Conference Presentation Handouts

Keynotes

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NameDescription
DocumentKeynote 2005Looking at School from Outside the Box
DocumentKeynote 2009MYD and the New Economy

Kindergarten

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NameDescription
DocumentSteps DiagramA visual representation of the progression of Steps
DocumentCheat SheetA one-page view of the key points and language of MYD, along with space to make notes about student behavior each period
DocumentEssential Guidelines in MYDGuidelines to help the teacher stay on track with MYD
DocumentExpectations in the form of PoemsUsing poetry to help students remember expectations
DocumentFirst is BestUsing an author's material to describe to students why they are "the best"
DocumentSchool-Home Communication KDGA School-Home Communication designed specifically for kindergarten
DocumentGoldilocks and the Three StepsAn adaptation of the original story by Tina Haverstick to explain Steps
DocumentKindergarten Code of ConductLarkspur Elementary School developed a Kindergarten Code of Conduct that uses developmentally appropriate language
DocumentKindergarten StrategiesAn overview of how to implement MYD gradually in kindergarten, which is also helpful to first grade teachers at new schools
DocumentMYD MirrorA cute way to remind students that they are capable
DocumentMYD SongLyrics about MYD sung to the tune of "This Old Man"
DocumentMYD Self-CheckA self-checklist developed by Paradise Valley Unified School District to help teachers stay on track
DocumentThe Rule SongLyrics about the school rule sung to the tune of "This Land is Our Land"

Behavior

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NameDescription
DocumentGuaranteed to Fail WordsA reminder of words that we might use with students that are nonproductive, author unknown
DocumentGuaranteed to Fail Behavior Management StrategiesIneffective behavior management strategies teachers might be tempted to use with tough students, author unknown
DocumentSteps in PicturesDeveloped for a student who uses augmentative communication, but can be used for any students who would benefit from visuals
DocumentThe Role of MYD in Developing BIPsTalking about how MYD and behavioral intervention plans (BIPs) dovetail in order to provide a more consistent intervention for students
DocumentBehavior ContractAn example of a behavior contract
DocumentChoosing a Different BehaviorAn example of a behavior contract
DocumentModified Point ChartUsed for students who would benefit from a concrete representation of earning Points
DocumentMy ContractAn example of a behavior contract
DocumentOn TargetAn example of a behavior contract
DocumentStopping a BehaviorAn example of a behavior contract
DocumentToward Positive BehaviorsAn example of a behavior contract
DocumentDefining Problem BehaviorsA worksheet to define and target unwanted behaviors providing a structured approach to helping a student improve their behavior

Implementing with Fidelity

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NameDescription
DocumentAdministrative Support to Maintain Program FidelityGuidelines for Administrators
DocumentCitizenship or DisciplineWhat is your school's focus? Key points of each.
DocumentConcern ScenariosReal-life scenarios to use for practice
DocumentConsistency ChecklistA helpful checklist to make sure everyone is on the same page.
DocumentStudents Presenting a LessonDeveloped by Explorer Middle School in Mukilteo School District, a cooperative learning lesson in which students teacher various components of MYD to their classmates
DocumentCheat SheetDeveloped by El Mirage staff to ensure proper implementation and consistency within a grade level
DocumentEssential Guidelines in Make Your DayDeveloped by Larkspur Elementary to help all teachers stay on track
DocumentEssential Guidelines QuizA quick quiz about the critical components of MYD that would be useful to use during a staff meeting
DocumentStudent Evaluation of MYDDeveloped by Explorer Middle School (Mukilteo) that teachers ask their students to complete to determine if MYD is being implemented consistently in their classroom
DocumentHow School MYD Committees Can Support Their ColleaguesIdeas for the school MYD Committee
DocumentInter-District MYD Master Trainer TeamsPower Point notes that outline how districts can combine resources and expertise to support MYD in their schools
DocumentHintsDeveloped by Lone Mountain Elementary to remind all staff key factors for consistency of implementation
DocumentMaintaining the MomentumHow district level master trainers help maintain fidelity of implementation among schools in the district using MYD
DocumentCommon Area Procedures - Making the ChangeA brief description of how to implement changes in procedures and ensure consistency
DocumentSteps from a Student Point of ViewPower Point notes from Mary Parese, principal, about how to use student input and students to educate new parents and students about MYD
DocumentMYD Matching GameDeveloped by Susan Countrymen, MYD Trainer, this provides a quick, fun staff development activity to support consistent understanding of MYD
DocumentMYD Citizenship Program OrientationPower Point notes for new staff orientation to MYD
DocumentMYD Common Area Teaching MatrixAdapted from George Sugai's adaptation of an IEP matrix, this is a worksheet that helps staff and students understand how the school rule supports the common area expectations
DocumentNeeds Assessment to Tailor Support for StaffPower Points notes by Jim Palmer and Kim Hargrove that outline why needs assessment in reference to MYD is important and how to use a needs assessment
DocumentImplementation Self-CheckDeveloped by Paradise Valley School District to provide teachers with a quick self-assessment in reference to their implementation of MYD
DocumentRecommendations for CafeteriaAn example of Cafeteria Expectations along with how to help staff support the students and each other
DocumentWorking with Staff and AdministratorsFor the school MYD Committee, ideas for staff meetings and pointers for working with administrators
DocumentTailoring MYD by Using InterviewsJanna Dmochowsky, principal, describes how she uses interviews by focus groups within the school community to tailor MYD to a specific school
DocumentMYD SurveyA survey adapted by Wildfire Elementary School to assess staff development needs in reference to MYD

Substitutes and Guest Teachers

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NameDescription
DocumentBehavior FeedbackA form developed by North Middle School that substitutes complete in reference to more significant behaviors that provides the returning teacher with information to research further eliminating the need for the substitute to make a decision in their absence
DocumentGuest Teacher WelcomeDeveloped by Holmes Elementary School to provide support to guest teachers in their building
DocumentSteps for SubstitutesA form developed by Patricia Bennett that describes for substitutes the procedures for Steps and which behaviors would result in Steps 1 through 5
DocumentSubstitute Presentation HighlightsA one-page overview of the key points that are important for substitutes to know in reference to MYD
DocumentSubstitute SurvivalThe first page of a document developed by Sonoran Sky Elementary that is to be included in the folder for the substitute
DocumentSubstitute SurvivalPage 2
DocumentSubstitute SurvivalPage 3

MYD Student Committee

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NameDescription
DocumentFirst Meeting AgendaDeveloped by Glenda Moss, an example of the agenda of the first MYD Student Committee meeting
DocumentParent PermissionDeveloped by Glenda Moss, an example of a form used to obtain permission for a student to be a member of the MYD Student Committee
DocumentProposed School-Home CommunicationA draft developed by the Indian Bend Elementary MYD Student Committee to address concerns that parents put too much emphasis on their child not making their day occasionally
DocumentStudent EvaluationThe Indian Bend Student Committee used the form developed by Explorer Middle School to assess consistent implementation of MYD