#wischat Archive
#wischat is a great way for Wisconsin educators to share teaching strategies, educational resources, and more.
Sunday February 21, 2016
8:00 PM EST
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Welcome back for the latest edition of . Tonight's topic is Addressing Student Behavior
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We will be following a Q1, Q2 ... A1, A2 format. Remember to include in all of your tweets.
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Good Evening Chana. Alt Ed teacher Baraboo
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Please begin tonight's chat by introducing yourself and let us know where you are joining us from tonight.
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Brian, director of C&I from Menomonie. Checking in and out of for the next hour as I am able.
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Jay, principal of a 5th-8th graders, checking in to from Merton, WI.
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Michele, principal of in Michigan. I should be paying bills but caught my eye. Will be lurking & multi-tasking.
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Aggie central wi tech coach/music
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Q1: Why do students misbehavior?
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- Thank you for being a part of tonight.
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Behavior is a manifestation of some need not being met in a classroom
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Justin...HS math...Reedsburg, Wi
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Marshall from south central WI. MS teacher and future administrator
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Are you concerned about our educational system only working well for some students and teachers. Read -> https://t.co/pm5M6O8uqp
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A1 All behavior is communication. Misbehavior could be a result of unclear expectations, seeking attention, avoiding a task.
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A1: Students misbehave because there is some type of need that is not being met.
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A1. Misbehavior should be a signal to a teacher that student is crying out for help
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Jamie from Mondovi. MS ss T!
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- Thank you for joining us on this evening, we are happy you are here.
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A1 Students misbehave due to unclear expectations, superficial relationships, attention seeking. https://t.co/kyWY7fT3Y9
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Q1: Why do students misbehavior?
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- Hi Jamie. I appreciate you joining us on
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A1: Many times due to lack of engagement or connection to the task. https://t.co/XxmDgNfyHv
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Q1: Why do students misbehavior?
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A1 Lots of reasons for misbehaviors: Attention getting, lack of social skills, covering up difficulties, hard home life, boredom.
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a1 their bored, material is not engaging, meaningful or relevant, they feel insignificant or like they don't belong
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A1 To escape, because they can, to cover up some other issue -too hard to tell at the moment. Takes long time to process with them
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well stated! How we communicate our expectations, and follow through has a big impact.
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A1: could write a book on this! Sometimes it is a cover for insecurities. The class clown might not read so well
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Students sometimes misbehave because of a lack of connectedness.
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Q2: What behaviors cause the most significant disruption at the classroom level in your school?
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A2 Refusal to make an effort then sitting and interrupting
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A2 Interruptions that disrupt the learning environment for all. https://t.co/86DHAbmySu
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Q2: What behaviors cause the most significant disruption at the classroom level in your school?
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A2 For me it is Apathy and low motivation for engaging in the classroom
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A2 Tardies is a major issue right now @ my school probably not your typical behavior issue but being in class is important to learn
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A2: Attention seeking at MS level. Everyday is a social battle for some. Learning takes a back seat.
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A2 This can lead to all sorts of physical acting out to cause distractions or to just plain shutting down
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hey Marshall can't wait to touch base next week !
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A2: I have been dealing with a lot of peer drama lately. Often it is a product of low social skills and a lack of listening.
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A2 hardest 2 watch Ss that r severe BD but not yet qualify 4 assistance being in regular classroom 8hrs is 2 overwhelming
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Q3: What supports are currently in place at your school for students who struggle with behavior?
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Middle school peer drama is a great time to sit with students and teach social skills.
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yay so excited we r planning little collaboration @ nitty gritty Friday night with & others
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- Very true, but the hard part is that we are grossly out numbered.
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A3. We have an alt learning center for student reflection or if chronic we will explore alt education program
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A3 School counselor, relationship oriented staff, student support teams, special education when needed. https://t.co/EkYE2gku1J
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Q3: What supports are currently in place at your school for students who struggle with behavior?
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We may be outnumbered, but we can provide significant opportunities to learn.
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Howdy from Barbara in TX. A3: We painted a conflict-resolution labyrinth to help Ss move through conflict. https://t.co/LZPRnMka7A
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A3: We use PBIS based supports with students.
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A3 Best supports in my school are teachers who go out of their way to create and review plans to support students.
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A3: great pbis activities! Otherwise the admin and counselor deal with incidences and Ts are in need to know only.
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a3 we just built a break room with swings puzzles trampoline some Ss just need 10 min, we also have child study team
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A3 A-Team for attendance. PBIS starting CICO soon. PBIS has helped a lot in other areas.
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A3 We started a mentor program with 20 of our HS students. They come to our elementary 1x/week to meet with their PAL.
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A3 Also, building relationships is key. Staying calm can help, too.
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The best supports are caring teachers, skilled counselors and admin that roll up their sleeves, dig in and do the work.
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Another critical support is strong connections w/ families. If we are fighting against each other, it's really hard 2 help the kid.
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John with the mic drop. https://t.co/2cB7fbU6Kq
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The best supports are caring teachers, skilled counselors and admin that roll up their sleeves, dig in and do the work.
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peeps: check out this topic https://t.co/hRBrY5WDVo
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Q3: What supports are currently in place at your school for students who struggle with behavior?
