Behavior Management
Does behavior management focus on the entire classroom or the needs and actions of individual students?
The needs and actions of individual students
What is the main purpose of classroom management?
To create systems that support a positive learning environment for the whole classroom.
T OR F:
Self Awareness helps promote understanding mindsets
True, Self Awareness helps promote understanding your own mindset and how it influences your biases/choices.
What is the first thing you have to fill out in a lesson plan? (not the date, class, or teacher)
Learning Objective
How many school sites does Jamestown have?
BVHM
LICK
LONGFELLOW
CHAVEZ
What are two individualized educational supports mentioned in the training for students who need additional support?
IEP or 504 Referral
Name three visual supports that can help create structure and clear classroom expectations.
Any three of the following: anchor charts, daily schedules, seating charts, noise-level indicators, classroom rules, or assigned jobs.
What is emotional intelligence?
The ability to understand and manage your emotions and of others.
What is one signal you can utilize in your class?
Say and Repeat, Quiet Coyote, Countdown
What year did Jamestown start and where in SF did it start?
1979 on Fair Oaks
Name three of the 6 C's in youth development discussed in the training
Connection, Confidence, Character, Caring, Contribution or Competence
When students earn a reward for meeting expectations, what two things should staff do to ensure the reward system is effective?
Deliver rewards consistently and quickly, and clearly explain how rewards are connected to expected behavior or performance.
T OR F: Relationship Skills helps promote communication.
TRUE Yes;
Relationship Skills helps with Communication, positive relationships, teamwork, collaboration
In case of an earthquake, what is the procedure?
1. Drop, Cover and Hold
2. Wait until shaking stops, then evacuate the building, follow school's evacuation plan.
3. Take red backpacks or emergency backpacks.
4. TAKE ATTENDANCE OF ALL STUDENTS and tell admin your number.
Communication Committee releases something every single month to your email, what is it called
Jamestown Newsletter- The Phoenix
Instead of immediately benching a student for challenging behavior, what is one alternative approach recommended in the training?
Use a restorative alternative, such as community service, when appropriate.
A student earns five minutes of computer time but behaves poorly while lining up for lunch. According to the training, should staff take away the earned computer time? Why or why not?
No. Staff should not change the original reward after it has been earned. Expectations and consequences should be consistent and clearly connected to the behavior they address.
Why is Self-Management important?
Helps promote conflict resolution, make healthier choices, reduces reactive behavior
How many times to you have to repeat a routine in order for it to work?
28 times
How old is the facilitator?
Heidi: 26
How can behavior contracts and home notes work together to support a student’s behavioral growth?
Behavior contracts establish clear expectations, goals, and consequences, while home notes communicate progress, reinforce accountability, and build consistent support between staff and families.
A classroom is becoming noisy, students are unsure of the routine, and staff are repeatedly raising their voices. Identify three classroom management strategies from the training that could help improve the situation.
Establish visual supports and predictable routines, use a calm and firm tone instead of yelling, and reinforce clear expectations consistently. Staff can also promote accountability and use meaningful positive reinforcement.
How does having values and classroom expectations reinforce making better decisions?
Having a constant reminder of expectations, will have students to double think on their choices especially if there are consequences being enforced.
What if a parent came up to you to speak but they begin to get escalated?
1. Ask for support
2. Do not match their energy
3. Make sure there are no other students around
Name all the directors and managers of Jamestown
BVHM- LB, DW
Lick- NL, BM
Arts- FR
LF- KB
Chavez- DD, DR
Admin- JL, NS, JM, NH
Sport- AE, SM
PaFSS- HH, AT, GG