Classroom Collaboration Action Plan - Physical Education for Body ...

Classroom Collaboration Action PlanInstructor: Teacher: PA:Course: School: Date:1. Behavior/Situation: ParticipationPolicy:Once enrolled in class, students are expected to participate in each session to the best of theirability.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, instructorprovides 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 atschool and should be at home.• Student who has an injury that precludes his/her participation in class on an ongoing basis shouldbe 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 forclass.• Instructor makes modification to physical activities as needed for individual students toaccommodate 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 bythe 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:Reprinted from the Physical Education for Body Mind and Spirit websitewww.santacruz.k12.ca.us/pe4bodymindspirit/

Classroom Collaboration Action Plan2. Behavior/Situation: Distractions from Instruction(e.g. side chatter, eating, tardiness, “horseplay,” headphone/ personal stereos, cell phones, sittingdown)Policy:Students will contribute to a positive learning environment by paying attention, maintaining apositive 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 ofsupporting 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 managementinto instruction.• Instructor applies Classroom Management Tools and Interventions #3-#16 in increasing levels ofintensity 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 ClassroomManagement 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-verbalor verbal) request for assistance, the teacher/aide or PA supports the instructor in applying HighIntensity Interventions.• Discuss how this communication will be delivered.School modifications/additions as needed:Reprinted from the Physical Education for Body Mind and Spirit websitewww.santacruz.k12.ca.us/pe4bodymindspirit/

Classroom Collaboration Action Plan3. 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 respectfulattitude 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 theinstructor’s instructions.• Students demonstrate a respectful attitude by refraining from using hurtful or shaming languagewith 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 managementinto instruction.• Instructor applies Classroom Management Tools and Interventions #3-#16 in increasing levels ofintensity 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 theiractions 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-verbalor verbal) request for assistance, the teacher/aide or PA supports the instructor in applying HighIntensity Interventions.• Discuss how this communication will be delivered.School modifications/additions as needed:Reprinted from the Physical Education for Body Mind and Spirit websitewww.santacruz.k12.ca.us/pe4bodymindspirit/

Classroom Collaboration Action Plan4. 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 physicalenvironment 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:Reprinted from the Physical Education for Body Mind and Spirit websitewww.santacruz.k12.ca.us/pe4bodymindspirit/

Classroom Collaboration Action Plan5. 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 SchoolPolicies).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 inaccordance with the stated procedures.• In addition, instructor, teacher/aide or PA will immediately alert school staff to situation and schoolstaff applies school policies.School modifications/additions as needed:Reprinted from the Physical Education for Body Mind and Spirit websitewww.santacruz.k12.ca.us/pe4bodymindspirit/

Classroom Collaboration Action Plan6. 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 neededintervention.School modifications/additions as needed:Reprinted from the Physical Education for Body Mind and Spirit websitewww.santacruz.k12.ca.us/pe4bodymindspirit/