Molly Cook

Dr. Ressler

EDN 322

7 April 2020

Menu of Interventions

Minor Infractions:
● Gum Chewing- Address the issue with the whole class as a reminder of the rule, if
continued, speak to the student directly and remind them. You could also incorporate
non-verbal cues to let them know you’re aware of their behavior. If the problem
continues, withholding a privilege or even assigning a detention.
● Talking during lecture- non verbal cues, physical proximity, redirecting the group’s
focus, asking that student a question/engaging them into the lecture, or reminding the
class that you expect their quiet focus when you’re speaking
● Improper supply management/treatment of classroom- Remind students that they are
expected to take care of the supplies and help keep the classroom orderly, speak directly
with that student privately during clean-up or when you notice them mishandling the
supplies. If this does not work, taking away certain privileges, such as the use of paint or
more expensive supplies, or asking them to come in after school to help clean the
classroom.

Moderate infractions:
● Vandalism/destruction- Talk with the student directly but privately, perhaps asking
them to stay after class. Explain the classroom policies and have a discussion with them
regarding their choices in behavior. Taking away certain privileges as well as giving out a
detention. If the behavior continues or escalates, take the issue up with administration via
sending the student to the office/counselor depending on what best fits their needs.
● Cheating- Students should get an automatic zero, as well as have a meeting with me
outside of class time regarding the severity of the issue. A detention should be warranted,
as well as getting the administration involved.

Severe Infractions:
● Violence- If in immediate danger, call 911 as well as any school officer/hall monitor to
de-escalate the situation as quickly and calmly as possible. From here, the issue should be
handled by the principle and administration.
● Drugs- Depending on if that student is in immediate danger (ie. overdose), call 911. If
not, sending the student to the counselor first would be the best means of intervention, as
this is a problem with mental health. From there, the counselor would most likely get the
nurse/principle involved depending on the severity of the drug/issue at hand, and the
administration would deal with that infraction according to the school’s policy.