Positive Behavior Intervention Supports PBIS Cambrian School District April 2011

Overview PBIS Definition PBIS Implementation Outcomes Next Steps

What is PBIS? A systems approach for establishing the social culture and behavioral supports needed for a school to be an effective learning environment for all students.

Main Messages PBIS deeply supports and incorporates asset building work of Project Cornerstone and character focus of Life skills Supporting social behavior is central to achieving academic gains.

PBIS IS NOT …… A curriculum or packaged program Only about tangible reinforcers Only about discipline A Special Education Program

Tier 1 Universal Interventions All settings, all students Preventive, proactive Tier 2 Targeted Group Interventions Some students (at-risk) High efficiency Rapid response Tier 3 Intensive, Individual Interventions Individual Students Assessment-based Intense, durable procedures ~80% of Students ~15% ~5% School-wide PBIS

Define School-wide Expectations for Social Behavior Identify 3-5 Expectations Short Statements Positive, Memorable Statements What to do, not what to avoid doing Examples: Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Safe, Be Kind, Be a Friend, Be-there-be-ready, Respect self, others, property

Teach Behavioral Expectations Transform broad school-wide expectations into specific, observable behaviors Teach in the actual settings where behaviors are to occur Teach (a) the words, and (b) the actions

Outcomes PBIS benefits our students, staff, families Positive school climate Enhance school safety Increase academic and behavioral success Reduce disciplinary incidents and increase instructional time Drop in suspension rates Increased attendance and academic engagement Reduce referrals to special education Improve family involvement in school

PBIS in Cambrian, Year 1 Established: PBIS teams at each school site, 4-6 Teachers, Principal, Classified Coaches for each site All psychologists trained as coaches District Leadership Team Asst. Supt, Director of Student Services, Coaches Training: Site Teams and Coaches—Four days at SCCOE Coaches only—Four days at SCCOE

PBIS in Cambrian, Year 1 Site presentations by teams to engage staff Monthly site team meetings Regular Coaches and District Leadership Team meetings Participation in Coaches Network at SCCOE Preparation for August launch

Next Steps Plan and carry out launch in August at each site Begin use of SWIS data management system Continue three days of training next year for site teams and coaches, Tier 1 and 2 Fully establish Tier 1, begin Tier 2 Move toward sustainability