establish
appropriate boundaries when
dealing with others. Another
effective program is The
Friendship Circles Program,
found in Tough Kids and
Substance Abuse (Jones et al,
2000 see p. 5.35).
There are several programs that can

be used to address behavioural
concerns. These programs can be used
with students who are alcohol-affected
and the general student population.
There are also many strategies and interventions that can be used by the
classroom teacher and paraprofessional in the classroom. The chart below shows
a selection of strategies or areas being addressed in many schools across
Manitoba.
Conflict Resolution Skills
Anger Management
Stress Management
playground conflict
manager
talk-it-out corners
mediation programs
Lions-Quest
RID
Empathy
Second Step
relaxation techniques
deep breathing
walking
exercise
positive talking
How Does Your Engine
Run?
After School Programs
Community Service
Support Groups
academic enrichment
recreation
friendship centres
personal development
senior centre
daycare
hospital
group home
relationships
womens issues
drinking/drug issues
family
Bullying Prevention
victimization
bullying
vulnerability
awareness
5.11
Resolving Behavioural Incidents

Addressing a
Problem
1. Speak slowly
2. Speak calmly
Teachers and administrators are often called upon to resolve behavioural

incidents involving students who are alcohol-affected. The following
suggestions may be useful to reduce the escalation of behavioural incidents.
Review the incident as soon as possible. Try to deal with the incident as
quickly as possible once the student has calmed down.
Actively listen. Take time for the student to tell you his or her side of the story.
3. Use short
concise phrases Paraphrase and use eye contact to demonstrate that you are listening. Note that
students who are alcohol-affected may shut down when confronted by an
4. Avoid blame
authority figure. Sometimes, a walk around the school with the student can help
him or her to relax and begin talking. The teacher or administrator may
5. Review/reteach
encourage the student to draw his or her story.
6. Build
Use non-threatening questions. Ask questions that focus on how and what
relationships
instead of why. Students who are alcohol-affected may not remember,
understand, or be able to articulate what happened, or may have acted
impulsively. Open-ended questions may be most useful. Questions should be
asked in a calm, quiet tone using slow, short, concise phrases. A simple problemsolving procedure using graphics or pictures may be helpful (see p. 5.23).
Try not to blame. Focus on teaching the right behaviour or a replacement
behaviour. For example, ask How can we avoid this problem the next time? or
What behaviour would have worked better than hitting? Consider using roleplay, modeling, and rehearsing to teach a new behaviour. Present new ideas in a
concrete way, one at a time. Remember that ideas may need to be reinforced
and re-taught several times.
Show personal interest in the student. End the review of the incident with a
positive comment or a personal question. Follow up with the student and other
classroom teachers in order to reinforce the new skill that is desired.
5.12
Special Consequences
Is it unfair to treat
students differently?
No. It is
unprofessional to
treat them the same.
Most schools have developed a code of conduct that addresses student

behaviour. Often these codes of conduct outline the consequences of particular
behaviours (e.g., a suspension for hitting or fighting). However, students who
are alcohol-affected may need consequences to be modified in order to meet
their needs. Consider the following suggestions when handling exceptions to the
code of conduct:
Every effort should be made to
include proactive prevention
and exemplary supervision
strategies to avoid the need for
a major consequence.
The students support team
should discuss with the
administration and staff
exceptions that might be
required. The communication
of special circumstances can
prevent issues from arising at a
later time.
An Individual Education Plan
documents the plan to address
the behavioural difficulties that
have been addressed by the
planning team.
Suspension and expulsion for
students who are alcoholaffected should be limited to
exceptional circumstances.
Explaining Differences to Students

It is sometimes necessary to explain
to students that each is a unique
human being. Teachers must
address students individual needs.
For example, a teacher may ask a
student with a vision or hearing
problem to sit in the front of the
classroom. In the same way,
teachers need to address
behavioural problems based on
each students needs. (For
example, that is why two students
who are in a fight may sometimes
be treated differently). Often,
the students will see that it makes
sense to treat students in unique
ways.
5.13
Student-Specific Interventions
The strategies below should be student specific and include a specific strategy
for evaluation.
Classroom Settings
Strategies for Easing Frustration with
Directions
Day 1
use concrete language (stay away from

generalizations)
Gym
keep directions short and to the point

rephrase instructions, breaking them down
into small steps
ELA
use visual cues

use pictures to illustrate steps in a process
use sign prompts (e.g., red traffic light or stop
sign)
print task-related steps on a chart using short,
concise sentences
Lunch
Science
Strategies for Reducing Stimulation

use preferential seating or create a lowdistraction seating area
keep the students desk uncluttered
Social
Studies
designate a special classroom space where the

student can go for quiet time
adapt the classroom to reduce stimulation (e.g., use velcro covers for bulletin
boards)
use study carrels or work stations in the corner of the room
use earphones with relaxing music
Strategies for Reinforcing Routine and Structure
make the student aware of his or her timetable
post timetables (with pictures) to show daily routines
prepare students for transitions or changes
make special arrangements for recess and lunch time, if necessary
use a buddy system for bus travel
establish rules that are easy to follow and understand
establish a routine for everything
5.14
Strategies for Dealing with Overactivity

