In addition to using total quality tools to think, plan, and work together, students monitor their progress by using charts and graphs. The development of personal responsibilities for social and academic behavior and removing systemic barriers to learning are central to successful school outcomes for all students. Implementation of the Intervention Similar practices seldom focus on universal application across classrooms within a school. Common features of school-wide programs include total staff commitment to managing behavior and improving instruction to facilitate teaching and learning, clearly defined and communicated universal expectations and rules for appropriate behavior, common consequences and clearly stated procedures for correcting problem behaviors, and inclusive support plans for addressing special learning and behavioral needs. The intervention requires the full-time involvement from school personnel.
Additional costs are related to printing behavior cards and other monitoring measures.
Introducing the Intervention A series of 1-3 hour presentations is used to introduce the interventions. Each is focused on illustrating key concepts underlying effective practices. Final use occurs within the context of ongoing school schedules. Supporting Implementation Administrative support for school-wide practices is essential. Additionally, since interventions were implemented across classrooms within grade levels and across grade levels within an elementary school, consistent and persistent faculty and staff interest is important.