Instructional Playbook

Problem Solving: Interact Positively with Students 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 positive interactions with students. I

Yes Partially Not Yet

Interact Positively with Students

Action Step

Do I consistently interact with every student in a friendly manner using strategies that promote positive relationships? Do I intentionally interact more frequently with students when they are engaged in appropriate behavior? Am I providing students with frequent and specific, positive praise for following classroom rules, routines, and expectations? Do I successfully maintain a ratio of positive to corrective feedback of at least 4:1? When students earn rewards, do I make explicit connections to the rule or expectation they followed? Do I proactively plan celebrations for positive student behavior? Prior to times when a specific behavior is expected, do I provide proactive prompts to increase the likelihood of positive behavior? Is the praise I provide students specific?

Positive Relationships

Positive Feedback

Anticipatory Prompting

Reflection

What is one thing I could adjust in my interactions with students that would have the greatest impact on student success?

Next Steps: If one or two students continue to need additional support, select and implement an Interacting Positively with Students Classroom Adjustment for those students.