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Matthew Henson Middle School. Charles County, Maryland. Behavior Education Program. H elping yo U S ucceed - K eeping I t E xcellent in S chool. Overview of the BEP. Purpose
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Matthew Henson Middle School CharlesCounty, Maryland
Behavior Education Program Helping yoU Succeed - Keeping It Excellent in School
Overview of the BEP • Purpose • Help students become more successful by preparing them for each day and by providing positive feedback throughout the school day for following the behavior expectations • Target students • “Yellow Zone” students who need additional support/reinforcement to consistently demonstrate Pride, Spirit, and Commitment • Procedures • Check-in • HUSKIES Report completed throughout the day • Positive feedback given at the end of each class • Check-out
The BEP at Matthew Henson • We currently have a check-in/check-out person for each of the three grade levels. • We have 17 students on the BEP at present with several ready to graduate from the program. • Regular education and special education students are served through the BEP.
The BEP at Matthew Henson – A Case Example Background info: • 13-year-old, 7th-grade student • Previously identified as Emotionally Disturbed • Educated in an inclusion setting
Behaviors Prior to BEP 2004-2005 School Year 15 referrals last year (physical aggression, disrespectful, disruptive, non-complaint, etc.) 3 out-of-school suspensions Suspended to the Superintendent and placed in an alternative setting for 45 days (2004-2005) Citizenship grades were Satisfactory -> Unsatisfactory for the year 2005-2006 School Year 4 referrals between September & November 2005 1 out-of-school suspension Citizenship comments ranged from Satisfactory -> Unsatisfactory Behaviors Since BEP Since 11/2005 0 referrals Citizenship grades ranged from Outstanding -> Satisfactory BEP data The BEP at Matthew Henson – A Case Example
Ongoing review of the data • To establish guidance groups based on skill deficient e.g. organization, anger, etc • To “tweek” individuals plan • Utilize data in SST meetings • Appropriate referrals for an FBA • Initial data point for FBA process
For more informationcontact Ron Stup, Principal or visit our website: http://www.ccboe.com/henson/