UPTIME
What is an appropriate length of time for a student's break to last to be most effective?
2-3 minutes
How do you successfully provide active supervision in those most challenging situations BEFORE an issue arises?
scan-spread out, eyes on exits, head on swivel
move-get your steps in, avoid boredom
engage-offer supportive conversations so students know you're present
What do negative behaviors communicate?
feelings/emotions/needs/wants
FREE CHOICE
Your student makes a blunt comment that upsets a peer. The peer reacts negatively.
MOVEMENT/ENGAGE
-approach both students and provide separation
-whisper or calm tone (1 "That sounded hurtful. Let's talk about another way to say that." 2 "I understand why you're upset."
Name three things you need to change "downtime" to "uptime" in your classroom.
books software programs
music instruction material
games manipulatives
work sheet
When is active supervision most challenging for paras? Why?
What should paraeducators do to keep safe when a student gestures that they are about to throw objects?
never turn away or turn your back
use supportive tone (avoid "don't throw it" commands)
don't put your hands up but stay alert
grab a "shield" remove potential objects
FREE CHOICE
Your student begins breathing heavily, rocking intensely, and muttering after a schedule change.
ENGAGE
-validate feelings and show empathy
-offer choices (coping tool or break)
-share next steps and new order to activities
Name three behaviors that you might observe in a room where students are not engaged in learning.
aggression towards others self-harm
impulsive, unsafe movements
students leaving workspace
students sleeping attention seeking behaviors
Which of the active supervision strategies should paras be doing ALL the time in ensure student success and safety?
all of them...
scan, move, engage
Name three things paras should do to prevent injury from objects in the classroom.
put away unused materials
remove items that are being misused before a problem occurs
remove clutter
throw away garbage immediately
Model three safe standing positions paras should take when a student's emotions and behaviors are escalated.
feet wide or in stepping feet position
arms at your side or behind your back
maintain 3 feet of separation
Your student pushes their work away and says, "I'm not doing this."
ENGAGE
-offer choices
-break task into smaller steps
-speak calmly and positively "That's a shame because next we're going to...."
Name three behaviors paras engage in when there is downtime in the room.
inappropriate conversations eating
phone usage personal business
sleeping focusing on only one student
unscheduled breaks
Name four behaviors paraeducators do that trigger or ignite a negative response or agitation from students.
aggressive tone sarcasm
arms crossed ignoring
invade personal space
give directives or make demands too soon
remove/take away preferred items
When two students are in close proximity and engaged in aggressive language, what does active supervision look like?
SCAN-two paras responding before it escalates
MOVEMENT-preferred persons should offer SUPPORT to BOTH students
ENGAGE-validation/address feelings OR short directions with familiar commands
Model three unsafe standing positions paras should NEVER take when a student's emotions and behaviors are escalated or any time.
feet crossed or close together
leaning or balancing on furniture
arms crossed personal space is violated
back to students distracted by phone/others
Your student is sitting at a preferred table, eating and occasionally talking to another peer.
SCAN
-watch for signs of social difficulty or conflict
-prepare to change conversation if needed
-gesture or visual prompts to encourage/redirect
Name three activities that can easily be accomplished when a student is finished with their work and after an appropriate break.
MORE PRACTICE I SPY
READING "DO THIS"
PICTURE POKE ITT fun
PHYSICAL MOVEMENTS GAMES
What are the three types of "ACTIVE SUPERVISION"?
SCAN
MOVEMENT
ENGAGE
When two students are becoming agitated with one another from opposite sides of the room, what does successful active supervision look like?
SCAN-paras will know of escalation immediately
MOVEMENT-create separation between the two students/stand between them, eye contact from 3 feet
ENGAGE-distract students with supportive phrases and offer preferred activities and familiar commands
Your student is finished with their ITT cards, Math worksheet or reading assignment and has already had a 5-minute break. What can you do?
all solid answers acceptable
Your student begins tapping, shifting repeatedly and looking towards the door.
MOVE:
-support-place fidget or give visual cue
-safety-quietly move to closer position
-engage-if approachable; offer walk, break, ask ?