Going Beyond the Basics on a Limited Budget

What is SWPBS?

•Schoolwide Positive Behavior Support

• The schoolwide discipline plan is established to provide a positive school climate, and to create a supportive environment for personal, social, and academic growth for students and staff. (Colvin, 2007)

•It’s a component of RTI (Response to Intervention).

Attention is focused on creating and sustaining:Tier1: Intervention strategies for all students(70-90%)Tier 2: Intervention strategies for those at risk of problem behavior ( 10-30% of students).Tier 3: Intervention strategies for individual students ( 1-10% of students).

•For every 1 negative comment…you give 4 positive comments.

7 Components of PBS

1. Administrative leadership and support

2. Common behavior purpose & approach to discipline lead by a building SW-PBS Leadership team

3. Clear set of positive expectations & behaviors (Matrix)

4. Procedures for teaching expected behavior schoolwide & classroom-wide (Lessons)

5. Continuum of procedures for encouraging expected behavior (Recognition)

6. Continuum of procedures for discouraging inappropriate behavior

7. Procedures for on-going data-based monitoring & evaluation

•80% “Buy-In” from Faculty & Staff

•Year of prep & planning

•Organized PBS Team

•Attended Summer Institute

•Scheduled monthly meetings with PBS Team

•Presented information & received feedback at Faculty Meetings

•Developed *ODR*Matrix*Lessons*Recognition

How We Got Started

TEACHER NAME Date_______

SAFETY A. KHAFOOTY B. Physical assault C. Bullying

RESPECT A. Talking w/ o permission B. Disruption C. I nappropriate lang. D. Not f ollowing directions E. Dishonesty

RESPONSI BILITY A. Not doing work B. No pencil C. No materials D. No planner

RESPONSI BILITY A. Did not turn in work B. Missing C. I ncomplete D. No Assignment Book signature

Student Names

Minor Offense Tracking Sheet

Time of Incident: Referred by:

Location of Incident: (please check)__bathroom __ library __playground __hallway __special event (field trip/assembly)__bus area __on bus __cafeteria classroom __other ________________________ Off Campus __ After school departure (car/bus/walkers/bikers)

SAFETYMinor 3rd___oPhysical contact oOther __________________

RESPECTMinor 3rd___oDefiance/disrespect/non-compliance oInappropriate verbal language oDisruption oOther _________________

RESPONSIBILITYMinor 3rd ___oProperty misuseoDress codeoTechnology violationoOther _________________

POSSIBLE MOTIVATION: __ Attention from peers(s) __ Attention from adult(s) __Avoid peer(s) __Avoid adult(s) __ Avoid work __Obtain item __Don’t know __Other _____________

OTHERS INVOLVED:__None __Peers __Staff __ Teacher __Substitute __Unknown __Other

TEACHER ACTION TAKEN PRIOR TO REFERRAL:Level 1 _____ Conferred privately w/ student ____ Changed student ’s seat/location ____ Re-taught behavioral skillLevel 2 _____ Loss of privilege to practice appropriate behavior ____ Time out in class w/ WWDD sheet ____ Teacher/student contacted familyLevel 3 ______Visited another room to complete WWDD sheet ____ Developed a behavior plan/contract ____Counselor observation/consultation

COMMENTS: (Use additional paper if necessary)

Back of ODR-1st and 2nd Minor

Student: Date:

Grade: PK K 1 2 3 4 5 6 Time of Incident:

Classroom Teacher: Referred by:

Location of Incident: (please check)__bathroom __ library __playground __hallway __special event (field trip/assembly)__bus area __on bus __cafeteria __classroom __other ________________________ Off Campus __ After school departure (car/bus/walkers/bikers)

REASON(S) FOR THE REFERRAL:Please attach narrative of the incident if necessary

SAFETYMinor 3rd___oPhysical contact oOther __________________MajoroPhysical aggression/assaultoBullying/harassmentoDanger to self or othersoWeaponsoUse of alcohol/drugs/tobaccooOther _________________

RESPECTMinor 3rd___oDefiance/disrespect/non-compliance oInappropriate verbal language oDisruption oOther _________________ MajoroDisrespect/non-compliance oDisruptionoVerbal assault/threatoDamage or destruction of propertyoLying cheating/forgeryoInappropriate languageoOther_____________

RESPONSIBILITYMinor 3rd ___oProperty misuseoCell phoneoSchoolwork/homework IncompleteoDress codeoTardyoTechnology violationoOther _________________MajoroPossession of illegal school objectsoTheftoOther _________________

POSSIBLE MOTIVATION:__Attention from peers(s) __Attention from adult(s) __Avoid peer(s) __Avoid adult(s) __Avoid work __Obtain item __Don’t know __Other _____________

OTHERS INVOLVED:__None __Peers __Staff __Teacher __Substitute __Unknown __Other

TEACHER ACTION TAKEN PRIOR TO REFERRAL:__Changed student’s seat __Consulted Counselor __Sent previous report home__Conferred privately with student __Consulted Principal __Time out in the classroom __Had a conference with parent __Telephoned parent/guardian* __Other (Please specify) Moved tag __Sent to another teacher’s room

*Except for the most serious disciplinary matters, this step should be followed prior to office referral.

