1. Positive Behavior Support MURIEL K. RAND MRAND@NJCU.EDU WWW.THEPOSITIVECLASSROOM.ORG

2. Big Ideas: The Environment Changes Behavior Teaching is More Effective than Punishment

3. www.thepositiveclassroom.org What is Positive Behavior Support? ◦Positive Behavioral Support (PBS) is an research validated approach to eliminate challenging behaviors and replace them with prosocial skills.

4. www.thepositiveclassroom.org Elements of PBS Plans ◦Prevention Strategies (so the behavior doesn’t occur) ◦Skills Teaching (to replace inappropriate behavior) ◦Change in Teacher Response (to stop reinforcing inappropriate behavior)

5. 1. Prevention Strategies

6. www.thepositiveclassroom.org Give Choice ◦Where to sit ◦What center to go to ◦What pencil to use ◦What order to do questions ◦Who to work with ◦Give sense of control and reduces anxiety

7. www.thepositiveclassroom.org Use High P Requests ◦High Probability Requests ◦Ask child to do something you are sure he/she will comply with ◦This builds a spirit of cooperation and positive feeling ◦Next ask for a more difficult request

8. www.thepositiveclassroom.org Use Visual Supports ◦Visuals to remind child of appropriate behavior ◦Posters, picture cards, picture steps

9. www.thepositiveclassroom.org Visual Schedule

10. www.thepositiveclassroom.org Visual Reminders

12. www.thepositiveclassroom.org Visual Communication

13. www.thepositiveclassroom.org Modify the Activity ◦Cover up all but one question ◦Reduce the number of responses expected ◦Use manipulatives ◦Record the directions/ messages ◦Work with partner

14. www.thepositiveclassroom.org Modify Transitions ◦Earlier ◦Later ◦Slower ◦Visual Cues

15. www.thepositiveclassroom.org Modify Work Area ◦Quiet, distraction-free work area ◦Labeled seating area ◦Replacement activities (Fidget toys)

16. www.thepositiveclassroom.org Modify Seating

17. www.thepositiveclassroom.org Slant Board for Writing Weighted Vest Weighted Lap Pad Adaptive Materials

18. www.thepositiveclassroom.org Give Attention Breaks ◦Drink of Water ◦Timer ◦Break Tickets

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20. Planned Attention 1.Schedule time to interact with child 2.Schedule BEFORE inappropriate behavior typically occurs 3.Use buddy activities 4.Send positive notes home 5.Schedule time with other adults at school, counselor, principal, etc.

21. 3. Teach Replacement Skills (Social/Emotional Skills)

22. www.thepositiveclassroom.org Emotional Skills ◦Calm Down ◦Persist – Keep trying

23. www.thepositiveclassroom.org Social Skills ◦How to say “No” ◦How to start a conversation ◦How to get positive attention ◦How to move away from distractions ◦How to problem solve

24. www.thepositiveclassroom.org School Skills ◦Track the speaker ◦Take appropriate breaks ◦Get started ◦Stay organized ◦Self-Monitor

25. www.thepositiveclassroom.org Teaching Skills Social Stories Puppets Role Play Practice Visual Guidance

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27. Change Adult Responses (Stop Reinforcing the Behavior

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