2015 WI PBIS ConferenceA5. Benchmark of Quality – Implementation

PlanDave Kunelius - WI RtI Center Regional

Coordinator-PBIS

In Partnership with OSEP’s TA Center on Positive Behavior Support

Co-Director’s: Rob Horner, University of Oregon, and George Sugai, University of Connecticut

www.pbis.orgwww.pbisapps.org

The Wisconsin PBIS Network (CFDA #84.027) acknowledges the support of the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction in the development of this presentation and for the continued support of this federally-funded grant program. There are no copyright restrictions on this document; however, please credit the Wisconsin DPI and support of federal funds when copying all or part of this material.

Wisconsin RtI Center

Our mission is to support schools through the phases and sustainability of their RtI system implementation.

The core reason that the Wisconsin RtI Center exists is to develop, coordinate and provide high-quality professional development and technical assistance…

as well as to gather, analyze and disseminate RtI implementation data to enhance the support of schools’ implementation.

Principles for RtI in Wisconsin:1.RtI is for ALL children and ALL educators.

2.RtI must support and provide value to effective practices.

3.Success for RtI lies within the classroom through collaboration.

4.RtI is a framework for academics and behavior together.

5.RtI supports and provides value to the use of multiple assessments to inform instructional practices.

6.RtI is something you do and not necessarily something you buy.

7.RtI emerges from and supports research and evidence based practice.

An organizational framework that guides implementation of a culturally responsive, multi-level system of support to achieve academic and behavioral success for all

Wisconsin RtI

Response to Intervention

Is what?

An organizational frameworkthat

guides implementation of a multi-level system of support

Does what?

toachieve academic and

behavioral successfor all

For what?

What does PBIS emphasize?

• The PBIS decision-making process emphasizes 3 integrated elements to provide measureable outcomes for students:– DATA sources to support decision-making,– PRACTICES that support student behavior, and– SYSTEMS that support staff behavior.

Improving Decision-Making

Problem Solution

From:

To:

Problem

Problem

Solving

Using

Data

Solution

Monitor

Outcome

Supporting Staff Behavior

• Reduce teacher stress• Increase teacher efficacy in

teaching replacement behaviors• Support teachers in designing

classroom management systems

Six Key Elements of PBIS

1. Define, teach and acknowledge positive behaviors.

2. On-going collection and use of data for decision-making regarding implementation of systems that support effective practices.

3. Continuum of universal supports, targeted interventions, and individualized supports.

Six Elements (cont.)

4. Implement evidenced-based behavioral practices with fidelity and accountability

5. Arrange the environment to prevent the development and occurrence of problem behavior

6. Screen universally and monitor student performance and progress continually.

Benchmarks of Quality

The Benchmarks of Quality (BoQ) is an annual assessment school teams use to identify areas of success and areas for improvement in the implementation of PBIS. The BoQ reports on nine areas of implementation, one of which is the implementation plan.

Benchmarks of Quality

Implementation Plan35. A curriculum to teach the components of the discipline system to all staff is developed and used

36. Plans for training staff how to teach expectations/rules/rewards are developed, scheduled and delivered

Benchmarks of Quality

Share What Stands Out to You

AHA! Celebrations

OH, NO!Areas to develop

MM-HMMNo surprise here– just as we suspected.

Benchmarks of Quality

Precision Statement

During the 2014-15 school year, 879 WI schools implementing PBIS and self assessing using the BoQ:

-- averaged 84.72 Total Score (fidelity = 70)

--highest subscales were Expectations Defined (92.38) and Disciplinary Procedures (91.36)

--and the greatest areas for development were Faculty Commitment (74.04) and Implementation Plan (75.52)

Benchmarks of Quality

Implementation Plan, lets examine the items!!! (In Place, Partially, or No???)

37. A plan for teaching students expectations/rules/rewards is developed scheduled and delivered

38. Booster sessions for students and staff are planned, scheduled, and delivered

Benchmarks of Quality

Implementation Plan:

39. Schedule for rewards/incentives for the year is planned

40. Plans for orienting incoming staff and students are developed and implemented

Benchmarks of Quality

Implementation Plan:

41. Plans for involving families/community are developed & implemented

District Examples

Superior School District

Wausau School District

With an elbow partner

What are two things that your school and/or district can accomplish this year in order to strengthen your implementation?

Questions?

National and State Resources

• www.wisconsinPBISnetwork.org• www.pbisapps.org• www.pbis.org• www.apbs.org