CALM Management
Dr Victoria Lentfer
Background
Strong Student Impact
CALM Management
Communicate - Communication Models
Assess - Academic, Behavior, Culture, Disposition
Lead - Empower Students with Choices
Motivate - Value the Student and Promote Perseverance
Reactive
No Talking!
Be Quiet!
Proactive
Based on Trust & Respect
Pre-Teach Behaviors
Value Students
Empower Students
Student Choice
Relationships
Trust
Value
Respect
Sustainable Program - Not A Quick Fix
Make Good Choices, Do the Right Thing
Visualize Classroom
Look Like
Sound Like
Smell Like
Teacher
Student
Walls
Seating Arrangement
Top 5 Behaviors
Respect
Don’t Assume They Know What or How to Display Behavior Appropriately
They Don’t Know What You Expect Until You Tell Them
Top 5 Behaviors
Communicating Appropriately
Voice Level 2
Whisper Level Voice Tone with Partner
Only Speak to Your Partner
When Conversation is Finished, Begin Task
Rationale
Voice Level 2
Whisper Level Voice Tone with Partner
Only Speak to Your Partner
Begin Task When Conversation is Finished
Rationale - So you are not a distraction to others.
Unique Approach to Behavior
1. Specific Behavior
2. Steps to Success
3. Rationale
Student List of Behaviors
Practice - Practice - Practice
Role Play
Appropriate & Inappropriate
Bellwork
Write Steps
Expect Perfection
Practice Until Perfect
How to Enter the Classroom
1. Have all necessary materials before entering the classroom
2. Voice Level 0
3. Go directly to your desk
4. Keep hands and feet to yourself
5. Promptly begin bellwork
Rationale - Prevent any bullying situation and you are prepared to work
(Student Rationale)
30 Positive Behavior Expectations
Trust & Relationships & Community
Visualize Classroom
Behavior Expectation Posters
Students Write Own Expectations
Role Play, Practice
Team Building Activities
Kickback Fridays
Sit Down, Get Down Chats
Question
Which of these strategies or ideas is most
challenging for you to try?
Community
Community Council
Teacher Disposition
Plus/Delta Strategy
You Will Find What You Want To See
Fixed Mindset
Growth Mindset
Emphasize
Positive Attributes of Students
Positive Comments/Encouragement
Value Statements
Smile
Humor
Problems = Opportunities
Remain Calm
Communication Models
Redirect Behavior Model
Voice-Movement-Task Model
Student Communication Model
Small Group Interaction Model
Redirect Behavior Model
Phase I - Student Behavior Expectations
Phase II - Student Ownership
Phase III - Student Choices
Redirect Behavior Model
Phase I
Student Choice
Consequences
Parents
No Energy
Work Together to Develop Consequences
Teacher and Student
Teacher and Class
Value Statements
Want students to remain in my classroom
Classmates need/want you because you offer (state their talent)
Classmates are counting on you to (state talent)
You bring so much to the class, we would love it if you (state talent)
Rationale
Student Self-Regulate
Student Self-Correction
Redirect Behavior Model
Phase II
Redirect Behavior Model
Phase III
Summary
Neutralizes Challenging Situations
Empowers Students - Student Choice
Student is Responsible - Not Teacher
Critical First Month
Allows Teacher to Remain CALM
Question
Which of these strategies is most
challenging for you to implement?
Voice-Movement-Task Model
Voice
Levels 0-3
Movement
Clockwise, Paper/Pen, Hands Feet to Self
Task
Clear, Concise Activity Directions
Model, Restate, Question Students
Student Communication Model
Small Group Interaction Model
Have a Fantastic Day
Dr. Victoria Lentfer
[email protected]
@victorialentfer
Thank You