1. Module 1: Problem-Solving Implementation Issues Part 2 - The TIPS Method Session 2 Phase I Team Training Presented by the MBI Consultants

2. MBI/PBS Meeting Minutes and Problem-Solving Action Plan Form Today's Agenda Items: • Review the TIPS problem-solving method and the “Meeting Minutes” form. • Use the TIPS method to problem-solve an implementation issue at your site

3. Context • MBI teams are being expected to do problem solving • Most teams are not skilled at running problem-solving meetings and using data for decision-making

4. What do we need? • A clear model • Separate and similar procedures for • Management and/or implementation (infrastructure-data system) issues i.e.: “Meeting Foundations” • Outcome issues (analysis and decision-making) • The right information • A process to build and implement solutions. • A visual context

5. Organizing for effective problem solving conversations A key to collective problem solving is to provide a visual context that allows everyone to follow and contribute Problem Use Data Out of Time Solution Newton, J. S., Todd, A. W., Algozzine, K., Horner, R. H., & Algozzine, B. (2009). The Team Initiated Problem Solving (TIPS) Training Manual. Educational and Community Supports, University of Oregon, unpublished training manual.

6. Foundations Problem Solving

7. Identify Problems Team Initiated Problem Solving (TIPS) Model Evaluate and Revise Action Plan Develop Hypothesis Collect and Use Data Discuss and Select Solutions Develop and Implement Action Plan Problem SolvingMeeting Foundations Newton, J. S., Todd, A. W., Algozzine, K., Horner, R. H., & Algozzine, B. (2009). The Team Initiated Problem Solving (TIPS) Training Manual. Educational and Community Supports, University of Oregon, unpublished training manual.

8. Identify Problem“Current Reality”

9. Identify Problem: Example The MBI team is having trouble getting staff to agree on the definitions of major and minor behaviors. How do they knowthis? • Self-Assessment Survey • Types of referrals principal is receiving • The MBI team wrote & disseminated drafts of the definitions of (mis)behavior in staff mailboxes. The principal asked the staff to vote on the definitions. After 3 attempts over a two week period, only 45% of the staff have approved the definitions.

10. Problem Statements

11. Analyze the Problem: Example • Problem Statement Development • What: • 45% of staff have approved definitions of (mis)behavior written by the MBI team • How Often: • Definitions in the teacher’s mailboxes on 3 occasions w/administrator requesting vote 3 times • When… Who… Where… • Drafts put in mailboxes over two weeks • Why (is the problem sustaining)?

12. Develop Hypothesis: Example • The absence of a staff involvement & feedback has contributed to difficulties obtaining agreement on the misbehavior definitions. • The staff did not have the time • The staff did not see the importance because the definitions were just placed in mailboxes

13. Discuss & Select Solutions: Example • The MBI team brainstormed different ways to correct these issues. • The team reached consensus on the feedback procedures that would be presented to their school staff.

14. Develop & Implement Action Plan: Example • The MBI team disseminated the draft of the definitions for misbehavior during a staff meeting. • The MBI team addressed all questions, comments, and recommendations and revised the definitions. • The revised draft was redistributed during a staff meeting for approval.

15. Evaluate & Revise Action Plan: Example • 100% of the staff used the feedback procedure to provide comments, questions, and recommendations on the proposed definitions of misbehavior. • The school reached consensus on the definitions for misbehavior.

16. Big Ideas • Use DATA to drive problem solving • Follow a consistent process • Smallest change for largest improvement • Implementation fidelity • Communicate, communicate, communicate • Celebrate!

17. Work Time Complete the “Problem-Solving Implementation Issues Part 2” section of your workbook