If you are writing a plan to ensure that your behavior student will be successful, you will want to make sure that your goals are based on the student's past performance and that they are stated positively. Behavior goals must be relevant to the student's needs. Start slowly, choosing only a couple of behaviors at a time to change. Be sure to involve the student, this enables him to take responsibility and be accountable for his/her own behavior modifications. Be sure to provide some time of form to enable the student to track and or graph his/her successes.
Sample Statements:
- ______ will be accountable for inappropriate actions.
- ______ will complete tasks in the allotted time.
- ______ will be on time for each class.
- ______ will start tasks when asked.
- ______ will make appropriate decisions during recess and at lunch hour.
- ______ will complete and hand in assignments when asked.
- ______ will raise his/her hand before speaking.
- ______ will follow routines, instructions and directions promptly.
- ______ will use acceptable problem solving skills.
- ______ will interact with peers in a positive manner.
- ______ will demonstrate respect for others and the property of others.
- ______ will make positive contributions when called upon.
- ______ will act in a cooperative manner.
- ______ will follow routines. (List the specific routines and or rules)
- ______ will exhibit anger managment.
- ______ will employ good decision making skills.
- ______ will work independently during.......
- ______ will work quietly without distracting others.
- ______ will use self control when confronted with a variety of situations. (Be specific)
- ______ will remain on task.
- ______ will work legibly and produce quality assignments and tasks.
- ______ will use the acceptable voice tones as instructed by the teacher.
- ______ will use appropriate language at all times and will display self control.
Remember to write goals positively, avoid using terms like ______ will not _______. Write goals that can be measured, be specific as to the duration or the circumstance under which the goal will be implemented and use specific time slots when possible. Remember, once the behavior plan is written, it is imperative that the student is taught the goals and fully understands what the expectations are. Provide him/her with tracking devices, students need to be accountable for their own behavior changes.
