School-wide Positive Behavior Intervention Supports
Giffen Memorial Elementary School What is School-wide Positive Behavior Support?
The application of evidence-based strategies and systems to assist schools to increase academic performance increase safety decrease problem behavior and establish positive school cultures Giffen Elementary School Concerns
Transitions in hallway Not prepared Lunch room noise Bullying Learning Environment Consistent rules Consistent reinforcement Common language and procedures Supervision in all areas of the school Common understanding of the rules PBIS Big Ideas Positive Behavior Support is a process for teaching children appropriate behavior and providing the supports necessary to sustain that behavior. PBIS is not a curriculum - it is a framework for systems to identify needs, develop strategies, and evaluate practice toward success Why a School-wide Approach?
It reduces challenging student behavior through a proactive, positive, and consistent manner across all school settings and Improves academic achievement and social competence Offers a proactive rather than reactive approach to addressing student behavior Research does support improved academic achievement and student social skills in schools that take a consistent, positive, and proactive approach in addressing behavior Giffen PBIS Mission Statement
The school, parents, and community will work together to have clear consistent expectations to motivate students to be safe, responsible, and respectful therefore increasing positive behavior to promote academic growth. Offers a proactive rather than reactive approach to addressing student behavior Research does support improved academic achievement and student social skills in schools that take a consistent, positive, and proactive approach in addressing behavior Designing School-Wide Systems for Student Success
Academic Systems Behavioral Systems Intensive, Individual Interventions Individual Students Assessment-based High Intensity Intensive, Individual Interventions Individual Students Assessment-based Intense, durable procedures 1-5% 1-5% Targeted Group Interventions Some students (at-risk) High efficiency Rapid response 5-10% 5-10% Targeted Group Interventions Some students (at-risk) High efficiency Rapid response Universal Interventions All students Preventive,proactive 80-90% Universal Interventions All settings, all students Preventive,proactive 80-90% 7 Expectations Giffen identified 3 overarching expectations which reflect the needs of the school community.The expectations are stated briefly and in a positive manner. They address: Respect Responsibility Safety Expected behaviors are visible in all areas of the school community
Posters have been created and are posted throughout the school. 80% Positive Students need to maintain an 80% daily average for positive behavior Teachers can use classdojo or tracking forms to assist Teachers needs to enter points 10xs each day for a total of 30 points. Teachers decide when to give out their points based on their classes need. 80% Positive Students need to receive 24/30 points to have an 80% positive If a student falls below an 80%, their behavior needs to be tracked in VADIRS.Teachers must input their students data. VADIRS is used for student data in No Referral Parties 80% Positive VADIRS https://apps.edvistas.com/safeschools/
UN: schooladdress PW: albanycsd Classdojo - Over the Summer The PBIS team worked really hard to make sure that everything was done so PBIS can run smoothly right from the beginning of the school year. A packet has been created for each of you as a guide to help you get started. The Packet PBIS faculty/parent handbook (mission statement, matrix, t-chart, definitions, etc.) Lesson plans for teaching each area of the matrix Blank quick office referral forms (VADIRS will be filled out later by teacher) The Packet Laminated matrix for lanyard (help with common language)
We Are tickets to give out to students who demonstrate safe, responsible, or respectful Postcards to send home to students who demonstrate the 3 Bs The Packet Blank copies of the attendance and behavior sheet if you want students to track their own behavior/attendance We Are Tickets We Are tickets can be given to any student that you see demonstrating the 3 Bs starting Wednesday, September 10th Use specific matrix language to reinforce Students will place these tickets in a container/box in the classroom.By the end of Thursday each week, a student can empty container in designated spot in office. One student per grade level will be announced on Friday morning announcements. Postcards Send home to students in your homeroom class who demonstrate the 3 Bs. Help to reinforce a positive learning environment. Expectations & behavioral skills are taught & recognized in natural context
During the 1st full week of school, classes will participate in field trips. All classes, on a designated day, will visit each area stated on the matrix.A teacher will specifically teach the students about that area using the language of the matrix. Classroom teachers will follow-up with lessons on their own using the matrix language to help reinforce positive expectations. Recognize Appropriate Behaviors
Once appropriate behaviors have been introduced and taught, they need to be recognized on a regular basis. Student Recognition at Giffen
Recognition of good decision-making and achievements on the part of students and adults goes far in helping one develop positive self-worth and motivation to achieve. The staff at Giffen Elementary will strive to recognize positive behavior and achievement on an on-going basis. In addition to verbal praise, children will be recognized in a variety of ways throughout the school year. Acknowledgements Natural success thanks We Are tickets
Public acknowledgement-announcements, dance parties, compliment chain Privileges No HW pass, extra recess/computer time Tangibles Small to large No Referral Parties Acknowledge & Recognize
No Referral Parties November 7th: Faculty/Parent Game December 5th: Dance January 9th: PJ Day/Movie February 6th: Black History Celebration March 6th: Latin Festival April 2nd: Be Green May 1st: Spring June 5th: Fun Fair June 18th/19th: End of Year PBIS Celebration?? Consistent Consequences
Responding to negative behavior Immediate and consistent Try to keep with natural consequences Use the least amount necessary to get desired behavior Pre-plan and teach Correction and re-teaching Use only with reinforcement for replacement behavior Should defeat function of problem behavior Some Corrective Consequences:Maintaining Desired/Expected Student Behavior
Redirection Planned ignoring Re-teaching Time-out Behavior Contracts Crisis Planning Proximity & Movement Modeling Eye Contact Cueing (verbal & nonverbal) Creating a Positive Climate for Success with School-wide PBIS