Safe Schools, Fair Schools SummitNovember 12, 2010

Defining PBIS

What is Positive Behavior Intervention & Support?

Positive Behavior Intervention & Support (PBIS) refers to the application of positive behavioral interventions and systems to achieve socially important behavior change.

(OSEP, 1999)

- Focused on the student’s problem behavior

- Goal was to stop undesirable behavior, through the use of punishment

- Replaces undesired behavior with a new behavior or skill

- PBIS alters environments, teaches appropriate skills, and rewards appropriate behavior

Traditional DisciplinePositive Behavior Intervention & Support

PBIS Process

Administrative Leadership Team-Based Implementation Define Behavioral Expectations Teach Behavioral Expectations Acknowledge & Reward Student & Adult

Performance Monitor and Correct Behavioral Errors Use Data for Decision Making Build Parent Collaboration

School ImprovementSchool Improvement

Targeted Group Interventions•Small group instruction•Focused academic help sessions

Intensive, Individual Interventions•Tutoring•Academic Remediation Plans•Specially Designed Instruction

Intensive, Individual Interventions•Functional Behavior Assessment & Behavior Intervention Planning

Targeted Group Interventions•Social Skills instruction•Reinforcement of specific skills•Group Behavioral Strategies•Classroom Coaching

Universal Interventions•School-wide rules and procedures•Systematic reinforcement•Social Skills Instruction•Culturally responsive practices•Data-based decision-making•Parent & Community Partnerships

Universal Interventions•Effective instructional practices •Recognition of academic achievement•Culturally responsive practices•Data-based decision-making•Parent & Community Partnerships

Academic Behavior

Expected Outcomes

More instructional time Reduced rates of referral/suspension Improved attendance from staff and

students Increased student proficiency Increased parent participation and

partnerships Improved community involvement and

support Lower staff attrition rates

Implementing PBIS

Watauga High School Boone, North Carolina

Administrative Support

Strong Team

Priority for School Leadership

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Student Involvement

Secondary Prevention

& Intervention

Individual PBIS ImplementationAssessment, Support, and Counseling (ASC) Center

•High School, ASU, New River, and other stakeholders•Services Available

–Crisis Intervention–Teacher Consultation–Education–Assessment–Brief Therapy–Referral–Parent Support/Assistance

Celebrating Students & Staff

Office Referrals

Improving Attendance; Reducing EC Identification

Increasing Performance

Evaluating PBIS

Schools Implementing PBIS in NC

ODRS/100/Day by Grade Level

2008-09

Suspensions/100 Students by Year

2008-09(6th grade)

2009-10(7th grade)

Referrals 11 5

Individual Student DataBehavioral Success

Individual Student DataBehavioral Success

2008-09 (6th grade)

2009-10(7th grade)

Referrals 6 0

Referrals Per Year

NC PBIS Schools: ODR and AYP2008-09

Suspension Rate and EOC/EOG Reading

2008-09

44%

45%

46%

47%

48%

49%

50%

Non PBIS implementing HS PBIS HS

Schools showing improvement in Graduation Rate from 07-08 to 08-09

Supporting PBIS

Parent & Community Involvement

Ask about behavior instruction at your community school

Talk to teachers, administrators, school board members, legislators

Volunteer Sponsor a celebration Link a school to potential

sponsors/community partners Participate in community collaborative

For more information…www.pbis.org

www.ncpublicschools.org/positivebehavior/

Heather ReynoldsPBIS Consultant, DPI919.807.4059 hreynolds@dpi.state.nc.us