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Positive Behavior Support in SchoolsAPHS - 2011-2012

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PBSiS Model Goals

Overall Reduction of behavior and discipline problems school-wide

Inclusion of all studentsDevelop a positive school climate

Improve administrators and staff level practices for addressing behavior and conduct issues

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PBSiS Long Term Goals

Integrate a school-wide positive social behavior

Develop and implement a system that identifies and intervenes in conduct/behavior problems early

Include all students in designing and implementing supportive interventions

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Member Requirements

Attend monthly planning meetingAttend sub committee meetings when

appropriateAttend off-site required PBSiS State

Training sessionsReview current attendance and discipline

dataHelp develop more positive rules and

effective consequencesWork as a team

APHS PBSiS Members:Gavin McGrath, Michele Saunders,Lauren Golden, Christine Demarisco,Frederic Cheriscat, Alisha DeLorenzo,and Dorothy Ellison

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PBSiS

Sponsored by NJDOE Office of Special Education ProgramsIn collaboration with: Elizabeth M. Boggs Center on

Developmental Disabilities UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical

School

Data Driven and Best Practices Develop a Three-tiered

Approach

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Development of a Three Tiered Approach

Develop capacity to: Include students with disabilities with

challenging behavior with appropriate supports and services

Use proactive practices to foster a positive school climate

Use Data-based decision making Work as a community to develop and

implement interventions Foster family involvement (work with

our Title One representative and our PTO President)

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Development of a Three Tiered Approach

Tier 1: Universal Interventions: create positive, respectful, and responsive learning environments for all students, by developing consistency across staff and settings regarding: Stated expectations for student behavior Staff response to unwanted behaviors Staff responses to desired behaviors Staff response to discipline infractions

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Development of a Three Tiered Approach

Tier 2: Secondary Interventions: intervene early with students, who are beginning to display patterns of chronic behavior problems to prevent the need for more restrictive responses (alternative school placements) Preferred Options include:Check-in systemsSocial skill training MentoringInstructional accommodations

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Development of a Three Tiered Approach

Tier 3: Individualized Interventions for Students with Intensive Needs: Ensure that students with disabilities are successful, intensive individualized behavior support plans may be needed.

Plans are based on a behavior assessment and are developed with an emphasize on:

PreventionInstructionReinforcementQuick diffusion of problem behavior

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PBSiS: Creating an environment that builds relationships…

Encourage positive relationships between students and teachers

Encourage positive interactions between students

Display caringCreate forums for students to be heardProvide lots of social praiseHave clear expectations and routinesProvide help, support, and

intervention!!!

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PBSiS Year One

Conduct a needs assessment, collect data for benchmark results, survey staff, students, and parents

Define and teach behavioral expectations, conduct walkthroughs that access consistent behavioral expectations

Clarify office conduct/discipline referral procedures, review discipline office process and data, use data to guide further decision making and assist with proactive planning

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APHS PBSiS Orientation Meeting 10/14/11

Agenda:Review of the GrantDevelop our GoalsReview required Professional Development

Workshop Dates Prepare to meet William Davis, our NJDOE

Designee, from UMDNJ October 19, 2011, 11:00 am

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PBSiS at APHS

Build on last year’s increased test scores, decreased suspensions, and increased attendance…Meeting AYP

Bi-monthly Class Meetings, consistency in presenting school-wide high expectations

Tiered classes based on test data, reinforcement and enrichment options, increasing rigor

Share attendance and behavior data alongside academic data to show their relevance

Weekly Effort, Attitude, and Academic Recognition Awards

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PBSiS at APHS continued

GoalsUniformly rewording classroom procedures

to reflect positive behavior expectationsPromoting our Student Council and

Leadership for Diversity Researching Peer Leadership and Character

CountsIncreasing our Mentoring ProgramCreate a “Senior Buddy” system

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APHS PBSiS

Agenda Items Introduced Action

Objective: Meet fellow members, learn about the program, begin to set goals, and sign up for future training.

Review of the Grant(Power Point)

Develop our Goals

Review required Professional Development Workshop Dates

Prepare to meet William Davis, our NJDOE Designee,

October 19, 2011, 11:00 am

Thanks for coming and see you on the 19th at 11:00 am!!!

