Inappropriate Language
The student may:
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Swear or curse
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Talk about inappropriate things and/or make sexual comments
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Mature/immature discussion that is not typical of their age
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Make inappropriate innuendos
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Make “inside jokes” as indicated by laughing after the comment or words
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Use code words or symbolic language to represent something inappropriate
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Be sarcastic
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Repeat others in a deliberate and patronizing way
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Speak to others in a condescending or mocking manner
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Use variations of inappropriate words or curse words and phrases, for example, “shat”, “flucking”, “biatch”, etc
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Use sensitive words in an insulting or joking manner, like “retarded”, “gay”, etc
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Use racial, stereotypical, or culturally insensitive words
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Blame others
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Many reports from other students
Intervention Strategies
Tier 1
Tier 1
-Acknowledging positive behavior Description
-Avoid power struggle Description
-Call Parent/Note home Description
-Card Flip Description
-Clear, consistent, and predictable consequences Description
-Have student say a nice thing to the student they called a name Description
-Logical consequence Description
-Model appropriate language Description
-Redirection Description
-Reflection Sheet Description
-Review PBIS expectation and rules Description
-Speak in a calm/neutral tone Description
-Speak with student in hallway Description
-Start commands Description
-Take away privileges Description
-Take away unstructured or free time Description
-Talk to parent Description
-Teach conflict resolution skills Description
-Teach coping skills Description
-Teach relationship skills Description
-Teach relaxation techniques Description
-Teach Social Skills Description
-Teach substitute words. Description
-Speak with student one on one Description
Tier 2
-Alternative to Suspension Description
-Behavior Contracts Description
-Structured Breaks Description
-Check in/Check out Description
-Classroom management Support Description
-Counselor Referral Description
-Daily Behavior Form Description
-Forced Choice Reinforcement Survey Description
-Individual and visual schedules Description
-Mentoring Description
-Non-verbal Cues and Signals Description
-Organizational Tools Description
-Peer tutoring Description
-Response to intervention Description
-Rewards System Description
-Self monitoring Description
-Sensory tools Description
-Social Stories Description
-Teach conflict resolution skills Description
-Teach Coping skills Description
-Teach relationship skills Description
-Teach Relaxation Techniques Description
-Teach Social Skills Description
-The Praise Game Description
Tier 3
Tier 3
-Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) Gen ED students Description
-Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) SPED students Description
-Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) Gen ED students Description
-Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) SPED students Description
-Collaboration with Student’s Physician and/or mental health provider Description
-No Passing Time Description
-Seclusion and Restraint Description
-Time Out (Structured Time Out) Description
Possible Consequences
Tier 1
-Student is redirected
-Warning
-Student is placed in a different spot in the room
-Loss of privileges (example:Ipad)
-Reflection sheet
Tier 2
-Phone call home
-Detention/loss of recess
-Community service
-Restorative Circle
Tier 3
-If continued use of inappropriate language refer to disrespect tier 3