Coaching for change...

In our one on one coaching experience, Mrs. H (pseudonym) and I developed a plan of action to address the behavior issues in her classroom.  Being on Spring Break this week I have some time to reflect on what we've done and our progress.  Below is some information about behavior incidents at B Elementary (a pseudonym) according to the 2012-2013 school report card:

Addressing this instructional goal, of increasing on task behavior by eliminating or extremely decreasing behavior issues in the classroom, will help with academic achievement and the overall classroom environment.  Knight (2007) mentioned that an effective classroom was one where 90% or more of the students are on task, we were aiming for that 90% to allow for reciprocal learning for both the teacher and students.