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Classroom Collaboration Action Plan

Instructor: Teacher: PA: Course: School: Date: 1. Behavior/Situation: Participation Policy: Once enrolled in class, students are expected to participate in each session to the best of their ability. Expectations around student behavior: • Students participate in every class that they attend. • If a student has an injury or is not feeling well, but is well enough to be at school, instructor

provides modifications of poses/activities so that the student can actively participate. • Students who are not well enough to actively participate in the class are not well enough to be at

school and should be at home. • Student who has an injury that precludes his/her participation in class on an ongoing basis should

be enrolled in a different (non-active) class. • Is observation of class acceptable? Under what conditions? Procedures for Implementing Expectations: • Schools, instructors and PAs agree on policy. • School staff communicates policy to students at beginning of quarter when students register for

class. • Instructor makes modification to physical activities as needed for individual students to

accommodate their participation needs. • Instructor informs students of impact of non-participation on grades. • If student refuses to participate for two or more classes, that student is asked to leave the class by

the instructor and receives no credit. • Teacher/aide follows up with student to ensure s/he is enrolled and attending an alternate class. School modifications/additions as needed:

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Classroom Collaboration Action Plan 2. Behavior/Situation: Distractions from Instruction

(e.g. side chatter, eating, tardiness, “horseplay,” headphone/ personal stereos, cell phones, sitting down)

Policy: Students will contribute to a positive learning environment by paying attention, maintaining a positive attitude, and refraining from behaviors that distract from or disrupt class. Expectations around student behavior: • Students are attentive to the instructor and follow the instructor’s instructions. • Communication between students is about the content of the class and for the purpose of

supporting each others’ learning. • All activities that students engage in are related to the course content. Procedures for Implementing Expectations: • Instructor, as first “authority” in the classroom, incorporates preventative classroom management

into instruction. • Instructor applies Classroom Management Tools and Interventions #3-#16 in increasing levels of

intensity as appropriate to situation (see Classroom Management Tools and Interventions) • Emphasis is on refocusing student on the practice of the physical or academic activity. • At the beginning of the session, teacher/aide has more authority with the students than the PA,

while over time the authority of the PA increases as s/he develops relationships with the students. • Teacher/aide and PA administer Low Intensity Interventions as appropriate (see Classroom

Management Tools and Interventions) and debrief their actions with the instructor after class. • If the previous interventions are not successful, OR if the instructor communicates a (non-verbal

or verbal) request for assistance, the teacher/aide or PA supports the instructor in applying High Intensity Interventions.

• Discuss how this communication will be delivered. School modifications/additions as needed:

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Classroom Collaboration Action Plan 3. Behavior/Situation: Disruptions to Emotional Safety

(e.g. disrespectful language/name calling, cursing)

Policy: Students will contribute to an emotionally safe learning environment by maintaining a respectful attitude and refraining from behaviors that make others feel hurt, threatened or disrespected. Expectations around student behavior: • Students demonstrate a respectful attitude by being attentive to the instructor and following the

instructor’s instructions. • Students demonstrate a respectful attitude by refraining from using hurtful or shaming language

with their fellow students. • Students demonstrate respect for differences among people in the physical activity setting

(Standard 6.) Procedures for Implementing Expectations: • Instructor relates teachings on behavior and ethics from his or her particular discipline. • Instructor, as first “authority” in the classroom, incorporates preventative classroom management

into instruction. • Instructor applies Classroom Management Tools and Interventions #3-#16 in increasing levels of

intensity as appropriate to situation (see Classroom Management Tools and Interventions) • Emphasis is on refocusing student on the practice of the physical or academic activity. • At the beginning of the session, teacher/aide has more authority with the students than the PA,

while over time the authority of the PA increases as s/he develops relationships with the students. • Teacher/aide and PA administer Low Intensity Interventions as appropriate and debrief their

actions with the instructor after class. (see Classroom Management Tools and Interventions) • If the previous interventions are not successful, OR if the instructor communicates a (non-verbal

or verbal) request for assistance, the teacher/aide or PA supports the instructor in applying High Intensity Interventions.

• Discuss how this communication will be delivered. School modifications/additions as needed:

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Classroom Collaboration Action Plan 4. Behavior/Situation: Disruptions to Physical Safety

(e.g. weapons, fighting-pushing, hitting, kicking)

Policy: Students will contribute to a physically safe learning environment by being aware of their physical environment and refraining from behaviors that could cause harm to themselves or others. Expectations around student behavior: • Students’ physical activity is directed toward learning the disciplines being taught in class. • Students demonstrate safe physical behavior toward themselves and others. • Students do not behave in a physically or verbally aggressive manner. • Students do not carry weapons. Procedures for Implementing Expectations: • Instructor, teacher/aide, or PA will immediately alert school staff to situation. • Program personnel DO NOT physically intervene if situation is potentially life-threatening. • Call 911 if situation is potentially life-threatening. School modifications/additions as needed:

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Classroom Collaboration Action Plan 5. Behavior/Situation: Other Violations

(e.g. graffiti/tagging, drugs/alcohol, smoking, wearing gang colors, leaving campus)

Policy: Students demonstrate responsible personal and social behavior in the physical activity setting (Standard 5). Expectations around student behavior: • Students will abide by established school policies (see handout on Behavior Management School

Policies). Procedures: • Students are informed at the beginning that all school policies are in effect in the PE class. • Violations that also constitute violations of Behavior/Situations 1, 2 or 3 above will be addressed in

accordance with the stated procedures. • In addition, instructor, teacher/aide or PA will immediately alert school staff to situation and school

staff applies school policies. School modifications/additions as needed:

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Classroom Collaboration Action Plan 6. Behavior/Situation: Illness or Injury

(e.g. faintness, scrapes, sprains, headaches)

Policy: Illnesses and injuries will be handled safely and in accordance with established school policies. Expectations around student behavior: • Student informs instructor, teacher/aide or PA of illness/symptoms. • Student immediately informs instructor, teacher/aide or PA of injury.

Procedures: • PAs will carry first aid kit with handbook, band aids, gloves and cold packs. • Minor cuts or scrapes: Instructor or PA will distribute band aids and alert school staff. • Sprains: Instructor or PA will apply cold pack and alert school staff. • Sudden illness: Instructor or PA will alert school staff. • Serious injury: Instructor or PA will alert school staff or call 911 if that is the quickest and needed

intervention. School modifications/additions as needed: