All you wanted to know about data but never asked.

A Presentation by: Kathleen Horner, Robyn McMynne, Stephanie Steinly & Karen Williams

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This is the story of Abigail. Abigail constantly seeks attention from others. She screams, runs away and is always slapping people that come close to her. The school staff feel that Abigail is just doing this to get attention because she knows right from wrong. Abigail only acts this way at school her parents have said so they say she is “fine” at home. When Abigail screams staff tell her to be quiet and move her to a corner in the classroom, transporting her there if necessary. That way she doesn’t get her way. Recently, Abigail slapped the SEIA in the face when they walked her to the back of the classroom.

Abigail the Attention Seeker

Why Do We Collect Data?

“Why oh Why?”○ To make impartial data-based decisions.○ To track a student’s progress on IEP

goals and objectives.○ Adjust a student’s academic and

behavioral program.○ Share progress to stakeholders (parents,

administrators etc).

Subjective to objective

“His negative interactions are the reason he is being unsuccessful in school. He acts like a typical teenager at first, but then he changes and doesn’t know the limits. He always acts in an oppositional manner.”

VS

“He demonstrates a lack of self-control as evidenced by running from the area, throwing objects, biting, spitting, and hitting. This occurs daily when academic demands are given.”

What is Data

2 Types of Data Collection: Academic and Behavior

Academic Social, Emotional & Behavioral

Academic Example

Behavioral Examples

Antecedent, Behavior, Consequence (ABC) Data Collection

Social-Emotional-Behavioral Examples

How do I take The data?

FCPS Behavior Intervention Website: https://ive.fcps.org:11013/specialeducation/BIP

Paper-Pencil

Anecdotal

Tally Marks, Color Coding, Letter/Number Coding

Frequency Counters: Pitch Counters, Paper Clips, Popsicle Sticks

Google Forms

Excel

QR Codes

Apps- Class Dojo, planbook.com and other observation apps

Low Tech: High Tech:

When do I collect Behavioral data?

A,B,C…. Not always easy as 1,2,3 ● Google Forms

● Excel

● QR Codes

● Apps- Class Dojo, planbook.com

Frequency Recording Sheet…. “Time after time”Shows how often a behavior occurs within a specified time frame and may provide a comparison to a peer.

Consider using when: ● Establishing baseline data and for progress monitoring.● The behavior is easy to observe.● The behavior rarely occurs which makes it difficult to track ● The antecedent and/or function may or may not be known.

Examples of when to use Frequency Recording:● Student talks out in class discussions without raising hand● Student gets out of seat during instructional time● Student curses

Behavior Scale… “that’s a load”Like the Frequency Recording Sheet, the Behavior Rating Scale provides information on how often the behavior occurs. Unlike the Frequency Recording Sheet it does not provide a peer comparison.

Consider using the form when:❖ One or more of the following types of information is needed for baseline or progress

monitoring:❖ Frequency of behavior: how often the behavior occurs❖ Intensity: the level or degree at which a behavior is occurring❖ Duration: how long a behavior is occurring (or not occurring)

Examples of when to use a Behavior Rating Scale:● Frequency: Hitting, spitting, throwing (ten hits vs. three)● Intensity: Crying (whimpering vs. sobbing)● Duration: Tantrum, crying, flapping (three minutes vs. thirty)

Color Coding Sheet… “many shades of gray”Allows for recording in a variety of settings where the behavior may or may not be occurring and provides a visual aid in identifying patterns that are used to determine if the behaviors correlate with any, or a combination, of the following:● Time of day● A particular setting/location● A certain activity/task

Consider using the form when:● The antecedents are not clear● Collecting baseline data or progress monitoring● Information is needed across the day ● Team member(s) are available to collect information across the day

Time to Practice

Behavioral Observation

How long do I collect data?

Time really is on your side● Depends on the individual student and the

purpose of the data collection.○ FBA Process- Minimum of 5 days ○ Progress monitoring- Variable

Remember me?● Diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder● Verbal language is area of weakness ● Extremely sensitive to noise & physical space/touch● Difficulty with transitions and changes in routine/unfamiliar settings● Has predictable days and times for acting out behaviors at school● “Fight or flight” response has occurred 15x in last month

➔ Does this new information change your understanding of Abigail?

Final Thoughts or Questions...