Implementing PBIS The Woodlawn High School Model Ms. Kate Hudkins Ms. Shira Wetzler 14 July 2009

THE PBIS CONNECTION Performance Goal 4  All students will be educated in school environments that are safe and conducive to learning. Indicator 4.1  All schools and school communities will maintain safe, orderly, nurturing environments.

THE WOODLAWN “EXPERIENCE” Our Community Our Campus Our Students Our Faculty, Staff, and Administration

PBIS is Proactive rather than Reactive

CREATING A PBIS COMMITTEE Safe & Orderly Action Team  Attendance  PBIS  Behavior/Discipline  Intramurals  Community Involvement

OUR GOAL To switch the primary focus from providing attention to those demonstrating negative behaviors to reinforcing and giving attention to those demonstrating positive behaviors.

DESIRED OUTCOMES FEWER reactive, aversive, dangerous, and exclusionary behaviors MORE engaging, responsive, preventive, and productive behaviors &

DESIRED OUTCOMES Most importantly, our implementation of this school-wide PBIS initiative has the ability to maximize academic engagement & achievement for all students by creating an environment that more frequently recognizes students’ positive behaviors than negative behaviors. *This does NOT mean negative behaviors are ignored or left unaddressed.

HOW WILL WE GET THERE?

5 COMPONENTS of Effective Practice #1: DEFINE behavior expectations #2: TEACH behavior expectations #3: REMIND daily by using “I witness coupons” #4: CELEBRATE the desired behaviors #5: CORRECT the problem behaviors

#1: DEFINE Woodlawn Warriors Strive for Straight A’s: A ttitude A chievement A ttendance

#1: DEFINE P articipation: Active learners are involved. Be there -- Be prepared. R espect Take care of self, others, and environment. I ntegrity Be honest. Be true to yourself & others. Take responsibility for your actions and words. D edication Be a team player. Demonstration commitment. Maintain perseverance. E xcellence Do your personal best. Challenge yourself to go above & beyond. Support the best in all. Warrior PRIDE!

#2: TEACH & #3: REMIND In addition to telling students the behavioral expectations, students will be provided with examples of behaviors that are appropriate to both place & time. PBIS lessons will be taught during the first week of school so that all students are aware of all parts of the new framework. (see handout) Posters will be placed throughout the school for easy reference. Parents will be informed and provided with ways to reinforce PBIS at home.

#4: ACKNOWLEDGE & CELEBRATE Appropriate behaviors must be regularly acknowledged and in a consistent manner. To maintain consistency, individual teachers will be provided with “I Witness Coupons” to use (at their discretion ) as a tool of encouragement and as a student motivator.

Students will be able to redeem a predetermined number of “I Witness Coupons” for a variety of incentives. Incentives should be offered in both material and non-material forms  #4: ACKNOWLEDGE & CELEBRATE

FOR STUDENTS: Including, but not limited to: Limo to prom Entrance to Rec Room during lunch Homework Pass Permission to attend assemblies & after-school events Ice Cream Social for students with near-perfect attendance Pizza Party for Honor Roll students #4: Let’s talk INCENTIVES

FOR TEACHERS: Including, but not limited to: Free entrance to sports events One half-priced item from concession stand at sporting events Items from school store Gift Cards to places like Learning How, restaurant, Barnes & Noble, etc "Duty Pass"...a day they don't have to do their non- teaching duty? #4: Let’s talk INCENTIVES

In addition to the coupons, teachers should STRIVE FOR FIVE:  Verbally acknowledge 5 students a day (or more!) who are demonstrating desired positive behavior. Be clear and specific about what the behavior is! #4: ACKNOWLEDGE & CELEBRATE

#5: CORRECT Violation of behavioral expectations must be acknowledged and clear procedures will be followed to provide information to students who demonstrate unacceptable behavior. PBIS does NOT stop identifying and correcting students who display unacceptable behaviors.

CONSISTENCY = SUCCESS

SUCCESS DEPENDS ON CONSISTENCY OF IMPLEMENTATION; THEREFORE… The 3 A’s will be implemented:  in the CLASSROOM,  in the CAFETERIA,  in the BATHROOMS,  throughout HALLWAYS,  on the BUSES,  in the COMPUTER LABS,  in the LIBRARY, &  on SCHOOL GROUNDS

CLASSROOMHALLWAYS A TTITUDE Arrive on time and ready to work Have a pass when late Follow directions Raise your hand Use appropriate language Keep your hands & feet to yourself Observe personal space Listen to adults in the hallway and follow directions Use a quiet, inside voice A CHIEVEMENT Employ active listening Participate actively Ask higher level questions Carry a valid hall pass Go straight to your destination Use your own locker Pick up litter A TTENDANCE Arrive on time and ready to work Remain in assigned location Have the appropriate materials. Walk on the right side of the hallway Move to class promptly by following a direct route Have a pass Vacate the hallways and stairwells

COMPUTER LAB & LIBRARY CAFETERIA A TTITUDE Follow directions Use a quiet, inside voice Raise your hand to be recognized. No food or drink in the lab/library Follow directions Listen to adults Exhibit good table manners Keep food on your plate or in your mouth Keep food in the cafeteria A CHIEVEMENT Follow media center and computer lab rules Use equipment correctly Access only appropriate and acceptable websites. Stay in designated area Clean up your eating area Use your inside voice A TTENDANCE Enter and exit in an orderly fashion Stay in your seat Report any incidents Wait in line for your turn Have your lunch card or money ready Be patient

BATHROOM SCHOOL GROUND BUS A TTITUDE Respect the privacy of others Keep the facilities clean. Respect the privacy of others Keep the facilities clean. Follow directions Wait in line Listen to the bus driver Be respectful of the bus driver Use appropriate language A CHIEVEMENT Do your business & leave Flush the toilet Throw trash in the appropriate receptacles Wash hands Stay seated while the bus is moving Keep your body and belongings inside the bus Keep your hands and feet to yourself. A TTENDANCE Report problems, vandalism, etc. Report unknown individuals Use equipment correctly Keep your hands & feet to yourself. Enter and exit the bus in an orderly fashion Stay in your seat Report any incidents.

“DO AS I SAY, NOT AS I DO” does not work with adolescents. We must not forget that we are the ones who must set the example for desired behavior. When we slip up, as all humans do, (Yes, Teachers ARE human…) we must model the appropriate form of apology, and take ownership. We shouldn’t expect to be perfect, but we should expect students to have the knowledge and ability to respond appropriately to mistakes.

IF WE’RE ON THE SAME FIELD, BUT PLAYING DIFFERENT SPORTS, NO ONE CAN WIN.

WORKING AS A TEAM For PBIS to work effectively, we - as the adults & role models in the schoolhouse - must express our support of PBIS. Posters will be placed around the school and provided for each classroom as visual reminders of procedures and positive support. Teachers implementing PBIS effectively will be rewarded with incentives.

WORKING AS A TEAM AND SUPPORTING EACH OTHER.

LET’S TALK. Our Contact Information:  Ms. Kate Hudkins,  Ms. Shira Wetzler, Woodlawn High School