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Support Families in Positive High-Expectations Schools
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Module introduction4 Topics
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Introduction to positive high-expectations schools17 Topics|2 Tests
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Lesson objective
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Opening the lesson
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Positive high expectations
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Effective teaching foundation
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An active interchange
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Effective teaching in the classroom
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Explicit and direct learning
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Effective teaching supports mastery of concepts and skills
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Effective teaching and positive high expectations
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Features of positive high-expectations schools
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Features of positive high-expectations schools
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Embed a positive high-expectations culture
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Role of the school team15 Topics|2 Tests
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Opening the lesson
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The school team role
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The principal’s responsibilities
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The principal leads a high-expectations culture
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High expectations and esteem
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Balance cultural pride and achievement
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Cultural pride and achievement
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No excuses
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No excuses in a school setting
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Child and family17 Topics|2 Tests
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Lesson objective
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Opening the lesson
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Positive environment
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Aligning home and school approach
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Parent engagement lifts student achievement
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School team acknowledges parents’ aspirations for their children
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Unique potential
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Active learner in the classroom
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Developing character strengths of self-actualised scholars
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Self-actualised scholars
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Classroom goals
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Teachers gather intel to inform development
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Why and how of school and community partnerships20 Topics|3 Tests
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Lesson objective
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Opening the lesson
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Partnering with the community
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Supply and demand
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Educational supply and demand
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Create community partnerships
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The importance of schools partnering with the community
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Vision and mission
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Shared values
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Behaviour expectations
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Character strengths
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Shared values and behaviours
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Positive high-expectations at home
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Implementing positive behaviour expectations at home
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The influence of parents on a child’s education16 Topics|2 Tests
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Opening the lesson
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The parents’ role
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Parents influence learning
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Students’ home life and school support
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Students’ home life and school support
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Parent support
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The impact of parent education levels
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The impact of school
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Working with parents
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Working with all parents
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The role of schools in disadvantaged communities18 Topics|2 Tests
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Lesson objective
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Opening the lesson
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Schools in disadvantaged communities
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School team role
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Reach out to parents
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Community context
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Diverse communities
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Variation in parent engagement
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Universal framework
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Building relationships with disengaged parents
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Strengthen relationships with parents
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Parent engagement lifts student achievement
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School-led engagement
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How the school engages parents20 Topics|2 Tests
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Opening the lesson
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A school-wide approach
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8 cycles of school practice
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Strengthen parent relationships
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Parent-engagement plan
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Parent-engagement strategies
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Scheduling classroom visits
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Parents in the classroom
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Welcoming parents into the classroom
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Expectations for classroom visits
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Classroom displays of student work
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Goals on display
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Types of displays used in the classroom
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Sharing students’ success with parents
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Honest conversations with parents15 Topics|2 Tests
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Lesson objective
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Opening the lesson
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The parent’s role
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Ways parents support education
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Influencing conversations with parents
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Video
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Conversation topics
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Honest conversations
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Honest conversations with parents
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Honest conversation example
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Strategic conversations with parents18 Topics|2 Tests
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Opening the lesson
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Conversation topics
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Strategic conversations
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ABCD model
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The ABCD stages
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Specific communication techniques
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Prepare for the conversation
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Timing of strategic conversations
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Use mind maps
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Conducting a strategic-conversation meeting
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Reach parents
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What parents want from education
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Behaviour supports19 Topics|2 Tests
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Opening the lesson
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Positive behaviour interventions and supports
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International evidence
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PBIS method
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Preventive approach
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Student success
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Three-tiered system
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Tier strategies
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Acknowledging students
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Positive reinforcement of expectations
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Correcting behaviour errors
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Minor behaviours
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Major behaviours
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Teaching character strengths17 Topics|2 Tests
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Character strengths are important
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Character strengths
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Support families in positive high-expectations schools – self-actualised scholars
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Developing character strengths
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Teaching expectations and character strengths
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Social-emotional learning
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PATHS and SSIS
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Social-emotional learning programs
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Bullying
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Anti-bullying policy
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Implementation of behaviour model19 Topics|2 Tests
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Lesson objective
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Opening the lesson
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The role of the principal
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The role of the coach
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The role of the teacher
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The role of the teaching assistant
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Behaviour-management team
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Using data to identify problems and monitor progress
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Data as information
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Team review of behaviour data
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Recording the meeting
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Problem-solving process
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Problem-solving steps
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Behaviour-referral data
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The principal leads a high-expectations culture
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The principal leads a high-expectations
culture
The principal is responsible for setting the direction of the school. They develop goals for increased learning and positive behaviour, and review and revise these achievements to inspire the whole community to support the students’ learning.
Identity and communicate a vision | Create shared meaning | Communicate positive high expectations | Build support for school improvement goals | Monitor performance | Communicate clearly |
Principals help their school develop a vision around effective teaching. | Principals help create shared understanding and meaning to support the vision of the school. | Principals convey expectations for high performance. They help the school team understand the challenge of increasing learning for all students. | Principals promote cooperation and help others to reach common goals. | Principals use data to assess how well the school is performing and meeting school improvement goals. | Principals communicate the school mission convincingly to all stakeholders. |