Behavior Coaching:Behavior Coaching:

Ups, Downs, Ins & Outs

Presented by Frances Dick & Deidre Kibbe

Gonzales Middle SchoolJuly 10, 2008

Sessions 2A & 2B

The Ins and OutsThe Ins and Outs

Behavior Defined

“…to act, function, or react in a particular way in order to meet

a need or want”

(Merriam-Webster)

PBS Behavioral Systems

% of students likely to exhibit dangerous/highly inappropriate behaviors

% of students likely to exhibit interfering behaviors

% of students likely to exhibit inappropriate behaviors

(BIP, mentoring)

(behavior coaching, mentoring)(behavior coaching, mentoring)

(infraction system)

Infraction Analysis:Infraction Analysis:

Identifying Disproportionalities

Infraction System

Used to track inappropriate behaviors in classrooms & hallways- Teacher assesses situation

- Student is redirected- Infraction is issued

Also used to track appropriate behaviors & reward (Bulldog Bucks)

Weekly Team Meetings

Analyze infraction data collected:

Teacher

Student Race Student Gender

Time of Day

Specific Students # of Bulldog Bucks Issued

Results of Meetings

Cite possible causes or influences of any disproportionalities Identify ways to address disproportionalities

Complete Team Questionnaires for students identified

Team Questionnaires:Team Questionnaires:

Functional Behavioral Assessments

Determine Course of Action

Referral to SBLC Mentoring

BIP Behavior Coaching (BC)

Additional Classroom Interventions

BehaviorBehavior Coaching: Coaching:

When the Infraction System is Ineffective

Key Concept: Relationships

“Behavior support begins with the development of effective

adult – student relationships.”

(Chrone, Horner, Hawkins, 2004)

Behavior Coaches

- P.E./Elective teachers (A.M.)

- 8th grade teachers (P.M.)

“Nonpartisan” Adult

- Office staff

- Custodial personnel

Behavior Coaches (cont…)

Twice a day check-ins

- During morning & afternoon announcements - After morning drop-off

- Other arrangements made with team

BC Contract

Team meets with student to determine:

- target behaviors

- replacement behaviors

- selection of behavior coach(es)

BC Contract (cont…)

Coach meets with student to:

- review behavior goals

- establish reward system

- explain the Daily Progress Report (DPR)

Daily Progress Report

BC Coordinator’s role:- receive the contract- create the DPR & monitoring form - set-up student’s folder - prepare folder each morning & file DPR each afternoon

Daily Progress Report (cont…)

Team’s role:- encourage student- complete the DPR each day - communicate with behavior coach(es)- suggest modifications to the DPR if need arises

Implementation

3 week period

- First 2 weeks: Team teachers score DPR

- Third week: Student scores DPR (transition to self-management)

- Student will not receive infractions during coaching

Successful Completion

Student- completes BC reflection

- receives certificate of achievement- returns to infraction system

Unsuccessful Completion

BIP is created

Student returns to infraction system

Mentoring considered

Coaching vs. Mentoring

Coaching

Mentoring

- short-term

- long-term

- non-team member

- team member

- rewards

- no rewards

- twice a day check-in

- once a day check-in

- intense, specific

- less intense, general

The Ups and DownsThe Ups and Downs

Coaches

Forgetting to check-in with students Not getting a substitute coach when absent Not turning in DPR folders at the end of the day Setting daily goals too high Lack of communication with team and other coach

Coaches

Recognize that they can make a difference Take pride in their student’s progress Bring a “you can do it” attitude to the students they teach

Teachers

Not “buying-in” to rewarding expected behaviors

Using the DPR as a “weapon”

Inconsistencies among team members in completing the DPR

Teachers

As indicated by faculty PBS surveys, nearly 100% of the teachers approve of PBS, including BC! Recognize improved behaviors by writing Positive Behavior Referrals! Distribute many Bulldog Bucks!

Students

Requests to:- enter BC

- re-enter BC

- continue with the DPR

- maintain contact with Coach

BC Coordinator

Establish BC guidelines & revise as needed

Create BC forms & revised as needed

Next Steps

Create PBS Manual, including all BC information Determine data collection method for tracking student progress after coaching

Contact Information

Frances Dick - dickf@apsb.orgSBLC Facilitator

Gonzales Middle School225-621-2512

Deidre Kibbe - kibbed@apsb.orgPupil Appraisal Liaison

LeBlanc Special Services225-621-2521 Ext. 259