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John Hanson Middle School’s PBIS Team:. P leased B y I ncredible S uccess! A Retrospective. Prepared by: Andrea Binetti, Ed.S., Jill Locco, and Jamey Rorison. John Hanson Middle School Charles County Public Schools 12350 Vivian Adams Drive Waldorf, MD 20601. Total Students: 946
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John Hanson Middle School’s PBIS Team: Pleased By Incredible Success! A Retrospective Prepared by: Andrea Binetti, Ed.S., Jill Locco, and Jamey Rorison
John Hanson Middle School Charles County Public Schools 12350 Vivian Adams Drive Waldorf, MD 20601
Total Students: 946 8th grade: 313 7th grade: 308 6th grade: 325 Sub-Group Statistics: Asian: 18 African-American: 428 Indian: 5 Latino: 23 Caucasian: 472 John Hanson Demographics
Where We Stand In 2006/Current Goals • PBIS Maryland Exemplar School for 3rd Year in a Row • “Maintenance” Phase • Reflecting on past successes/failures • Using data to drive team decision making • Brainstorming new fundraising ideas • Keeping PBIS novel
How did PBIS start at John Hanson MS? • Over 2,600 discipline referrals processed during 2001-2002 school year • Desire for more positive school climate • Invitation to Summer Institute
The Beginning… Flashback... YEAR 1: 2002-2003
PBIS Summer InstituteNew Team Training ‘02 • Attended sessions with Dr. Sugai • Met our coach (Elsa Velez) • Sent to complete action plan • Team was overwhelmed and had no idea what we’d gotten ourselves into!
2002-2003 Key Implementation Points • Administration buy-in/enthusiasm • Committed PBIS Team Leader (Jill Locco) • Part-time coach • PBIS presented to staff as non-threatening
New School-Wide Programs ‘02 • Merit Slips • Battle of the Homebases • Agenda Drawings • WOWs • Continuation of Pre-Existing Programs • Battle of the Classes • Student of the Month
Keeping Up The Good Work… Flashback... YEAR 2: 2003-2004
PBIS Summer InstituteReturning Team Training ‘03 • Attended additional sessions with Dr. Sugai • Team was fully aware of what we’d gotten ourselves into! • Shifted PBIS focus to one school-wide rule • M.O.E. was born!
JHMS Motto Our motto focuses on two pillars of character: Responsibility and Respect. “Responsible behavior means respecting M.O.E.” M = Myself O = Others E = Environment
MOE money can be given toall studentsbyall adultsin the building. MOE money from substitute teachers is worth double value. Student contest was used to determine the appearance of MOE money. Students can do the following with their MOE money: Place them in drop-boxes for bi-weekly drawings Cash them in to teachers (teacher discretion) Cash them in for grade level prizes (electric scooters, etc.) School Store Items (pencils, CD players, etc…) Lunch Snacks (ice cream, pop-tarts, etc..) Dance Tickets In-School Movie MOE Money
New School-Wide Programs ‘03 • MOE Money • Mentoring Groups • Young Achievers • Ladies of Success • End-of-Year Blowout • Staff MOE Money/Merit Drawings • Continuation of Pre-Existing Programs • Job Shadow Day
Use of SWIS Data ‘03 • Data shared at monthly faculty meetings • Identifying Target Groups • Red Zone • Yellow Zone (focused interventions)
Taking It To The Next Level… Flashback... YEAR 3: 2004-2005
PBIS Summer InstituteReturning Team Training ‘04 • Attended additional sessions with Dr. Sugai • Presented to returning teams in breakout session • Received first Exemplar School recognition • Transitioned into maintenance phase • Received a full-time, in-house coach (Andrea Binetti) with redefined role
PBIS Coaches in Charles County: Responsibilities and Roles • Participate in PBIS Meetings • School Level • County Level • Interpret & Analyze School Data/SWIS Data • Provide Statistical Analysis • Identify Red/Yellow Zone Students • Provide Technical Assistance and Resource Support to School Team • Meet with PBIS Coordinator Monthly Assists in Developing Individual Plans and Conducting FBA’s When Needed Participate in Public Relations/Communications Support Network Across Schools Participate in Quarterly Coaches Meetings at MSDE Help Identify and Support Fundraiser Opportunities
PBIS Coaches In Charles County: Educational/Expertise Required: • PBIS Trained and Knowledgeable • Proficient in SWIS Use and Data Analysis • Knowledge of Statistical Analysis • Behavioral Consultation • Applied Behavioral Analysis • Instructional Consultation Training (ICT) • Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) • Curriculum Based Assessment • School and Community Liaison • Resource Coordinator for Needs of School PBIS Team
New School-Wide Programs ‘04 • Golden Broom Awards • M.A.P. (Making Achievement Possible) • Skills Plus • Tied PBIS into AYP goals • College Knowledge
Program Changes for 2004-05 • Dropped Merits in lieu of MOE Money • New SWIS-Friendly referral form
Maintaining Success Through Change… Flashback... YEAR 4: 2005-2006
PBIS Summer InstituteReturning Team Training ‘05 • Learned that Principal was transferred ONE WEEK before Institute • Attended additional sessions with Dr. Sugai • Presented to returning teams in breakout session • Received second Exemplar School recognition
Program Changes for 2005-06 • Dropped M.A.P/Added Grades Plus • New Principal, One New Vice-Principal • Four Office Staff Turnovers • Twelve Faculty Turnovers • 2 to North Point (new school) • 2 to promotion within the county • 3 to retirement • 1 resignation (retire/rehire and then resigned) • 4 to re-location (3 out of state, 1 to a school closer to their home, where she's leading PBIS implementation)
John Hanson Middle SchoolCharles County PBIS Outcomes August-June 2002-2006
2003-04 School Year Total Referrals: 973 Disrespect: 313 Fighting: 98 Inappropriate Lang: 51 Harassment: 33 Disruption: 48 2004-05 School Year Total Referrals: 515 Disrespect: 79 Fighting: 48 Inappropriate Lang: 15 Harassment: 5 Disruption: 9 Office Referrals
Total Referrals by YearAugust-June 2002-2006 Major Referrals Only 62% Decrease
63% Decrease In Referrals for Aggression/Fighting 66% Decrease In Incidents of Disrespect
Out of School SuspensionsSeptember- June 49% Decrease
Why Have We Been Successful? Administrative Commitment Enthusiastic Team Leader/Team Members Staff Buy-In Consistent Program Review Openness to Accept New Ideas Desire to Keep PBIS Fresh Feedback from County and State Levels
2006 School Wide Evaluation (SET) 98% WOW!!!!
PBIS Exemplar School 2004, 2005, 2006 John Hanson Middle School Charles County
Contact Us! John Hanson Middle School 12350 Vivian Adams Drive Waldorf, MD 20601 Phone: (301) 753-1783 Fax: (301) 870-1182 Deborah Hile, Principal dhile@ccboe.com