TYPE OF DISCIPLINE ASSIGNED BY ADMINISTRATOR:

Counselor referralOut of school suspension (___ days)

Time out in officeLoss of privilegeConference with student

Parent contactIndividual instructionSent home Other:______________

Parent Contacted: Check one: ____Call ____Mail ____Message ____Email ____Conference

COMMENTS: (Use back if needed)

Chaffee Elementary SCHOOLWIDE SOCIAL BEHAVIOR MATRIX

All SettingsClassroom Bus Hallway Cafeteria Bathro

omPlayground

Be Safe

Keep hands and feet to yourselfBe where you

belongReturn to class

in a timely manner

Stay seatedKeep your area

clean

Remain seatedFace forward

Stay 10 feet from the roadway

Walk around the front of the bus

Walk on the right side

Face forwardStay in a

straight line

Report spillsFace forward in

lineWhen

dismissed, walk to your

class line

WalkWash your hands with soap and water

Use equipment appropriately

Stay in approved areas

BeRespectful

Use kind words and actions

Use whispering voices

Raise your hand when you need

help

Keep the bus clean

Walk silentlyKeep your

hands behind your back

Eat only your food

Raise your hand

Give others privacy

Take turnsUse appropriate

languageShow good

sportsmanship

BeResponsible

Use materials appropriatelyKeep school

neat and cleanFollow

directionsKeep your eyes

forward, mouths closed and ears open

Follow all classroom rules

Complete assignments on

timeHave supplies

and books ready for class

Take all your belongings

Watch for your stop

Keep your body and your

belongings out of the aisle

Return to class promptly

Clean up after yourself

Put trash in the

trash canFlush all

toilet paper when

finished

Line up quickly and quietly when the

whistle is blownBe a problem

solver

Chaffee Elementary Positive Behavior Support Mission Statement:Our purpose is to consistently teach social expectations that foster academic success, promote positive behaviors and provide

safety across all school environments.

Name Resources Description & Criteria

When & Where Presented

Information to Staff

Goal(s) Celebrations Coord

Free and Frequent

BraceletsVerbal recognition

$100BraceletsGarment bags Recognition menu/student checklist Manila envelopes

Be safe, respectful, responsible&Bracelet

Any staff/ Any time/ Any location

Monthly update at staff meetings or e-mail

Teachers pass out 50/week Students earn 10/week

“Count Day”/ pick a prize (every other Thursday) in classroom

Jeannie

Intermittent Fired up Award

CertificatesMenuChecklist with students namesFlames MenuPosters

Class will earn 20 “flames” by being safe, respectful and responsible as a group

Monthly, the first week of the next month Activity Center, Classroom, or playgroundIn classroom when earn 20 flames

Monthly update at staff meetings or e-mailStart in SeptemberMonthly update at staff meetings or e-mail

80% of students40 flames per quarter per class

Students can choose from the Fired up menuPicture in newspaper and bulletin boardFired up menu

Tammy S.Tammy S.

Strong and Long Term

Good Character AwardPositive Behavior Award

Certificates CertificatesDonations for end-of-quarter and end-of-year awards

Teacher chosen and major or minor discipline No ODR’s (pink)

Quarterly Honor Roll AssembliesQuarterly Honor Roll Assemblies

e-mailQuarterly before Assemblye-mailQuarterly before Assembly

2 - 4 students/ class80% of students

Special lunch and dessert1st Q - movie and popcorn2nd Q- skating3rd - Dairy Queen 4th - Special Lunch All year – YMCA-Swim

JeannieShawn and Michele

PBS for “Dummies”

• Developed by a group of teachers not on the PBS team.

• Overview of how PBS works at Chaffee Elementary.

• Teachers and Substitutes use it as a quick reference guide.

PBS Recognitions

Kick Off with Students

• 3rd Day of school

• Assembly (skit or presentation of some type)

• Special picnic lunch

• Block Party– Music– Games– Face Painting

PBS Launch

Recognition

Teacher Recognition

Teachers can cash in Michele dollars

Michele Dollars given for:

Perfect attendance each weekWhen teacher have their devil band bags refilled with 50 more bandsRe-teaching lessons their name goes in for a drawing for moneyHaving grades in on timeBirthday is recognized

$10 teacher can choose:

Jean dayFree lunch from cafeteriaHave your papers copied for the weekA class supply of sharpened pencilsLeave at 3:00 p.m.

