Instructional Playbook

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Problem Solving: Structure your Classroom for Success

Reflect on each statement below. Consider whether the practice is fully in place, partially in place, or not yet in place. If your answer is "Not Yet" or "Partially," identify one small action you could take to strengthen that aspect of your classroom structure.

Yes Partially Not Yet

Structure Your Classroom For Success

Action Step

Can I move easily to any student or area of my classroom without obstacles? Do my seating arrangements support participation and engagement for all students? Are class materials organized, labeled, and easy for students to access? Does the attention signal I use work within 3-5 seconds to gain all students’ attention? Is my daily schedule posted where students can easily see it? Are classroom rules posted where students can easily see them? Do the majority of students follow classroom rules? (80-90%)

Physical Arrangement

Attention Signal Daily Schedule

Classroom Rules

Do I use a continuum of predetermined consequences when problems do arise?

Are transitions smooth, efficient, and minimize disruptions? Have I explicitly taught and displayed classroom routines that all students can understand?

Classroom Routines

Reflection

What is one structure I could improve that would have the greatest impact on student success?

Next Steps: If one or two students continue to need additional support, select and implement a Structure Classroom Adjustment for those students.