pbs is the application of evidence-based strategies and systems to assist schools to increase...
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•PBS is the application of evidence-based strategies and systems to assist schools to increase academic performance, increase safety, decrease problem behavior, and establish positive school cultures. •PBS provides a positive and effective alternative to the traditional methods of discipline.•The PBS process results in the creation of effective intervention plans that will impede problem behaviors, teach new skills, and create support systems for the student.
Traditional Discipline versus PBS
Traditional Discipline: Positive Behavior Support:
- Focused on the student’s - Replaces undesired behavior problem behavior with a new behavior or skill
- Goal is to stop undesirable - Alters environments behavior through the use of punishment - Teaches appropriate skills
- Rewards appropriate behavior
An operator’s behavior can have either a positive or negative effect on their passenger’s behavior.
Catching Children Being Good
• Improves behavior by 80%.
Shores, R.E., Gunter, P.L., & Jack, S.L. (1993). Classroom management strategies: Are they setting events for coercion? Behavioral Disorders, 18, 92-102.
Positive Feedback Ratio
4 : 1Minimum ratio of positive feedback
statements to negative statements or corrections
Directives are neutral
LET’S GET STARTED
So now that we understand what the drivers need to do-
Let’s talk about Basic behavior
Why it is Important to Understand Some Basic
Behavior Principles
•Understanding basic principles of behavior will allow teachers, administrators, bus drivers and your team to see why problem behaviors are occurring on the bus and in school
•When you understand what is happening, and why it is happening, the team can and will be able to develop effective interventions
BASIC BEHAVIOR
•It is HOW WE REACT to our environment
•Behaviors are often LEARNED and continue because they serve a PURPOSE or FUNCTION
•We engage in behaviors because we have learned that a DESIRED OUTCOME occurs
Behavior is learned and serves a specific purpose.
Behavior is related to the context in which it occurs.
For every year a behavior is in place it takes at least one month for that behavior to have a significant change.
Children comply with the rules 80% of the time. However they are complimented for their behavior less than….. 2% of the Time
HARD FACTS
1. Get to know your students. Learn your students’ names. Smile and greet them by name. Get to know them and let them know you are interested in them.
Strategies to Manage Student Behavior
2. Be a positive role model. Be friendly and polite. Say “please” and “thank you.” Show your riders the behavior you would like to see from them. Compliment their behavior.
3. Respect students’ personal space. Students have little personal space on a school bus. Be sure not to crowd them anymore than necessary.
4. Be aware of body language. This includes posture, movement, gestures, and facial expressions. As students board the bus, watch for signs. Be aware of your own body language.
5. Establish rules. Keep rules short and simple. State them in a positive way. Give a written copy of rules to all riders and post them on your bus.
6. Set limits when rules are broken. When a student breaks a rule, tell the student what rule has been broken and why that rule is important. Then, set limits. Setting limits means you provide the student with choices and with the consequences of those choices. Stress the choice you prefer the student to make.
7. Remain calm. Even when students are belligerent or insulting, don’t allow them to “push your buttons.” If you lose control, you will probably make the situation worse.
Strategies Cont’d
The Okeechobee County Schools Transportation Department Are
Achieving Excellence With Positive Behavior Support
The personnel trusted to begin and end the day with our most valuable resource
.....…..our students
School: CES EESNES SEM SES
all elem OMS YMS OFC OHS OAA all secd DISTRICT
Year:
2009 54 81 61 125 40 361 215 55 28 38 82 418 779
2010 13 79 50 109 7 258 194 73 30 24 107 428 686
2011 31 66 49 160 2 308 137 49 36 12 58 292 600
8/11 - 1/12 9 28 26 128 4 195 64 32 10 8 28 142 337
Projected
2012 total 16 51 48 237 7 359 118 59 18 14 51 260 619
Bus Referrals by School for Yearly Comparisons
Caught Being Good on Bus ____
Name_____________________
______Respecting Self______Respecting Others______Respecting Property
Behavior Goals
MondayAM PM
TuesdayAM PM
WednesdayAM PM
ThursdayAM PM
FridayAM PM
Rating Scale:
Students followed bus rules and driver directions
Super Day = 3Great Day = 2Good Day = 1Poor Day = 0
In this row provide the daily number of bus referrals written
Referral total for the week will be subtracted from point total:
________
Bus Number: _______________ Weekly Points: _____ of 30
Total Daily points: ______ _______ ________ ________ ________
THIS IS YOUR TICKET FOR DISPLAYING GREAT BUS BEHAVIOR DURING THE WEEK
Turn this ticket in at lunch for a FREE ICE CREAM.
