PHYSICAL AGGRESSION PBIS at LES

Definition Statistics at Lincoln Plans of action Steps for Implementing Overall Goal

Definition “A forceful action or procedure (as an unprovoked attack).” Usually used to show control, not to hurt

4 Plans To Help Prevent/Reduce Physical Aggression

Make the Student Aware of Concerns (Plan A) 1. Define what is considered aggressive (mild vs. severe) and a cooperative act to go with each 2. Consistency is key (mild consequence for a mild aggressive behavior) consequence should parallel the behavior 3. Reinforcing cooperative behavior will reduce aggression 4. Increase praise of cooperative behavior

Teach Students Skills To Prevent Aggression (Plan B) 1. Consistent with inappropriate behaviors 2. Provide students with lessons on being cooperative (create a small group or ask for assistance from an administrator or school counselor) 3. Role play or review real situations; give “homework” for students to practice skills learned 4. Reinforce appropriate behaviors 3-1 Positive to Negative reinforcement

Collaborating with Outside Resources When Aggression is Intentional (Plan C) 1. Follow ideas in Plan A and Plan B 2. Consistency with inappropriate behavior 3. Modify the student’s day to reduce the chance of severe acts ( i.e. aggression in the cafeteria could be reduced through use of assigned seating) 4. Evaluation plan

Reducing Aggression with Groups of Aggressive Students (Plan D) 1. Consistency 2. Procedures for publicly monitoring of aggression 3. Set performance goals for the next day 4. Reinforcement

Steps For Developing a Plan 1. Enough Information 2. Focus Intervention 3. Determine Parent Involvement 4. Prep for Initial Meeting (neutral time, private, plan idea, descriptions of appropriate and inappropriate behavior) 5. Regular Feedback 6. Evaluate the Situation and Plan