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Setting Them Up for Success Checklist

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Learn how to be inclusional in your practice. Are you setting your students up for success? Try this checklist to see where your areas of strengths and weaknesses are.

1.___ Are students able to cope with the assigned tasks?

2.___ Do you give instructions/directions at his/her level of need?

3.___ Have you considered the individual's learning style?

4.___ Are your objectives, routines and rules clearly understood by the students?

5.___ Are your activities engaging and motivating for your students?

6.___ Are your rules/routines posted clearly and stated positively?

7.___ Do you have a variety of rewards/consequences that are well known by your students?

8.___ Do you have smooth transitions from one subject to another and when students return from recess/lunch?

9.___ Do you promote self-esteem and confidence?

10.___ Do you ensure you have your student's attention before starting? Do you pause when somebody interrupts?

11.___ Do you always demonstrate respect for your students and value their contributions?

12.___ Do you remember to have fun with your students and provide humor when the opportunity presents itself?

If you can answer yes to these questions, your discipline plan will be one of success. If you answered no to items on this list - look toward improving that specific area. See the resource links below for additional support.

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