School-Wide Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports (PBIS) KEEPING UP THE MOMENTUM Presented by: Milt McKenna

Set Up/My Goal Today Provide “NEW” Ideas Create Energy for “OLD” Ideas Provide Useful Info Reinforce Current Situation

In The Beginning PBIS WAS NEW !! –SNI We/You did whatever it took to keep it going (fresh) A person with a PASSION Lot‘s of Excitement Enthusiasm New Ideas

As time wore on.... Less enthusiasm Same old stuff Burn out No delegation Overworked Overwhelmed Etc…..Etc…Etc…

What Happened? How do we Get it back? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?

Challenge #1

Challenge # 2

Challenge # 3

Challenge # 4

Competing, Inter-related National Goals Improve literacy, math, geography, science, etc. Make schools safe, caring, & focused on teaching & learning Improve student character & citizenship Eliminate bullying Prevent drug use Prepare for postsecondary education Provide a free & appropriate education for all Prepare viable workforce Affect rates of high risk, antisocial behavior Leave no child behind Etc…. Challenge # 5

The key is not to prioritize what's on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities.” Steven Covey Challenge # 6

T H E DO NOTs

Sit Back - Relax

Functions Data Reinforcers/Recognition Funding

FUNCTIONS

Initiative, Committee PurposeOutcomeTarget Group Staff Involved SIP/SID Attendance Committee Increase attendance Increase % of students attending daily All studentsEric, Ellen, Marlee Goal #2 School Climate Committee Improve Climate All studentsMarlee, J.S., Ellen, Eric Goal #3 Safety CommitteeImprove safetyPredictable response to threat/crisis Dangerous students Has not metGoal #3 School Spirit Committee Enhance school spirit Improve moraleAll studentsHas not met Discipline Committee Improve behaviorDecrease office referralsBullies, antisocial students, repeat offenders Ellen, Eric, Marlee, Otis Goal #3 S&DFS CommitteePrevent drug useHigh/at-risk drug users Don PBIS Work GroupImplement 3-tier model Decrease office referrals, increase attendance, enhance academic engagement, improve grades All studentsEric, Ellen, Marlee, Otis, Emma Goal #2 Goal #3 Sample Teaming Matrix Are outcomes measurable?

REORGANIZATION of PBIS Duties BehaviorFamily Involvement Awards and Incentives Instruction ??? Go for the Green program Parent PBIS SurveyGolden Egg Shopping cart Code of Conduct Lessons ??? Code of Conduct Matrix Home MatrixWeekly golden Egg Awards Professional Development ??? Hallway Code of Conduct Good News Ambassadors Quarterly golden Egg Awards Peer MediationParent orientationTeacher Incentives Safety patrol New Student Orientation

Functions Data Reinforcers/Recognition Funding

What Do You Do With Data ? Make Informed Decisions Look At Trends Use Data To Inform

ODR Instructional Benefit = % improvement = 42, min. = hrs = 119 days of Instructional time

School counseling servicesSecond StepFBAs/BIPsSchool health servicesSocial skills, bully proofing, and/or anger management groups Student Intervention Plans UNIVERSAL TARGETED INTENSIVE School wide PBIS Check-in/Check-out Section 504 Plans and/or IEPs Health Education Voluntary State Curriculum Behavioral contracting Alternative programs Character Education Responsive counseling School mental health services Bullying Prevention Expanded School Mental Health Initiatives and Interagency Partnerships Leadership Team Student Services Team Family ESMH Wrap Team

Tier 3 Tier 2 Tier 1 Triangle Activity: Applying the Three-Tiered Logic to Your School

Functions Data Reinforcers/ Recognition Funding

Cougar Traits in the Community Student Name __________________________________ Displayed the Cougar Trait of: Respect Responsibility Caring Citizenship REINFORCERS

Acknowledging SW Expectations: REINFORCERS “RATIONALE” Humans require regular & frequent feedback on their actions Humans experience frequent feedback from others, self, & environment W/o formal feedback to encourage desired behavior, other forms of feedback shape undesired behaviors

How Do you “Redeem” Reinforcers? Daily/Weekly/Monthly Drawings Group Rewards Purchase (Token Economy): –School Store items –Prize Cart –Privileges Time on computersBus Announcements Lunch with …Answer Phone Dances/PartiesComputer time Homework Pass Dress Down Day (Faculty also)

Samples High Fives Gotchas Traveling Passport Super Sub Slips, Bus Bucks Back/front of bus Free homework coupon Discount school store, grab bag Early dismissal/Late arrival First/last in Line Video store coupon, free fries BUG=Bringing up Grades Extra dessert Class event G.O.O.S.E 1-Free Period Massage File stuffer Coffee Coupon Golden Plunger Give Em’ a Hand Kudos Positive Office Referrals BASS=Behavior + Academics = Student Success What really matters Is the POSITIVE social acknowledgement & interaction!!

So, with all of this going on, how do we maintain energy, dedication, forward movement for PBIS? ASSESS: Where you Are Where You have been Where you want to go

CELEBRATE SUCCESS –ODR’s –SUSPENSIONS –POSITIVES –FAMILY INVOLVEMENT

PBIS Matrix for Home. I am respectfulListen to my parents Be truthful to my parents Play cooperatively Speak nicely to others I am responsiblePut away my toys, bike, and equipment Help with jobs at home Follow my parents’ directions Share Thursday folder with parents I am safePlay safely with others Stay in designated areas Stay away from strangers Wear bike helmet and equipment I am preparedFinish homework and share with parent Pack backpack at night for school the next day Go to bed on time Get up and get ready for school when called

Family Teaching Matrix SETTING At home Morning Routine Homework Meal Times In CarPlayBedtime Respect Ourselves Respect Others Respect Property Expectations 1. SOCIAL SKILL 2. NATURAL CONTEXT 3. BEHAVIOR EXAMPLES

The Power Of Teaching “If a child doesn’t know how to read, we teach.” “If a child doesn’t know how to swim, we teach.” “If a child doesn’t know how to multiply, we teach.” “If a child doesn’t know how to drive, we teach.” “If a child doesn’t know how to behave, we … … teach? …punish?” Why can’t we finish the last sentence as automatically as we do the others? PBIS Philosophy

Reviewing Strive for Five Be respectful. Be safe. Work peacefully. Strive for excellence. Follow directions.

“GOLDEN PLUNGER” Involve custodian Procedure –Custodian selects one classroom/ hallway each week that is clean & orderly –Sticks gold-painted plunger with banner on wall “1 FREE PERIOD” Contributing to a safe, caring, effective school environment Procedures –Given by Principal –Principal takes over class for one hour –Used at any time “G.O.O.S.E.” “Get Out Of School Early” –Or “arrive late” Procedures –Kids/staff nominate –Kids/staff reward, then pick “DINGER” Reminding staff to have positive interaction Procedures –Ring timer on regular, intermittent schedule –Engage in quick positive interaction

Functions Data Reinforcers/Recognition Funding

FUNDING PTA ADMINISTRATOR LOCAL VENDORS (School Night at Pizza Hut) –Follow up with letters/certificates of appreciation Soup er Mondays Ask For Donations

Regional/Local Forum Coaches Team Leaders Team Members Newsletter Other Ways To Share??

No Magic Solutions Success !! Hard Work Collaboration DELEGATION TEAM Work !!

School-Wide Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports (PBIS) Keeping Up the Momentum Milt McKenna