- Reviewed and signed the coaching agreement

- Discussed how the coaching cycle (Observe, Reflect, Plan, Implement, Review) will guide our work

- Agreed to continue coaching as a team

- Set Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. for ongoing meetings, visits, observations, and coaching sessions

- Our initial focus areas include supporting self-regulation and co-regulation, strengthening general classroom skills, and being intentional about teamwork and classroom presence

- Communication preferences (mainly by email and in person) and learning styles to help tailor support

- Next steps include finalizing the PBC Action Plan and creating a Padlet to organize resources and track progress

• Yoga cards or “stretch like an animal” movement breaks.

• Fidget items or textured materials for hands.

• Bubble blowing — great for deep breathing practice.

• Sensory bins for grounding and engagement.

Overall, transitions were calm and organized, with teachers providing clear verbal cues and support as needed. Students appeared comfortable with the routines and responded well to teacher direction. Next steps include incorporating co-regulation strategy and consistency among teacher communication/strategies.

During my visit to Johnstown, I provided hands-on support and modeled strategies focused on classroom routines, teacher modeling, and maintaining consistency. The goal was to help strengthen daily structure, support predictable transitions, and demonstrate effective approaches for reinforcing clear and consistent expectations throughout the day.

I plan to return on Wednesday, December 3rd, later in the morning to observe additional routines and continue supporting the team.

Use a neutral tone and give short, clear instructions.

2. Acknowledge Feelings

“I see you’re angry that it’s time to stop the game.”

3. Offer Small Choices

Give options so the child feels some control:

• “Do you want to sit on the blue mat or green mat?”

4. Set Clear Limits

Firm, kind boundaries: “We do not hit. You may take a break in the quiet corner.”

5. Teach & Practice Coping Skills

Calm-down corner, breathing, or sensory tools — practice when calm.

6. Reinforce Successes

Notice when they self-regulate: “Great job waiting your turn!”

7. Be Consistent Across Adults & Home

Consistency helps the child know what to expect.

IRIS Center – Positive Behavior Support

Next Steps:

As progress continues, we discussed the possibility of shifting the next goal to strengthening collaboration as a teaching team. The full team will meet in two weeks before winter break to discuss how to move forward and set the next steps.

A strength was the clear structure of the activity (sort, count, write, recount). Moving forward, directions could be more explicit, as some students were unsure of expectations. Many students also needed significant support with writing numbers, so additional modeling and scaffolding for number formation would be beneficial.