Teacher Duties
MTSS
Acronyms
Restorative Practices
Policies and Procedures
100

What time does the teacher contract day start?

8:00

100

What does the acronym MTSS stand for? 

Multi-Tiered System of Supports

100

BIP

Behavior Intervention Plan

100

This is the main goal of restorative practices in schools.

To repair harm and restore relationships rather than only punish

100

During a fire evacuation drill, should classroom doors be locked or remain unlocked?

Please lock your door and engage the door stopper (123 lock-down latch).

200

What time does the teacher contract day end?

3:30

200

How many tiers of the MTSS Pyramid?  

The MTSS pyramid has three tiers:

  1. Tier 1 – Universal support for all students

  2. Tier 2 – Targeted support for some students

  3. Tier 3 – Intensive, individualized support for few students

200

ADA

Average Daily Attendance

200

In restorative circles, this is the term for each person having a turn to speak while others listen without interrupting.

“taking turns” or “sharing from the talking piece”

200

When I am absent from work, where do I submit my absence?

Aesop / Frontline

300

When is it okay to allow my students to go to PE from my non PE classroom?

Never.

300

This tier of MTSS provides supports to all students in the general education classroom.

Tier 1

300

LRE

Least Restrictive Environment

300

Restorative practices recognize that harm affects three groups: the person harmed, the person responsible, and this.

The community

300

Grading requirements to play sports. 

2.0 and no f's

400

How often should my grades be updated?

A minimum of every two weeks. 

400

This tier offers targeted interventions for students who need extra help beyond the core instruction.

Tier 2

400

RFEP

Reclassified Fluent English Proficient

400

A key component of restorative practices is asking these types of questions to help the person who caused harm reflect on their behavior.

Reflective questions, such as “Who was affected by what you did?” or “What can you do to make it right?”

400

Who are the KEA site Representatives? 

Claire and Ron

500

Things I can do create a restorative environment at Obsidian Middle School. 



500

A school implements MTSS with fidelity. After Tier 1 and Tier 2 supports, a student still does not meet academic or behavioral goals. The school decides to use this type of team approach to develop a plan for intensive, individualized support.

SST or Student Study Team

500

SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

500

This restorative practice approach focuses on understanding the root causes of behavior and involving all affected parties in creating a plan to repair harm and prevent future incidents.

Restorative circle or restorative conference

500

What book are we focusing on on the first page of the digital staff meeting?

The Restorative Practices Playbook

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