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Positive Behavior Support (PBS) is a research-based program aimed at fostering a positive school environment to improve student achievement and reduce behavioral issues. Led by Dr. Lesley Messier, this initiative highlights the importance of administrative support, team collaboration among teachers, and family involvement. Schools utilizing PBS have seen significant decreases in discipline referrals and classroom disruptions. Providing free training through USF grants, PBS empowers schools to create a culture of appreciation and collaboration, ensuring every child has the opportunity to thrive academically.
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Positive Behavior Support (PBS) Dr. Lesley Messier – Director of Student Services & Exceptional Student Education
Why PBS? • Should be vs. reality • Preventative measure • Find what you are looking for! • Each day out of class places a child 2 days behind • One person can change the outcome for a child • The price is right! FREE trainers are provided from USF grant • We are all guilty of forgetting to praise the hard workers, the good people around us!
Components of PBS • Administrative support is essential • Teachers work as a team • Family component
PBS - Basics • PBS is a research based, positive focus, school-wide program • Creates a positive learning environment that increases student achievement • Reduces discipline & problem behaviors
PBS is not…. • Not implemented in isolation • Not variable across the school • Not only for students with discipline problems
School-wide PBS • Administration is key • Programs vary from school to school • Research based and part of the Response to Intervention federal requirement
RTI & PBS • Like RTI, PBS strives to have 80% healthy learning environment • Both PBS & RTI get at the foundation of learning: good instruction. • Teachers target specific training based on the data, i.e.. bullying, theft, etc.. • Support provided by behavioral specialists Japanese proverb: “Nothing is taught until something is Learned”
Positive Findings in Monroe County • Schools have shown a significant decrease in referrals and disruption to the classroom setting • Research shows that there is a relationship to disruption and achievement
Case Study: Monroe County • Data collection phase • Reducing low grade referrals • Sugarloaf saw a 38% reduction in discipline referrals • Importance of a positive focus in trying times
WIIFM (what’s in it for me?) • Schools decide incentives based on the students preferences • Extrinsic intrinsic • School-wide examples: karaoke, race a teacher, yard sale, principal luncheon were huge hits!
Family Support for PBS • Parent groups have funded and supported the program • Parent component essential • Several grants in process
PBS is more than a program… • Helps schools develop a positive culture • Appreciate differences • Teaches teamwork • Creates a positive learning atmosphere!
Monroe County Schools Involved Currently administering PBS: • Poinciana • HOB • Glynn Archer • Sugarloaf • Training May: KLS, MHS, Switlik
Future • 55 of the 67 Florida School Districts will be implementing PBS by the 2009-2010 school year. • Florida leads the nation with PBS districts at almost 80% • Questions? • For more on Florida PBS go to: http://flpbs.fmhi.usf.edu