4.0 Behavior Data Review and Action

PlanningWINTER 2012

Quick Big 5 blends all of the Big 5 Reports together into a single report.

Universal Behavior Data: School-wide Data

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Targeted Behavior Data: Individual & Targeted Practices Data

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Problem Solving Steps:

Identify problems in terms of differences between…

Your school’s average Major ODRs/ Minors per school day per month and the national median

Your school’s Major ODRs/ Minors per school day per month for this year and for corresponding months of the previous year

A desirable trend and an undesirable trend 5

Problem Solving Steps Cont’d…

Define and clarify problems using SWIS data (ODRs by problem behavior, time, location, & student)

Determine what SWIS Custom Reports are needed to confirm/disconfirm your inferences

Write a precise problem statement that incorporates information about what, when, where, & who

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Problem Solving Steps Cont’d…

Develop a hypothesis about why problem is occurring, & write hypothesis statement on Action Plan

Discuss and select solutions to problem, & write solution actions on Action Plan

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Problem Solving Steps Cont’d…

Write TIPS Problem Solving Action Plan items for team-identified problems, including measurable Goals

Determine baseline & solution frequency for problems

Monitor progress at… Completing tasks listed in Meeting Minutes Solving problems listed in TIPS Problem

Solving Action Plan8

CollectCollect and Useand Use

DataData

Develop Hypothesis

Discuss andSelect

SolutionsDevelop andImplementAction Plan

Evaluate andRevise

Action Plan

Team Initiated Problem Solving (TIPS) Model

Identify Problems

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Organizing SWIS Data for Decision-making

Universal Screening Tool Proportion of students with

0-1 Office Discipline Referrals (ODRs) 2-5 ODRs 6+ ODRs

Progress Monitoring Tool

Compare data across time Prevent previous problem patterns

Define Problems with precision that lead to solvable problems 10

Using the Referrals by Student report as a Universal Screening Tool

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Using data to determine when to consider targeted interventions…

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TIPS Problem-Solving “Mantra”

1. Do we have a problem?(identify)

2. What is the precise nature of our problem? (define, clarify, confirm/disconfirm inferences) 

3. Why does the problem exist, & what can we do about it? (hypothesis & solution)

4. What are the actual elements of our plan? (Action Plan)

5. Is our plan being implemented, & is it working? (evaluate & revise plan)

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1. Do we have a problem?

A problem is a gap between the desired outcome or objective and current status.

Data assists in defining the problem.

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Identifying Problems/Issues What data to monitor

ODR per day per month OSS, ISS, Attendance, Teacher report Team Checklist/ SET (are we doing what we planned to

do?)

What question to answer Do we have a problem?

What questions to ask of Level, Trend, Peaks How do our data compare with last year? How do our data compare with national/regional norms? How do our data compare with our preferred/expected

status?

If a problem is identified, then ask What are the data we need to make a good decision?15

2. What is the precise nature of our problem?

(What is the data we need for a decision?)

Precise Problem Statements include information about the following questions: What is the problem and how often is it

happening? Where is it happening? Who is experiencing the problem? When is the problem most likely? Why do we see this problem and what is

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Problem Statement Guidelines:

Ultimately, you want to write a “problem statement” that precisely specifies the problem you identified

The more Ws (what, when, where, who… why) you incorporate into the problem statement, the more precise the problem statement will be

The more precise the problem statement, the easier it will be to generate a solution that “fits” the problem 17

Use School-wide Information System (SWIS) Data to Achieve Precision

Question SWIS Table/Graph

What problem behaviors are occurring?

Referrals by problem behavior

When are problem behaviors occurring?

Referrals by time

Where are problem behaviors occurring?

Referrals by location

Who is engaging in problem behaviors?

Referrals by student

Why do problem behaviors keep happening

Referrals by motivation18

Examples: Primary to Precise

Bullying behavior is increasing

Texting during school is becoming more negative

Bullying (verbal and physical aggression) on the playground is increasing during “first recess,” is being done mostly by four 4th grade boys, and seems to be maintained by social praise from the bystander peer group.

A large number of students in each grade level (6, 7, 8) are using texting to spread rumors, and harass peers. Texting occurs both during the school day, and after school, and appears to be maintained by attention from others. 19

3. Why does the problem exist, & what can we do about it? (hypothesis & solution)

• Use precision problem statement to build and test hypotheses.

• Problem Statement: We have high rates of physical aggression, disrespect and inappropriate language on the playground during second and third grade recess. Many students are involved and it appears they are trying to get access to equipment/games.

• Hypothesis: There is not enough playground equipment for all children to access

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Solution Developmentproblem statement & hypothesis:

Prevention How can we avoid the problem context?

Teaching How can we define, teach and monitor what we want?

Reward/Recognition How can we build systemic reward for desired behavior?

Extinction How can we prevent problem behavior from being rewarded?

Corrective Consequences What are efficient, consistent consequences for problem behavior?

Data Collection How will we collect and use data to evaluate (a) Implementation Fidelity, and (b) impact on student outcomes?

Safety? Safety may need to be considered (i.e., procedures that may be required to decrease likelihood of injuries or property damage)

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4. What are the actual elements of our plan? (Action Plan)

Action Plan Elements: Who? By When? Goal with Timeline Fidelity of Implementation Measure Effectiveness of Implementation

Measure

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5. Is our plan being implemented & is it working? (evaluate & revise plan)

Define the goal for solving the problem What will ‘it’ look like when you say it is not

a problem

Define how you will know that the solutions were implemented as planned (with fidelity)?

How often will you conduct a status review?

Define how you will know that the solutions had a positive effect on student achievement, social competence, and/or safety?

How often will you monitor student progress? 25

Monitoring and Evaluation

What will the data tell you when the problem is solved? Base on team-established standard Easier to monitor if quantifiable

(“countable”) Record on meeting minute form for

progress monitoring at future meeting(s)

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Completed

example

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Problem StatementAction Plan &

EvaluationSolution

Demonstration Using Data!

www.swis.org

Team TimeTeam TimeUsing your Data:Using your Data:

1.1. Problem solve using your dataProblem solve using your data• Use the TIPS Meeting Minutes FormUse the TIPS Meeting Minutes Form

2.2. Use the following questions as a Use the following questions as a guide:guide:

1. Do we have a problem?2. What is the precise nature of our

problem? 3. Why does the problem exist, & what can

we do about it? 4. What are the actual elements of our

plan? 5. Is our plan being implemented, & is it

working?

3. If done, continue process for another problem

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Team TimeTeam TimeUsing your Data:Using your Data:

1.1. Identify the problem using your data.Identify the problem using your data.

2.2. Develop a Precise Problem StatementDevelop a Precise Problem Statement

• Record the problem statement on Record the problem statement on your TIPS Problem Solving Action your TIPS Problem Solving Action PlanPlan

3.3. Be prepared to share your precise Be prepared to share your precise problem statement.problem statement. 30

Team TimeTeam TimeUsing your Data:Using your Data:

1.1. Develop a Hypothesis StatementDevelop a Hypothesis Statement

2.2. Develop a solutionDevelop a solution

3.3. Complete the TIPS Problem Solving Complete the TIPS Problem Solving Action PlanAction Plan

4.4. Be prepared to share your hypothesis Be prepared to share your hypothesis and solution.and solution.

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