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What are Praise

Notes
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 Component of positive
behavior support;

 promotes a positive school


environment and reinforces
the appropriate use of social
skills;

 used when student


demonstrates good

PRAISE behavioral/social skills;

 easy to use;

NOTES:  used immediately.

WHEN TO USE
-student was paying attention and participating,

-student was helping a peer,


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-student was able to meet a challenge in reading,

-student progressed to the next reading/math level, Used in various settings-


including recess
-new student was able to write a full sentence in
English, ────

-student hit a milestone in therapy, Encourages all students to


-peer to peer recognition; maybe recess oriented, participate in positive behavior!

-remember students with disabilities enjoy receiving More examples on back.


praise too!
Praise notes--- positive reinforcement to encourage desirable behavior. Teacher should model behavior
and have students practice good behavior. Ensure that the students clearly understand acceptable
behavior. Prepare praise notes ahead of time with area of praise left blank. Utilize a classroom chart to
ensure you praise every student each quarter. Teacher may display a reward chart, at a highly visible
location, when certain number of praise notes are obtained by the students the whole class may have
something “special”, such as a pizza party, extra recess, use your imagination.

Adolescents with emotional behavior disorder display lower levels of social adjustment and higher levels
of problem behaviors than other students (Peterson, et al 2008). The study encouraged the use of praise
with students. Students responded favorably to praise and fewer misbehaviors were noted.
Reasons to use a Praise Note; Increases favorable behavior in classroom. Discourages negative
interactions amongst peers. Can be used to encourage English Language learners when they begin to
show success in writing/speaking. It is easy to use and only takes a minute of less of your time.
Suggested Strategies;
-allow the students to observe “good” behavior- such as remaining in seat or raising hand to speak.
-have them model “good” behavior- practice raising hand to answer a question.
-rehearse what constitutes good behavior in a variety of settings and conditions-include lunch/recess.
-teacher writes a note to the student commending a specific behavior or positive use of social skill(s)--
-share praise with them as soon as possible.

August, D., Artzi, L., & Barr, C. (2016). Helping ELLs Meet Standards in English Language Arts and Science: An Intervention Focused on
Academic Vocabulary. Reading & Writing Quarterly, 32(4), 373-396.

Hansen, B.D., Calderella, P., Williams, L., & Wills, H.P. (2008). Managing Student Behavior in Dual Immersion Classrooms: A Study of Classwide
Function -Related Intervention Teams. Behavior Modifications, 41(5), 626-646.

Kennedy, C., Jolivette, K., & Ramsey, M. L. (2014). The Effects of Written Teacher and Peer Praise Notes on the Inappropriate Behaviors of
Elementary Students With Emotional and Behavioral Disorders in a Residential School. Residential Treatment for Children & Youth, 31(1), 17-40.
doi:10.1080/0886571X.2014.878577

Peterson Nelson, J. A., Caldarella, P., Young, K. R., & Webb, N. (2008). Using Peer Praise Notes to Increase the Social Involvement of Withdrawn
Adolescents. Teaching Exceptional Children, 41(2), 6-13.

Teerlink, E., Caldarella, P., Anderson, D., Richardson, M., & Guzman, E . (2017). Addressing Problem Behavior at Recess Using Peer Praise Notes.
Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 19(2), 115-126. doi:10.1177/1098300716675733

Wheatley, R. K., West, R. P., Charlton, C. T., Sanders, R. B., Smith, T. G., & Taylor, M. J. (2009). Improving Behavior through Differential
Reinforcement: A Praise Note System for Elementary School Students. Education & Treatment Of Children, 32(4), 551-571.

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