*Positive behavior reinforcement and expectations rubric for a special education classroom* 

 
Name:  Teacher present:  Date: 
 

Today was…  Because I... 

● Tried my very best 
● Completed all tasks asked of me 
● Played well and shared with 
others 
● Asked for help when needed 
 
Awesome! 
● Tried my very best 
● Had to be convinced to complete 
some tasks asked of me 
● Faced stressful situations but 
handled them calmly and 
  expressed my feelings 
● Respected my teachers and our 
Good!  classroom 
   

● Did not try my best 

● Refused to cooperate in group 
activities and complete 
assignments 
● Sought attention in negative 
ways 
Not good!  ● Did not respect my teachers or 
our classroom 

● Refused to participate and this 

resulted in class disruption  
● Completed none of the tasks 
assigned 
● Refused to share with others and 
The worst!  this resulted in me hurting others 
physically or verbally  
● Had to be removed from our 
classroom