1. PBIS at Home

2. Positive behavior support is not just for schools. Parents can use the same idea to create a better environment for the entire family.

3. What is PBIS? Positive behavior interventions and supports is: A research-based approach to eliminate problem behaviors based on the assumption that children and youth can develop new behavioral skills when adults: –Teach the expected behaviors –Recognize and reward those behaviors when they occur, and –Consistently enforce meaningful consequences when they don’t occur

4. Keep it Positive Repeated punishment does not help children develop appropriate behavior skills. PBIS is a better solution.

5. Goal Changing Behavior Enforce Meaningful Consequences Provide Meaningful Positive Incentives Teach or Re- Teach Expected Behavior

6. Teach Expected Behavior Begin with simple, broad rules. –Be Safe, be responsible, be respectful. Clearly state the expectation. Provide examples of appropriate behavior. Provide examples of inappropriate behavior. Re-teach expectations regularly

7. Decide Where to Practice the Expected Behaviors Once the new behavior is taught, practice in different settings –Define the expected behavior in different locations. –State the behavior in terms of what you wan to see.

8. Be a Teacher Discuss and model the expected behaviors to use: –At home –In the locations where specific behavior is expected Re-teach regularly and when necessary. Keep the expectation positive.

9. Provide Meaningful Positive Incentives Teaching is not enough to change behavior. Children need to be recognized and rewarded when they meet the expectations. Positive recognition must occur at least four times as frequently as negative recognition for behavior change to occur.

10. Enforce Logical Consequences for Negative Behaviors Logical Consequences should: Be stated clearly in advance Be Understood Be enforced consistently Apply to all in a family

11. In Summary Teaching skills, rewarding appropriate behavior, and enforcing consequences will reduce overall problem behavior. Helping your child to learn appropriate behavior skills will contribute to better conduct at home, school, and in the community.

12. PBIS at Home 1.Develop simple, broad rules Be Responsible Be Respectful 2.Describe what these mean State the expectation Provide examples Reteach, reteach, reteach 3.Reward the behavior when it occurs

13. Example of PBIS Model at home/community PBIS at Home and in the Community ResponsibleRespectful Helpful Before SchoolGet up on time Eat breakfast Take turns in the bathroom Flush the toilet Make your bed Pick up your clothes After SchoolCall mom or dad when you get home Come home right after school Let the dog out In the CommunityUse bike rules Follow street signs Take your cell phone with you Don’t litter

14. Meaningful Reinforcement Put a golf tee in a jar every time the preferred behavior is “caught” “Buy” prizes with golf tees every week

15. Misbehavior at Home Minor misbehaviors Not getting up on time for school Taking too long in the bathroom Forgetting to do your laundry Forgetting to walk the dog Major misbehaviors Going out without clearing plans with parents Staying out after curfew

16. Examples of Meaningful Consequences Minor misbehaviors –Set alarm 10 minutes earlier for one week if late more than twice in a week –Be the last person to use the bathroom for one week if you use someone else’s time more than twice in a week –Do a load of laundry for someone else in the family if you forget to do your laundry once a week Major misbehaviors –Lose a weekend privilege –Come in an hour earlier than curfew

17. The Goal of Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports Shape appropriate and desirable behaviors Use a strategy that is based on teaching and reinforcement Avoid relying on punishment to change behavior Be proactive, not reactive

18. In the end… Establish your expectations Allow yourself to respond, not react Support positive behavior Enjoy your child!

19. Resources Pacer Center – Positive Interventions and Supports: Supporting your child’s positive behavior at home and in the community Pacer Center - Positive Interventions and Supports: Use these principles to improve your child’s life and future