Teachers should take advantage of varied opportunities to help students learn about the program and the different levels. Teachers can use brief talks at the beginning of the class to discuss a level, use teachable moments during class to point out level-related activities, and invite students to share their experiences with different levels. Experiencing different levels is important. Choice is an integral part of each level. Students at Level I who misbehave or infringe on the rights of others can either choose to sit out or change their behaviors.
Students also experience choices as they negotiate conflicts.
At Level II, students can be allowed to choose their level of effort, providing their lack of effort does not adversely affect the performance of others. Choices at Level III may include choosing to work on activities related to personal goals or participating in teacher-directed activities. Level IV offers students the opportunity to choose to help other students in the class to learn. Problem solving is incorporated into each level. At Level I students may address how to deal with name call or examine ways to negotiate a conflict.