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Presented by Seena M. Skelton Ph.D.Presented by Seena M. Skelton Ph.D.

School PsychologistSchool Psychologist


Agenda• Introductions• Review of what we know about behavior• Tiers of supports• Universal, Target, and Intensive Supports• Wrap up


What we know about behavior

Behavior is a response to the environment

Behavior is affected by physical or emotional state

Behavior is influenced by factors inside and outside the immediate context

We use behavior to meet a need or want.

Behavior changes as people learn and apply new skills


Academic Systems Behavioral Systems

1-5% 1-5%

5-10% 5-10%

80-90% 80-90%

Designing School-Wide Systems for Student Success

Targeted Group Interventions

Intensive, Individual Interventions

Universal Interventions Universal Interventions

Targeted Group Interventions

Intensive, Individual Interventions


BelongingIndependence

Mastery

Generosity

Circle of Courage

Reclaiming Youth at Risk, National Educational Services, Bloomington, Indiana


Belonging

We define belonging as: The universal human longing for love is nurtured by relationships of trust with significant persons in our lives. (“I am loved.”)

Mastery

We define mastery as: Our inborn thirst for learning is nurtured as we gain understanding and competence in coping with the world.

(“I am good at something.”)

Independence

We define independence as: Our desired to exercise free will is nurtured by increasing responsibility.

(“I have the power to make decisions.”)

Generosity

We define generosity as: Our passion for life is nurtured by concern for others and commitment beyond one’s self.

(“I have a purpose for my life.”)

Four Principle Needs:

The Psychology of Empowerment


Universal Supports

• Connect _____________

• Clear _______________

• Consistent ___________

• Culturally Responsive_______


Starting with a rich learning environment

• Organized learning space• Age appropriate materials• Sufficient materials for

children to use• Established rules and

routines• Predictable and signaled

transitions• Positive adult-child

interactions• Appropriate

acknowledgement for appropriate behavior


Embedding social skills instruction in daily activities

• Books/Stories• Practice through play • Role play• Directly teaching social skills


Teaching Social Skills

• Tell Them How

• Show Them How

• Have Them Practice

• Give Them Feedback

• Encourage and acknowledge the Skill Frequently


Target Supports • When typical social

skills instruction isn’t enough

• More explicit

• More frequent


Intensive supports

• When typical and target supports don’t work• Need individualized support plans • Team planning is required


A Good Detective

• Asks the right questions

• Questions the right people

• Examines all aspects of the situation

• Use appropriate tools for gathering information

• Based on the information gathered draws a hypothesis


Five Important Questions to Ask

• What is the problem?

• Why is the problem occurring?

• What is do we want to see happening and by when?

• What are we going to do to teach or help the child demonstrate the new behavior?

• Did our plan work?


Use the right tools for gathering information

• Observations

• Interviews

• Charts/graphs

• Keeping Records


Ecological Assessment

ChildInstruction & Curriculum

Environment


ABC Analysis• Antecedent

• Behavior

• Consequence

Behavior

Before

AfterSetting

Events

Ecological

Observation


Determining the Communicative Intent of Behavior (Function)

Control

Attention

Avoidance

Abuse Neglect

ADHDSiblings

PDD


Main Points

• Creating the right conditions is essential

• Determining the function of behavior is key to intervening


Main Points

• Asking the right questions will lead to the appropriate answers

• Examine all aspects of a child’s learning: the child, the curriculum, & the environment

• Write down your plan

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