Missouri School-wide Positive Behavior Support: An Introduction Center for SW-PBS College of Education University of Missouri.

Missouri School-wide Positive Behavior

Support: An Introduction

Center for SW-PBSCollege of EducationUniversity of Missouri

Introduction to school-wide positive behavior support and

potential outcomes

Responsibility

• Schools have the responsibility to provide an education to students in safe and predictable environments.

A First Step to Address This Responsibility

Establishing a positive, proactive school-wide discipline plan is a necessary first step for

enabling schools to achieve their goals and responsibilities.

Colvin, 2007

A Little History of SW-PBS• National PBS Center began at University of

Oregon: www.pbis.org– National grant funded by OSEP– Co-directors are Dr. Rob Horner (University of

Oregon), Dr. George Sugai (University of Connecticut), and Dr. Tim Lewis (University of Missouri – Columbia)

– Missouri one of first pilot states under the guidance of Dr. Tim Lewis

• School-Wide Positive Behavior Support (SW-PBS) = Positive Behavior Interventions and Support (PBIS) = Effective Behavioral Support (EBS)

MO SW-PBS Initiative 2005 – Present• Over 597 Schools, 176 Districts and Growing

– Recommend district-level Adoption

• State-level Training through – Summer Institute & Summer Workshops– RPDCs

• Technical Assistance Provided by:– Coordinator – Assistant Coordinator– Tier Two Consultants– Data/Web Consultant– Regional Consultants in RPDCs

SW-PBS Supports…• No Child Left Behind Compliance

• Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA) 2004 Compliance

• 12 Missouri School Improvement Plan Indicators

• The 14 Missouri Part B Targets Associated with Student Performance Plan (SPP)

• Missouri Comprehensive Guidance Curriculum

• National Staff Development Council (NSDC)

What Is Schoolwide Positive Behavior Support?

An Evidenced Based Process which has been shown to increase:Student achievement

AttendanceSchool success

While decreasing challenging behaviors.

Investing in Prevention is Investing in Prevention is Associated With: Associated With:

• Decreased Office Discipline Referrals• Increased student and staff attendance• Decreased referrals to special education• Increased targeted & individual intervention

effectiveness• Increased student perception of school safety• Improved academic performance• Improved faculty/staff retention

More Potential Outcomes

• Fewer discipline incidents increases job satisfaction for staff members (Goor & Schwenn,

1997; Minarik, et al., 2003; Richards, 2003; Whitaker, 2000).

• Proactive school environments increase the likelihood of academic success (Putnam, et al., 2006).

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Social Competence &Academic Achievement

Note: Copyright 2002 by the Center on Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports, University of Oregon. Reprinted with permission.

A Continuum of Support for AllAcademic Systems Behavioral Systems

Tier One•All students•Preventive, proactive

Tier One•All settings, all students•Preventive, proactive

Tier Two •Some students (at-risk)•High efficiency•Rapid response

Tier Two•Some students (at-risk)•High efficiency•Rapid response

Tier Three•Individual Students•Assessment-based•High Intensity

Tier Three•Individual Students•Assessment-based•Intense, durable procedures

The Seven Components of Schoolwide PBS Systems

1. Administrator support, participation and leadership2. Common purpose and approach to discipline3. Clear set of positive expectations (for all students &

staff)4. Procedures for teaching expected behaviors5. Continuum of procedures for encouraging expectations6. Continuum of procedures for discouraging

inappropriate behavior7. Procedures for ongoing monitoring and evaluating

effectiveness of the PBS system

WONDERFUL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLWIDE EXPECTATIONS MATRIX

All Settings Classroom Bus Hallway Cafeteria Bathroom Playground

Be Safe Keep hands & feet to self

Be where you belong

Stay in seat

Maintain personal space

Remain seated

Face forward

Walk

Banisters are for hands

Report spills

Face forward in line

Walk

Wash hands with soap & water

Use equipment appropriately

Stay in approved areas

Be Respectful Use kind words

Follow directions

Raise hand for help

Be a good listener

Keep the bus clean

Walk quietly

Eat only your food

Give others privacy

Use appropriate language

Be Responsible Use materials appropriately

Keep school neat & clean

Be prepared

Do your best work

Take all your belongings

Watch for your stop

Return to class promptly

Clean up after yourself

Follow bathroom procedures

Be a problem solver

Excellent Middle School

All Settings ClassroomMorning Assembly Hallways Restrooms Cafeteria Bus

Safe Keep hands and feet to self

Walk

If someone bothers you 1. Say, “please stop”

