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The PBIS FrameworkPositive Behavior Intervention Supports

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PBIS at The Bridge Alternative High School

Lisa Boschma – School Social Worker and PBIS Coordinator

Colleen Deaven - Principal

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PBIS at The Bridge

Hiring of a PBIS CoordinatorPartial- Full implementation of School

Wide PBIS.Core Values

Be Respectful ~ Be Kind ~ Be Responsible

What we have accomplished.

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PBIS is School WideIt’s not just one person……

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It’s SCHOOL WIDE!!!!!

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PBIS is School WideSchool Wide Classroom/Hallway

ProceduresWhy?

So students always know what to expect. So students feel safe. Ensure structure Ensure consistency

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PBIS is School WideHallway Procedures

What works? Staff visibility Staff interacting with students in a positive way Consistent use of management procedures both in

and out of the classroom

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The Traditional ApproachThen…..

Disciplinary Levels – can be inclusive: 

Level 1… Warning, after school detention, and/or peer mediation. Level 2… Up to three hours detention or in or out-of-school suspension. Parent

notification. Level 3… Two (2) or three (3) days in or out-of-school suspension. Parent notification. Level 4… Five (5) days out-of-school suspension with possible reduction to three (3) days

with Parent conference and student behavior plan. Parent notification.32 Level 5… Ten (10) days out-of-school suspension with a possible reduction to six (6) days

with Parent conference and student behavior plan. Possible recommendation for expulsion.

Parent notification. Level 6… Ten (10) days out-of-school suspension with recommendation for expulsion.

Parent notification.

Disciplinary action is taken according to a level system.

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The PBIS Approach at The Bridge

 Tier 1  Tier 2 Tier 3 Warning Mediation –

SSW/peers, SSW/staff/student

Restitution Bridge Buck

system PBIS room Parent contact

 

Check in/check out Adult mentor Peer mentor – senior to

younger student Targeted social skills

instruction – self reflection and self evaluation

Counseling with SSW Home/school contract Work detail Parent supervision Home based

consequences Targeted suspension

Functional behavior assessment

Intensive behavior plan

Outside agency support

Alternative program

 

A tiered approach

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Our Approach So FarInterventions

AttendanceBreak CardsBehavior PlansBridge BucksCheck in/Check outMediationsReaching HigherStudent Assistance

ProgramTargeted suspensionWork Detail

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Other PBIS SupportsPush ins - Be Respectful ~ Be Kind ~ Be

ResponsibleRegular Boosters at staff meetingsAngel of KindnessCharacter Trait ActivityAlternatives to suspension (Tiered

Framework)T - shirts

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Contextual Examples“Alan”

“Alan” is a very bright young man. His report card is full of As and Bs; however, he swears at teachers and his fellow students. While he seems remorseful of his actions, the behavior continues. Also, “Alan” consistently leaves class without permission and blames others for his behavioral mishaps.

What would you do?

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What to do??AssessDevelop behavior

intervention plansMonitor progressRegular contact with

staffRegular modifications of

plans if needed

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Contextual Examples“Brooks”

“Brooks” is a capable student. He becomes defensive and argumentative easily, usually with male teachers. He does not back down and the situation escalates to where the teacher is extremely frustrated and “Brooks” is close to tears, swearing and storming out of the room. If another student engages in conflict with a teacher, “Brooks” involves himself, siding with the other student.

What would you do?

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What to do??AssessDevelop behavior

intervention plansMonitor progressRegular contact with

staffRegular modifications of

plans if needed

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Contextual Examples“Nathan”

“Nathan” is an extremely nice young man. Racing cars is what is most important to him. Most of the time, he sits in class and does nothing, distracting other students in his classes. “Nathan’s” teachers poke and prod him to do his work, talk to him after class and contact his parents regarding his unwillingness to complete assignments. “Nathan” sincerely promises to do better, unfortunately he continues to get further and further behind.

What would you do?

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What to do??AssessDevelop behavior

intervention plansMonitor progressRegular contact with

staffRegular modifications of

plans if needed

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DiscussionQuestions?Concerns?Feedback

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ResourcesPBIS.orgdeavenc@brightonk12.com (Colleen)boschml@brightonk12.com (Lisa)