Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS)

Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) Middle/High School C:3 Grant Office of the Pima County School Superintendent/AK Robinson

C-3 Grant: • C-3: Counselors in charter schools with community involvement. • Funds: Funded by the U. S. Department of Education, Washington, DC. • Time frame: April 2009-June 2012 • Counselors: Four counselors added at four charter schools and one team leader. • Training: Weekly professional development. • Delivered: Through the Pima County Superintendent’s of Schools Office, Tucson, AZ C:3 Grant Office of the Pima County School Superintendent/AK Robinson

Positive Behavior Intervention Supports PBIS • INTRODUCTION • Teachers • Staff • Families • Administration • Stakeholders C:3 Grant Office of the Pima County School Superintendent/AK Robinson

NORMS —Fist-5 • Cell phones, Texting… are to be OFF and out of sight during meeting times. • Confidentiality & Professionalism is to be respected at all times. • One person speaks at a time. • Meetings begin and end on time. • Respect speaking time of self & others. • Be prepared for meetings. • ? C:3 Grant Office of the Pima County School Superintendent/AK Robinson

CHANGE… • Change is… C:3 Grant Office of the Pima County School Superintendent/AK Robinson

Behaviors • What’s working? • What’s NOT? • What needs to Change? C:3 Grant Office of the Pima County School Superintendent/AK Robinson

Present discipline… • DETENTION • Quick fix • Does not address behaviors • Waste of time & energy • Ineffective • Time does not fit the Crime There IS a time & place for Detention… C:3 Grant Office of the Pima County School Superintendent/AK Robinson

Positive Behavior Intervention Support --PBIS • National Effort—Collaborates w/ Universities • School-wide System • Positive Support • Saves Time & Energy • Creates Culture C:3 Grant Office of the Pima County School Superintendent/AK Robinson

Problems vs. Solutions • Unclear Expectations • Behavior Matrix • Inadequate Procedures Progression of Discipline • Lack of Acknowledgment for Positive Behaviors • Tickets--Rewards C:3 Grant Office of the Pima County School Superintendent/AK Robinson

Problems v. Solutions • Inconsistency • Common Language • Expectations have not been modeled Assemblies, & Classroom Coaching C:3 Grant Office of the Pima County School Superintendent/AK Robinson

School-wide MottoRespectful, Ready, Responsible, Safe Respectful—self & others Ready—to learn Responsible—Own my own stuff Safe—school, community, technology C:3 Grant Office of the Pima County School Superintendent/AK Robinson

School MottoRespect, Ready, Responsible, Safe • R+R+R’s=REWARD • 3R’s=REWARD • Gator RRR’s rrroooaaarrrsss… • GATORRR’s C:3 Grant Office of the Pima County School Superintendent/AK Robinson

Common Language • Positive • 4-Key words • Respectful • Responsible • Ready • Safe • Practice! Practice! Practice!= HABIT C:3 Grant Office of the Pima County School Superintendent/AK Robinson

Common Language examples Challenging Behaviors Positive Alternatives Are those Safe words? Are you demonstrating being Respectful? Is that Ready to learn? Is that Respectful, or Responsible behavior? • Cursing, offensive verbiage • Ignore adult directions • No pencil, paper, supplies • Criticizing, loud, talking in class, interrupting C:3 Grant Office of the Pima County School Superintendent/AK Robinson

Behavior Matrix • Behavior Expectations • For Each Location in /out of School • Posted in each classroom • Posted in each Location • Pair share and review Matrix C:3 Grant Office of the Pima County School Superintendent/AK Robinson

Display & Behavior Matrix • Demonstrate • Define • Clarify • Explain • Model • Expect • Reward C:3 Grant Office of the Pima County School Superintendent/AK Robinson

Behavior Matrix Taught Where/How? • Assemblies • Individual Classrooms • Older Students & Younger students • Video created by Students • Play, Music • July and January C:3 Grant Office of the Pima County School Superintendent/AK Robinson

Rewards Way to GO!!! _______________________ You followed the Gator Way! Given by:______________________ C:3 Grant Office of the Pima County School Superintendent/AK Robinson

Rewards—Tickets • ALL teachers MUST give Tickets– • How many per week? • Reward teachers for giving tickets? • Tickets go in Jar at Front Desk • Tickets used in classroom • Graphs, competition, comparison… C:3 Grant Office of the Pima County School Superintendent/AK Robinson

Tickets--Rewards for… • Doing a great job • Listening • Good Choices • School wide rewards • Classroom rewards • Being Respectful, Responsible, Ready, Safe C:3 Grant Office of the Pima County School Superintendent/AK Robinson

Gator Tickets--Rewards—then what? Weekly Drawing Weekly Gator PEP Assemblies • Food • Free dress-down • Any other ideas All School rewards • Dance • Field trips C:3 Grant Office of the Pima County School Superintendent/AK Robinson

