Tuesday, November 15, 2022

Around Town Round-Up: Class-wide Supports Using the Ziggurat Model

Our team LOVES Ruth Aspy and Barry Grossman's The Ziggurat Model! This useful framework makes it easy to prioritize and plan for comprehensive supports when brainstorming interventions. During our coaching, we see examples of The Ziggurat Model in action in a variety of settings. Today's Around Town Round Up will focus on Class-wide Supports that we have seen that meet each layer. 



Sensory Differences and Biological Needs
Class-wide supports for this layer should focus on creating a calming classroom environment and embedding whole-group sensory breaks for students. 
Projected Brain Break Visual with Timer
Deanna Granroth
Wogaman Middle School, Dayton

Calming Classroom Environment
Ashley Holtz
Kleptz ELC, Northmont

Climbing Wall
Amy Pratt
Springcreek Primary, Piqua


Hallway Path
Chris Cool
Dixie Elementary, New Lebanon

Yoga Time
Beth Young and Toni Cockerham
Snyder Park Elementary, Springfield


Whole Group Deep Breathing
Casey Morter
Mad River ECC, Mad River

Visual Boundary
Shanon Vance
Valley Forge Elementary, Huber Heights

Cozy Spot
Shanon Vance
Valley Forge Elementary, Huber Heights

Movement Break
Jolynne Rogers
Mad River ECC, Mad River

Movement Break Visual Cues
Jolynne Rogers
Mad River ECC, Mad River




Reinforcement
Many districts use PBIS supports and teachers have a variety of class-wide reinforcement systems.
Behavior Tickets
Elisha Volp
Northridge Elementary, Northeastern

Behavior Chart
Tara Henrickson
Beavertown Preschool, Kettering

Thrift Store Reinforcers
Amy Day
Englewood Elementary, Northmont

Group Behavior Visual
Jolynne Rogers
Mad River ECC, Mad River



Structure and Visual/Tactile Supports
Knowing what to expect throughout the day can be a huge support for all students! Schedules, class agendas, and visual supports clearly communicate expectations and increase predictability. 
Class Task List
Robin Koronich
Learning Center-West, MCESC

Projected Task List with Timer
Deanna Granroth
Wogaman Middle School, Dayton

Group Schedule
Granville Bastin
Preble ESC

Group Schedule
Lisa Mossing
Beverly Gardens, Mad River

Group Schedule
Rene Naas
Tipp City Middle School, Miami County ESC

Group Schedule
Robin Koronich
Learning Center-West, MCESC

Schedule Google Slide
Traci Gasho
Westbrooke Village Elementary, Trotwood

Group Schedule
Taylor Lawson
Louise Troy Elementary, Dayton

Art Table Job Chart
Christa Everett
Miami East Junior High, Miami East

Fire Drill Visual Cue
Shanon Vance
Valley Forge Elementary, Huber Heights

Schedule Change Visual Cue
Jennifer Schmidt
Beavercreek High School, Beavercreek

Group Schedule
Casey Morter
Mad River ECC, Mad River

Group Time Mini-Schedule

Large Visual Countdown
Rylie Jarrett
Stevenson Elementary, Mad River


Task Demands
Accounting for the various levels of need throughout a classroom ensures that students receive instruction at their instructional level. Often, the most effective way we have seen teachers meet this need is through providing differentiated learning centers. 

Rotation Groups
Bev Richardson
Bruce Elementary, Eaton

Rotation Groups
Haley Urschel
Perrin Woods Elementary, Springfield

Self-Directed Rotation Visuals
Jenna Falldorf
Milton Union Elementary, Milton Union




Positive Environment
The newest addition to The Ziggurat Model emphasizes that students need to feel safe and have positive relationships and experiences while at school in order to be ready for learning.
School Family Display
Rebekah Foust
Mad River ECC, Mad River

Kindness Wall
Jolynne Rogers
Mad River ECC, Mad River




Skills to Teach
We love to see when teachers prioritize direct instruction of skills beyond academics such as communication, coping skills, behavioral expectations, and emotional regulation. These are essential elements to ensuring success for all students. 

CHAMPS expectations

AAC Support at Door
Christina Helmer
Learning Center-North, MCESC

Communication Wall Display
Laura Windholtz
Learning Center-West, MCESC


Growth Mindset Bulletin Board
Jenna Woelfer
Brantwood Elementary, Mad River

Strategy Wall
Leslie Mann
Smith Middle School, Vandalia

Zones of Regulation Display
Cassandra Hebauf
Northmoor Elementary, Northmont

Regulation Station Bulletin Board
Rebecka Stricker
Springcreek Primary, Piqua

For more ideas on using The Ziggurat Model, check out our previous post:

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