MLK, JR. CHARTER SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE
The MLK Way

The M.L.K. Way is a school-wide cultural system designed to help students improve their focus while teachers enhance the effectiveness of their classroom management and instruction. The system consists of three components: Behavior Management, Routines/Procedures and Teaching Techniques.

Behavior Management:

• Classroom Rules
• Role Model Criteria
• Reward System
• Card System

Routines/Procedures:

• Morning/Entry Routine
• Transitions
• Lining up
• Moving from Place to Place
• Retrieving/Passing out Materials
• Hand Signals (non verbal communication)
• Group Work
• End of the Day/Exit Routine

Teaching Techniques:

• 100%
• Do-it-Again
• Precise Praise/Acknowledgment
• Strong Voice
• What to Do
• Positive Framing