Reflection/Resolution Form • Choose Partner Teacher • Secluded desk • Forms from Sending Teacher • 5-15+- minutes for student • 3-5+- minutes for Receiving Teacher • Signature optional- Forms Filed C:3 Grant Office of the Pima County School Superintendent/AK Robinson

Procedure for R & R form • Sending Teacher hands student form—NO Talk! • Student goes directly to Receiving Teacher and Secluded Desk • Student fills out form • Waits for Receiving Teacher to check form C:3 Grant Office of the Pima County School Superintendent/AK Robinson

Procedure for R & R form con’t • Receiving Teacher notes time leaving • Student returns to class • When time allows… • Discuss filled out form w/ Sending Teacher • Sign form & decide further steps… • 3+- RR forms will automatically be a Referral C:3 Grant Office of the Pima County School Superintendent/AK Robinson

Progression of Discipline • EVERYONE follows the same Progression of Discipline for all infractions • Leveled by infractions • Posted in all Classrooms and Common Areas • NO guesses as to consequences • In the Student Handbook, Signed by student/family C:3 Grant Office of the Pima County School Superintendent/AK Robinson

NON REFERRAL– Level 1 Description/Determination Examples of Behaviors Gum chewing No homework Incomplete class work Talking in class Off-task Running Annoying others Lying Cheating • Behaviors that are a one- time incident, or minor infractions that do not hurt or violate the tights of others. C:3 Grant Office of the Pima County School Superintendent/AK Robinson

DISCRESIONARY– Level 2 Description/Determination Examples of Behaviors Name calling, bad language, racial slurs Constant disruptions Property damage Conflict/ verbal or physical/Threats Disrespect/Defiance Talking back Insubordination • Behaviors that are Multiple offenses. Some elements of harm or threat may be present. • 3-5 Reflections/Resolution Forms = Referral Form– Level 3 C:3 Grant Office of the Pima County School Superintendent/AK Robinson

REFERRAL—Level 3 Description/Determination Examples of Behaviors Substance abuse Fighting Defiance continued Insubordination Sexual misconduct Non-compliance Threats to others Vandalism Weapons • MUST be accompanied by Green Referral to Office • Dangerous Behaviors • Multiple Offences • Parent/Guardian Contact • Consequences follow as determined by Administrator C:3 Grant Office of the Pima County School Superintendent/AK Robinson

SUSPENSION-Level 4 Description/Determination Examples of Behaviors Substance abuse Fighting Defiance continued Insubordination Sexual misconduct Non-compliance Threats to others Vandalism Weapons • Dangerous Behaviors • Documentation • Formal Review with Parent/Guardian • Contract for Re-entry C:3 Grant Office of the Pima County School Superintendent/AK Robinson

ADMINISTRATION DECISIONS-DETERMINING ACTIONS • Behavior Contract • Bus Suspension • Conference w/ Student • Confiscation of Item • Detention– Lunch • Detention– After School • Expulsion • Individual Instruction • Loss of Privileges • Forfeit Activities • Parent attend school • Parent Conference • Parent/Student Conference w/ Adm. C:3 Grant Office of the Pima County School Superintendent/AK Robinson

ADMINISTRATIVE DECISIONS –DETERMINISNING ACTIONS • Removal from Class • Refer to Counselor • Restitution/Replace-ment of Costs • Refer to Outside Agency • Refer to SST Team • School Beautification/Clean-up • School Specific Consequences • Student Conference w/ Adm. • Other C:3 Grant Office of the Pima County School Superintendent/AK Robinson

DATA • Collected quarterly • Disseminated to all Teachers & Staff • Determine outcomes • Make data-driven decisions • Review, Rehash, Revise, Reward C:3 Grant Office of the Pima County School Superintendent/AK Robinson

Ensure Success • Re introduce at Semester all components • Re Vamp rewards for students and teachers • Encourage students towards rewards • Use positive Common Language • Be supportive and patient with all C:3 Grant Office of the Pima County School Superintendent/AK Robinson

PBIS Committee • Teachers from each grade level • Administrator(s)-disciplinarian • Parents/Family Members • Meet once per Month • Work on Action Calendar • Input quarterly data • Make Suggestions & Monitor PBIS C:3 Grant Office of the Pima County School Superintendent/AK Robinson

Questions/Comments • Who is willing to be on the PBIS Committee? • Who is willing to be on the SFCP Committee? C:3 Grant Office of the Pima County School Superintendent/AK Robinson

Contact Information Dr. Judy Bowers, C3 Grant Project Director judybowers@cox.net Angela Robinson, C:3 Grant Project Leader arobinson@pimaregional support.org 520-724-8395 Candice Alvarez C:3 Grant Southgate Academy Candice.alvarez217@gmail.com Lisa Russell C:3 Grant La Paloma Central lrussell 8122@gmail.com Kathleen Phillips C:3 Grant La Paloma Lakeside kathleenphillips66@gmail.com A Three year Federal Grant funded by the U. S. Department of Education, Washington, DC C:3 Grant Office of the Pima County School Superintendent/AK Robinson

Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS)