1. Missouri School-wide Positive Behavior Support: An Introduction Center for SW-PBS College of Education University of Missouri

2. Introduction to school-wide positive behavior support and potential outcomes

3. Responsibility Schools have the responsibility to provide an education to students in safe and predictable environments.

4. A First Step to Address This Responsibility Establishing a positive, proactive school-wide discipline plan is a necessary first step for enabling schools to achieve their goals and responsibilities. Colvin, 2007

5. A Little History of SW-PBS National PBS Center began at University of Oregon: www.pbis.orgwww.pbis.org – National grant funded by OSEP – Co-directors are Dr. Rob Horner (University of Oregon), Dr. George Sugai (University of Connecticut), and Dr. Tim Lewis (University of Missouri – Columbia) – Missouri one of first pilot states under the guidance of Dr. Tim Lewis School-Wide Positive Behavior Support (SW-PBS) = Positive Behavior Interventions and Support (PBIS) = Effective Behavioral Support (EBS)

6. MO SW-PBS Initiative 2005 – Present Over 597 Schools, 176 Districts and Growing – Recommend district-level Adoption State-level Training through – Summer Institute & Summer Workshops – RPDCs Technical Assistance Provided by: – Coordinator – Assistant Coordinator – Tier Two Consultants – Data/Web Consultant – Regional Consultants in RPDCs

8. SW-PBS Supports… No Child Left Behind Compliance Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA) 2004 Compliance 12 Missouri School Improvement Plan Indicators The 14 Missouri Part B Targets Associated with Student Performance Plan (SPP) Missouri Comprehensive Guidance Curriculum National Staff Development Council (NSDC)

9. What Is Schoolwide Positive Behavior Support? An Evidenced Based Process which has been shown to increase: Student achievement Attendance School success While decreasing challenging behaviors.

10. Investing in Prevention is Associated With: Decreased Office Discipline Referrals Increased student and staff attendance Decreased referrals to special education Increased targeted & individual intervention effectiveness Increased student perception of school safety Improved academic performance Improved faculty/staff retention

11. More Potential Outcomes Fewer discipline incidents increases job satisfaction for staff members (Goor & Schwenn, 1997; Minarik, et al., 2003; Richards, 2003; Whitaker, 2000). Proactive school environments increase the likelihood of academic success (Putnam, et al., 2006).

12. SYSTEMS PRACTICES DATA Supporting Staff Behavior Supporting Data Decision Making Supporting Student Behavior OUTCOMES Social Competence & Academic Achievement Note: Copyright 2002 by the Center on Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports, University of Oregon. Reprinted with permission.

13. A Continuum of Support for All Academic Systems Behavioral Systems Tier One All students Preventive, proactive Tier One All settings, all students Preventive, proactive Tier Two Some students (at-risk) High efficiency Rapid response Tier Two Some students (at-risk) High efficiency Rapid response Tier Three Individual Students Assessment-based High Intensity Tier Three Individual Students Assessment-based Intense, durable procedures

14. The Seven Components of Schoolwide PBS Systems 1.Administrator support, participation and leadership 2.Common purpose and approach to discipline 3.Clear set of positive expectations (for all students & staff) 4.Procedures for teaching expected behaviors 5.Continuum of procedures for encouraging expectations 6.Continuum of procedures for discouraging inappropriate behavior 7.Procedures for ongoing monitoring and evaluating effectiveness of the PBS system

15. WONDERFUL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLWIDE EXPECTATIONS MATRIX All SettingsClassroom BusHallwayCafeteriaBathroomPlayground Be Safe Keep hands & feet to self Be where you belong Stay in seat Maintain personal space Remain seated Face forward Walk Banisters are for hands Report spills Face forward in line Walk Wash hands with soap & water Use equipment appropriately Stay in approved areas Be Respectful Use kind words Follow directions Raise hand for help Be a good listener Keep the bus clean Walk quietly Eat only your food Give others privacy Use appropriate language Be ResponsibleUse materials appropriately Keep school neat & clean Be prepared Do your best work Take all your belongings Watch for your stop Return to class promptly Clean up after yourself Follow bathroom procedures Be a problem solver

16. Excellent Middle School All SettingsClassroom Morning AssemblyHallwaysRestroomsCafeteriaBus Safe Keep hands and feet to self Walk If someone bothers you 1. Say, “please stop” 2. Ignore/walk away 3. Get help from a teacher Keep food and drinks in the cafeteria Move purposefully Stay to the right Wash handsSit in assigned area Line up correctly Sit down in seat Keep aisle clear Respectful Keep it clean Keep it quiet Use polite language Raise hand and wait to be called on Stay seatedWalk facing forward and single file Use assigned restroom Keep eyes out of other stalls Keep account current Clean up Bring lunch card Be on time Learner Choose a responsible seat Follow directions Keep track of your belongings Listen to teacher Complete assignments ParticipateKeep an eye out for others Return to class quickly Be a good friend Be observant of others Getting Started Workbook for Preparation Phase Teams Appendix 4C

17. ALL SETTINGS CLASSROOMCAFETERIAHALLWAYRESTROOMBUS BE RESPONSIBLE Follow directions first time asked Keep personal belongings stored safely Every teacher defines rules based on: Be Responsible, Be Respectful, Be Safe Be Your Best Have money or lunch card ready Know your order when walking through line Use a hallway pass at all times Go directly to destination Use facility quickly and quietly Return to class promptly Be ready when bus arrives BE RESPECTFUL Follow the dress code Use polite language Use appropriate ways to show affection Use food and silverware properly Put trash in trash cans Clean up your spills Use a quiet voiceMinimize chatting Keep water in the sink Put paper towels in trash can Listen to the driver Enter and Exit the bus promptly BE SAFE Avoid aggression Notify teachers of unsafe conditions Find a seat quickly and stay in it. Always walkRemain in own stallRemain seated after entering the bus BE YOUR BEST Complete all assignments to the best of your ability Be prepared for lines Wait patiently in line Take care of items in the hallways (e.g. posters and displays) Take care of your own business Share seats Excellent High School Matrix Getting Started Workbook for Preparation Phase Teams Appendix 4D

18. The “Big Five” Report 1.Average number of office discipline referrals per day per month 2.Time of day 3.Location 4.Type of problem behavior 5.Per student

24. Increasing Instructional Time Missouri School Example: 2008-09= 1,241 ODRs 2009-10= 133 ODRs Time gained from 2008-09 to 2009-10: 37 Student Days 28 Administrator Days http://www.pbismaryland.org/costbenefit.xls

25. Walt Disney Elementary National average for a building of this size for 1 semester = 46.85

26. Golden City High School

27. 52 schools / 24.1% 15,013 students 71 schools / 31.2% 21,506 students

28. 14 schools / 26.4% 8,038 students 26 schools / 44% 12,630 students

29. Academic Outcomes

30. Required Trainings and Meetings Application Form G “SW-PBS Prep—Getting Started” Training (required) – When: Spring or between Summer Institute and start of school – Location: Local RPDC – Who: Designated team coach(es) “SW-PBS Emerging_1—Kick Off” Training (required) – When: Spring or between Summer Institute and start of school – Location: Local RPDC – Who: Designated team coach(es) MO SW-PBS Summer Institute (optional) – When: June 13-15 Location: Holiday Inn Executive Center, Columbia, MO – Who: SW-PBS Team Members and Administrator

31. Required Trainings and Meetings Application Form G Regional Network and Coach(es) Meetings – a minimum of 4 per school year – When: Scheduled by local Regional Consultant – Location: At local RPDC – Who: Coach(es), team members, administrator Administrator’s Meeting – When & Where: Scheduled at RPDC by Consultant

32. Websites Missouri SW-PBS website: http://pbismissouri.org OSEP National Technical Assistance Center on Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support http://www.pbis.org