Bully Prevention

PBIS

www.bullypreventionpbis.org

Cristy Clousecristy@pbiscaltac.org

Barbara KelleyBarbara@pbiscaltac.org

bully preventionpbis.org

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o So all kids can have a safe and happy school experienceo To give kids a voice; to empower kidso To develop life-long positive social skillso Because our kids cant wait any longero Because it is the right thing to doo To empower bystanders to take charge and be a big part of the cureo Children trust us to keep them safeo To prevent escalation of undesirable behavioro Create systemic, positive, safe and secure, cohesive environmentso Students encourage pro-social behavioro People are more important than thingso Internal joyo Students feel comfortable confiding in adults on campuso Improved decision-making

Bullying is like an

iceberg because…………..

Redefining the Bullying Construct

RESPECT

COMPASSION

CARING

Positive Behavioral ExpectationsTier I

RESPECT Routines Active Supervision

High Rates of Positive Interactions and Feedback Engaging, Successful and

Challenging Learning Environments

Consistent Reporting Routines

Tier I

TEACHING for staff a common strategy for preventing and responding to disrespectful behavior:

TO AVOID

TO EMPOWER

TO REMOVE

Tier I

RESPECT ROUTINES for students

Specific Performance Feedback

Acknowledgement for using3-part response signal and

“Respect Routines”

Acknowledgement for following school-wide response

sequences and reporting procedures

Tier I

Acknowledgement System

Continuum of evidence-based responses

and consequences

Active listening strategies to encourage

student reporting

Consistency for Students reporting and

students accused of disrespectful behavior

Tier I

Response to Problem Behaviors

School Safety Survey School Climate Needs

AssessmentFidelity Checklist for

TrainersFidelity Checklist for Staff

MembersThe Lesson Preparation

Evaluation Student Survey

School-wide Information

Tier I

Data for Decision-Making

School-wide Expectations Redefining the Bullying Construct; Teach students to recognize

“respectful” versus “non respectful” behavior

“Function” or “Pay Off”Teach through questions and metaphors to begin thinking about peer

attention maintaining the behavior

School-wide StrategiesUsing a schoolwide STOP signal, STOPPING strategy,

Student EmpowermentDevelop a student advisory board for decision-making and adapting to

local context

Adult ResponsibilityConduct student forums and/or lessons; Refine skills for reflective

listening and conflict mediation

Fidelity of ImplementationContinual collection and use of information to improve school climate