Purposefully teach social skills to students.

Purposefully teach standards-based social skills to students
Clearly communicate the social skills standards to students
Keep very brief any periods of student inactivity during instruction
Establish clear expectations for student interaction
Provide enjoyable challenge activities for students to practice social skills
Debrief the lesson in relation to the social skills standards
Provide opportunities for students to reflect on social skills
Clearly communicate standards-based social skills objectives to students


Ensure a safe learning environment

Form groups maintaining the dignity of each student
Set clear expectations for student interaction

Provide enjoyable and progressive social skills challenges for students
Debrief the lesson related to the social skills objectives