$20 teachers can choose:

Principal takes your class for 30 minutesArrive at school at 7:45Soda from RhodesLong lunch 1hour 10 min.Free recess dutyWear jeans all week long

Non-Certified Recognition

• Perfect attendance week• When they have given out 50 devil bands• Doing an extra assignment that is not typically theirs• Having all paperwork turned in and completed on time• Birthday

$10 Staff can choose

•Special dessert with lunch

•Get out of an assigned duty for the day

$20 Staff can choose

•A soda of choice from Rhodes

•An extra long lunch (30 minute)

Student Recognition

Students can earn devil bands by being safe, respectful, and responsible.

PBS Behavior Bracelets Menu -- PreKfor August to December 2011

10 Points 20 Points 30 Points 40 PointsDraw on a wipe

board for 15 minutes

Play on the computer for 15

minutes

Visit the principal or assistant principal for a positive visit

Use the principal or assistant principal’s chair during circle

time

Chew gum for the day

Enjoy a 15 minute visit with the

counselor

Sit in the teacher’s chair during circle

time

Bring a toy from home to show to the

class

Choose music for the class to listen to

for 15 minutes

Sit in the center of the circle at circle

time

Wear a hat to school for a day

Get a special juice and snack at snack

time

PBS Behavior Bracelets Menu for August to December 2011

10 Points 20 Points 30 Points 40 PointsDraw on a wipe

board for 15 minutesTake a 10 minute chat break with a

friend from any class

Sing a song for the class

**Use the principal or assistant

principal’s chair for the day

Take a 5 minute chat break with a friend

from your class

**Enjoy a 15 minute visit with the

counselor

Sit in the teacher’s chair for half a day

Read a book to the class of your choice

Choose music for the class to listen to for

15 minutes

**Choose your seat in the classroom for

a day

Wear a hat to school for a day

**Purchase a soda from Rhodes to have

for the day

**Sit by a friend from your class at lunch

Play on the computer for 15

minutes

Have an extra recess with a friend from

another grade

**Help the principal or custodian for 30

min.

**Chew gum for the day

Purchase a “GO” pass to get out of missed recess or

walking

Visit the principal or assistant principal for a positive visit

Bring a game from home to play at

school for 30 minutes

Principal’s Chair for the day isa big recognition that students like to “buy” with their devil bands.

Fired Up Awards When your class earns 20 flames they can earn any one

of the following:game day

extra computer timemovie/bring a snack from home

extra recesslunch in the classroom/outside

extra special class/art/music/P.E.class dance party

add 10 points to total bracelets on count day

Classes can earn flames for positive behavior as a class. Example: The whole class is walking in a straight line, hands are behind their backs, they are all facing forward, and no one is talking.The school nurse observes the class walking by her office and tells the teacher that they are doing a nice job of being safe, respectful, and responsible and deserve a flame.

Fired Up Awards Pre-k

When your class earns 10 flames they can earn any one of the following:

game dayextra computer time

movie/bring a snack from homeextra recess

snack outsideclass dance party

add 10 points to total bracelets on count day

Teachers display the class flames along the outside edges of their room.

Positive Behavior AwardReward List for the 2011 – 2012 School Year

These are provided through our Parent/Teacher Organization fundraisers.

1st Quarter – Movie and Popcorn2nd Quarter – Trip to Skating Rink

3rd Quarter – Trip to Chaffee Drive In for Ice Cream4th Quarter – Special Lunch

All Year – YMCA Day to Swim(All year is 0 or 1 major referral)

Students that have 0 major discipline referrals earn:

Recognition Celebrations!1st Semester 2011-2012

•The students at Chaffee Elementary have earned more than 25,000 bracelets since August. That means teachers and staff have handed out more than 500 bags of bracelets.

•We had 223 students from grades kindergarten through 6 earn a Positive Behavior Award in the second quarter. That means 77 percent of our students had zero trips to the office second quarter.

•Every class from kindergarten through 6th grade has earned at least 2 Fired Up award and one classroom has earned 6!

PBS Communication

Parent Communication about PBS

We have created a brochure and sent home with parents during Parent Teacher Conference

We have created a PBS section on our monthly calendar to keep parentsInformed about all that is going on in our school

PBS is Displayed throughout the school in a variety of ways.

Struggles and Successes

Struggles

• Keeping everyone motivated to speak the same language

• Keeping paperwork to a minimum

• Fix all our problems and nothing is a fix all

Successes

• We all work together to solve problems

• Consistency across the building has improved

• The climate of the building has changed for the better

• The students and community have responded well and liked the changes

Questions or Comments

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