"Try Another Way"--Redirecting Inappropriate Behavior in Pre-K

Teaching Practice:
"Try Another Way"--Redirecting Inappropriate Behavior in Pre-K

INTRODUCTION

Columbia County is located in north Florida in an area that is primarily rural. Lake City is the county seat and the largest town in the county. All eight elementary schools in Columbia County qualify for schoolwide Title I funds, indicating that many of our students come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Westside Elementary School is three years old. We have a well-equipped computer lab with iMac™ computers, and each classroom is equipped with Apple and iMac™ computers. All classrooms and offices have T1 Internet connections. My students do not have a regularly scheduled time to use the computer lab, but we are free to use the lab whenever it is available.

Westside Elementary School has made a commitment to include all special education students in schoolwide activities. My students participate in assemblies, attend school plays, take part in the schoolwide character education program, and contribute to the daily announcements.

Introduction

The Lesson

Professional Standards

Assessment

Student Work

Reflections

Resources

Technology

Candidate Support

Author: Nancy Weed Taylor, NBCT
School: Westside Elementary School
Organization: Columbia County Schools, Florida

Credits: Laura Reasoner Jones, Teacher in Residence, The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

Hazel Truluck, Principal

Michael Flanagan, Superintendent

My wonderful students and their terrific parents

Apple Computer

The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

The AT&T Foundation

Lynne Wyly,
Digital Edge Project Manager,
National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

Laura Jones
Teacher in Residence

Comments or questions?

Email: ljones@nbpts.org