This document provides guidance on arranging an efficient daily schedule to maximize instructional time and responsible behavior while minimizing wasted time and irresponsible behavior. It recommends avoiding any one task running too long, scheduling independent and group work to follow teacher-directed tasks, and identifying and addressing times when problem behavior typically occurs, such as after recess, entering class, or during the last hour/five minutes of class.

1. Task 1:
Arrange an Efficient Daily Schedule
Arrange or modify your daily schedule to:
• maximize instructional time and responsible
behavior
• minimize wasted time and irresponsible
behavior
CHAMPS Ch. 2, Task 1, pg. 64
DSC Ch. 3, Task 1, pg. 64

2. Key Points:
 Within each activity, avoid having any one type of
task run too long (30 minutes-max, depending on
grade level)
 Schedule independent work and cooperative/ peer
group tasks so that they immediately follow teacher
directed tasks
 Identify and proactively address the times of days
when students typically exhibit the most problem
behavior
CHAMPS Ch. 2, Task 1, pg. 64
DSC Ch. 3, Task 1, pg. 64

3. Particularly troublesome times and
suggestions:
• After recess or entry into class from hall:
• Teach students how to enter the room and how to
calm down
• Schedule an activity immediately
• The last hour of the day or last 5 minute of
the class period
• Avoid too much independent work at the end of the day/
hour
CHAMPS Ch. 2, Task 1, pg. 64
DSC Ch. 3, Task 1, pg. 64