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Behavior Management Plan for Classified Students
Purpose/Philosphy
Goals and Objectives
Instructional Strategies
Evaluation
Materials

PURPOSE/PHILOSOPHY

It is the purpose of this plan to modify inappropriate behaviors to standards set by the student's Individualized Education Plan. These students exhibit behavioral disorders which interfere with their ability to learn effectively within the mainstream.

In order to facilitate learning in academic, behavioral and social areas, The Education Academy program emphasizes the use of behavior modification procedures in conjunction with a highly structured environment. Significant emphasis is directed toward reinforcement of appropriate behavior management systems. These systems include behavioral checklists and token economies, which are adjusted to meet the individual needs of the students. Feedback is provided to parents on a regular basis, thus encouraging parental participation in their child's program. As a student begins to acquire more internal control, the behavior management system may be modified. The ultimate goal of the program is to integrate the child into the least restrictive environment.

Affect activities are incorporated into the classroom program on a daily basis. The students engage in group discussions encompassing planned and spontaneous topics as a means of facilitating further development of: positive self-concept; appropriate interaction with authority; appropriate academic behavior. In addition, therapy sessions are provided via the school counselor.

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

  1. Students will increase appropriate academic behavior
    1. increase attention span
    2. respect classroom materials
    3. decrease disruptive behavior
    4. increase ability to follow directions without hesitation or manipulative behavior
    5. complete assignments in a timely fashion
    6. increase ability to work independently
    7. increase ability to work in groups
    8. follow posted classroom rules with increased independence
    9. show increased motivation in classroom activities
    10. increase ability to complete homework assignments and return all parental response forms in a responsible fashion
    11. increase frustration tolerance

  2. Student will improve authority interaction
    1. decrease inappropriate language and discussions
    2. increase ability to be aware of appropriate physical conduct with self and others in diverse social situations
    3. increase ability to understand and respect another's point of view and feelings
    4. decrease provocative behavior
    5. decrease manipulative behavior
    6. increase respect for the property of others
    7. increase awareness and respect for the rights of others
    8. increase appropriate attitudes and behaviors towards the opposite sex
    9. decrease verbal and/or physical aggression toward authority
    10. increase ability to discuss thoughts and feelings
    11. increase ability to follow authority directions
    12. increase ability to accept consequences and responsibility for his/her actions

  3. Student will improve peer interaction
    1. decrease inappropriate language and discussions
    2. increase appropriate affect
    3. increase age appropriate humor, behaviors and interest
    4. increase ability to act appropriately in diverse social situations
    5. increase ability to be aware of appropriate physical contact with self and others in diverse social situations
    6. increase tolerance for competition and accept outcome
    7. increase ability to understand and respect another's point of view and feelings
    8. decrease provocative behavior
    9. decrease manipulative behavior
    10. increase ability to maintain friendships
    11. increase respect for the property of others
    12. increase awareness and respect for the rights of others
    13. increase appropriate attitudes and behaviors towards the opposite sex
    14. decrease verbal and/or physical aggression towards peers
    15. increase ability to discuss thoughts and feelings
    16. increase ability to accept responsibility for his/her actions

  4. Student will improve self concept
    1. develop realistic and accurate concepts of their own skills and abilities
    2. initiate positive statements about self
    3. increase verbalization of daily thoughts and feelings
    4. increase vocabulary to appropriately express own emotional state
    5. initiate independent, self reliant actions
    6. increase problem solving skills
    7. improve daily hygiene habits
    8. demonstrate increased pride in hygiene habits
    9. increase self confidence in new situations
    10. increase ability to accept praise and criticism appropriately
    11. increase awareness about own emotional state
    12. decrease fantasy
    13. increase appropriate affect
    14. increase age appropriate humor, behaviors and interests
    15. strengthen internal controls

STRATEGIES

  1. Social reinforcement
  2. Primary reinforcement: food items, drinks
  3. Secondary reinforcement: appropriate student desires (i.e. extra events, computer time, crafts, games, etc,)
  4. Token reinforcement
  5. Contracts
  6. Modeling behavior
  7. Role play
  8. Contingency management
  9. Consistency management
  10. Small group instruction
  11. Student/teacher discussions and conferences
  12. Daily behavior point sheets
  13. Daily parental contract
  14. In-school suspension
  15. In-class suspension
  16. Crisis intervention
  17. Adequate physical restraint (when appropriate to prevent injury to self or others)
  18. Provide structured environment
  19. Denial of privileges
  20. Quiet time
  21. Rewarding small increments as shaping procedure
  22. Time out

EVALUATION

  1. Teacher observation
  2. Daily point sheets
  3. Time out records
  4. Quarterly report cards
  5. Annual child study team review
  6. Parental and district reports

MATERIALS

  1. Publisher - made
    1. Coping Skills Series-9 Essential Skills to help deal with everyday life crisis/issues.
    2. Character Education - School Based Model with age appropriate Video Series, Activities and Lesson Plans.
    3. No More Put Downs - Positive Approaches to Negative Situations for K-8
    4. Video Series - Adventures from the Book of Virtues" (K-8) including 25 videos that deal with character, morals and memorable lessons on values.

  2. Teacher - made
    1. daily behavioral point sheets
    2. posted classroom rules
    3. star chart
    4. letters to parents
    5. time out records
    6. in-school suspension

  3. Items
    1. stickers
    2. toys
    3. miscellaneous primary reinforcement
    4. books
    5. films
    6. computers
    7. crafts