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Dansville Schools . PBIS and Anti-Bullying Update. District-Wide PBIS. District-Wide PBIS. Appropriate behavior taught to students in each grade level using a behavior matrix and behavior lesson plans Behavior expectations posted throughout the district
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Dansville Schools PBIS and Anti-Bullying Update
District-Wide PBIS District-Wide PBIS • Appropriate behavior taught to students in each grade level using a behavior matrix and behavior lesson plans • Behavior expectations posted throughout the district • Acknowledge/reinforce positive behavior with Aggie Bucks • Common phrase used when inappropriate behavior is seen: “We don’t do that here.”
Analyzing Data • SWIS computer program tracks behavior data • Identifies patterns of high incident areas, behaviors and students • Patterns are addressed by re-teaching behaviors, using replacement behaviors and positive behavior support plans
Sample SWIS Data • Graph shows us what times and areas the behaviors usually occur, allowing us to implement more staff and structure in these areas
What Research Says About PBIS • “PBIS is an effective school-wide framework for implementing and sustaining bully prevention efforts.” • “PBIS has a strong focus on partnering with families and community, which are necessary components of effective bully prevention efforts.” • Olweus, 2003; Ross, Horner & Stiller, 2008.
Definition of Bullying “Bullying is when someone repeatedly and on purpose says or does mean or hurtful things to another person who has a hard time defending himself or herself. The three key components of bullying behavior are: (1)Involves and imbalance of power and strength; (2) Involves a pattern of behavior over time; and (3) Involves an aggressive behavior.” From Olweus Bullying Prevention Program
Safe Reporting • Tell a trusted adult • “Safe Box” located in classrooms • Send anonymous incident report on the Dansville Schools website • Send anonymous text or voice message to the district’s Tip Line
Comprehensive Approach “Stand alone, anti-bullying programs and curricula are often based on the premise that bullying can be reduced solely by increasing supervision, identifying perpetrators, and punishing them until they no longer bully others. Programs based on this approach are shown to increase the number of students who report being bullied by 20%.” Rigby, 2009
What Dansville Is Doing • Anti-bullying and awareness lessons • Leadership Class • Weekly character building videos and discussions • Restorative conferences • Small group discussions • Aspiring Aggies • Adult mentors • Safe reporting methods
Partnering With The Community • Anti-bullying information and strategies • Importance of reporting • Common message: “We don’t do that here.” • Community presentations (Kevin Honeycutt)
What’s Next • Survey students, parents, staff and community • Continue to use data to make decisions • Continue to implement research-based and best-practice interventions