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As the school year draws to a conclusion, take a momentto acknowledge the achievements of the past year. Whether it be the connections you forged with yourfamilies and students, the academic progress made by astudent, the successful implementation of a newclassroom management strategy, or any other positiveoutcome, hopefully you can look back on the year withpride. As you prepare to close out the year, rememberthe significant influence you had on the lives of yourstudents, their families, and the broader community on adaily basis. MTSS-BW R A P P I N G U P T H E Y E A R . . . .. . . . W H I L E L O O K I N G A H E A D T OT H E F U T U R EReflect on how you can create a positiveclassroom community and set up yourclassroom environment.WHAT CAN WE DO?

As you start to set up your classroom environment, askyourself: When I walk in, do I immediately feel calm oroverwhelmed by everything? A well organizedclassroom that is clutter free will help students remainregulated and increase concentration. Create a CARE Corner (Calm And RegulationEnvironment) equipped with sensory and regulatoryitems to empower students to reset themselves.Create visuals of schedule, expectations, routines, etc. SET UP CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENTBUILD CLASSROOM COMMUNITYM O R E R E S O U R C E S A V A I L A B L E :MTSS -B ToolkitBuild a classroom community by developing connections with your students andtheir families. This can be achieved through:Welcoming or greeting students by name. Establish, post, and teach rules and expectations within your classroom.Give students their voice and encourage questions. Give students jobs to contribute to their classroom and build a sense of purpose. Create a recognition system to praise students and fill their bucket.Reach out to parents for information and to connect about positive things youhave observed about their child.Post photos of each student with their family to help them feel a sense ofbelonging and build self-confidence.Have established times to connect with your students to build relationships.RelationshipsMindfulnessTrauma Informed

STRONGSTRONGSTRONGSTRONGProactively Address BehaviorIncrease InteractionEngagePreempt the trendEnd of the yearchallenges arepredictable, let’s planfor it.Make it a refresherTake time to re-teachyour expectations asa proactive refresher,instead of afrustrated response.Reassure your studentsReassure your students you willmaintain your expectations andcan count on you for consistency.Don’t make assumptionsBe careful not to skim overyour expectations. Behighly specific as if it’s thefirst week of school.Pick up the paceMaintain the challenge,rigor, and pace of yourclassroom tocommunicate that youare still focused onacademics.

Consider assignments and activities that can be completed in classand depend less on time outside of school.Excessive Talking ( Stop the “Yap!”)Review routines and proceduresPre-arranged signalProximityRefreshed seating chartDesign Collaborative Learning opportunitiesControlled & calm voiceRelax your body languageAvoid making judgemental statementsProfessional LearningCOMMONEND-OF-THE-YEARBEHAVIORSHow to Respond:Solution focusedProactiveBuilding wide & classroomspecific actionsNoise meterStopwatchDesignate specific talk time (e.g. Kagan strategies)INCREASE Opportunities to RespondIncomplete WorkMake a representation of what you learned A-ZStudent-made review gamesTeacher for the DayTime CapsuleNo MotivationPlan different engaging activitiesMix up groupingsPraise & Acknowledge studentsIncorporate students’ personal interestsDefianceAllow cool-down timeListen to understandUse praise & empathyMore Ideas? Check out theseInteractive Techniques...whatare 2-3 that would SPRINGstudent learning forward?

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