2. Palmetto Elementary School Positive Behavior Support PBS

3. Overview of Basic Behavior Principles University of South Florida

4. Application of PBS Principles Derived from nearly 50 years of research on individual students with problem behavior Based on research from Applied Behavior Analysis Applied at the individual student, targeted group, classroom, and entire school level

5. Basic Behavior Principles Must know why behavior is occurring to develop an effective intervention plan When you understand what is happening at school and why it is happening, teachers are able to change how things work (the system) to increase appropriate behavior and decrease inappropriate behavior

6. What is Behavior? Anything we SAY or DO Focus on what is observable rather than intentions HOW WE REACT to our environment Behaviors are LEARNED and continue because they serve a PURPOSE or FUNCTION We engage in behaviors because we have learned that a DESIRED OUTCOME occurs

7. Behavior Activity All behaviors serve one of two functions: ______________and ______________ Consequences must be delivered _____________ and ______________ in order to be effective ESCAPE ATTENTION CONSISTENTLYIMMEDIATLEY

8. What does PBS look like at Palmetto Elementary? A small number of clear expectations for success. Teachers, staff, and students know the expectations and rules. Teachers continuously teach the expectations. Students are rewarded for meeting the expectations and for following the rules.

9. Parents can help at home Expectation Before School Homework Bedtime  Be Respectful Say thanks for all Ask for help Say Good you need for the day in a calm voice night, thanks  Be Responsible Get up on time, Pack your Go to bed on make your bed backpack time  Be Resourceful Smile, smile, smile! Take your time Use nice, Do it neatly! kind words.