1. Griffin Elementary PBS:RtIB Artifacts 2009-2010 Griffin Elementary is one of the original "Strawberry Schools" in the Kathleen area of Northwest Lakeland, Florida.

2. http://schools.polk-fl.net/Griffin/about_griffin.htm Griffin Elementary Website

3. http://schools.polk-fl.net/Griffin/about_griffin.htm

4. Griffin’s Expectations Griffin’s Expectations are posted throughout the school campus: Classrooms Cafeteria Computer Lab Hallways Restrooms Main Office Media Center P.E. Field

5. Parent Awareness andParticipation KindI Am Kind SafeI Am Safe RespectfulI Am Respectful ResponsibleI Am Responsible

6. Griffin’s “Eagle-I Am” Punch Card When the “Eagle/I Am” punches are given to the students they are complimented for practicing the “Griffin Expectations” such as: “Thank you for practicing Respect and Responsibility.”

7. Eagle Tickets are given to administrators, specials teachers and non-instructional staff members to give to students they observe the students exhibiting Griffin Expectations. Students give these tickets to their teachers and receive a punch on their card

8. “Ticket in the Door” Example of an invitation to the monthly PBS Celebration A completed “Punch Card” earns the student a number of reinforcers. Within the classroom, students earn a small reinforcer at the end of each row. The goal is to gradually increase to two rows, three rows, etc, prior to receiving the reinforcer. When a card is completely filled – Student will be entered into the grand prize drawing for the month. Winners are announced on the “Griffin News Show.” A completed card earns an invitation to the monthly party. (Example shown above)

9. “I Am Kind” I Quietly Wait My Turn “I Am Safe” I Walk With a Buddy “I Am Responsible” I Wash My Hands “I Am Respectful” I Clean Up Before I Leave “I Am Kind” I Use Good Table Manners “I Am Safe” I Enter and Exit Quietly “I Am Responsible” I Clean My Area Before I Leave “I Am Respectful” I Use a Low Speaking Voice

10. “I Am Kind” I Walk in Quietly “I Am Safe” I Carefully Put on my Headphones “I Am Responsible” I Sit at My Computer “I Am Respectful” I Work Quietly

11. 2009-2010 Data is reviewed and analyzed at the monthly PBS Team Meeting Data is shared at the monthly PBS Faculty Meeting

12. Funds to Support PBS The PBS team implemented an in-house fundraiser to raise funds for the PBS project. Teachers/staff may wear jeans on Friday by paying $2.00. Teachers/staff who have paid their $2.00 fee wear the “Eagle” sticker on Fridays to show their support for PBS.

13. Community Awareness Spirit Night at CiCi’s Pizza “Spirit Night” A percentage of the money earned at “Spirit Night” goes to Griffin Elementary School

14. Teacher Survey PBSReview

15. Students were selected by data review/analysis and teacher nomination. Tier 2 – BEP “Check in – Check Out”

16. Students were selected by data review/analysis and teacher nomination. Tier 2 – BEP “Check in – Check Out”

17. Parent Awareness andParticipation KindI Am Kind SafeI Am Safe RespectfulI Am Respectful ResponsibleI Am Responsible

18. Griffin Elementary First Grade Student’s BEP Data

19. Goal Statement: The goal at Griffin Elementary is to provide a safe and disciplined environment for all students. We will decrease the number of office referrals for the 2009-2010 school year by handling minor infractions within the classroom by using the Positive Behavior Support (PBS) method (PS/RtI:B) Strategies: Using the PSRtI:B model, the referral form has been changes so that minor infractions will be handled within the classroom through conferencing and parent contact. Griffin has a school-wide positive reward system. Griffin Elementary Goal Statement and Strategies

20. School Psychologist: Participates in collection, interpretation, and analysis of data; facilitates development of intervention plans; provides support for intervention fidelity and documentation; provides professional development and technical evaluation; assists in facilitation data-based decision making activities. School-Based Team Leader- PS/RtI Behavior Representative (PBS): Participates in collection, interpretation, and analysis of data; facilitates development of intervention plans; provides support for intervention fidelity and documentation; assists with professional development for behavior concerns; assists in facilitation data-based decision making activities. SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN Griffin Elementary – 2009-2010 Excerpts from School Improvement Plan