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Positive Behavior Intervention and Support at Booksin Elementary. We can communicate positive behavior expectations by…. Being good role models Promoting positive behavior often and everywhere through. Classroom lessons. Videos. Posters. Class climate. Activities. Announcements.
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Positive BehaviorIntervention and Support atBooksin Elementary
We can communicate positive behavior expectations by… • Being good role models • Promoting positive behavioroften and everywherethrough • Classroom lessons • Videos • Posters • Class climate • Activities • Announcements • Recognition & Reinforcement
We can reinforce positive behaviors by offering students… • Praise and positive reinforcement • Recognition through • School logo items • Coupons for community businesses • Opportunities to participate in social activities • School supplies & materials
PBIS Depends on CONSISTENCY in Expectations Training Involvement Interpretation Implementation Accountability BY BY Administrators Students Teachers Families School staff Support groups
What is PBIS? • PBIS is a 3 – 5 year process. • Over 2,000 schools across the country have implemented PBIS. • 50% or more schools reduce their office referrals by 50% the first year. • This is a data driven program. • PBIS is a process for creating safer and more effective schools. • PBIS focuses on improving a school’s ability to teach and support positive behavior for all students.
What is PBIS? (cont.) • It is a SCHOOL-WIDE design for discipline. • It is team-based systematic planning. • It is for (and by) ALL students, ALL staff, and in ALL settings. • It is a program that can be upgraded as we go along. • Each month we will analyze the discipline data. • We will survey the staff, students, and parents for upgrades.
What is different about PBIS? • Organized system of Positive Behavior management in all settings • Organized system of disciplinary actions • Clear school wide expectations with incentives and consequences • Actual teaching of Positive Behavior Expectations • Behavioral recognition system for kids doing the right thing
The 3 MajorComponentsof PBIS • Teaching appropriate behavior in all settings. • Interventions when behavior expectations are not met. • Recognition when behaviors are met.
Booksin Bulldogs are: OUR PBIS CORE VALUES • Peaceful • Aware • Wise • Safe
Remember! Booksin Bulldogs are: Peaceful - Aware - Wise - Safe
Guidelines for AwardingBooksin PAWS Why? • The Bulldog PAW is a positive behavior recognition to encourage our students to consistently demonstrate Booksin’s core values: P.A.W.S. • Booksin PAWs should ONLY be given to students who are consistently demonstrating Booksin’s core values. Who? • All staff (teaching, office, building service, cafeteria and substitute teacher) should be awarding PAWS.
Guidelines for AwardingBooksin PAWS cont. Where? • Booksin PAWS should be linked to the appropriate behavior based on the locations in the Expectations Matrix. When? • Booksin PAWS should be given immediately to students when a behavior in the Expectations Matrix is consistently observed.
Guidelines for AwardingBooksin PAWS cont. How? • When you award Booksin PAWS to a student, the student should know exactly why he/she is getting recognition. The reason should be valid and connected to the core values: Peaceful-Aware-Wise-Safe • Circle one of the three core values on the buck to denote which behavior is being recognized. • Print the student’s first and last name and sign your name legibly in ink.
Guidelines for AwardingBooksin PAWS cont. Additional information • See an office staff member to restock on PAWS. • Try to hand out a minimum of 5 PAWS per day. • Focus on WHATyou are giving out PAWS for, rather than on how many. • Don’t use PAWS as coercion “If you don’t do this, I’m not giving you a Booksin PAWS.”
Where will students spend their Booksin PAWS? • In the school office • At lunchtime Karaoke • At after school movies • In the community
Ice Cream Passes In and Out Coupons McDonald’s Coupons Paw pencils Ice Cream passes Pizza party Grade Level Rewards Recognitions for individual students may include the following:
Grade LevelStudent Recognition Peace Days • Any particular day when there are NO office referrals that disrupt the peace of the school. Result = 1 Peace Day • Office referrals that will result in a lost Peace Day: TBD • When a particular grade accumulates a certain target level of peace days, the entire grade will be recognized. • The target levels are: 5, 15, 30, 50, 75, and 100 days.
StaffRecognition • Public recognition for giving out Booksin PAWS. • Golden fire boot for staff whose class has best Fire Drill behavior. • Public recognition for student attendance. • Administrator provides recess duty coverage • Administrator walks class to lunch.
SURFACE MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES Positive Responses by Teachers • Non-verbal • Verbal
Office Referrals How and when will Administration be utilized? • After previous strategies have been implemented without positive results, the Administrative team can be used as a resource. • When a student has been identified in the SST process as needing behavioral interventions and support.
Staff Managed Behaviors • Tardiness • Non-compliance with staff direction • Classroom disruption • Bullying (habitual bullying goes to Administration with documentation) • Inappropriate language • Failure to serve teacher assigned detention • Unprepared for class • Leaving the classroom without permission • Inappropriate computer use • Inappropriate behavior • Dress code violation • Throwing objects • Eating/drinking in class • Academic dishonesty • Inappropriate language • Electronic devices/cell phones (visible and/or on)
Office Managed Behaviors • Bomb Threat/False Alarm • Possession of a Weapon/Explosive Device • Threats of bringing/using Weapons • Fighting/Physical Aggression • Physical Assault/Harassment • Intimidation • Sexual Harassment/Sexual Offense • Loitering • Theft/Burglary • Verbal Abuse and/or Threat of Violence • Inappropriate Bus Behavior • Failure to Identify Oneself • Truancy • Inappropriate hallway behavior • Vandalism/ Property Damage • False Fire Alarm or Arson • Possession/Distribution/Use of OTC Medication, Controlled Substance, Tobacco, or Alcohol • Leaving the Classroom without Permission • Forgery/Extortion • Chronic Violation of Teacher Managed Behaviors • Possession/Use of Imitation Weapons • Possession/Use of Imitation Drugs • Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
SMB(Staff Managed Behavior Form)Ongoing record of behavior issues in each class • “Reserved for New Form”
Core Team Members • Nikki Davidson • Catherine Miller • Stephanie MacDonald • Alpha Diallo • Howard Gipstein • Principal • Assistant Principal