1. School-Based Problem Solving --The 30 Minute Model
Fredericton High School
November 10, 2008

2. Designing School-Wide Systems for Student Success
Academic Systems
Behavioral Systems
Intensive, Individual Interventions
Individual Students
Assessment-based
High Intensity
Intensive, Individual Interventions
Individual Students
Assessment-based
Intense, durable procedures
1-5%
1-5%
5-10%
5-10%
Targeted Group Interventions
Some students (at-risk)
High efficiency
Rapid response
Targeted Group Interventions
Some students (at-risk)
High efficiency
Rapid response
Universal Interventions
All settings, all students
Preventive, proactive
Developmental Assets
Universal Interventions
All students
Preventive, proactive
80-90%
80-90%
Differentiated Instruction

3. School Based Capacity

4. Guiding Principles Good classroom instruction
Educators are expected to remain current in effective teaching practices and learning theory
Classroom teachers are expected to provide additional assistance to students who experience difficulties.

5. Guiding Principles
Collaborative consultation and problem-solving approaches are seen as the most effective processes for resolving student learning and behaviour difficulties
Classroom teachers are the educators who have primary responsibility for all students including those with exceptionalities (academic, social, emotional, developmental, and behavioural)

6. School-Based Student Services Team Meetings
Purpose/Goal
Team approach to big picture issues
Create awareness of district programs, support, school initiatives as they apply to Student Services and a Positive Learning Environment
Communication of new programs, initiatives
P.D. and In-Service Opportunities
Review of school data that suggests Student Services areas for improvement (Guidance, Resource, PLE Initiatives, Discipline, etc.)

7. SS Team Membership Administration Resource Guidance Behaviour Mentor
District Office representative
Other stakeholders or outside agencies

8. Problem Solving Team Members
Referring teacher(s)
Resource
Guidance
Other teachers who know the student well
Administration
Behaviour Mentor
Creative, experienced problem-solvers who believe in the process

9. 30 Minute Problem-Solving Model
Round 1 - Introductions
Round 2 - Teacher Presents The Problem
Round 3 - Group Members Ask Questions
Round 4 - Group Members Discuss Options - And Record
Round 5 - Teacher Chooses Options And Formulates Plan
Round 6 – Schedule Follow-up Date for Review

10. School Team Student Services Referral

11. District 18 Student Service Providers
Student Services Learning Specialists
●Direct and oversee full range of Student Services
●Supervise and monitor programs and services
●Consult and collaborate with school-based administrators,
student services teams, guidance, resource, classroom teachers,
parents, and other stakeholders
Psychology
Services
Resource
Mentor Services
Elementary
Guidance
Behaviour
Mentor
Education
Center &
Alternatives
Other Agencies
 Teacher & system based consultation (no consent needed)
Problem-Solving; Functional Behavioural Analysis; Team Meetings
 Direct Student Support; assessment; counseling; group work.
Applied Behavioural Analysis planning/ consultation
support for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder or global developmental delays
Support Services
 PDCP urriculum
 Positive Learning Environment Initiatives
Responsive Services–Counseling, Group Work
Support Individual   Student Behaviour Plans
Skills Groups – Anger Management, Social Skills
 TAP
 Enterprise
 Credit Recovery
Other Alternatives
SSE Social Workers
 APSEA
 Extra Mural Services
 Mental Health
 Probation Services
 Addiction Services
 Youth Treatment Team
 Stan Cassidy Center for Rehabilitaton