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Seminole Elementary School
Seminole Elementary Bus 36
Kay Kanupp
Driver: Mr. McCallister March 28, 2012
Okeechobee School District
Bus Rider of the Week Award
Date________Signature______________________Training & Safety Specialist
Positive Behavior Support (PBS)
Questionnaire
Please check the following: YesNo
1.Do you understand what PBS stands for? ____ ____2.Do you understand the purpose of using it? ____ ____3.Are you currently using the PBS bus buddies? ____ ____4.If you are using them, are you using them for all schools (High/Elem/Middle)? ____ ____5.Do you feel your schools are being supportive? ____ ____6.Have you noticed any improvement from ____ ____
students that have received the bus buddies? ________
7.Please estimate how many bus buddies you have given out this year. _____
If anyone has checked NO for question #1 or #2, please stop by and see me. Thankyou.
Please complete and return to Lorraine
Route # _________
It can be adapted to fit your particular school
Schools identify “Bus” as one of their top 3 problem locations
It is consistent with research based principles of behavior
When PBS strategies are implemented school-wide, students with and without disabilities benefit by having an environment that is conducive to learning.
Driver’s strategies can be more effective as part of a planned system for behavior
All individuals (students, staff, teachers, parents) learn more about their own behavior, learn to work together, and support each other as a community of learners.
PBS Strategies can be implemented on the bus
Critical Elements of School –wide PBS
•PBS Team, Administrative support•Commitment and participation from teachers and bus drivers•Expectations & Rules•Teaching expectations, rules and consequences•Reward/Recognition program•Effective discipline process procedures and consequences•Classroom and school bus PBS systems•Data entry, analysis and effective problem-solving•Evaluation and progress monitoring
Transportation – Wide PBS
Next
•Be Safe•Stay in your seat•Be Responsible•Be Respectful
•Keep your hands to yourself
Next
Schools to provide bus drivers a supply of school tokens & refresh stock often or the transportation office have their own tokens.
Give out AT LEAST 5 tokens each week. 1 token goes to a “favorite” student 1 ticket goes to an “at risk” student 1 ticket goes to someone in-between 2 tickets are your choice;
Stallion Medallion
Teacher ____________
Turn tokens into rewards
Creating a Successful Team
Making It Happen
MONTHLY PBS TEAM MEETINGSTeam should meet at least once a month to:
* Analyze existing data* Outline actions for the development,
maintenance, or modification of the school’s plan.* Determine staff and student training needs* Problem-solving to create solutions to critical
issues * Brainstorm interventions based on data
BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS WITH YOUR BUS DRIVERS
School Administrators should be visible for their bus drivers.At the beginning of the year have a welcome back breakfast or luncheon and welcome them to your family (i.e discuss school expectations and how the PBS is working. Communicate with the drivers(i.e. speak with them personally about an issue)Most drivers feel they are not part of the school so acknowledge that you care , say hello or just a simply thank you.Feeling appreciated goes a long way with how people deal with others including adults
DON’T FORGET TO:
Follow up with drivers on whether your district is active in PBS or starting out.
Copy the questionnaire and distribute to drivers and attendants.
This will help you as the coach to communicate the feedback from staff to the PBS committee and inform them of what may be working , as well as what isn’t working for transportation staff.
Contact Information and Resources
Florida positive Behavior Support Project-Phone (813) 974-6440-E-Mail – [email protected] –http://flpbs.fmhi.usf.edu
-Lorraine Watson [email protected] Raulerson [email protected]