2. Ignore/walk away

3. Get help from a teacher

Keep food and drinks in the cafeteria

Move purposefully

Stay to the right

Wash hands Sit in assigned area

Line up correctly

Sit down in seat

Keep aisle clear

Respectful Keep it clean

Keep it quiet

Use polite language

Raise hand and wait to be called on

Stay seated Walk facing forward and single file

Use assigned restroom

Keep eyes out of other stalls

Keep account current

Clean up

Bring lunch card

Be on time

Learner Choose a responsible seat

Follow directions

Keep track of your belongings

Listen to teacher

Complete assignments

Participate Keep an eye out for others

Return to class quickly

Be a good friend

Be observant of others

Getting Started Workbook for Preparation Phase Teams Appendix 4C

ALL SETTINGS

CLASSROOM CAFETERIA HALLWAY RESTROOM BUS

BE RESPONSIBLE

Follow directions first time asked

Keep personal belongings stored safely

Every teacher defines rules based on: Be Responsible, Be Respectful, Be Safe Be Your Best

Have money or lunch card ready

Know your order when walking through line

Use a hallway pass at all times

Go directly to destination

Use facility quickly and quietly

Return to class promptly

Be ready when bus arrives

BE RESPECTFUL

Follow the dress code

Use polite language

Use appropriate ways to show affection

Use food and silverware properly

Put trash in trash cans

Clean up your spills

Use a quiet voice Minimize chatting

Keep water in the sink

Put paper towels in trash can

Listen to the driver

Enter and Exit the bus promptly

BE SAFE

Avoid aggression

Notify teachers of unsafe conditions

Find a seat quickly and stay in it.

Always walk Remain in own stall Remain seated after entering the bus

BE YOUR BEST

Complete all assignments to the best of your ability

Be prepared for lines

Wait patiently in line

Take care of items in the hallways (e.g. posters and displays)

Take care of your own business

Share seats

Excellent High School Matrix

Getting Started Workbook for Preparation Phase Teams Appendix 4D

The “Big Five” Report

1. Average number of office discipline referrals per day per month

2. Time of day3. Location4. Type of problem behavior5. Per student

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School Months

Office Referrals per Day per MonthLast Year and This Year

Increasing Instructional Time• Missouri School

Example:2008-09= 1,241 ODRs2009-10= 133 ODRs

• Time gained from 2008-09 to 2009-10:

37 Student Days28 Administrator Days

http://www.pbismaryland.org/costbenefit.xls

Walt Disney Elementary

National average for a building of this size for 1 semester = 46.85

Golden City High School

52 schools / 24.1%15,013 students

71 schools / 31.2%21,506 students

14 schools / 26.4% 8,038 students

26 schools / 44%12,630 students

Academic Outcomes

Required Trainings and MeetingsApplication Form G

• “SW-PBS Prep—Getting Started” Training (required)– When: Spring or between Summer Institute and start of school – Location: Local RPDC– Who: Designated team coach(es)

• “SW-PBS Emerging_1—Kick Off” Training (required)– When: Spring or between Summer Institute and start of

school – Location: Local RPDC– Who: Designated team coach(es)

• MO SW-PBS Summer Institute (optional)– When: June 13-15 Location: Holiday Inn Executive

Center, Columbia, MO– Who: SW-PBS Team Members and Administrator

Required Trainings and MeetingsApplication Form G

• Regional Network and Coach(es) Meetings – a minimum of 4 per school year – When: Scheduled by local Regional Consultant– Location: At local RPDC– Who: Coach(es), team members, administrator

• Administrator’s Meeting – When & Where: Scheduled at RPDC by Consultant

Websites

Missouri SW-PBS website:http://pbismissouri.org

OSEP National Technical Assistance Center on Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support

http://www.pbis.org