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1. Introduction to Positive BehavioralInterventions and Supports (PBIS) Presented by
Ashlee Q. McCarthy
BSES
2. Together We Make a Difference We need every person in the school on the same page so that each child receives the same positive interaction and all adults in the school reinforce the school’s expectations. We need every person in the school on the same page so that each child receives the same positive interaction and all adults in the school reinforce the school’s expectations.
3. PBIS Team Jessica Brannon
Ashlee Q. McCarthy
Glendora Williams
Mauricio Nunez
Jennifer McCullough
Greta Holmes
Lynn Wicker
Christie Corbett Eileen Aultman
Joy Ellis
Tim Hunter
Wendy Bramlett
Lynn Ullman
Tonya Springer
Laney Pollard
Mr. Hunter
4. Behavior No student wants to misbehave
All behavior, both good and bad, is a form of communication
Behavior does not occur in a vacuum, something causes it
If one child misbehaves, their behavior affects every other child like ripples in a pond
5. Old Way of Discipline We traditionally handle discipline by getting tough, tougher, and then sending them to the office. This leads to:
High teacher turnover and burnout
Draining administrative time
Taking away time from instruction
Low academic scores
Poor teacher/student relationship
EVERYONE frustrated
6. What does traditional discipline do? Time outs, in-school suspensions, out-of- school suspensions, expulsions, etc. are all a form of punishment. We can not punish a child into doing anything. The same behavior will return or evolve into another behavior. It does not teach the student anything!
7. Personal Story Think about a time when you were disciplined in school.
How did you feel?
How did it feel to walk into the classroom the next day?
Were you embarrassed?
Can you remember ever having a teacher snap at you? This hurts just as much and leaves a lasting hurt feeling.
8. What is PBIS??? We base our school-wide discipline policy on the PBIS philosophy. BSES supports our students by providing proactive strategies that defines and teaches appropriate student behaviors in a positive school environment. We provide a positive environment in all areas including the classroom and non-classroom settings (such as hallways, restrooms).
9. What is PBIS??? Common purpose and approach to discipline
Clear set of positive expectations and behaviors
Procedures for teaching expected behavior
Continuum of procedures for encouraging expected behavior
Continuum of procedures for discouraging inappropriate behavior
Procedures for on-going monitoring and evaluation
Active Supervision!!!
10. Traditional Discipline vs. PBIS Away from a Punitive Approach
• Punishment
• Exclusion
Towards a Positive Approach
• Teaching social skills
• Teaching replacement behaviors
11. Reviewing the Three Tiers
12. Green Zoned Students Green Zoned students respond positively to our school’s expectations, our proactive approaches, and reinforcements. They may require some redirection, however for the most part they follow routines and procedures.
13. Proactive Classroom expectations are taught and encouraged throughout the year, not just the first 2 weeks of school
Routines are consistent and predictable
Teachers model expectations
Appropriate, engaging instructional activities
Provide positive feedback to students during lessons
Limited non instructional time
Smooth transitions: each student should know what they are expected to do during this time
Ratio of 6 positives to 1 negative adult-student interaction
Active supervision-scan, move, interact: playground, hall, arrival and departure
Positive reinforcement through praise, Starbucks, Wii Room, end of the day star, Star Students
14. Types of Interventions At the moment the behavior occurs
Proximity
Giving them the “LOOK”
Redirections for minor, infrequent behavior
Tapping pencil
Constantly getting up
Take the student aside to describe desired behavior
Refrain from embarrassing the student
Whisper or take them out to the hall
Provide them time to respond
Acknowledge others engaged in desired task
Overcorrection
Having the student repeat the task, but in the appropriate manner: walking in the hall
Allowed a break: drink, bathroom
Cool off in Eddie’s room After Reflection of the Behavior
Modify the environment
Rearrange desks
Move the student
Remove object (s)
Pre-Corrections
Restate the expectation or directions before entering a situation they have previously experienced problem behavior
Role playing activity
Mentor system
Having them go talk to a teacher
Re-teach expectations
Increase supervision
Phone call home to express concerns
Increase your supports when a known difficult task is about to occur
Math
Writing
BIPs or Check In/Check Out
15. Yellow and Red Zoned Students Yellow and Red zoned students require additional interventions to follow routines and procedures. This may include:
Teaching social skills
Behavior Intervention Plans
Check In/Check Out Reports
School Buddies and Mentors
16. Does it Work? Green indicates our first year as a PBIS school. Blue indicates our second years as a PBIS school.Green indicates our first year as a PBIS school. Blue indicates our second years as a PBIS school.
17. What does PBIS look like at BSES? Each school develops their own unique system
At BSES we:
Created student expectations: S.T.A.R.
Teach expectations for the first two weeks of school and throughout the year as needed
Reinforce with verbal praises, a star in their planner at the end of the day, Starbucks, Star Classroom of the Month, Wii Room, Star Students, etc.
Zone signals for appropriate voice level
18. Expectations “Bee” a S.T.A.R. student!
Safety, Takes Responsibility, Achieve, and Respect
Students have expectations throughout the school and on the bus. These S.T.A.R. expectations are visibly located in the classrooms, bathrooms, hallways, cafeteria, and on the buses. They include rules such as do your best, travel the shortest route, walk, keep your hands, feet, & objects to yourself, etc.
19. “Bee” a S.T.A.R. Student
20. “Bee” a S.T.A.R. Student
21. “Bee” a S.T.A.R. Student
22. “Bee” a S.T.A.R. Student
23. “Bee” a S.T.A.R. Student
24. “Bee” a S.T.A.R. Student
25. Starbucks When a student follows expectations they earn a Starbuck.
Golden Starbuck (5 pts) Given to the whole class by the Related Arts teachers and Subs
Silver Starbuck (3 pts) Given to the whole class
Other colors (1 pts) Given to individual students
26. Filling out a Starbuck All Starbucks are filled out so the teacher knows:
Who wrote the Starbuck
Which expectation they followed
The area they were “caught” following expectations
27. What does the Student Earn? Each Starbuck is added to the class pot
At the end of the month, the Starbucks are counted
Top classes become the Star Classrooms of the Month and earn a party.
Top two students from each class earn a pass to the Wii Room
28. Zone Areas Zone 0: No Talking
Hallway, restroom, and when indicated in the classroom, bus, and cafeteria
Zone 1: Whisper
When indicated in the classroom and cafeteria
Zone 2: Inside Voice/Conversational
When indicated in the classroom
Zone 3 Outside Voice
Recess
29. How Can You Help Us??? Refrain from say “No” “Stop That” “Quit” instead say “In the cafeteria, STAR students keep their area clean”
Help teach expectations in your area
Assist teachers with maintain routines. This will ensure routines are consistent and predictable
Model expectations
Provide positive feedback to students while in the cafeteria, office, bus, etc.
Provide a ratio of 6 positives to 1 negative adult-student interaction
Provide active supervision if possible - scan, move, interact
Provide students with positive reinforcement such as praise and Starbucks
30. Our Backbone You are essential to make this work.
You pick up on behaviors that teachers do not see.
Office staff, custodians, and bus drivers see the students when they out of the teacher’s eye sight
You can provide the students with an additional source of positive reinforcement: Starbucks and praise
31. Thank You We need YOU to make this work