Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS)Middle/High School

C:3 Grant Office of the Pima County School Superintendent/AK

Robinson

C-3 Grant:

C-3: Counselors in charter schools with community involvement.

Funds: Funded by the U. S. Department of Education, Washington, DC.

Time frame: April 2009-June 2012

Counselors: Four counselors added at four charter schools and one team leader.

Training: Weekly professional development.

Delivered: Through the Pima County Superintendent’s of Schools Office, Tucson, AZ

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Positive Behavior Intervention Supports PBIS

INTRODUCTION

Teachers

Staff

Families

Administration

StakeholdersC:3 Grant Office of the Pima County School

Superintendent/AK Robinson

NORMS —Fist-5

Cell phones, Texting… are to be OFF and out of sight during meeting times.

Confidentiality & Professionalism is to be respected at all times.

One person speaks at a time.

Meetings begin and end on time.

Respect speaking time of self & others.

Be prepared for meetings.

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CHANGE…

Change is…

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Behaviors

What’s working?

What’s NOT?

What needs to Change?

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Present discipline…

DETENTION– Quick fix– Does not address behaviors– Waste of time & energy– Ineffective– Time does not fit the Crime

There IS a time & place for Detention…

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Positive Behavior Intervention Support --PBIS

National Effort—Collaborates w/ Universities

School-wide System

Positive Support

Saves Time & Energy

Creates CultureC:3 Grant Office of the Pima County School

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Problems vs. Solutions

Unclear Expectations

– Behavior Matrix

Inadequate Procedures

Progression of Discipline

Lack of Acknowledgment for Positive Behaviors

– Tickets--RewardsC:3 Grant Office of the Pima County School

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Problems v. Solutions

Inconsistency

– Common Language

Expectations have not been modeledAssemblies, & Classroom

Coaching

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School-wide MottoRespectful, Ready, Responsible, Safe

Respectful—self & others

Ready—to learn

Responsible—Own my own stuff

Safe—school, community, technology

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School MottoRespect, Ready, Responsible, Safe

R+R+R’s=REWARD

3R’s=REWARD

Gator RRR’s rrroooaaarrrsss…

GATORRR’s

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Common Language

Positive

4-Key words– Respectful– Responsible– Ready– Safe

• Practice! Practice! Practice!= HABITC:3 Grant Office of the Pima County School

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Common Language examples

Challenging Behaviors

Cursing, offensive verbiage

Ignore adult directions

No pencil, paper, supplies

Criticizing, loud, talking in class, interrupting

Positive Alternatives

Are those Safe words?

Are you demonstrating being Respectful?

Is that Ready to learn?

Is that Respectful, or Responsible behavior?

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Behavior Matrix

Behavior Expectations

For Each Location in /out of School

Posted in each classroom

Posted in each Location

Pair share and review MatrixC:3 Grant Office of the Pima County School

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Display & Behavior Matrix

Demonstrate

Define

Clarify

Explain

Model

Expect

RewardC:3 Grant Office of the Pima County School

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Behavior Matrix Taught Where/How?

Assemblies

Individual Classrooms

Older Students & Younger students

Video created by Students

Play, Music

July and JanuaryC:3 Grant Office of the Pima County School

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Rewards

Way to GO!!! _______________________

You followed the Gator Way!

Given by:______________________

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Rewards—Tickets

• ALL teachers MUST give Tickets– • How many per week?• Reward teachers for giving tickets?

• Tickets go in Jar at Front Desk

• Tickets used in classroom

• Graphs, competition, comparison…

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Tickets--Rewards for…

Doing a great job

Listening

Good Choices

School wide rewards

Classroom rewards

Being Respectful, Responsible, Ready, Safe

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Gator Tickets--Rewards—then what?

Weekly Drawing

Weekly Gator PEP Assemblies • Food• Free dress-down• Any other ideas

All School rewards• Dance• Field trips

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Reflection/Resolution Form

Choose Partner Teacher

Secluded desk

Forms from Sending Teacher

5-15+- minutes for student

3-5+- minutes for Receiving Teacher

Signature optional- Forms FiledC:3 Grant Office of the Pima County School

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Procedure for R & R form

Sending Teacher hands student form—NO Talk!

Student goes directly to Receiving Teacher and Secluded Desk

Student fills out form

Waits for Receiving Teacher to check form

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Procedure for R & R form con’t

Receiving Teacher notes time leaving

Student returns to class

When time allows…

Discuss filled out form w/ Sending Teacher

Sign form & decide further steps…3+- RR forms will automatically be a Referral

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Progression of Discipline

EVERYONE follows the same Progression of Discipline for all infractions

Leveled by infractions

Posted in all Classrooms and Common Areas

NO guesses as to consequences

In the Student Handbook, Signed by student/family

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NON REFERRAL– Level 1

Description/Determination

Behaviors that are a one- time incident, or minor infractions that do not hurt or violate the tights of others.

Examples of Behaviors

Gum chewing

No homework

Incomplete class work

Talking in class

Off-task

Running

Annoying others

Lying

CheatingC:3 Grant Office of the Pima County School

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DISCRESIONARY– Level 2

Description/Determination

Behaviors that are Multiple offenses. Some elements of harm or threat may be present.

3-5 Reflections/Resolution Forms = Referral Form– Level 3

Examples of Behaviors

Name calling, bad language, racial slurs

Constant disruptions

Property damage

Conflict/ verbal or physical/Threats

Disrespect/Defiance

Talking back

Insubordination

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REFERRAL—Level 3

Description/Determination

MUST be accompanied by Green Referral to Office

Dangerous Behaviors

Multiple Offences

Parent/Guardian Contact

Consequences follow as determined by Administrator

Examples of Behaviors

Substance abuse

Fighting

Defiance continued

Insubordination

Sexual misconduct

Non-compliance

Threats to others

Vandalism

WeaponsC:3 Grant Office of the Pima

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SUSPENSION-Level 4

Description/Determination

Dangerous Behaviors

Documentation

Formal Review with Parent/Guardian

Contract for Re-entry

Examples of Behaviors

Substance abuse

Fighting

Defiance continued

Insubordination

Sexual misconduct

Non-compliance

Threats to others

Vandalism

WeaponsC:3 Grant Office of the Pima County School

Superintendent/AK Robinson

ADMINISTRATION DECISIONS-DETERMINING ACTIONS

Behavior Contract

Bus Suspension

Conference w/ Student

Confiscation of Item

Detention– Lunch

Detention– After School

Expulsion

Individual Instruction

Loss of Privileges

Forfeit Activities

Parent attend school

Parent Conference

Parent/Student Conference w/ Adm.

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ADMINISTRATIVE DECISIONS –DETERMINISNING ACTIONS

Removal from Class

Refer to Counselor

Restitution/Replace-ment of Costs

Refer to Outside Agency

Refer to SST Team

School Beautification/Clean-up

School Specific Consequences

Student Conference w/ Adm.

Other

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DATA

Collected quarterly

Disseminated to all Teachers & Staff

Determine outcomes

Make data-driven decisions

Review, Rehash, Revise, Reward

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Ensure Success

Re introduce at Semester all components

Re Vamp rewards for students and teachers

Encourage students towards rewards

Use positive Common Language

Be supportive and patient with all

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PBIS Committee

Teachers from each grade level

Administrator(s)-disciplinarian

Parents/Family Members

Meet once per Month

Work on Action Calendar

Input quarterly data

Make Suggestions & Monitor PBISC:3 Grant Office of the Pima County School

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Questions/Comments

Who is willing to be on the PBIS Committee?

Who is willing to be on the SFCP Committee?

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Contact Information

Dr. Judy Bowers, C3 Grant Project Director

judybowers@cox.net

Angela Robinson, C:3 Grant Project Leader

arobinson@pimaregional support.org

520-724-8395

Candice Alvarez C:3 Grant Southgate Academy

Candice.alvarez217@gmail.com

Lisa Russell C:3 Grant La Paloma Central

lrussell 8122@gmail.com

Kathleen Phillips C:3 Grant La Paloma Lakeside

kathleenphillips66@gmail.com

A Three year Federal Grant funded by the U. S. Department of Education, Washington, DC

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