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The Positive Behavior Support Initiative in North Carolina

The Positive Behavior Support Initiative in North Carolina. Cultivating the Flower Garden. Behavior Support & Special Programs, Exceptional Children Division North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. Sowing the Seeds. The beginnings of PBS in NC. NC State Improvement Program.

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The Positive Behavior Support Initiative in North Carolina

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  1. The Positive Behavior Support Initiative in North Carolina Cultivating the Flower Garden Behavior Support & Special Programs, Exceptional Children Division North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

  2. Sowing the Seeds The beginnings of PBS in NC

  3. NC State Improvement Program • Funded through IDEA • Five year program • Began in August 2000 • 7 Reading Centers • 1 Mathematics Center • 1 Behavioral Support Center

  4. NC State Improvement Program • One Elementary School selected as the Positive Behavioral Support Center • Given $85,000/ year for a part of two positions to implement the program.

  5. Additional Regional Positive Behavioral Support Programs • Four additional schools selected in the winter, 2001 • Five more schools selected in winter, 2002 • Six schools selected in spring, 2003 • These schools were given $10,000 / year.

  6. Connected to OSEP Technical Assistance Center • Contracted with Lucille Eber to provide PBS training in February, 2002. • Invited to the implementers PBIS Leadership Forum in September, 2002. • Began to receive information from the National Technical Assistance Center on Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)

  7. Sprouts PBS Pilot Sites

  8. PBS Leadership Team • North Carolina Participants in the PBS Leadership Forum met to create a PBS Leadership Team in November, 2002. • Expanded group to include parent and LEA representation. • Developed first implementation plan.

  9. Statewide Training Initiative • Investigated PBS training curricula in 2002-03. • Selected modules developed by Dr. Tim Lewis from Missouri • 2003-2004 Dr. Lewis trained 12 coaches/trainers with 12 new school teams • Added coaches/trainers from existing sites

  10. NC PBS Training Initiative • 2003-04 school year trained 40 trainers • 31 were from LEAs, including 1 Charter School • These trainers agreed to train 110 new schools from their LEAs and other LEAs in 2004-05.

  11. Formal Action Plan • 2003 - 2004 • PBS Leadership Team completed Self Assessment Tool from the PBIS Implementers Blue Print • Developed three year North Carolina PBS Action Plan.

  12. NC PBS Training Initiative2004-05 • 120 new schools received training • 65 school teams completed all 3 modules • 4 Youth Development Centers trained • 50 LEAs had schools and trainers

  13. Seedlings Nurturing Systems Change

  14. Development of Resources • 2005 • Exceptional Children Assistance Center • Developed North Carolina PBS Brochure • Filmed “School-wide Positive Behavior Support in North Carolina”

  15. NC Positive Behavior Support Initiative 2005-06 • 65 Traditional LEAs • 4 Charter Schools • 5 Youth Development Centers • Eastern School of the Deaf • More than 76 PBS trainers in the state

  16. NC Positive Behavior Support Initiative 2005-06 • 293 schools in some stage of implementation • 12% of the schools in the state • 6 Regional Coordinators to support implementing schools/districts

  17. PBS Regional Coordinators • Five positions for traditional LEAs • One Charter School position • Hosted by LEAs that already have PBS school to be a demonstration site. • 2/3 time coordinating PBS training and efforts in region of the state or for Charter Schools

  18. Blooms & Blossoms Supporting Implementing Schools

  19. North Carolina Positive Behavior Support Initiative2006-07 • 548 Participating Schools • 532 Traditional Schools • 9 Charter Schools • 5 Youth Development Centers • Two Schools for the Deaf • 81 School Systems!

  20. Traditional School Breakdown • 302 Elementary Schools • 148 Middle Schools • 53 High Schools • 29 Alternative Schools

  21. Implementation in 2007-08 • 260 new schools participating in training • Additional LEAs • New trainers • Development of in-school coaches • Exceptional Children Assistance Center creating middle school implementation DVD

  22. Legislative Support • Positive Behavior Support Coordinator position was created by the Legislature. • It is a new state position. • Heather Reynolds began January 14, 2008.

  23. North CarolinaPositive Behavior Support Initiative Currently, about 85%of the counties/local education agencies in the state have at least one school participating in the North Carolina Positive Behavior Support Initiative.

  24. North CarolinaPositive Behavior Support Initiative Steady growth has been evident.

  25. North CarolinaPositive Behavior Support Initiative Improving and sustaining the effort has been supported with continued state funding and local education agencies are kicking in to support the effective programs in their schools.

