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The Fidelity Compass

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Lesson Plan

Charting Your Course

Students will learn to understand, plan, and implement consistent behavioral supports across the classroom to create a unified and effective learning environment.

Consistent application of behavioral supports minimizes student confusion, fosters a predictable learning environment, and maximizes the effectiveness of school-wide expectations, leading to a more harmonious and productive classroom for everyone.

Audience

K-12 Students

Time

60 minutes

Approach

Through discussion, direct instruction, and project-based learning.

Materials

Smartboard or projector, Behavioral North Star Slide Deck, Markers or pens, Large paper or whiteboard, Classroom Fidelity Map Project Guide, and Fidelity Map Assessment Rubric

Prep

Teacher Preparation

30 minutes

Step 1

Introduction: Setting the Compass (10 minutes)

10 minutes

  • Begin by asking students: "What does it mean for something to be fair and predictable? Why is it important in our classroom?"
    - Introduce the concept of a "Fidelity Compass" – a tool for consistent behavioral support.
    - Use the first few slides of the Behavioral North Star Slide Deck to set the stage and introduce key vocabulary.

Step 2

Exploring the North Star: Direct Instruction (15 minutes)

15 minutes

  • Present the core concepts of consistent behavioral supports using the Behavioral North Star Slide Deck.
    - Discuss examples of consistent and inconsistent applications of rules and expectations.
    - Facilitate a brief class discussion on the benefits of a unified approach.

Step 3

Charting Our Course: Project Introduction (15 minutes)

15 minutes

Step 4

Group Work: Mapping Fidelity (15 minutes)

15 minutes

  • Divide students into small groups.
    - Distribute the Classroom Fidelity Map Project Guide and materials (large paper, markers).
    - Circulate among groups, providing support and answering questions as they begin to outline their fidelity maps.

Step 5

Wrap-up: Initial Reflections (5 minutes)

5 minutes

  • Bring the class back together.
    - Ask each group to share one initial idea or challenge they encountered during the project planning.
    - Assign completion of the Classroom Fidelity Map Project as homework or for a subsequent session.
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Slide Deck

The Fidelity Compass: Charting Your Course

Navigating Consistent Behavioral Supports Together!

Welcome students to the lesson. Introduce the engaging title and hint at what they will be learning today – how to create a predictable and fair classroom environment.

What is a 'Fidelity Compass'?

Imagine a special compass that always points to fair and consistent behavior!
It helps everyone know what to expect and what is expected of them.

Engage students with the concept of a compass. Explain that a 'Fidelity Compass' is a way to ensure we all understand and follow the same behavioral directions in class. Emphasize that 'fidelity' means being faithful or true to something, in this case, our classroom expectations.

Why Consistency Matters

When rules are the same for everyone, every time:
- Everyone feels safe and knows what to do.
- There's less confusion and more learning!
- It helps us all be fair to each other.

Discuss why consistency is crucial. Use relatable examples like rules in a game or at home. If rules change constantly, it's confusing and frustrating. The same applies to classroom behavior. Emphasize that consistency helps everyone feel safe and understand the boundaries.

Our Behavioral North Star

Just like sailors use the North Star to guide them, we have our own 'Behavioral North Star.'
These are our clear, school-wide and classroom expectations that guide our actions.

Introduce the idea of a 'North Star' as a guiding light. Connect it to classroom expectations being clear and visible. Ask students what their 'North Star' for good behavior might be. Encourage participation.

What Does 'Applying Supports Consistently' Mean?

It means using our rules and helpful strategies the same way for everyone, every time.
No surprises!
No favoritism!
Just clear, predictable support.

Explain that applying rules consistently means doing it the same way for everyone, every time. Provide simple examples like 'if one person gets a warning for talking, everyone gets a warning.' Discuss the opposite (inconsistency) and its negative impacts.

How Can WE Be Consistent?

It's not just the teacher's job!
How can students help make sure our classroom is fair and predictable?
- Clear communication
- Gentle reminders
- Following expectations ourselves

Prompt students to think about how they can contribute to consistency. This slide acts as a bridge to the project where they will actively map out strategies. Ask them to brainstorm ways to remind each other or help the teacher apply rules fairly.

Your Mission: Create a Fidelity Map!

You'll work together to design a 'Classroom Fidelity Map.'
This map will show how we can make sure our 'Behavioral North Star' guides us every day.
Think of it as charting our course for a great learning journey!

Introduce the project. Explain that they will be creating a 'Fidelity Map' to help visualize and solidify the consistent application of behavioral supports. Connect this back to the idea of a compass helping to chart a course.

Next Steps: Project Guide & Rubric

We'll use a Classroom Fidelity Map Project Guide to help us.
Your work will be assessed using the Fidelity Map Assessment Rubric.
Let's get ready to make our classroom the best it can be!

Briefly go over the next steps, including the project guide and rubric. Emphasize that they will be working in groups and encourage questions.

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Project Guide

Classroom Fidelity Map Project: Charting Our Course to Consistency

Introduction

You've learned about the "Fidelity Compass" and the importance of consistent behavioral supports. Now it's your turn to become a master navigator! In this project, you will work in a small group to create a visual

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Rubric

Fidelity Map Assessment Rubric

Introduction

This rubric will be used to assess your Classroom Fidelity Map Project. It outlines the criteria for a successful map that demonstrates your understanding and application of consistent behavioral supports.

Criteria

Clarity of Expectations (40 points)

  • 4 - Excellent: The map clearly and accurately identifies a comprehensive set of classroom expectations (our
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