School-Wide Positive Behavior Support

Albert S. Brown

Benefits of SWPBS

• Ability to handle inmates with problem behaviors

• Reduction of suspensions

• Spend more time on teaching

• Learn common language to deal with behavioral problems

Resistance to Change

• What is resistance

• Why resistance occurs

• Common Traps

• Critical Success Factors

• Tools and Techniques

What is Resistance?

• Resistance is a force that slows or stops movement. It is a natural and expected part of any change

• Any system resists change deemed harmful

Why does resistance occur?

• Fear of unknown

• Mistrust

• Peer pressure

• Personality conflicts

• No connection to value or benefits

Strategies to Manage Change

• Identify all parties with stake in outcome

• Maintain focus

• Maintain context for the change

Strategies to Manage Change(Cont’d)

• Use opposition as opportunity

• Respect stakeholders

• Do not ignore or try to avoid resistance

Critical Success Factors

• Define

• Focus

• Measure

Critical Success Factors(Cont’d)

• Understand school culture

• Manage significant change barriers

Evaluation Plan

• Develop data collection procedures for reporting

• Use leadership team to implement

• Use surveys and workshops

• New teacher development

• Use outside consultants

References

Williams, C. (2007). BPM: Overcoming Resistance to Change. Philadelphia: Association of Business Process Management Professionals.