1. PBIS History of Tuttle Elementary 2006-Current Tuttle Elementary School/Development of PBIS Matrix 2007-2008 Began PBIS 2012- Awarded Model PBIS School 2013- Awarded Exemplary Status 2014-Awarded Exemplary Status

2. Core Curriculum Framework PBIS Framework for Behavior Time To Teach by Rick Dahlgren, Melanie Lattimer Covey’s 7 Habits of Happy Kids Rachel’s Challenge: Anti-Bullying Program All Pro-Dads Second Step-Social/Emotional Learning Program (research-based)

4. Implementation Examples

5. Teacher Expectations Embrace PBIS! Tier 1- Universal Expectations Teach expectations-first 2 weeks of school, revisit once a month-using Time To Teach program (28 times to create a new habit) Set monthly Turtle goal & incentive- make PBIS bulletin board to showcase upcoming incentives. Give “Turtles” to other classes Reward your students by giving Turtle Tokens when students are meeting expectations. Allow students to use tokens to take advantage of individual incentives as they wish. Follow tier procedures for office referral- when student enters Tier 2include Mrs.Romeo, counselor, in meeting. PBIS/RTI Plan Office Ref. 1-2 Tier 2 ( Mrs.Romeo) 1 session of Social Skills to be completed in school. (Tier 2 paperwork completed by Mrs. Romeo, teacher and parent) Office Ref. 3-5 Tier 3 (Mrs.Romeo) 4 weeks (1-2 x per week) of Social Skills during the day and AFD (Tier 3 paperwork completed by Mrs. Romeo,teacher and parent) Office Ref. 6+ Individual Behavior Plan developed by Mrs. Romeo, teacher, parent and student. Behavior Assessment (Romeo ) Team meeting with parents to include a behavioral specialist. Possible Referral to outside behavioral program with more intensive services Administration Expectation PBIS plan included in yearly SIP goals for staff Provide turtle tokens Provide token store items- twice a 9 weeks Provide Success Celebrations- end of 9 weeks AP Expectation Copy of ISS form to Mrs.Romeo and Teacher- end of each day for the next day. Mrs. Romeo to track students discipline referrals and maintain up to date spreadsheet

6. Unique Implementation Strategies PBIS is coordinated with the RTI process Goals on PDP’s for teachers must include the incorporation of student expectations Staff is trained and implements Time to Teach by Rick Daulhgren and Melanie Lattimer Character Ambassadors model expectations Student recognition: student council, Terrific Kids, Happy Kids Award (all based on following School Basics) Top 5% not meeting expectations receive individual services (behavior plans, ck in ck out, mentoring, etc…)

7. Tuttle School Rules

8. Systems

9. Administration Supports PBIS Part of PBIS team Helped create Requires teachers to include in PDP’s and SIP for the school Live by its practices everyday through pledge and actions PBIS Team Principal, reps from each grade level, parent, specialist representative, RTI/PBIS chair, Character Ambassadors/Student Council attend meetings on consult Monthly meetings or as needed Implementation Support Involved with PLC to present monthly data on behavior Collects and studies data to guide modifications to plan Presents information at grade level meetings, staff meetings, and email Follows guidelines of RTI Collaborate with other committees such as safety and incentive committee

10. Data

11. Data Summary Discipline data for the last 4 years has shown a significant decrease in office referrals 2010-2011 --317 office referrals 2011-2012 -- 273 office referrals 2012-2013 -- 228 office referrals 2013-2014-- 196 office referrals

12. School Academic Achievement This years (2013-2014) reading,math and science scores increased significantly from last years (2013-2013) Breakdown- Reading (from 56.13 to 67.58) Math (from 57.43 to 65.04 ) Science (from 57.4 to 64.7) Overall, proficiencies place Tuttle #5 in Catawba County out of all 17 elementary schools. High growth and meeting AYP were met for 2013-2014 school year In the 2012-2013 there was an anticipated drop in proficiency due to new curriculum and assessments

13. Practices

14. Tuttle Elementary School Pledge As a student at Tuttle Elementary School, I pledge to put forth my best each day! I will be safe, responsible, and respectful. Tuttle Elementary is a special place because we believe that here at Tuttle We are good to each other! By Rebecca Romeo

15. “Tuttle Elementary Is A Special Place”

16. “Here at Tuttle We Are Good To Each Other”