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Behavioral Disorders (Defiant (Tier 2 Response (My response for this case…
Behavioral Disorders
Defiant
Tier 2 Response
My response for this case would be an immediate behavior contract as it can allow them to receive daily feedback on their performance and they can have a clear goal to work towards. Additionally I would set them up with an outstanding peer partner. Sometimes this combination is enough to handle the problem in class without proceeding to administrative involvement.
Was there improvement?
Yes, Praise the student for fulfilling their end of the contract and reward them with new responsibilities and modification of behavior contract.
No, Proceed to Tier 3 Response.
Tier 3 Response
A tier 3 response is the last ditch effort to saving a child from suspension. At this point all other measures have failed and the next step is suspension/expulsion from the school. I feel that the best approach to this situation is mentoring as well as alternatives to suspension such as Saturday school, after school clean up, etc. Mentoring is a huge help because that could be what a student needs is intensive intervention from a caring role model. It needs to be someone that plans to stick around in their life and really make a difference. Ideally someone that they can relate to. Alternatives to suspension could be enough to curtail students that are just looking to get out of class.
Was there improvement?
Yes, offer positive reinforcement and try de-escalation to Tier 2 responses while maintaining Tier 3 mentorship and alternatives to suspension.
No, seek alternative tier 3 responses. If nothing else works seek administrative guidance whether suspension or expulsion is an appropriate measure.
Tier 1 Response
Once the negative behavior had been positively identified I would seek to eliminate it through the use of breaks, or time outs as well as avoiding a power struggle by sending notes home along with photographs taken of the note in case it is "lost" by the student. Often enough the simple threat of parental involvement is enough to straighten out a student that is displaying these behaviors.
Was there improvement?
Yes, praise student and move on.
No, Proceed to Tier 2 Response.
Sadness/Depression
Tier 1 Response
I would suggest first trying to talk with the student to let them know they have someone in their life that cares about them and that they can rely on. This conversation should be done privately and in the hallway away from other students or somewhere away from others. Additionally I would try giving the student jobs around the class. Sometimes this sense of purpose is enough to really help students feel needed and that they are contributing.
Was there improvement?
If yes, continue to monitor the student as sadness and depression are very serious. Continue positive reinforcement as needed and maintain a positive presence in the child's life.
If no, proceed to Tier 2 responses.
Tier 2 Response
In this stage I would take a personal interest and responsibility to teach the student coping and relaxation skills. The student may simply need to be taught how to better handle issues and conflict in their own life.
Was there improvement?
If yes, de-escalate to Tier 1 responses while monitoring student for any warning signs of relapse of symptoms of depression.
No, proceed to Tier 3 responses.
Tier 3 Response
At this point I would consider mentorship as well as counselor referral as my primary way to handle this student. Mentorship from someone that has been in that dark place they cant seem to escape from would be invaluable in overcoming their depression. There are also many wonderful, professional counselors in the world that are specifically trained to deal with depression. They absolutely should be utilized if a student has a severe case lasting more than a very short period of time.
Was there improvement?
Yes, continue monitoring the situation and maintaining a positive presence.
No, seek possible involvement in the child's treatment if needed. I would make myself available to sit in on counseling sessions and offer correspondence with professionals involved in the treatment of the child. Either way I would continue to be a positive influence as I am able to be in the child's life.