Bus DisciplinePBIS

Positive Behavior Interventions and Support

Presented by:

Mary Margaret Salls,Albert Felts, andChristy Clemons

Maintain and communicate

high expectations for student

success

Build positive relationships with students

Create consistent, predictable

classroom and school-wide

routines

Teach students how to behave

successfully

Provide consistent

monitoring and supervision

Provide frequent positive

feedback

Correct misbehavior in a calm, consistent, and

logical manner

It doesn’t have to be like this…

1. Why PBS and Buses Everyone in a School is an Educator

A Good Bus Ride Can… Set the tone of the day Be a child’s only positive experience Be a time to prepare for school Be a time to wind down from school

The Disconnect Between Buses and Schools

Initial Discussion

PBIS Training for Drivers is NOT a quick fix

This will not produce immediate results

Leadership and follow up is a necessary component

How Can You Implement PBS On Your Buses1. Establish a PBIS Team

2. Align with school and district PBIS efforts

3. Develop clear expectations for:

-Waiting for the Bus

-Entering the Bus

-Riding the Bus

-Exiting the Bus

4. Teach all expectations

5. Reward appropriate behaviors

6. Remember 5:1 positive to negative principle

7. Use data to monitor and adjust

Essential Practices of Positive Behavior Support

DefineTeach

MonitorAcknowledge

CorrectUse Information

Teaching Expectations

B.U.S.

Be Responsible

Use Safety

Show Respect

BUSBUS ResponsibleResponsible SafeSafe RespectfulRespectful

Waiting for BusWaiting for Bus Be on timeBe on timeHave belongings together Have belongings together and organizedand organizedKnow and understand Know and understand expectationsexpectations

Stay at least 20 feet backStay at least 20 feet backLine up single file in an orderly Line up single file in an orderly mannermannerWait for Driver directionsWait for Driver directions

Respect each other Respect each other Respect others’ property Respect others’ property Use proper languageUse proper language

Entering the BusEntering the Bus Move to assigned seat Move to assigned seat Dispose of trash in Dispose of trash in receptacle (uneaten foods receptacle (uneaten foods included)included)

Proceed in a single file lineProceed in a single file lineUse handrailUse handrailWalk on bus and walk to seatsWalk on bus and walk to seats

Greet driver Greet driver Be courteousBe courteousUse proper languageUse proper language

Riding the BusRiding the Bus Keep school supplies and Keep school supplies and cell phones in backpackcell phones in backpackKeep food and drink in your Keep food and drink in your bagbagFollow Driver directionsFollow Driver directions

Keep self & objects inside the bus Keep self & objects inside the bus Keep aisles & emergency exits Keep aisles & emergency exits clear clear Remain seated in assigned seatRemain seated in assigned seatKeep backpacks on your lapKeep backpacks on your lap

Keep hands, feet and objects to Keep hands, feet and objects to self self Use appropriate language Use appropriate language Use a quiet voice (level 2)Use a quiet voice (level 2)Respect bus property Respect bus property

Exiting the BusExiting the Bus Follow Driver directionsFollow Driver directionsTake belongings with youTake belongings with you

Stay seated until bus comes to a Stay seated until bus comes to a complete stopcomplete stopTake turns leaving; front to back Take turns leaving; front to back Move safely away from the bus Move safely away from the bus Use handrailUse handrail

Appreciate and respect othersAppreciate and respect othersKeep hands, feet and objects to Keep hands, feet and objects to self self Be courteous Be courteous

Voice Signals for the Bus 0 Be Silent

1 Whisper

2 Quiet Voice

3 Normal Conversation

4 Outside Voice

WHY PBS??Increased Valuable Time

Reduction in Referrals: Increased academic time for students Increased time for administrators to focus on

academic leadership Decreased bus/classroom disruptions Improvement in district-wide environment Increased Time To Drive The Bus Without

Distractions!

Coordinating with Schools

Why is this important?

Coordination

What are the biggest barriers? Who do you talk to? When can you find time? What is the best way to do this?

5. Follow Up

Collaboration with District Leadership

Collaboration is essential in follow-up Train + Hope = Ineffective strategy PBS Leadership – Transportation

Leadership – Building Leadership

Including drivers in all stepsDefining ExpectationsTeaching ExpectationsMonitoring BehaviorsAcknowledging Expected BehaviorCorrecting Behavioral ErrorsUsing information for decision making

Bus Referrals after One Year of Implementation

Allow yourself plenty of time to get there

Remember to bring the kids along

No matter how tempting….. Stay Positive!

Questions