Maximizing Effectiveness Using
Positive Behavior Support Methods in
the Classroom:
Expectations and Rules
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Objectives
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Understand why expectations and rules are
important and needed
Understand guidelines for developing
expectations
Understand the differences between
expectations and rules
Identify strategies to determine your
classroom rules
Develop rules for your classroom
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Training Expectations
The 3 B’s
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Be Respectful
Be Responsible
Be an Active Participant
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Training Rules
Expectations
Rules
1. Be Respectful
Listen to other’s ideas
Collaborate with team members
Listen quietly while the speaker is presenting
2. Be Responsible
Complete task
Come to consensus as a team
Come back from breaks and lunch on time
Start training on time
3. Be an Active
Participant
Share ideas with others
Follow through with task and activities
Work on activities as a team
Equal task distribution
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Why do we need classroom
rules?
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Keep control of the environment
Provide structure in the classroom
Provide the students with an enriched
learning environment
Keep inappropriate behaviors from
occurring
Provide students with consistent
procedures and routines
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How Are Expectations
and Rules Similar?
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Both should be limited in number
Both should be positively stated
Both should clarify criteria for
successful performance
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How Are Expectations
and Rules Different?
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Expectations are broadly stated
Expectations apply to all people in all
settings
Expectations describe the general
ways that people will behave
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Differences Continued. . . .
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Rules describe specific behaviors
- Observable
- Measurable
Rules may apply to a limited number
of settings
Rules clarify classroom
expectations
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Which Ones Are Expectations?
Which Ones Are Rules?
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Be considerate
Be punctual
Place food items in their proper
containers
Remain seated during instruction
Follow directions
Keep all four legs of your chair on the
floor
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Rules for the Classroom Setting
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Definition:
Specific skills and procedures that you
want students to engage in and perform
while in the classroom.
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What Is Gained by
Identifying Rules?
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Communication among teacher and
students
Assessment of student behaviors
Communication with parents
Curriculum design
Legal, ethical, and professional
accountability
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How do you develop rules for
your classroom?
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Individualized
Consistent with school-wide system
Based on assessment of your classroom
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Identify what problems are occurring in the
classroom
Identify what systems are working in the
classroom
Based on the student’s behaviors
Based on the student’s needs
Identify the skills that students are lacking
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Guidelines: Identifying Rules
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For each expectation, select 1 to 2 rules
(ideal)
Positively stated
Planned processes for participant feedback
Shared ownership in development
Rules should be unique to classroom needs
Not to exceed a total of 6 rules
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Take a look at Mr. Black’s class
What does his data tell you?
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Total=28 students
Last month = 51 discipline referrals
Referrals summary:
Disrespect = 19
Fighting = 2
Refusal to comply/follow directions = 30
Average students tardy per day = 5
Average students absent per day = 0.5
Percentage of completed assignments = 98%
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Mr. Black’s Classroom
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Top 3 Problem Behaviors:
Tardiness
Refusal to follow directions
Disrespect
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What rules
would you
develop for Mr.
Black’s class
based on this
data?
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Here are some suggestions………..
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Come to class prepared
Come to class on time
Bring your homework to class everyday
Bring all learning materials to class
Follow directions the first time
Raise your hand to speak
Listen to others and share ideas
Use inside voices during class time
Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself
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Perfect School’s Matrix
Example: Classroom Rules
Mr. Jones’
Class
Mrs. Lee’s
Class
Be Safe
Sit with your chair on all 4
legs
Walk
Be
Responsible
Bring your materials to class
each day
Bring your homework every
day
Be
Respectful
Keep your hands and feet to
yourself
Use appropriate language
Talk when it is your turn to
talk
Ask if it is “OK” to borrow
an item
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Activity:
Develop Classroom Rules
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Identify your school-wide expectations
List your current classroom rules
Do these rules meet the guidelines?
Based on your school-wide expectations
and classroom assessment, develop
rules for your classroom Consider rules
for team consistency
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