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Join us as we revisit Lansdowne Middle School's remarkable journey from darkness to light, with a focus on restructuring, motivation, and positive behavioral interventions. Witness the transformation spearheaded by a dedicated team through data-driven strategies and action steps. Explore the changes implemented to create a safe, orderly, and motivating environment for students and staff alike. Learn about the power of teamwork, professional development, and celebrating successes to foster a culture of excellence. Together, let's continue the journey towards a brighter future for Lansdowne Middle School.
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The Way We Were! “Bless this mess!” • LMS experienced “restructuring” in 2007-2008 Low Faculty morale Teachers Worried About Jobs Inconsistent Limit Setting/”Burnout” • PBIS was a low priority Meetings Frequently” Bumped” Lack of Motivation/Low “Buy In” Staff Overtaxed With Additional Tasks Inconsistent Data Entry Data Not Reviewed Few “Caught Yas” Given Few Students Being Reinforced
The Way We Were! “The darkest hour is that before the dawn.” English Proverb
A Whole New World! • Restructure Plan (10 Action Steps) • Safe and Orderly/PBIS Action Team • New Administrative Team/Zero Based Staffing
A Whole New World! • PTA money for incentives • Buy-in Admin/Teachers/Students • Classroom Observation “look-fors”
Ch-Ch-Changes! “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” ~Ghandhi
It’s All About the Numbers! • Data • STARs Discipline Reports • Average referrals • Problem Behaviors/Students • Locations • Teachers in need of support
It’s All About the Numbers! • Shared with Staff • Faculty Meeting • SST • Administrative Decisions • Professional Development • Hall Duty • Lunch Dismissal • Potty Duty
What’s Next? • Target interventions for Yellow and Red Zone students • Work those PBIS Sub-committees! • Review/Revamp/Re-teach PBIS lessons • More teacher training ( i.e. providing reinforcement opportunities for students who can re-do/correct problem behaviors) • Next Year: Develop matrix of specific behavioral expectations
Help!?! Suggestions needed… • How can we schedule and manage our time to meet more regularly as a team? • How can we motivate very overwhelmedteachers?
Celebrate! • Weekly Café Drawings • PBIS Dance • VIP Dining Room • Halloween Buckets