Instructional Playbook

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CLASSROOM ADJUSTMENTS TO IMPROVE STRUCTURE

MORNING GREETING

STRUCTURED BREAKS

A morning greeting is a simple classroom adjustment where the teacher intentionally welcomes each student by name with a positive verbal and nonverbal interaction, setting clear expectations for the day while building belonging, reducing stress, and increasing

Structured Breaks are a proactive behavior support strategy designed to provide students with a safe and appropriate alternative to escape maintained behaviors such as elopement, refusal, disruption, or shutdown. Rather than avoiding tasks, students are explicitly taught how to appropriately request and use a break before returning to learning.

engagement and positive behavior.

EFFORT LEVEL

EFFORT LEVEL

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