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APHS PBSiS Second Meeting: October 19, 2011

Welcome William Davis Background Role

Questions and Answers Roles of Co-Coaches Specific workshop dates Getting Staff Buy In Classroom visitsFirst Steps: Complete trip requests Name a Co-Chair

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Notes from our meeting with Bill Davis

Decided on Co-Coaches: (Spread the workshops out) Gavin McGrath Christine Demarisco Dot Ellison Lauren Golden

Recruit additional members: widen our search, reflect our community, and include support staff

Reviewed the year’s goals: Attend training workshops Survey students, teachers, staff, and parents Design positive rewards

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APHS PBSiS Attendance

1014

1019

Gavin McGrath, Co-Coach (VP) X X

Christine Demarisco, Co-Coach (English)

X X

Dot Ellison, Co-Coach (CST) X X

Lauren Golden, Co-Coach (Sp. Ed.) X X

Fred Cheriscat (ELL) X

Alisha DeLorenzo (SAC) X

Sheldon Sanders (SW) X

Michelle Saunders (Parent) X

Melvin Reynoso (Spanish Paraprofessional)

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2011-2012 Required Training Sessions

11/3 11/15

12/2

12/15

1/10 1/30

2/6 3/6 3/27 4/17 5/1 5/17 Phone Conf.

Gavin McGrath, Co-Coach (VP)

X X X X X X X X X X X X

Christine Demarisco, Co-Coach (English)

X X X X X X X

Dot Ellison, Co-Coach (CST)

X X X X X X X

Lauren Golden, Co-Coach (Sp. Ed.)

X X X X X X X

Fred Cheriscat (ELL)

X X X X

Alisha DeLorenzo (SAC)

X X X X

Sheldon Sanders (SW)

X X X X

Michelle Saunders (Parent)

X X X X

Melvin Reynoso (Spanish Paraprofessional)

X X X X

Kaydene Bedward X X X X

Deborah BurnsSecurity Representative

X X X X

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PBSiS 11/3 11 First Coaches Workshop

Coaches training session covered:Background about the initiative and the

programs goals (www.pbis.org)Responsibilities of the Coaches and Universal

Team MembersTestimonials and Presentations from schools

currently using PBSiSPreview of the following workshops

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PBSiS Six Main Concepts

Self Assessment -Teacher/Staff, Parent, and Student Survey-Shared results

Defined behavior expectations -provide models for students to follow

School-wide recognition system -reward positive student and faculty behaviors

Instructional Kick Off Event- Grand demonstration of our new positive focus-ongoing follow up activities

Office conduct referral system -develop effective flow charts that outline improved procedures

Data based decisions -share the data with all the stakeholders and develop more effective strategies

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Function-Based Problem Solving at the Secondary Intervention Tier

Early Intervention of needGeneral education screening processDetermination of function and behavior

patternsSelection and implementation of function-

based interventionsProgress monitoring

(more on this to follow)

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Function-Based Problem Solving at the Intensive and Individualized Intervention Tier

Early Identification of needFunctional Behavior AssessmentDetermination of Function and Behavior

PatternsSelection and Implementation of

Interventions and IEP program planningProgress Monitoring

(more on this to follow)

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Understanding Behavior Patterns

Understanding BehaviorPatterns

Setting Events

AntecedentTriggers

BehaviorResponse

Maintaining Consequence

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Function-Based Problem Solving (FBPS)

All behavior has a function (payoff)Understanding the function is the KEY to

selecting the right interventions Neutralize Setting Events Modify Antecedent Triggers Teach a replacement Behavior Change How we respond

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Post Universal Team Workshop 11/15/11

Team Tasks:Due 1/10/12 Action Steps Person Responsible Completion

DateIntroduce PBSiS to staff Ms. Golden, Mr. Cheriscat, Ms.

DeMarisico, and Ms. BedwardNovember 22, 2011

Approval for Self Assessment Survey

Bill Davis, PBSiS LiaisonMr. McGrath>Mr. Gerbino>Dr. Lowe

Nov.

Survey mechanics: Parents – surveys delivered through HomeroomTeachers – members introduce surveys in CPTs, teachers complete survey onlineStudents – complete online during Empower 3000 sessions and special arrangements

Ms. Pagano’s Career Students

PBSiS members

Ms. McCoid and Mr. Daniels

Nov.- early Dec.

Building Walk-throughs to gage school climate

PBSiS members December

Schedule monthly meetings and monthly phone meetings with our PBSiS Liaison

PBSiS Asap!!!