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Expectations & Systems

Setting Schoolwide Expectations

Learning Targets

Setting up the common expectations your school will use.

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Behavior Instruction & Routines

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Planning and teaching expected behaviors.

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Learning Targets

Setting Schoolwide Expectations

Behavior Instruction & Routines

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Expectations & Systems

Setting Schoolwide Expectations

Learning Targets

Setting up the common expectations your school will use.

Learn about this module's objectives.

Behavior Instruction & Routines

Quiz

Planning and teaching expected behaviors.

Take the end of module quiz here.

Setting Schoolwide Expectations

🎯 I can define rules vs. expectations and list/generate my schoolwide expectations.

Setting Schoolwide Expectations

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On a scrap piece of paper, draw the following:

Let's start this module off with a challenge!

• a house with a chimney

• trees near your house

• a background for your house

Click next when you're finished

Setting Schoolwide Expectations

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How'd you do?

Give yourself 1 point for each:

• House is one story

• House has five windows

• Smoke is coming out of the chimney

How would your drawing be different if you knew the specific expectations?

• Mountains are in the background

• Trees are cone shaped

Bonus:

Give yourself 5 points is you have a sidewalk to your house

Setting Schoolwide Expectations

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Why Expectations?

Instead of what to do, we focus on what we want students to do.

not

do

Rules

Expectations

• Authoritative
• What not to do
• Can result in power struggles
• Stated negatively

• Shows students you are confident in their abilities
• Provides space to teach and model appropriate behavior
• Explicit
• Stated positively

Removing the assumption that students come into our space knowing appropriate behavior

Choose the expectation

Start

Choose the expectation.

Use voice level zero during independent work.

No talking during independent work.

Choose the expectation.

Walk on the right side.

Don't run in the hall.

Choose the expectation.

Class will start on time.

Don't be late for class.

Choose between two

Use technology only for the assigned task.

No social media.

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Schoolwide Expectations

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Setting up and understanding the importance of a Schoolwide Expectations Matrix is one of the first steps in becoming familiar with PBIS. Explore the information below to learn more.

Expectations Matrix

Why?

Why have a schoolwide matrix?

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Schoolwide Expectations

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Setting up and understanding the importance of a Schoolwide Expectations Matrix is one of the first steps in becoming familiar with PBIS. Explore the information below to learn more.

Expectations Matrix

Forming an Expectations Matrix provides students with a one-stop-shop for expectations across common areas of the school. This will be your primary tool in teaching students your expectations. Consistency is key!

Why?

Why have a schoolwide matrix?

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Schoolwide Expectations

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Setting up and understanding the importance of a Schoolwide Expectations Matrix is one of the first steps in becoming familiar with PBIS. Explore the information below to learn more.

Expectations Matrix

Why?

What?

Why have a schoolwide matrix?

What does the roll-out look like?

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Schoolwide Expectations

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Setting up and understanding the importance of a Schoolwide Expectations Matrix is one of the first steps in becoming familiar with PBIS. Explore the information below to learn more.

Expectations Matrix

Planning a beginning-of-year rollout is crucial to getting started on the right foot. We suggest targeting your planning to one expectation and/or area per day.

Why?

What?

Why have a schoolwide matrix?

What does the roll-out look like?

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Schoolwide Expectations

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Setting up and understanding the importance of a Schoolwide Expectations Matrix is one of the first steps in becoming familiar with PBIS. Explore the information below to learn more.

Expectations Matrix

Why?

When?

What?

Why have a schoolwide matrix?

When do we explicitly teach it?

What does the roll-out look like?

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Schoolwide Expectations

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Setting up and understanding the importance of a Schoolwide Expectations Matrix is one of the first steps in becoming familiar with PBIS. Explore the information below to learn more.

Expectations Matrix

Along with planning out your schedule of teaching expectations, be sure to schedule in your time during the day to carry out these lessons. We know the beginning of school is busy, so it's important to be intentional in your planning.

Why?

When?

What?

Why have a schoolwide matrix?

When do we explicitly teach it?

What does the roll-out look like?

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Schoolwide Expectations

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Setting up and understanding the importance of a Schoolwide Expectations Matrix is one of the first steps in becoming familiar with PBIS. Explore the information below to learn more.

Expectations Matrix

Why?

When?

What?

How?

Why have a schoolwide matrix?

When do we explicitly teach it?

What does the roll-out look like?

How often do we teach it/reteach it?

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Schoolwide Expectations

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Setting up and understanding the importance of a Schoolwide Expectations Matrix is one of the first steps in becoming familiar with PBIS. Explore the information below to learn more.

Expectations Matrix

Initial teaching and reteaching after extended breaks and/or as data indicates necessary are crucial to the success of any PBIS program. It's important to be explicit in your teaching to minimize confusion and unmeant interpretations of expectations.

Why?

When?

What?

How?

Why have a schoolwide matrix?

When do we explicitly teach it?

What does the roll-out look like?

