Positive Behavior Support

Positive Behavior Support 2013-2014(PBS)

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We cant assume Students know the expectations/rules and appropriate ways to behaveStudents will learn appropriate behaviors quickly and effectively without consistent practice and modelingWe can assume Students will require different curricula, instructional modalities, etc to learn appropriate behaviorWe need to teach expectations/rules and appropriate behaviors as effectively as we teach academic skillsBehavior is learned, it CAN be changed and new behavior CAN be taught.I can, therefore I willSimple Definition of PBSThe application of evidence-based strategies and systems to assist schools to increase academic performance, increase safety, decrease problem behavior, and establish positive school cultures.In other wordsWe will build effective, sustaining positive school environments improve school climate and safety prevent problem behaviors from occurring and/or reoccurring instruct and reinforce appropriate behaviors through teaching, modeling, embedding, sharing, reminding, practicing, recognizing, and reinforcing in the classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, and school grounds

In other wordsincrease instructional time and academic performance to all students in all settingsdevelop and strengthen teachers abilities to effectively address students problem behaviorultimately produce meaningful and sustainable behavior and lifestyle outcomesSchool-wide PBSA collaborative, assessment-based process to developing effective interventions for problem behaviorEmphasizes the use of proactive, educative, and reinforcement-based strategies to achieve meaningful and durable behavior and lifestyle outcomesAim is to build functional, effective environments in which appropriate behavior is more effective than problem behaviorSchool-wide PBSRules and ExpectationsPolicies and ProceduresMonitoring and RecordingRewards and IncentivesROARRespectfulOrganizedAchievingResponsible

School wide Rules and Expectations

Rule: Be prompt to school and all classesExpectation: I will be in my seat at the ringing of the bellRule: Be prepared to learnExpectation: I will bring all of the necessary materials to participate/perform in classRule: Respect all persons/property and comply with authorityExpectation: I will conduct myself in the proper manner at all times and cooperate with school staff, follow directions and use appropriate languageRule: Follow the school dress codeExpectation: I will wear the proper attire at all times including uniform pants, shirts and IDRule: Create a positive learning environmentExpectation: I will not use/display electronic devices, eat/drink in class, groom myself or any such action that will disrupt the learning of othersI Will BOn timePreparedRespectfulIn uniformPositive

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Uniform Policy

ShirtsSolid/Stripe color polo type shirts (Collars A Must)Colors: Navy blue, light blue or white onlyNo shirt or cover-up is to be worn over the uniform shirtShirts are TUCKED IN

Pants/Shorts/SkortsMust be of solid color and ankle lengthColors: Khaki or Navy blue onlyNo holes, tears, rips, frays, tie dyes, etc.Shorts, skorts must be at least be 2 inches above knee.ShoesMust be closed toe shoesCan not be slippers, sandals (of any kind), slides, water shoes, Crocs, etc.Againclosed toe shoes only!

Hats/Caps/Hairnets/Skullies/ Sunglasses/Hoodies/etc.NO !!!(even on bad hair days) IDsMust be around your neck at all times

Teaching Expectations and Rules*both inside and outside of your classroom*TeachModelEmbedShareRemindPracticeRecognizeReinforceInterventionsBe Positive

In other words

Participate in the teaching of students the appropriate, positive behaviorsModel the expectations and rules for studentsWhat does it look like?Provide examplesHave students apply to their own livesCheck for comprehensionAcknowledge effortMake it part of the daily language used in the classroomProvide specific lessons of behaviors when specific problems arise throughout the yearEmbed the teaching of positive behavior into the curriculum throughout the yearReview the rationale for the expectationsReward appropriate behaviors

Acknowledge Appropriate Behavior and EffortProvide immediate, specific praise4:1 ratio of positives to corrective statementsPolicies and Procedures

Classroom Managed Behaviors

Unauthorized locationExcessive tardinessCutting classDisruptive behaviorFailure to comply with rulesUnauthorized use of electronic devicesDress code Excessive absencesRepeated use of profane language (not directed at someone)Office Managed Behaviors

FightingBullying/harassmentVandalismOpenly defiantConfrontation with staffFailure to comply with previous corrective strategiesInstigative behaviorsConsequencesVerbal WarningParent ContactParent ConferenceGrade Team ConferenceDetentionSaturday DetentionIndoor SuspensionOutdoor SuspensionAlternative School

Monitoring and Recording

Monitoring and RecordingBehaviors are given a value of pointsThose points will be recorded and trackedThose students that have enough points will be eligible for rewards and incentivesWho can give out points:Administrators and Teachers using PLASCO systemTeachers, Support Staff, Security and Custodians using Tiger ROAR Points

Recognized for Proper uniform & IDROAR RespectfulROAR OrganizedROAR Achievement ROAR ResponsibleAccelerated ReadingCafeteria EtiquetteHallway EtiquetteRewards and Incentives

Rewards/IncentivesRestaurant gift cardsDress down daysCookies at lunchSchool suppliesAward CertificateShout-OutsLunch with your favorite teacherIn-school movie passFREE Dance ticketsLunch with your favorite administratorIce cream/pizza party/surprise partyStudent of the Month VIP passVIP pass to youth fairAnd whatever else I can getROARRespectfulOrganizedAchievingResponsible

Teachers are very important becauseYou are in the trenches with the studentsYou are with the students on a daily basis providing support viaTeachingModelingReinforcingProviding interventions ANDWe are in the profession that teaches all the other professions!!!We Rock and ROAR!!!

CreditsPresentation was created with the assistance of Mr. Paul Rozanski, NMSH DEAN of Student / PBS Coach and Mr. Joshua Ho, NMMS Dean of Discipline / PBS CoachROAR Respectful Organized Achieving Responsible