Proactive Compliance Handout

Use these four proactive strategies to boost student compliance and engagement. Summarize key points and jot down examples you might try in your own classroom.

1. Clear Expectations

• Define behaviors in student–friendly language
• Post expectations visually in the room
• Teach and rehearse routines explicitly
• Use examples and non-examples

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2. Consistent Routines

• Sequence activities predictably
• Use visual schedules and timers
• Teach transitions step by step
• Practice routines until fluent

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3. Positive Reinforcement

• Identify specific, immediate rewards
• Praise effort and accuracy (“I noticed…”)
• Use token economies or points charts
• Fade prompts gradually

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4. Pre-Corrections

• Brief reminders of expectations before tasks
• Prompt desirable behavior proactively
• Pair with signals (visual or auditory)
• Reinforce correct responses immediately

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Remember to collect simple data (tallies or charts) to monitor the impact of each strategy and adjust your approach over time.

Compliance Scenario Cards

Use these scenario cards during the Modeling and Role-Play segment to practice proactive compliance strategies. Print and cut out each card. In pairs, take turns playing Teacher and Student, using the Proactive Compliance Handout as a guide.

Card 1: Transition to Math Time

Scenario: It’s time to switch from reading groups to math. Several 4th-grade students linger at their tables chatting. When you give the 3-minute warning, a few continue talking and don’t get out their math materials.

Challenge: Students talk over your instructions and delay moving to the next activity.

Card 2: End-of-Recess Line-Up

Scenario: Kindergarteners return from recess. You ask them to line up quietly at the door. Instead, they run past the line, push each other, and make loud noises.

Challenge: Students ignore the line-up cue and become overexcited.

Card 3: Independent Seatwork

Scenario: A small group of 3rd-grade students begins a silent reading assignment. One student refuses to open the book and instead taps pencils on the desk. Others start whispering.

Challenge: One off-task student disrupts the whole group.

Card 4: Writing Assignment Distraction

Scenario: It’s time for a 5th-grade writing task. As soon as you hand out the prompts, one student gets up and wanders to the pencil sharpener. Several peers follow, laughing.

Challenge: A student models noncompliant behavior, and peers mimic it.

Card 5: Small-Group Science Project

Scenario: During a 6th-grade science lab, one student grabs all the materials and refuses to share with the rest of the group. Others sit idle, waiting.

Challenge: Uneven participation and peer frustration.

Card 6: Group Discussion Quiet Participation

Scenario: You form literature circles in 7th grade. One student dominates the conversation, while two shy students sit silently and avoid eye contact.

Challenge: Imbalanced participation and lack of engagement from some students.

Card 7: Inside Line-Up for Specials

Scenario: 2nd-grade students line up to go to art class. Some cut in front, one student drags a chair, and another refuses to stand still.

Challenge: Several students ignore the lining-up routine and crowd the hall.

Card 8: End-of-Day Clean-Up and Line-Up

Scenario: It’s 3rd-grade clean-up time before dismissal. You cue students to put away materials and line up by the door. Instead, they continue chatting, pack up slowly, and only half the class lines up.

Challenge: Students fail to follow a multi-step clean-up and line-up routine.

Use these cards to practice:

• Pre-corrections: Remind students of routines before you begin.
• Clear Expectations: State exactly what behavior you expect at each step.
• Positive Reinforcement: Acknowledge students who follow directions.
• Consistent Routines: Model and rehearse the correct procedure.

Rotate roles and debrief after each scenario to share feedback and alternative strategies.

Teacher Reflection Worksheet

Use this worksheet to consolidate your learning, set a clear goal for implementation, and plan how you will monitor progress. Refer to the Proactive Compliance Handout and Compliance Strategies Slide Deck as needed.

1. Key Takeaways

List three insights or strategies from today’s session that resonated most with you.

2. Strategy Selection

Which one of the four proactive strategies will you implement first? Why did you choose this strategy?

3. SMART Goal Setting

Craft a goal for your chosen strategy using the SMART framework.

Specific: What exactly will you do?

Measurable: How will you know you’ve succeeded?

Achievable: What resources or supports will you use?

Relevant: How does this align with your students’ needs?

Time-Bound: By when will you have achieved this?

4. Data Collection Plan

Describe the method and frequency of data collection you will use to monitor student compliance (e.g., tally sheet, behavior logs, digital tracker).

5. Potential Barriers & Solutions

Identify possible challenges in implementation and propose strategies to overcome them.

6. Peer Support & Next Steps

How will you engage a colleague or team for feedback and accountability? Outline your next action steps.

Thank you for reflecting! Keep this worksheet in your teaching binder and revisit it weekly as you implement your plan.

Implementation Exit Ticket

1. Strategy to Implement

Which proactive strategy from the Proactive Compliance Handout will you start using in your classroom tomorrow? Why?

2. Quick Goal

Write one short, measurable goal for the next week related to your chosen strategy (refer to Teacher Reflection Worksheet for SMART guidance):

3. Confidence Level

On a scale of 1–5, how confident are you in implementing this strategy? (Circle one)

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4. Support Needed

What one resource or form of support would help you succeed? (e.g., peer check-in, data tracking tool, modeling example)

5. Final Thought

One word or phrase that captures how you feel about applying this strategy:

Thank you for your reflections! Keep this exit ticket as a reminder of your next steps and support needs.