Heather Reynolds, PBIS Consultant October 1, 2010

Heather Reynolds, PBIS Consultant

October 1, 2010

What is PBIS?

What is Positive Behavior Intervention & Support?

Positive Behavior Intervention & Support (PBIS) refers to the application of positive behavioral interventions and systems to achieve socially important behavior change.

(OSEP, 1999)

How does PBIS work?

School Approaches to Behavior

Traditional Discipline:

- Focused on the student’s problem behavior

- Goal was to stop undesirable behavior, through the use of punishment.

Positive Behavior Intervention & Support:

- Replaces undesired behavior with a new behavior or skill.

- PBIS alters environments, teaches appropriate skills, and rewards appropriate behavior.

KEYS TO SUCCESSFULIMPLEMENTATION OF PBIS

Administrative Leadership Team-Based Implementation Define Behavioral Expectations Teach Behavioral Expectations Acknowledge & Reward Student & Adult

Performance Monitor and Correct Behavioral Errors Use Data for Decision Making Build Parent Collaboration

WHAT’S THE PAYOFF?

More instructional time Improved attendance from staff and

students Increased student proficiency Increased parent participation and

partnerships Improved community involvement and

support Lower staff attrition rates

PBIS in NC

PBIS Family Tree

PBIS Knowledge Base

PBIS State Leadership Team

State PBIS Consultant

Regional Coordinators

LEA Facilitator

Schools School Facilitator/Coach

Schools Implementing PBIS in NC

PBIS Schools in NC

2007-08 2008-09 2009-10

Preschool 2 3 4

Elementary 423 502 560

Middle/Jr 175 169 189

High 59 67 76

Alternative 29 35 37

K-(6-8)-12 3 14 17

Total 691 790 883

NC PBIS Recognition

 Recognition

07-08 08-09 09-10

Green Ribbon 45 83 84

Model 16  62 96

Exemplar 15  38 52

Suspensions/100 Students by Year

ODRS/100/Day by Grade Level

ODRS/100/Day by Year

SET Scores by Year

SET Data

Implementation Inventory and AYP

NC PBIS Schools: ODR and AYP

Suspension Rate and EOC/EOG Reading

For more information…www.pbis.org

www.ncpublicschools.org/positivebehavior/

PBIS ConsultantHeather Reynolds919.807.4059 [email protected]