provide squeeze balls to students
send the student on a school walkabout (with an assistant)
arrange for physical time in the gymnasium
use a rocking chair or floor cushions
precede focused activity with movement
build breaks into the schedule
use a signal to tell students to return to their tasks
Strategies for Transitions
use visual, colour-coded, or written plans
use social stories
pre-warn the student of transitions
use the same substitute teacher whenever possible
provide early release from classrooms
use consistent rules and consequences between classroom teachers and
specialists
ensure ongoing communication among team members
Strategies for Handling Outbursts and Tantrums
anticipate and identify warning signs
remove students from the classroom
debrief the student after the incident focus on what could have been done
differently
teach the correct behaviour (dont blame)
teach a routine for preventing an outburst
invite the student to help solve future problems
avoid power struggles and put-downs
determine the cause of the outburst
Strategies for Dealing with Peer Problems
teach disability awareness to all children
use the Circle of Friends strategy
involve all students in special activities
teach students how to make and keep friends
ensure that staff members model acceptance and accept differences
set up recess and noon-hour activities that result in success
involve students in a social skills instructional group
5.15
Non-Classroom Settings
Students who are alcohol-affected often experience difficulty adjusting to nonclassroom school settings such as the playground, school bus, lunch room,
gymnasium, and library. For a student to be successful in non-classroom
settings, extra planning and supports may be required. In addition, special
training may be necessary for the support personnel working in these areas (e.g.,
the bus driver, lunchroom supervisor, library technician).
Strategies for Addressing Playground/Recess Challenges
consider an alternate recess time
structure recess activities (e.g., arrange specific activities, teach games,
assign specific equipment, designate specific areas)
consider alternatives to recess (e.g., use of computer room, games room,
gymnasium activity)
ask a student to act as a buddy or helper during recess
provide clear choices to the student (keep them limited in number)
assign a paraprofessional to a small number of students to participate in a
closely supervised activity on the playground or in the school
involve students who are alcohol-affected in helping younger students
prepare students for recess by reviewing expectations and procedures
develop a plan for handling emergency situations that occur on the
playground
make sure the student is ready for the transition to recess and back into
school
Strategies for Addressing Lunch Hour Concerns
provide information and training to students about lunch room expectations
and procedures
post lunch room rules in print and visual formats
provide training to lunch room supervisors
consider an alternate lunch setting for a small number of students
develop a plan with the school administration for handling emergency
situations
teach a lunch hour routine
arrange activities for students to fill the remainder of the lunch break (e.g.,
extracurricular activities, intramurals, clubs, videos)
assign seating in the lunchroom with appropriate peers
develop a safety plan
5.16
Strategies for School Bus Planning

provide training to the bus driver on strategies for working with students
who are alcohol-affected
provide classroom and on-bus training to students
use a bus seating plan, placing students who are alcohol-affected with
appropriate peers
post bus rules
install a video camera on the bus
use bus patrols to assist with
student behaviour on the bus
install seat belts or harnesses for
selected students
provide the bus driver with incident
forms for reporting serious
incidents
For additional
information on planning
for behavioural
difficulties at the divisional,
school, and classroom level, see
From Challenges to Possibilities:
Planning for Behaviour (Manitoba
Education, Training and Youth
2001).
for students with severe difficulties,

it may be necessary for a bus monitor or an educational assistant to ride on
the bus with the student
teach and reteach routines and expectations
use social stories to prepare students for the bus ride
A reminder: Working with students who are alcohol-affected is an ongoing
process that involves planning, organizing, providing structure, developing
routines, and cueing students. Strategies and procedures will need to be adjusted
and revised as the year progresses. Teachers should take the time to celebrate
even small successes.
This section has focused on strategies and interventions that can be

used in the classroom. Effective planning at the classroom and
individual student level can prevent small problems from developing
into major behavioural concerns. The next section will focus on
planning for behavioural difficulties using Individual Education Plans.
5.17
NOTES
5.18
Section 5 Support Materials
Recess & Choice Time Plan

Problem Solving Guide
Reflection Sheet
List of Positive Consequences for Individual Students
My Picture Plan
Using RID to Reduce Your Anger
Stress Control
The Friendship Circles Program
Recess & Choice Time Plan
5.21
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5.25
Reprinted from Orchestrating Positive and Practical Behaviour Plans by Dawn Reithaug.
Copyright 1998 Dawn Reithaug. Reprinted with permission.
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Reprinted from Orchestrating Positive and Practical Behaviour Plans by Dawn Reithaug.
Copyright 1998 Dawn Reithaug. Reprinted with permission.
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Reprinted from Working Toward Peace by Lions-Quest. Reprinted by permission.
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From A Collection of Strategies For Teachers of Students with FAS/E by the Coalition on
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From Tough Kids and Substance Abuse by the Addictions Foundation of Manitoba. Reprinted
by permission.
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5. CLASSROOM BEHAVIOURAL STRATEGIES AND

examine classroom techniques for addressing behavioural issues

explain the process and strategies for working with behavioural

provide examples of the positive strategies and resources

Setting the Stage

Developing Classroom Rules

Towards Inclusion: Tapping Hidden Strengths

Students who are

Classroom rules should be limited in number (usually five or less) and

Teaching Classroom Rules

Positive Classroom Discipline

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