Introduction to Positive BehavioralInterventions and Supports (PBIS)

Presented by

Ashlee Q. McCarthy

BSES

Together We Make a Difference

“Becoming the Change We Want to See”

PBIS Team Jessica Brannon Ashlee Q. McCarthy Glendora Williams Mauricio Nunez Jennifer McCullough Greta Holmes Lynn Wicker Christie Corbett

Eileen Aultman Joy Ellis Tim Hunter Wendy Bramlett Lynn Ullman Tonya Springer Laney Pollard Mr. Hunter

Behavior No student wants to misbehave All behavior, both good and bad, is a form of

communication Behavior does not occur in a vacuum,

something causes it If one child misbehaves, their behavior affects

every other child like ripples in a pond

Old Way of Discipline We traditionally handle discipline by getting

tough, tougher, and then sending them to the office. This leads to: High teacher turnover and burnout Draining administrative time Taking away time from instruction Low academic scores Poor teacher/student relationship EVERYONE frustrated

What does traditional discipline do?

Time outs, in-school suspensions, out-of- school suspensions, expulsions, etc. are all a form of punishment. We can not punish a child into doing anything. The same behavior will return or evolve into another behavior. It does not teach the student anything!

Personal Story Think about a time when you were disciplined

in school. How did you feel? How did it feel to walk into the classroom the

next day? Were you embarrassed? Can you remember ever having a teacher snap at

you? This hurts just as much and leaves a lasting hurt feeling.

What is PBIS??? We base our school-wide discipline policy on

the PBIS philosophy. BSES supports our students by providing proactive strategies that defines and teaches appropriate student behaviors in a positive school environment. We provide a positive environment in all areas including the classroom and non-classroom settings (such as hallways, restrooms).

What is PBIS??? Common purpose and approach to discipline Clear set of positive expectations and behaviors Procedures for teaching expected behavior Continuum of procedures for encouraging expected

behavior Continuum of procedures for discouraging

inappropriate behavior Procedures for on-going monitoring and evaluation Active Supervision!!!

Traditional Discipline vs. PBIS Away from a Punitive Approach

• Punishment

• Exclusion Towards a Positive Approach

• Teaching social skills

• Teaching replacement behaviors

Reviewing the Three Tiers

Green Zoned StudentsGreen Zoned students respond positively to our school’s expectations, our proactive approaches, and reinforcements. They may require some redirection, however for the most part they follow routines and procedures.

Proactive Classroom expectations are taught and encouraged throughout the

year, not just the first 2 weeks of school Routines are consistent and predictable Teachers model expectations Appropriate, engaging instructional activities Provide positive feedback to students during lessons Limited non instructional time Smooth transitions: each student should know what they are

expected to do during this time Ratio of 6 positives to 1 negative adult-student interaction Active supervision-scan, move, interact: playground, hall, arrival

and departure Positive reinforcement through praise, Starbucks, Wii Room, end of

the day star, Star Students

Types of InterventionsAt the moment the behavior occurs

Proximity Giving them the “LOOK” Redirections for minor, infrequent behavior

Tapping pencil Constantly getting up

Take the student aside to describe desired behavior Refrain from embarrassing the student Whisper or take them out to the hall

Provide them time to respond Acknowledge others engaged in desired task Overcorrection

Having the student repeat the task, but in the appropriate manner: walking in the hall

Allowed a break: drink, bathroom Cool off in Eddie’s room

After Reflection of the Behavior

Modify the environment Rearrange desks Move the student Remove object (s)

Pre-Corrections Restate the expectation or directions

before entering a situation they have previously experienced problem behavior

Role playing activity Mentor system

Having them go talk to a teacher Re-teach expectations Increase supervision Phone call home to express concerns Increase your supports when a known difficult

task is about to occur Math Writing

BIPs or Check In/Check Out

Yellow and Red Zoned Students Yellow and Red zoned students require

additional interventions to follow routines and procedures. This may include: Teaching social skills Behavior Intervention Plans Check In/Check Out Reports School Buddies and Mentors

Does it Work?

What does PBIS look like at BSES?

Each school develops their own unique system At BSES we:

Created student expectations: S.T.A.R. Teach expectations for the first two weeks of school

and throughout the year as needed Reinforce with verbal praises, a star in their planner at

the end of the day, Starbucks, Star Classroom of the Month, Wii Room, Star Students, etc.

Zone signals for appropriate voice level

Expectations“Bee” a S.T.A.R. student!

Safety, Takes Responsibility, Achieve, and Respect

Students have expectations throughout the school and on the bus. These S.T.A.R. expectations are visibly located in the classrooms, bathrooms, hallways, cafeteria, and on the buses. They include rules such as do your best, travel the shortest route, walk, keep your hands, feet, & objects to yourself, etc.