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- Sometimes we just run out of day.
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anyone is welcome to bring concerns team gives ideas sets up a plan, u check in later
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A3b: We've also got a Sensory Room where high-anxiety kids can de-escalate, get mindful, focus & center. https://t.co/yuoH89Ar7y
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A3 Working together with families is the most important way to change student behavior. https://t.co/RE1d96vjH6
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Another critical support is strong connections w/ families. If we are fighting against each other, it's really hard 2 help the kid.
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I know what you mean, but there's always tomorrow.
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Hey - sorry I'm late - Brett, middle school music/band
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Q4: Let's get specific. Is suspension an effective "consequence" for student misbehavior?
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A4. Suspension is a punitive consequence that offers little in the way of actually correcting behavior through reflection
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A5: What if that's their goal, to go home? We've been looking into restorative justice as a viable alternative.
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A4: Consequences are only effective if they lead towards a change in behavior.
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A4: Most often NO, esp for the student but sometimes it's not about that 1 student
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A4: "you dislike my class enough to misbehave! Now you get to miss it!" Sounds strange. Being Devils Advo. https://t.co/J3Og49JKn7
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Q4: Let's get specific. Is suspension an effective "consequence" for student misbehavior?
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A4 Not a fan of OSS at all. ISS may be acceptable if there is an adult supervising Ss and working with Ss directly.
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A4 - Always had trbl w/suspensions- I get it, esp. when Ss R @ risk, but 4 others, there must B better alt that keeps Ss @ school
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A4.Restorative practices allow for reflection and repairing a relationship. Need to explore why misbehavior manifests in 1st place
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A4 Each student reacts differently to consequences for behavior. For some it will work, for others, not. https://t.co/HXCaSGcOEv
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Q4: Let's get specific. Is suspension an effective "consequence" for student misbehavior?
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A4: sometimes a S needs to be gone for the other Ss sake.
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A4 Suspension needs to be more than a time out. Let's offer help and guidance to the students.
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I wonder if the period for this sentence should come after the word met Behavior could be a manifestation of home
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A4: We still suspend far too often. In most cases, I would not argue that it is effective. Sometimes it is temporarily necessary.
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a4 consequence has 2 b relevant, realistic & must fit the crime "apology of action"
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agreed could be at home and Ts should be aware of what S's brings with them in classroom
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We have begun to implement more restorative practices, but that can be very labor intensive (and perhaps it should be).
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Would love to see this, great idea! https://t.co/NjaMitzh9w
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a3 we just built a break room with swings puzzles trampoline some Ss just need 10 min, we also have child study team
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I'll catch the feed later but I'm out for tonight! Thanks. Have a great week Ts!
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A4: Don't know that suspension is always best for the student that is being suspended, but sometimes needed for the other students
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Q5: Under what conditions is it appropriate to suspend a student from school? (out of school suspension)
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Yes! I'm going to advocate for this at my school. Would love to know how you started & logistics for running smooth
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absolutely social curriculum is as important as academic Ss come from diff backgrounds assume nothing
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Violence and safety concerns definitely=OSS
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A2. I think when the behavior is harmful to the point of threatening physically others
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A5 OSS is acceptable to protect students and adults in the building
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I will take a pic c and DM u later this week :-) very inexpensive
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A5 I am not a fan of leaving kids under the influence in school. Should be sent home for the day
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A5 Physical fights, threatening behaviors, possession of illegal substances. https://t.co/53bVDce9Ts
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Q5: Under what conditions is it appropriate to suspend a student from school? (out of school suspension)
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A5:(drugs/violence) are 2 most frequent for suspensions.Safety issues Really try other options 1st Sat school,In-School restriction
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A5 - Drugs, weapons, physical harm, extreme disruptions, blatant disrespect. When a students behavior is out of control.
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a5 I think if Ss was treat 2 himself or others even then apology of action is important the fix it plan 4 a new start
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I've encouraged my Ts to use it, too. Soft lighting, soothing music, sensory toys, feelings books, what's not to like!
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A5 Only if he/she is a danger to other students.
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a5 I think if Ss was threat 2 himself or others even then apology of action is important the fix it plan 4 a new start
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Q6: How is your school dealing with the rising tide of mental health issues that are impacting children and schools?
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A6 Student support teams, school counselor, and working with families helps. Much more needs to be done. https://t.co/XiZmZ5JfXn
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Q6: How is your school dealing with the rising tide of mental health issues that are impacting children and schools?
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A6: This is a growing problem in schools right now. We are ill prepared to deal with these mental health challenges at the moment.
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a6 we finally have school social worker in staff so nice she gets 2 work with families
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A6. We are training staff in mental health first aid but needs far outweigh supports
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We are in the process of training how best to deal with these mental health issues, but the kids are here now.
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A6 Twice weekly meetings abt student concerns, working to make sure all Ss are connected w/a T
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A6: Starting w/conversations about matching services w/ community needs. Long way to go here, but a start. https://t.co/1FW3umle8S
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Q6: How is your school dealing with the rising tide of mental health issues that are impacting children and schools?
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Russ, FL principal joining last minute. A5: Elem..out of school suspension is very LAST resort. Once you send home, you lose them.
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Great chat & topic hope 2 see some of the folks in few days !
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