How often do we teach it/reteach it?

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Schoolwide Expectations

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Matrix Best-Practices

Language on your school's matrix should be clear and concise. It's important to avoid ambiguous words that leave interpretation up to each student. Take a look at the sample matrix to the right.

Can you spot the problematic language?

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Schoolwide Expectations

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Matrix Best-Practices

Language on your school's matrix should be clear and concise. It's important to avoid ambiguous words that leave interpretation up to each student. Take a look at the sample matrix to the right.

Can you spot the problematic language?

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Schoolwide Expectations

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Matrix Best-Practices

Language on your school's matrix should be clear and concise. It's important to avoid ambiguous words that leave interpretation up to each student. Take a look at the sample matrix to the right.

Can you spot the problematic language?

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Schoolwide Expectations

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Matrix Best-Practices

Let's look at an example that has been corrected. The corrections are in bold text. You can see that the new language is much more clear and explicit, making it easier for students to understand what is truly expected of them. Some expectations, such as "Use equipment for its purpose only," will still need to be taught to students, as we cannot assume that students come to us knowing the purpose of each piece of equipment. Check out an example for teaching this expectation by clicking the tooltip icon.

Brand new to PBIS and need further assistance setting up a matrix?

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Building an Expectations Matrix

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At PBIS Rewards, we know that getting started on your PBIS journey is no easy feat. We want you to know that our team members are equipped, ready, and eager to help ensure your success! Below are several tips and resources, including a matrix template, to help get you started.

• School's often use their mascot, motto, or an inspiring word to help develop a memorable acronym. Many schools choose to keep it simple by using Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Safe.
• Remember, it's important to use positive language on your matrix. Avoid using "Do not..." phrases.
• It's also important to use direct and consice expectations. If you need further guidelines, try to keep each box on your matrix to 3 or less expectations, and keep expectations below 10 words each.
• Make a plan to print or order posters to hang at each identified location with the expectations for that area.

Clickable Resources

• Behavior Matrix Example

In this clip, our trainer, , is back to give you additional information on setting up your school's expectation matrix.

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• Virtual Learning Behavior Matrix Example

• Matrix Template Download

Schoolwide Expectations

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Teaching Schoolwide Expectations

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Adjust

instruction based on progress

Model

with clear examples & nonexamples

Acknowledge

and reteach

Define

simply

Practice

multiple examples in natural settings

TRUE

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FALSE

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Question 1/4

True or false?

A Schoolwide Expectation Matrix provides consistency and serves as a one-stop shop for student expectations in common areas.

False

True

Question 1/4

True! With PBIS, consistency is key. Developing and implementing a Schoolwide Expectation Matrix increases clarity and reduces confusion.

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Next Question

True

Question 2/4

true or false?

Students will learn expectations by reading the Behavior Matrix.

False

True

Question 2/4

False. Students need explicit instruction and modeling to learn and understand expectations.

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Next Question

False

Question 3/4

true or false?

Language on a behavior matrix should be clear and concise.

False

True

Question 3/4

True! Keeping expectations short and sweet reduces the opportunity for misconception.

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True

Question 4/4

true or false?

The best time to teach expectations is after school has been in session for about a month.

False

True

Question 4/4

False. It's imperative to start teaching expectations at the very beginning of the school year, and again following any extended breaks and/or as data shows necessary.

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Question 4/4

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The 'What' of PBIS

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Defining your Point System in PBIS Rewards

*Note: Point settings are only available to those with PBIS Rewards administrator access.

The PBIS Rewards system has three ways in which point rewarding can be configured. Our recommendation for schools starting their PBIS journey is the option selected below, 1 Point per Expectation.

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Expectations & Systems

Setting Schoolwide Expectations

Learning Targets

Setting up the common expectations your school will use.

Learn about this module's objectives.

Behavior Instruction & Routines

Quiz

Take the end of module quiz here.

Planning and teaching expected behaviors.

Behavior Instruction & Routines

🎯 I can use a behavior reinforcement schedule to teach students expectations from a schoolwide and classroom matrix using behavior specific praise.

Behavior Instruction & Routines

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The Classroom Matrix

Just like the Schoolwide Behavior Matrix, having and teaching expectations with a Classroom Matrix provides consistency and clarity for students. Some schools may provide a Classroom Matrix for their teachers, and others may ask their teachers to create their own matrix, tailored to the needs of their classroom. Hover over the tooltips on the picture for some great tips on process and routine expectations to include on your classroom's behavior matrix, then click next to continue.

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Behavior Instruction & Routines

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"Am I supposed to give points every day for bringing their books or coming in the classroom quietly?"

Behavior Reinforcement

Yes.

At least at first (more on that later). Think of all of the stores and restaurants you frequent. It would be hard to think of one that does not offer some type of loyalty rewards. Why? Stores want you to keep coming back, AKA behave a certain way. When we reward our students for following expectations, we are encouraging them to behave in a way that is conducive to their learning. Giving points shows students that you see and appreciate their positive behavior, and lets them know they are valued and inspires them to be committed and happy students.

