Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) 2/18/2016 Year One implementation and Staff Readiness Jessica Dunn- Coach at Norton Elementary Lyndsey Whisner- Coach at Starling Elementary

Norton’s First Steps After our initial training, we had… Expectations Revised Matrix Action Plan Mission and Vision

Norton’s First Steps Flowchart Builder Define disrespect Staff shared their thoughts on definition Discussion post on Norton Training E-Class page Determined Office Managed vs. Classroom Managed behaviors Discussion with staff on parent notification Put into flowchart Additional definitions added as we progressed

Norton’s Discipline Flowchart

Norton’s First Steps Location Specific Behaviors Pulled desired behaviors from matrix Team partnered up and made a poster for each location Printed, laminated, and strategically placed in school

Norton’s First Steps Reward System 2/18/2016 Norton’s First Steps Reward System Developed a positive behavior reward system Gotcha cards for being responsible, respectful, and ready Teachers hand them out when they catch a student exhibiting one of the 3Rs Student fills out and returns to grade level bucket 5 names for each grade level are drawn every Friday PBIS Prize Patrol Upon reflection, we went a different route this year…

Norton’s First Steps Behavior Lesson Plans Major/Minor Form Several team members developed lesson plans Set Lesson Plan schedule All teachers teach on the same day Major/Minor Form Created a form to mimic SWIS language Majors printed on orange paper Minors printed on yellow paper

Starling’s First Steps After our initial training, we had… Revised Expectations Action Plan Team Mission and Goals

Starling’s First Steps Revised Existing Discipline Flowchart Determined Teacher/Staff Managed vs. Office Managed Behaviors Created managed behavior columns with examples Pushed Out to Staff for Feedback Pushed out through grade level representative Incorporated Feedback Finalized Flowchart Printed cardboard reference charts for staff

Starling Discipline Flowchart

Starling’s First Steps Creating School-Wide Expectations Matrix Pushed out draft to staff for feedback Incorporated feedback Finalized and presented to staff during preplanning Two versions of the matrix K-2 with picture support 3-5 Printed appropriate versions in student agendas

Starling’s First Steps Location Specific Behavior Posters Pulled desired location behaviors from K-2 matrix Printed, laminated, and strategically placed in school

Starling’s First Steps Revised Reward System Staff passes out laminated Rambucks for showcasing “RAMS Expectations” Homeroom teacher puts Rambucks in ClassDojo Laminated Rambucks circulate Students shop at Rambucks store with grade level each 9 weeks “Gotcha” jeans pass for staff passing out Rambucks

Starling’s First Steps Behavior Lesson Plans “Teach-To’s” Resource Purchased copy for each grade level Set Lesson Plan schedule All teachers teach on the same day during CQI

Rolling Out PBIS to Faculty at Norton Preplanning Explained PBIS Introduced the team Went through every detail of our matrix, flowchart, response system, and reward system Faculty Meetings Always on the agenda Provide ongoing assistance and suggestions Constantly sharing data Team Data Analyst provides grade chairs with detailed summary of individualized grade level data Staff Incentives Staff Gotcha recognition

Rolling Out PBIS to Faculty at Starling Full Day of Preplanning Rotations Presentation on PBIS and Data Supporting PBIS Introduced the team Broke into rotations Reconvened and answered lingering questions Faculty Meetings Always on the agenda Provide ongoing assistance and suggestions Established GoogleDoc for staff to submit questions, comments, concerns Constantly sharing data Grade level representatives share once monthly Staff Incentives “Gotcha” jeans pass recognition

The Learning Process Plan and Revise 2/18/2016 The Learning Process Plan and Revise Inform staff that PBIS is a fluid process from the beginning! Always include your staff in making decisions Take their suggestions/comments serious Provide an outlet for suggestions Subcommittees have been helpful Data Reward and Recognition Lesson Plans and Training Minor Discipline Data Tracking Process Necessary in elementary settings

2/18/2016 Supporting Your Staff Ongoing staff training on office vs. classroom managed behaviors Recognize your staff members Diversify staff incentives Encourage a verbal positive environment with students and staff Postcards Create more location specific posters Media Center and Labs PBIS Tips for Comet Connections Create behavior videos to support lesson plans Office vs staff managed bxs Kahoot! Continue to train staff and review

Where Should You Go Next? Find one aspect to focus on at a time Utilize the Action Plan Build your brand School-Wide Matrix Location Specific Behaviors Behavior Definitions Flowchart Reward System for Students and Staff Positive classroom rules (classroom matrix) Increase buy-in among staff, students, and parents Establish/ diversify staff incentives Student videos PBIS Parent Brochure

Helpful Resources “The PBIS Team Handbook” www.pbis.org www.pbisapps.org www.pbisworld.com GCPS PBIS email gcps_pbis.gwinnett.k12.ga.us Use this for questions about SWIS, BoQ, TIC, etc. eCLASS “Student Discipline Communication Center”

Contact Information Jessica Dunn Coach at Norton Elementary jessica_dunn@gwinnett.k12.ga.us Lyndsey Whisner Coach at Starling Elementary lyndsey_whisner@gwinnett.k12.ga.us