About CHAMPS

CHAMPS is a proactive and positive approach to classroom management developed by Dr. Randy Sprick. It is designed to help teachers establish clear expectations for students in various instructional settings.

Each letter in CHAMPS stands for a specific behavioral expectation:

  • Conversation: Can students talk to each other during this activity?
  • Help: How do students get questions answered? How do they get your attention?
  • Activity: What is the task or objective? What is the end product?
  • Movement: Can students move about during this activity?
  • Participation: How do students show they are fully participating? What does work behavior look/sound like?
  • Success: When students meet CHAMPS expectations, they will be successful.

Video Overview

Video: CHAMPS Classroom Management

How It Works

By clearly communicating these expectations, teachers can create a more structured, predictable environment where students understand what is expected of them during each classroom activity.

This interactive CHAMPS board allows teachers to visually display current expectations for each category, helping students understand behavioral guidelines for different classroom activities.

Benefits

  • Increases on-task behavior and student engagement
  • Reduces classroom disruptions
  • Improves classroom climate
  • Establishes clear expectations for students
  • Provides consistency across different activities
  • Helps students develop self-management skills

Implementation

Teachers can use this CHAMPS board to:

  1. Select appropriate expectations for each category based on the current activity
  2. Display these expectations visually for students to see
  3. Review expectations before beginning new activities
  4. Refer to the board when redirecting student behavior