  26. Annuals & Perennials Capacity-building & Sustainability

  27. Implementation Plan for PBS • Three Components • Training – Awareness, Training of School Teams and Coach/Trainers, and Advanced Training • Visibility and Political Support • Evaluation

  28. PBS Systems Implementation Logic Visibility Political Support Funding Leadership Team Active Coordination Evaluation Training Coaching Local School Teams/Demonstrations

  29. State Leadership Team Training & Coaching Assessment & Evaluation Visibility & Political Support State PBS Consultant Regional Coordinators LEA Coordinator Trainer External Coach Team Leader (In –School Coach) School Administrator Recorder Data Manager Time-keeper Communication Coordinator Students Parents School Staff Community

  30. State Leadership Team Visibility & Political Support Training & Coaching Assessment & Evaluation Vision: All schools in North Carolina will implement Positive Behavior Support as an effective and proactive process for improving social competence and academic achievement. Mission: To provide leadership, professional development, resources, and on-going support in order for schools to successfully implement Positive Behavior Support

  31. State Leadership Team Visibility & Political Support • Goals • Maintain an up-to-date PBS Website. • Coordinate and inform all depts./divisions at DPI regarding PBS updates • Increase awareness of North Carolina’s mission and vision for PBS • Facilitate networking among all PBS stakeholders

  32. State Leadership Team Training & Coaching • Goals: • Current registry of trainers/coaches • Current registry of participating LEAs, contact people/coordinators, & schools • Provide Training, Support, and Networking Opportunities for Trainers, Coaches, & Coordinators • Fidelity of Training & Implementation • Inclusion of IHEs • Inclusion of PBS in standards for Education Leadership Candidates, preservice/graduate personnel  • Support Creation of Durable Systems

  33. State Leadership Team Assessment & Evaluation • Goals: • Determine specific data to be collected statewide • Create a plan for obtaining a thorough evaluation of the PBS Program in North Carolina

  34. State Leadership Team Training & Coaching Assessment & Evaluation Visibility & Political Support State PBS Consultant Regional Coordinators LEA Coordinator Trainer External Coach Team Leader (In –School Coach) School Administrator Recorder Data Manager Time-keeper Communication Coordinator Students Parents School Staff Community State PBS Consultant Position now filled by Heather Reynolds Solone, as a result of legislative action. The PBS consultant is part of the Behavior Support & Special Programs Section of the EC Division, led by Chief, Diann Irwin.

  35. State Leadership Team Training & Coaching Assessment & Evaluation Visibility & Political Support State PBS Consultant Regional Coordinators LEA Coordinator Trainer External Coach Team Leader (In –School Coach) School Administrator Recorder Data Manager Time-keeper Communication Coordinator Students Parents School Staff Community Regional Coordinators • Regional responsibilities include the following: • 2/3 of the time working with PBS implementation in the region and state (14 or 15 work days per work month). • Attend PBS coordinator meetings and training. • Host state and regional meetings for implementing schools. • Coordinate regional PBS training. • Provide PBS Awareness Presentations in the region.

  36. Regional Coordinators • Regional responsibilities include the following: • Work with PBS LEA trainers to complete School Evaluation Tools. • Help plan PBS summer institute and conference presentations. • Visit implementing schools in other LEAs, as possible. • Provide PBS technical assistance and support in the region. • Coordinate data collection for the region. • Assist local PBS trainers with using and understanding data. • Stay informed about national PBS research. • Coordinate with Behavior Support Consultant from the region.

  37. Regional Coordinators • Expected LEA responsibilities for the position include: • Coach participating schools in LEA. • Help train new schools in LEA. • Direct data management and program evaluation. • Chair School System PBS Leadership Team. • Work with PBS trainers and chair persons in LEA. • Link between schools, leadership team and leadership of school system. • See that School Evaluation Tool is completed for each implementing school in LEA. • Manage school system action plan.

  38. State Leadership Team Training & Coaching Assessment & Evaluation Visibility & Political Support State PBS Consultant Regional Coordinators LEA Coordinator Trainer External Coach Team Leader (In –School Coach) School Administrator Recorder Data Manager Time-keeper Communication Coordinator Students Parents School Staff Community LEA Coordinator • Coordinate with PBS Regional Coordinator from the region. • Attend PBS coordinator meetings and training. • Coordinate LEA PBS training. • Provide PBS Awareness Presentations in the LEA. • Provide PBS technical assistance and support in the LEA. • Host LEA meetings for implementing schools. • Visit implementing schools. • Work with PBS coaches, trainers, and chair persons in LEA. • Assist local PBS teams with using and understanding data. • Stay informed about national PBS research.

  39. LEA Coordinator • Direct data management and program evaluation. • Chair School System PBS Leadership Team. • See that School Evaluation Tool is completed for each implementing school in LEA. • Coordinate data collection for the LEA and send to Regional Coordinator. • Link between schools, leadership team, and leadership of school system. • Manage school system action plan.