“Bee” a S.T.A.R. StudentSafety Take

ResponsibilityAchieve Respect

Classroom o Keep hands,

feet, & objects

to yourselveso Walko Chairs-4 on the

floor & pushed

undero Floor area kept

cleano Use materials

properlyo Maintain

personal space

o Accept

consequences

for your actionso Have needed

materialso Regular

attendanceo Complete

assignments in a

timely mannero Participate in

class discussions

/activities

o Be preparedo Ask questionso Complete

assignmentso Do your besto Set goals

o Use good mannerso Listeno Value others’

differenceso Cooperateo Use acceptable

languageo Exhibit school

prideo Exhibit self-

respect

“Bee” a S.T.A.R. StudentSafety Take

ResponsibilityAchieve Respect

Bathroom o Walko Floor area kept

cleano Maintain

personal spaceo One squirt kills

the dirt

o Feet remain on

the floor at all

timeso Flush the toileto Keep restrooms

cleano In & out quickly-

3 minutes

o Use for intended

purposeo Be a good role

model

o Respect the

privacy of otherso Wait patiently o Be a

conservationist

“Bee” a S.T.A.R. StudentSafety Take

ResponsibilityAchieve Respect

Hallway o Walko Single file lineo Walk on the righto Zone 0 – voiceo Keep hands, feet,

& objects to

yourselfo Maintain personal

space

o Travel the

shortest routeo Keep hallways

cleano Zone 0 – voice

o Use for intended

purposeo Be a good role

model

o Take care of

displayed worko Be considerate of

otherso Politely greet

visitors/adults

“Bee” a S.T.A.R. StudentSafety Take

ResponsibilityAchieve Respect

Cafeteria o If you must speak,

use a Zone 1 voiceo Report spillso Walko Use good tray

mannerso Be aware of

surroundings

o Keep area cleano Be preparedo Dispose of tray

properlyo Follow Zone

signal

o Use lunchroom

for its intended

purposeo Be a good role

model

o Use good mannerso Maintain personal

space

“Bee” a S.T.A.R. StudentSafety Take

ResponsibilityAchieve Respect

Recess o Use playground

equipment

appropriatelyo Be aware of

surroundingso Zone 3 voiceo Know where your

teacher is and

listen to your

teacher’s

directionso Stay in assigned

areas

o Keep playground

cleano Take care of

equipment

o Be a good role

model

o Be a good sporto Share and take

turnso Include otherso Include otherso Use kind and

encouraging words

“Bee” a S.T.A.R. StudentSafety Take

ResponsibilityAchieve Respect

Bus o Follow Zone Signal –

0 or 1o Keep hands, feet, &

objects to yourselfo Follow directionso Ask permission before

opening the windowo Bottoms on the seat

and feet on the flooro Exit or enter the bus

after a complete stopo Exit at your designated

spot

o Be on timeo Take care of

personal needs

before boarding

the buso Keep bus clean

and areas clearo Keep all materials,

food, and drinks in

book bagso Sit in designated

are with book bags

on your lap

o Be a good role

model

o Use good mannerso Maintain personal

spaceo Respect school

property

Starbucks When a student follows expectations they

earn a Starbuck. Golden Starbuck (5 pts) Given to the whole class

by the Related Arts teachers and Subs Silver Starbuck (3 pts) Given to the whole class Other colors (1 pts) Given to individual students

Filling out a Starbuck All Starbucks are filled out so the teacher

knows: Who wrote the Starbuck Which expectation they followed The area they were “caught” following

expectations

What does the Student Earn? Each Starbuck is added to the class pot At the end of the month, the Starbucks are

counted Top classes become the Star Classrooms of the

Month and earn a party. Top two students from each class earn a pass to

the Wii Room

Zone Areas Zone 0: No Talking

Hallway, restroom, and when indicated in the classroom, bus, and cafeteria

Zone 1: Whisper When indicated in the classroom and cafeteria

Zone 2: Inside Voice/Conversational When indicated in the classroom

Zone 3 Outside Voice Recess

How Can You Help Us??? Refrain from say “No” “Stop That” “Quit” instead say “In the

cafeteria, STAR students keep their area clean” Help teach expectations in your area Assist teachers with maintain routines. This will ensure routines are

consistent and predictable Model expectations Provide positive feedback to students while in the cafeteria, office,

bus, etc. Provide a ratio of 6 positives to 1 negative adult-student interaction Provide active supervision if possible - scan, move, interact Provide students with positive reinforcement such as praise and

Starbucks

Our Backbone You are essential to make this work.

o You pick up on behaviors that teachers do not see.

o Office staff, custodians, and bus drivers see the students when they out of the teacher’s eye sight

o You can provide the students with an additional source of positive reinforcement: Starbucks and praise

Thank YouWe need YOU to make this work