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Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports (PBIS). Elsa Velez, Ph.D./PBIS Coordinator Keith Grier/Director of Student Services. PBIS is…. A School-based Intervention for Reducing Disruptive and Aggressive Behaviors Changes the Climate of the Entire School Teaches Expectations
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Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports (PBIS) Elsa Velez, Ph.D./PBIS Coordinator Keith Grier/Director of Student Services
PBIS is… • A School-based Intervention for Reducing Disruptive and Aggressive Behaviors • Changes the Climate of the Entire School • Teaches Expectations • Looks at Data
PBIS • Is supported by the US Department of Education: Currently implemented in over 2700 schools in 27 states. • 250 schools trained in Maryland
PBIS SCHOOLS IN CHARLES COUNTY • General Smallwood MS • John Hanson MS • Matthew Henson MS • Mattawoman MS • Stoddert MS Barnhart ES Brown ES Eva Turner ES Indian Head ES JC Parks ES Jenifer ES JP Ryon ES Malcolm ES Mitchell ES TC Martin ES
EXEMPLAR SCHOOLS • Jenifer Elementary School • Eva Turner Elementary School • JC Parks Elementary School • John Hanson Elementary School • TC Martin Elementary School • Malcolm Elementary School
Individualized Systems for Students with High-Risk Behavior ~80%-90% of Students ~5% ~10 to 15% Systems for Students with At-Risk Behavior PBIS is for ALL Students
THESE SCHOOLS REPORT: • An Increase in Community and Parent Satisfaction • An Increase in Staff Satisfaction • A Reduction in Staff Absenteeism • A Reduction in Teacher Transfer Requests and Turnover • Increased Administrative Time Spent in Classrooms and Assisting With Academics • Increased Administrative Time for Staff Support
PROJECT TARGET Is a 5 Year Collaborative Project With: • Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) • Sheppard Pratt Health Systems • Johns Hopkins University
GOALS: • More PBIS Schools in Charles County • Regional Training • Develop Partnerships With the Community • Broaden Community Awareness
NEEDS: • Build PBIS Capacity • Expand Teams • Training • Data Collection • Financial Support
Charles County PBIS staff, students, and parents would like to thank the Elected Board of Education for their continued interest and support of our program.