Module 6: Developing Behavior Tracking Forms

1. Module 6: Developing Behavior Tracking Forms

2. Data System Definitions Establishing a Data-based Decision-making System Referral Form Referral Process

3. Characteristics of a SWIS IIICompatible Referral Form • A clear distinction must exist between problem behaviors that are staff-managed (minor) versus problem behaviors that are office-managed or crisis (major)

4. Major Discipline Incidents • Defined • Discipline incidents that must be handled by the administration. These may include but are not limited to: physical fights, property damage, drugs, weapons, tobacco, etc. • Purpose • Once problem behaviors are operationally defined, it is essential that the team distinguish the major discipline incidents from the minor to determine the appropriate consequence

5. Minor Discipline Incidents • Defined • Discipline incidents that can be handled by the classroom teacher and usually do not warrant a discipline referral to the office*. These may include but are not limited to: tardiness to class, lack of classroom material, incomplete classroom assignments, gum chewing, etc. • Purpose • To determine appropriate consequence and where the consequence should be delivered • * These incidences are still tracked but the consequence is delivered in the classroom

6. Emergency or Crisis Incidents • Defined* • Discipline incidents that require immediate response from administration and/or crisis response team. These incidences may cause short-term change to a school’s Positive Behavior Support Plan and may include, but are not limited to: Bomb Threats, Weapons Alerts, Intruder, Fire Evacuations, etc. • *These incidents do not necessarily result in an ODR • Purpose • Maintain order and safety during emergency situations * Each school is urged to consult their district and school policies for emergency/crisis incidents

7. Reflection Questions • Answer these questions about your SW-PBS team: • Do you have all your discipline incidents categorized as major, minor or crisis? • Do you need to review and revise which items are categorized as major, minor or crisis? • Do the faculty at your school know which behaviors are major, minor or crisis? If no, how can your team review the major, minor and crisis incidents?

8. Congratulations! • You have completed Florida's PBS Project School-wide Positive Behavior Support Module 6: Developing a Behavior Tracking Form. • If you would like a certificate of completion please print this page. • We hope that you enjoyed the training module!