Positive Behavioral Intervention Support (PBIS) Training

1. Positive Behavioral Intervention Support (PBIS) Training La Paloma Central School Year 2010-2011 C:3 Grant Office of the Pima County School Superintendent/ L. Russell

2. Placing School Counselors in Elementary Charter Schools Our Goals: • Bring the ASCA (American School Counselors Association) Model to the school • Lower Behavior Referrals • Raise Attendance Rates • Raise Family & Community Involvement • Keep and disseminate data C:3 Grant Office of the Pima County School Superintendent/ L. Russell

3. C-3 Grant: • C-3: Counselors in charter schools with community involvement. • Funds: Funded by the U. S. Department of Education, Washington, DC. • Time frame: April 2009-June 2012 • Counselors: Four counselors added at four charter schools and one team leader. • Training: Weekly professional development. • Delivered: Through the Pima County Superintendent’s of Schools Office, Tucson, AZ C:3 Grant Office of the Pima County School Superintendent/ L. Russell

4. PBIS C:3 Grant Office of the Pima County School Superintendent/ L. Russell

5. Today’s Training • What is PBIS? • How do we implement it at our school? C:3 Grant Office of the Pima County School Superintendent/ L. Russell

6. Creating the Culture C:3 Grant Office of the Pima County School Superintendent/ L. Russell

7. What is it? School-wide systems approach that establishes: • Social culture at school • Individual behavioral supports for students • A decrease in problem behaviors • An increase in academic performance • An increase in safety C:3 Grant Office of the Pima County School Superintendent/ L. Russell

8. Other Key Components • Collaborative • Data Driven • Educative • Reinforcement Based C:3 Grant Office of the Pima County School Superintendent/ L. Russell

9. What does it stand for? Positive: focus on what we want students to do Behaviorial: focus on specific behavioral expectations Intervention: Focus on teaching students expected behaviors and discovering their needs Supports: focus on expectations and rewarding youth for what we want them to do C:3 Grant Office of the Pima County School Superintendent/ L. Russell

10. How do we do it? 1. Develop a Motto and a Behavior Matrix 2. Develop a Progression of Discipline 3. Use data to make decisions and solve problems 4. Arrange the environment 5. Teach desired behaviors 6. Implement behavioral practices with fidelity 7. Monitor student performance C:3 Grant Office of the Pima County School Superintendent/ L. Russell

11. Character Counts! At La Paloma we are Respectful and Trustworthy. We Care about each other. We take Responsibility. C:3 Grant Office of the Pima County School Superintendent/ L. Russell

12. Behavior Matrix Based on school-wide survey School-wide Displayed on campus Taught by teachers/staff Used in all classrooms C:3 Grant Office of the Pima County School Superintendent/ L. Russell

13. ACADEMIC SYSTEMS BEHAVIORAL SYSTEMS INTENSE, INDIVIDUAL INTERVENTIONS INTENSE, INDIVIDUAL INTERVENTIONS Individual students Individual students Assessment based Assessment based 1 - 5% High intensity procedures Intense, durable procedures TARGETED, GROUP INTERVENTIONS TARGETED, GROUP INTERVENTIONS 5 - 10% At-risk students At-risk students High effeciency High effeciency Rapid response Rapid response UNIVERSAL INTERVENTIONS UNIVERSAL INTERVENTIONS All subjects All settings 80 - 90% All students All students Preventive Preventive Proactive Proactive The Progression of Discipline C:3 Grant Office of the Pima County School Superintendent/ L. Russell

14. Progression of Discipline Level One Behaviors that are a onetime incident or a minor infraction that does not hurt or violate the right of others. C:3 Grant Office of the Pima County School Superintendent/ L. Russell

15. Progression of Discipline Level Two Behaviors that are multiple offenses. Some elements of harm or threats present. As the danger of threat or harm increases, then this would increase the need to refer to the office. C:3 Grant Office of the Pima County School Superintendent/ L. Russell

16. Progression of Discipline Level Three Behaviors that are dangerous to self or others C:3 Grant Office of the Pima County School Superintendent/ L. Russell

17. With a partner… • Describe a behavior from one of the three levels without stating the level out loud • Have your partner tell you what level(s) of behavior they think it is. Level 1, 2, or 3. C:3 Grant Office of the Pima County School Superintendent/ L. Russell

18. Teaching Desired Behaviors C:3 Grant Office of the Pima County School Superintendent/ L. Russell

19. Location Demonstrations • Teachers take students to the areas designated on the Behavior Matrix and teach (model) the expected behaviors. • Other staff members will also be available at locations to teach/reinforce expected behaviors. C:3 Grant Office of the Pima County School Superintendent/ L. Russell

20. Teaching Desired Behaviors C:3 Grant Office of the Pima County School Superintendent/ L. Russell

21. Reward System Character Counts Tickets • Given out by all staff • State the behavior observed C:3 Grant Office of the Pima County School Superintendent/ L. Russell

22. Reward Levels • Level One • Student receives ticket and puts in classroom jar • Level Two • Teacher draws one ticket on Friday • Student receives pencil and certificate • Student’s name is called • Level Three • Once a week, teacher records number of tickets per student • One student per month is chosen to receive popcorn movie day reward • Names/Pictures posted in front office/Link C:3 Grant Office of the Pima County School Superintendent/ L. Russell

23. Think Time • Level 1 and 2 Intervention • Student is sent to buddy teacher • Student fills out “Think Time” sheet • Buddy teacher checks • Student returns to class • Form goes home to parent C:3 Grant Office of the Pima County School Superintendent/ L. Russell

24. Referral Form Fill out completely Must accompany student Explain previous intervention Some exceptions are understood C:3 Grant Office of the Pima County School Superintendent/ L. Russell

25. Question/Answer • Check it out… www.pbis.org C:3 Grant Office of the Pima County School Superintendent/ L. Russell

26. Contact Information Dr. Judy Bowers, C3 Grant Project Director • judybowers@cox.net Angela Robinson, C:3 Grant Project Leader arobinson@pimaregional support.org 520-724-8395 Candice Alvarez C:3 Grant Southgate Academy Candice.alvarez217@gmail.com Lisa Russell C:3 Grant La Paloma Central lrussell 8122@gmail.com Kathleen Phillips C:3 Grant La Paloma Lakeside kathleenphillips66@gmail.com A Three year Federal Grant funded by the U. S. Department of Education, Washington, DC C:3 Grant Office of the Pima County School Superintendent/ L. Russell