School-Based Problem Solving --The 30 Minute Model Fredericton High School November 10, 2008

Designing School-Wide Systems for Student Success Academic Systems Behavioral Systems Intensive, Individual Interventions Individual Students Assessment-based High Intensity Intensive, Individual Interventions Individual Students Assessment-based Intense, durable procedures 1-5% 1-5% 5-10% 5-10% Targeted Group Interventions Some students (at-risk) High efficiency Rapid response Targeted Group Interventions Some students (at-risk) High efficiency Rapid response Universal Interventions All settings, all students Preventive, proactive Developmental Assets Universal Interventions All students Preventive, proactive 80-90% 80-90% Differentiated Instruction www.pbis.org

School Based Capacity

Guiding Principles Good classroom instruction Educators are expected to remain current in effective teaching practices and learning theory Classroom teachers are expected to provide additional assistance to students who experience difficulties.

Guiding Principles Collaborative consultation and problem-solving approaches are seen as the most effective processes for resolving student learning and behaviour difficulties Classroom teachers are the educators who have primary responsibility for all students including those with exceptionalities (academic, social, emotional, developmental, and behavioural)

School-Based Student Services Team Meetings Purpose/Goal Team approach to big picture issues Create awareness of district programs, support, school initiatives as they apply to Student Services and a Positive Learning Environment Communication of new programs, initiatives P.D. and In-Service Opportunities Review of school data that suggests Student Services areas for improvement (Guidance, Resource, PLE Initiatives, Discipline, etc.)

SS Team Membership Administration Resource Guidance Behaviour Mentor District Office representative Other stakeholders or outside agencies

Problem Solving Team Members Referring teacher(s) Resource Guidance Other teachers who know the student well Administration Behaviour Mentor Creative, experienced problem-solvers who believe in the process

30 Minute Problem-Solving Model Round 1 - Introductions Round 2 - Teacher Presents The Problem Round 3 - Group Members Ask Questions Round 4 - Group Members Discuss Options - And Record Round 5 - Teacher Chooses Options And Formulates Plan Round 6 – Schedule Follow-up Date for Review

School Team Student Services Referral

District 18 Student Service Providers Student Services Learning Specialists ●Direct and oversee full range of Student Services ●Supervise and monitor programs and services ●Consult and collaborate with school-based administrators, student services teams, guidance, resource, classroom teachers, parents, and other stakeholders Psychology Services Resource Mentor Services Elementary Guidance Behaviour Mentor Education Center & Alternatives Other Agencies  Teacher & system based consultation (no consent needed) Problem-Solving; Functional Behavioural Analysis; Team Meetings  Direct Student Support; assessment; counseling; group work. Applied Behavioural Analysis planning/ consultation support for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder or global developmental delays Support Services  PDCP urriculum  Positive Learning Environment Initiatives Responsive Services–Counseling, Group Work Support Individual   Student Behaviour Plans Skills Groups – Anger Management, Social Skills  TAP  Enterprise  Credit Recovery Other Alternatives SSE Social Workers  APSEA  Extra Mural Services  Mental Health  Probation Services  Addiction Services  Youth Treatment Team  Stan Cassidy Center for Rehabilitaton