Behavior Instruction & Routines

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Behavior Reinforcement Schedule Example

We understand that internalizing a schedule of giving rewards takes time. Our trainer, , is here to tell us a bit about how to plan a schedule that encourages students to meet the expectations in your classroom.

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Click here for a Teaching Plan for Expected Classroom Routines template

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Behavior Instruction & Routines

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Behavior Specific Praise

Behavior specific praise is an important aspect of PBIS, as it is indicating to the student that you recognize their efforts, showing other students in the class that you are both looking for appropriate behaviors, and provides students who are potentially not meeting expectations an example of what is appropriate and an opportunity to correct their behavior. Sincerity and consistency are key!

Giving Behavior Specific Praise is as easy as....

1) A behavior expectation is being met and is observed.2) Observer gives praise, telling the student how this behavior affects them, by using an "I feel" statement.

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Behavior Instruction & Routines

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Behavior Specific Praise

Scenario: You see a student walking in the hall and following the hallway expectation, Walk quietly in the hall.

How would you use Behavior Specific Praise to acknowledge this student?

Need inspiration? Check out the examples below.

Example #2

Example #1

Stuck trying to come up with "I feel" words? Click here for a word bank of sample "I feel" words we recommend for Primary/Elementary and Middle/High school.

Spot the Behavior Specific Praise

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1/5

Can you spot the Behavior Specific Praise?

I like how Jenny's not getting on my last nerve!

I like how Jenny is working independently on voice level 0.

1/5

Right! Even if Jenny is truly the only one who is "not getting on your last nerve," you should always refrain from insinuating other students are behaving negatively.

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2/5

Can you spot the Behavior Specific Praise?

Jared, I am so impressed at how you are using the recess equipment appropriately.

Jared is the only one not kicking basketballs.

2/5

Right! Remember, the goal is to draw attention to what behavior is meeting the expectation, rather than any behaviors that are not meeting expectations.

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3/5

Can you spot the Behavior Specific Praise?

Class, we do not play games during classtime.

Austin, it's so respectful when you are focusing while using technology.

3/5

Right! It's a great idea to acknowledge a student who is meeting expectations to give other students an example of what you expect, but it's best to point out the correct student, rather than the others who are not following expectations.

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4/5

Can you spot the Behavior Specific Praise?

I really like how Grace is actually sharing her materials for once.

Grace, thank you for sharing your materials. That is very generous!

4/5

Way to go! While it is important to acknowledge students who may be little longer to learn an expectation when you see they're behaving appropriately, it's never ok to draw attention to their struggle.

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5/5

Can you spot the Behavior Specific Praise?

Annie, I admire how respectful you are during class.

I really like how Annie is not talking while I am talking.

5/5

Correct! Again, pointing out the expectation that Annie is following is key.

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We're really impressed how quickly you learned about Behavior Specific Praise!

(See what we did there?!)

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Behavior Instruction & Routines

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Back-to-School Blitz

We've mentioned that initial teaching of expectations at the beginning of the year is absolutely imperative to having success with PBIS. This task can feel daunting, but we have a few suggestions and sample schedules to help get you started!

• Plan on spending time each day during the first two weeks of school teaching expectations
• We recommend your school's PBIS Leadership Team writing lessons for each schoolwide expectation. This ensures all students are getting the same instruction and takes the task off of the teachers' plates in an already very busy season.
• Don't hesitate to have fun with this! Making lighthearted videos of examples and nonexamples of expected behaviors give teaching expectations some fun and flair!
• Add in a competition or game. It could be between grade levels, homerooms, or classes.

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Expectations & Systems

Setting Schoolwide Expectations

Learning Targets

Setting up the common expectations your school will use.

Learn about this module's objectives.

Behavior Instruction & Routines

Quiz

Take the end of module quiz here.

Planning and teaching expected behaviors.

Expectations & System

Speed Quiz

Can you make it to the finish line?

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Question 1/5

Which of the following words describes how expectations should NOT be listed on a Behavior matrix?

Explicit

Vague

Concise

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Question 2/5

Which of these expectations would be considered problematic on a behavior matrix?

Bring completed homework and a pencil

Arrive to class before 8am

Come prepared

HH:MM:SS

Question 3/5

A classroom matrix should...

Cover expectations, procedures, and routines for the classroom.

Cover expectations for the whole school.

Cover expectations that parents have.

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Question 4/5

What is one reason why analyzing data is important when teaching expectations?

To know what and when reteaching is necessary.

To see which students need to be moved into another class.

To learn if lunch is served at a good time.

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Question 5/5

What is the point-giving strategy for reinforcing expected behaviors?

Stay consistent in giving points always.

"Flood" students with points at first, then intermittent, then unexpected awarding

Give points sparingly at first, then work up to "flooding"

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Expectations & Systems Champion

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You finished the race.. and in record time!

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