CHAMPS

CHAMPS is a Proactive and Positive Approach to Classroom Management

What is CHAMPS?

• A set of decisions the school or teacher must make in order to provide structure for students 
• A decision-making template
• A process
• An acronym that is a common language among students and staff  

Why CHAMPS?

•  Responsive to teachers and parents
•  Proactive Measure

Use an Attention Signal

• Identify and use consistently, an attention signal that has the following components:
  • Visual (paw)
  • Auditory ("Stephens") 
  • Portable (can be done anywhere in the building or at school-related events) 

Our Signals

"Stephens"..."Bulldogs"
"All Set?"..."You Bet!"
"Bulldogs"..."Woof Woof" *clap with each woof*
When a teacher shows the hand signal, students must do the same and then be at voice level 0.

Voice Levels:

• 0: Silent
• 1: Whisper
• 2: Small Group
• 3: Classroom
• 4: Outside

What is "CHAMPS"

•  C is for Conversation: What voice level are you at, and who are you supposed to be speaking with?
•  H is for Help: How do you ask for help?
•  A is for Activity: What are you supposed to be doing?
•  M is for Movement: Are you rotating through groups, sitting on the carpet, sitting at your desk, etc?
•  P is for Participation: How does the teacher know you are fully participating?
•  S is for Success: If you follow the first five, you will be successful!