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.
Class-wide supports for this layer should focus on creating a calming classroom environment and embedding whole-group sensory breaks for students.
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| Projected Brain Break Visual with Timer Deanna Granroth Wogaman Middle School, Dayton |
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| Calming Classroom Environment Ashley Holtz Kleptz ELC, Northmont |
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| Climbing Wall Amy Pratt Springcreek Primary, Piqua |
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| Hallway Path Chris Cool Dixie Elementary, New Lebanon |
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| Yoga Time Beth Young and Toni Cockerham Snyder Park Elementary, Springfield |
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| Whole Group Deep Breathing Casey Morter Mad River ECC, Mad River |
Visual Boundary
Shanon Vance
Valley Forge Elementary, Huber Heights
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| Cozy Spot Shanon Vance Valley Forge Elementary, Huber Heights |
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| Movement Break Jolynne Rogers Mad River ECC, Mad River |
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| 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.
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| Behavior Tickets Elisha Volp Northridge Elementary, Northeastern |
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| Behavior Chart Tara Henrickson Beavertown Preschool, Kettering |
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| Thrift Store Reinforcers Amy Day Englewood Elementary, Northmont |
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| 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.
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| Class Task List Robin Koronich Learning Center-West, MCESC |
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| Projected Task List with Timer Deanna Granroth Wogaman Middle School, Dayton |
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| Group Schedule Granville Bastin Preble ESC |
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| Group Schedule Lisa Mossing Beverly Gardens, Mad River |
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| Group Schedule Rene Naas Tipp City Middle School, Miami County ESC |
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| Group Schedule Robin Koronich Learning Center-West, MCESC |
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| Schedule Google Slide Traci Gasho Westbrooke Village Elementary, Trotwood |
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| Group Schedule Taylor Lawson Louise Troy Elementary, Dayton |
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| Art Table Job Chart Christa Everett Miami East Junior High, Miami East |
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| Fire Drill Visual Cue Shanon Vance Valley Forge Elementary, Huber Heights |
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| Schedule Change Visual Cue Jennifer Schmidt Beavercreek High School, Beavercreek |
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| Group Schedule Casey Morter Mad River ECC, Mad River |
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| Group Time Mini-Schedule |
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| 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.
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| Rotation Groups Bev Richardson Bruce Elementary, Eaton |
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| Rotation Groups Haley Urschel Perrin Woods Elementary, Springfield |
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| 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.
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| School Family Display Rebekah Foust Mad River ECC, Mad River |
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| 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.
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| CHAMPS expectations |
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| AAC Support at Door Christina Helmer Learning Center-North, MCESC |
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| Communication Wall Display Laura Windholtz Learning Center-West, MCESC |
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| Growth Mindset Bulletin Board Jenna Woelfer Brantwood Elementary, Mad River |
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| Strategy Wall Leslie Mann Smith Middle School, Vandalia |
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| Zones of Regulation Display Cassandra Hebauf Northmoor Elementary, Northmont |
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| Regulation Station Bulletin Board Rebecka Stricker Springcreek Primary, Piqua |
For more ideas on using The Ziggurat Model, check out our previous post:
