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Implementing a Positive Behavior Supports Program at Palo Duro High School

The D-Force Positive Behavior Supports (PBS) Program at Palo Duro High School aims to foster a proactive approach to discipline and improve the overall school climate. With a diverse student population of approximately 1,900, the program focuses on lowering office referral rates, teaching consistent behavioral expectations, and recognizing student achievements. Our strategy includes staff engagement, targeted incentives, and systematic reinforcement to support 80-90% of students. This initiative, backed by community partnerships, seeks to enhance student success and foster an inclusive learning environment.

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Implementing a Positive Behavior Supports Program at Palo Duro High School

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  1. D-FORCE: Implementing a High School Positive Behavior Supports Program Amarillo Independent School District Palo Duro High School Drew Daniel 1400 N. Grant Amarillo, TX 79107 robert.daniel@amaisd.org

  2. Demographics of Palo Duro • 9th- 12th grade campus • Population of approximately 1900 students • 52% Hispanic • 25% African-American • 16% White • 7% Asian • 80-85% Economically Disadvantaged • 80% Identified as At-Risk • 12% Limited English Proficient • 12% Special Ed • Mobility Rates exceed 20%

  3. Why PBS? • To lower Office Referral rates • To becoming proactive rather than reactive when it comes to discipline • Creating a consistent set of expectations and consequences • Creating a functional climate for students to demonstrate appropriate behavior • To teach students what is expected of them in all locations on campus

  4. D-Force Dons are… F ocused O rganized R espectful C onsistent E veryday

  5. Campus Buy In • We selected a core group of believers that represented the entire campus population. (math, science, etc.) • This group then promoted our D-Force concept in their respective departments which allowed for more honest and authentic discussions. • All work was done for them. (Videos, posters, etc.) • We gave all staff a D-Force t-shirt to promote unity.

  6. Campus Buy In • Change in campus mindset • Distribution of incentives is done by the teachers. • The staff received appreciation lunches at the end of each semester.

  7. Rewards • We all have emotional mortgages. • We need to recognize students everyday. • This is a system that is not just used for discipline, but PBS can be used as a vehicle to help you accomplish whatever goals your campus sets such as attendance or AP classes.

  8. Tier One: School-wide • All Staff, all students • Proactive & preventative • Structural & procedural • Effective for 80-90% of students

  9. Intensive (Individual) 1% to 5% Targeted (Classroom) 5% to 10% School-Wide 80% to 90% DataBasedDecisionMaking Academic System Behavioral System

  10. Incentives • Pens • Pencils • Backpacks • Water bottles • T-Shirts “BERIGHT”

  11. D-Force Lunch Requirements: • No unexcused absences • 2 or less excused absences • 80 GPA • No referrals

  12. Students were taken off campus to: the Amarillo Association of Realtors • They provided everything.

  13. Funding It takes money. $$$ • Find your own. • Our funding came from the Amarillo Associationof Realtors and Western Builders. • Make PBS your personal vehicle to reach your campus goals. • We had to change!! • “If you keep doing what you have always done, you will keep getting what you’ve always gotten.”

  14. Tier 2: PD 360 • Focuses on Classroom Environment • Focuses on Teacher Improvement • Professional Development That is Self Paced

  15. Tier 3: Counselor Watch • Social Contract set up with students that have 5 or more office referrals • Check in and check out system • Incentives

  16. Reinforcement • Posters around campus and in every classroom • D-Force Matrix in every classroom listing expectations • Announcements everyday • Commercials on KDON (student publication/broadcasting class on campus) • Keep it fresh- what you did this year may not work next year

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