

General Guidelines:
⊲ Safety is the first concern of all teachers and staff. Students must be able to remain safe to themselves, others, and the environment.
⊲ Supports will be provided in multiple ways to help students participate safely to the extent that it is logistically and economically feasible for Whole Children. If the instructor and Program Manager determine that a child requires 1:1 assistance to participate successfully; the parent will be responsible for providing the assistance.
⊲ We rely on parents to manage their child if difficult and/or unsafe physical and/or verbal behaviors occur. Parents are expected to remain with their child until the teacher feels that the student has demonstrated an ability to participate in the class safely.
⊲ Teachers will reinforce behavioral expectations at the beginning of class.
⊲ Teachers will use communication strategies that recognize the varied abilities of students.
⊲ Classes will have a clear structure that offers the best opportunity for success.
⊲ Staff will use a system during class that consistently reinforces positive group behaviors.
⊲ Program sessions will conclude with feedback and/or awards for skill development and participation.
⊲ In cases of a consistent behavior or safety concern, the Program Manager and teacher, and parent will create an individualized action plan that defines the problem, the small and large goals, and the compliance expectations, including the point at which the student may be recommended to another Whole Children class or removed from the program.
⊲ If a child is unsafe 3 times within a class meeting, they will be sent home for the remainder of that class and may return the following week.