  40. State Leadership Team Training & Coaching Assessment & Evaluation Visibility & Political Support State PBS Consultant Regional Coordinators LEA Coordinator Trainer External Coach Team Leader (In –School Coach) School Administrator Recorder Data Manager Time-keeper Communication Coordinator Students Parents School Staff Community External Coach • Coordinate with PBS LEA Coordinator. • Attend PBS Coach meetings and training. • Attend LEA PBS Leadership Team meetings • Coordinate LEA PBS training. • Provide PBS technical assistance and support in the LEA. • Facilitate LEA meetings for implementing schools. • Attend implementing school team meetings. • Work with PBS trainers and school teams in LEA. • Assist local PBS teams with using and understanding data. • Stay informed about national PBS research. • Complete School Evaluation Tool for each implementing school in LEA. • Coordinate data collection for school teams send to LEA Coordinator. • Link between schools and LEA Coordinator. • Assist schools with action planning.

  41. State Leadership Team Training & Coaching Assessment & Evaluation Visibility & Political Support State PBS Consultant Regional Coordinators LEA Coordinator Trainer External Coach Team Leader (In –School Coach) School Administrator Recorder Data Manager Time-keeper Communication Coordinator Students Parents School Staff Community Trainer • Work with PBS Regional Coordinator & LEA Coordinator to plan trainings. • Complete the train-the-trainer process. • Participate in all 3 Modules as a team member. • Co-train all 3 Modules with an experienced trainer. • Achieve competence and train independently. • Attend Trainer refreshers and updates. • Provide support and technical assistance for school teams. • Complete annual self-assessment and competency requirements.

  42. State Leadership Team Training & Coaching Assessment & Evaluation Visibility & Political Support State PBS Consultant Regional Coordinators LEA Coordinator Trainer External Coach Team Leader (In –School Coach) School Administrator Recorder Data Manager Time-keeper Communication Coordinator Students Parents School Staff Community Team Leader (In –School Coach) • Coordinate with LEA/External Coach & LEA Coordinator. • Attend PBS coach meetings and training. • Facilitate team meetings for your school. • Assist teams with using and understanding data. • Stay informed about national PBS research. • Coordinate completion of School Evaluation Tool. • Coordinate data collection and send to LEA Coach.

  43. State Leadership Team Training & Coaching Assessment & Evaluation Visibility & Political Support State PBS Consultant Regional Coordinators LEA Coordinator Trainer External Coach Team Leader (In –School Coach) School Administrator Recorder Data Manager Time-keeper Communication Coordinator Students Parents School Staff Community School Administrator Recorder Data Manager Time-keeper Communication Coordinator Students Parents School Staff Community

  44. Positive Behavior Support Training Opportunities and Support • Regional and LEA Trainings • PBS Summer Institute • PBS Workshops – Training for LEA Coaches and Coordinators • DVD for principals new to PBS schools

  45. Adding Vegetables to the Garden Braiding Initiatives

  46. Integration with Other Efforts • Systems of Care • Meeting hosted by Charlotte/Mecklenburg • Discussed integration of PBS and SOC • SOC Coordinators requested additional information about PBS • PBS presentations at SOC regional meetings • Has led to PBS/Behavior support participation at local SOC meetings

  47. Integration with Other Efforts • Preschool Behavior Education • Joint meeting 2/13/08 at DPI • Connection between people who work with Preschool Children and School-aged Children around behavior and social skills • Grant for Preschool Training • Additional meetings planned to increase collaboration

  48. Integration with Other Efforts • Family Involvement • Help PBS teams determine ways to involve and support families at all levels of the continuum • Epstein’s Model of parent involvement: Parenting, communication, volunteering, learning at home, decision-making, community collaboration • Training will ask teams to identify a task/project to address each of the six areas at each of the three levels of continuum • Pilot training 08-09

  49. Integration of DPI Efforts • School Improvement • Responsiveness to Instruction • Positive Behavior Support • Instructional Consultation • Reading Initiative • Etc.

  50. School Improvement Whole School Academic Behavior Effective School Organization Classroom Effective Instructional Practices Culturally Responsive Instruction Intensive, Individual Interventions • Tutoring • Academic Remediation Plans • Specially Designed Instruction Intensive, Individual Interventions • Functional Behavior Assessment & Behavior Intervention Planning Effective Instructional Practices Struggling Students Culturally Responsive Practices Individuals Progress Monitoring Targeted Group Interventions • Small group instruction • Focused academic help sessions Targeted Group Interventions • Social Skills instruction • Reinforcement of specific skills • Group Behavioral Strategies • Classroom Coaching Consider- ation for Eligibility EC Behavioral Group Strategies Universal Design/ Differentiated Instruction Related Services Positive School Climate Specially Designed Instruction FBA/BIP Mental Health Assistance Behavior Interventions Universal Interventions • Effective instructional practices • Recognition of academic achievement • Culturally responsive practices • Data-based decision-making • Parent & Community Partnerships Universal Interventions • School-wide rules and procedures • Systematic reinforcement • Social Skills Instruction • Culturally responsive practices • Data-based decision-making • Parent & Community Partnerships Effective Staff Development Mental Health Services Positive Classroom Management Focused Research-based Academic Instruction Data Based Decision Making Ongoing Screening and Assessment Classroom Coaching and Consultation Parent and Community Partnerships

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